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Credit Insurer: the feed industry may further expand this year
Emissions from the feed sector could grow by 2 percent this year to 3.45 million tons and generate 8 percent nearly 270 billion revenue more, compared to last year –...
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Eco-friendly linen bags for the benefit of the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service
SPAR has been working with the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service for more than 20 years in social programs. As part of their latest joint initiative, the charity’s Tiszabura sewing company...
Read moreNagy István: the advance payment of agricultural subsidies starts on Wednesday
The advance payment of agricultural subsidies to farmers through the Hungarian State Treasury (MÁK) will start on Wednesday, amounting to 240 billion HUF this year – the Minister of Agriculture...
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Pa-Comp Kft. expanded its production plant in Újfehértó
In the next period, the government will spend more than 100 billion HUF on supporting the development of packaging, stockpiling and market entry of Hungarian food companies – the Minister...
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Recycled and recyclable paper packaging is a new development by Lucart
The two Lucart product lines produced in Nyergesújfalu, Hungary, are given new packaging made from recycled and recyclable paper and also use biodegradable printing ink that is compostable for printing....
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The semi-finals of the public catering chef competition have begun
The semi-finals of the public catering chef competition have begun. This time the theme is “summer food” – read the National Food Chain Safety Authority’s (Nebih) website. Competitors will be...
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One hundred and fifty million HUF worth fake branded clothes were found in a truck
Six thousand fake branded clothes and accessories were found in avalue of one hundred and fifty million forints in a truck on the M43 motorway – the National Tax and...
Read moreConsumer prices in the United States stagnated in September
Consumer prices in the United States remained unchanged in September, compared to the previous month. Core inflation has become lower than expected, supporting expectations that the Federal Reserve’s Open Market...
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Lavazza: over 120 years of passion for coffee and a renewed focus on premiumness in the Hungarian market
The Italian coffee roaster has a rich story to share and taste, like a good cup of coffee, and a renewed approach to the local market thanks to its new...
Read more250 jobs up for grabs as Lidl commences operations at new £70m Scottish warehouse
Lidl has announced that 250 new jobs will be up for grabs after it officially commenced operations at its new £70 million Scottish distribution centre. The new 629,688sq ft warehouse,...
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Carlsberg Unveils Paper Beer Bottle Prototypes
Danish brewer Carlsberg has unveiled two prototypes of paper beer bottles made from sustainable wood fibre. The ‘Green Fibre Bottle’ is fully recyclable and has an inner barrier that allows...
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Tesco Launches New Plant-Based Food Range
Tesco has announced that it has launched a new range of affordable, plant-based food items. Branded as Tesco Plant Chef, the range includes butternut cauliflower macaroni pasta, breaded soya goujons,...
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Magazine: Technological development in an optimistic mood
Ian Cook, CEO of Colgate-Palmolive and co-chair of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) told on the first day of the organisation’s Vancouver summit in June that more and more developed...
Read moreKSH: the rise in agricultural producer prices has slowed
Thanks to a sharp slowdown in the prices of vegetables, fruits and potatoes, the annual rate of increase in agricultural producer prices slowed down from the 8.1 percent of July...
Read moreTHe analysts of Savings Bank raised their GDP growth forecast to 4.9 percent this year
Analysts at the Savings Bank raised their GDP growth forecast from 4.7 percent to 4.9 percent -was said at the press conference of the bank in Budapest. Suppan Gergely, senior...
Read moreMNB: rising cost of services increased core inflation
Inflation fell by 0.3 percentage points to 2.8 percent in September, while core inflation rose by 0.2 percentage points to 3.9 percent. The slowdown in inflation was mainly caused by...
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The 35th INTERSPAR hypermarket will be built in Kaposvár
SPAR spends around 5 billion forints to build its latest INTERSPAR hypermarket in Kaposvár. The modern, environmentally conscious INTERSPAR hypermarket, meeting the highest customer expectations is expected to be available...
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Rossmann launches a VIP program
The Rossmann+ loyalty program will be renewed so you can shop at even greater discounts now. Purchases required for Bronze, Silver and Gold membership begins on 1 October, 2019, and...
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SPAR helps you equip your kitchen with top-quality tools
KitchenAid’s unique kitchen appliances and electric appliances will be the perfect companion for beginner and expert chefs as well. Versatile equipment and top-of-the-line devices will be available to customers at...
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The 7th Hungarian Cheese Muster has been opened
It is the joint responsibility of the government and the cheese makers to develop the Hungarian cheese culture and to present the Hungarian cheese specialties; “Hungarian cheese is our common...
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The school greening program of P&G and Penny has started
Following last year’s successful school greening program, P&G has teamed up with the Penny Market chain this year to give 4 schools in Hungary the opportunity to become greener. The...
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Chimney Cake Festival in the City Park
Thirty chimney-making booths and a picnic-filled family atmosphere await visitors from Friday to Sunday to the 7th Chimney Cake Festival in the City Park. According to the organizers’ announcement, at...
Read moreITM: no serious consumer protection violation occured in case of coupon promotions
Inspectors found no serious violations of consumer protection in case of coupon promotions, with just 5 percent of last year’s nearly 300 inquiries – the Ministry of Innovation and Technology...
Read moreThe volume of global air freight is declining for ten month
The volume of global air freight transported in tonne-kilometers is declining for ten month – according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The Montreal-based trade organization announced in a...
Read moreThe brand value of Chinese companies increased by forty percent in one year
Within a year, the brand value of Chinese companies rose by forty percent even amid the US-China trade conflicts. According to “Nation Brands 2019” research of the Brand Finance market...
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A wide range of programmes at Sirha Budapest
Sirha Budapest, the most important food and HoReCa trade fair in the region, will take place on 4-6 February 2020. Food, drink, confectionery and baking companies will be present on...
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Nestlé Develops Vegan Cheese And Bacon For Burgers
Nestlé has announced that it has developed plant-based cheese and bacon alternatives that will complement its existing vegan burger patties. With the new development, the food giant has produced vegan...
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Jumbo Launches New Line Of Gluten-Free Products
Dutch retailer Jumbo has launched Lekker Vrij van Gluten, a new range of gluten-free products for people with gluten intolerance. The retailer developed the range in association with the Nederlandse Coeliakie Vereniging...
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Uber To Buy Chile’s Cornershop In Bid To Deliver Groceries
Uber said on Friday it would buy a majority stake in online grocery provider Cornershop as the ride-hailing giant moves to expand its fast-growing delivery service into the grocery store...
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Magazine: Shaping the market, shaping consumer taste
Norbert Vass, wine category specialist of Metro told our magazine that Metro stores are waiting for shoppers with 900 different wines and sparkling wines, mainly sourced from Hungarian winemakers. The...
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