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Danone partners with Maersk to lower ocean logistics emissions
The French dairy major will leverage Maersk’s ECO Delivery Ocean service, a “sustainable shipping solution” powered by reduced-GHG-emission fuels. Danone has joined forces with shipping and logistics giant Maersk in...
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Albert Heijn launches AI assistant
Albert Heijn is launching a personal assistant in its app that uses generative AI. ‘My AH Assistant’ inspires customers with recipes, product suggestions and practical tips for cooking or storing...
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Balázs Hankó: the government is committed to expanding dormitories
The government is committed to the expansion and development of dormitories, said the Minister of Culture and Innovation on Monday in Budapest. The minister referred to the Budapest Declaration, according...
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German consumers save a record amount on sustainable food
The propensity to buy sustainable products in Germany has fallen to a record low. The GfK Sustainability Index for October fell to 88.1 points for FMCG-goods, thus hitting an all-time...
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An agricultural and rural development tender worth HUF 1 billion has been published
By the end of October, the government announced 21 calls for tenders for agricultural and rural development with a budget of around HUF 1,000 billion, and HUF 2,895 billion is...
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NAV: around five thousand fake perfumes were found in a shop in the Far East of Budapest
About 5,000 fake perfumes were found in a shop in the Far East of Budapest, proceedings were initiated in the case for violation of industrial property rights – the National...
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The Ministry of Agriculture regards the future of the waterfowl sector as a matter of its heart
Within the domestic livestock industry, the best organized livestock sector is the poultry sector, within which special attention is paid to waterfowl. The ministry considers the fate of both goose...
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The FAO global food price index has risen
The global index of food raw materials jumped to its highest value in the last 18 months, after the price of vegetable oils rose significantly, the Food and Agriculture Organization...
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Gergely Suppan: the economy can be on a higher growth path
The Hungarian economy can be on a higher growth path from 2025, said the leading economist of the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) on Friday on the current channel M1....
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Unclear start, clearer continuation – The benefits of ESG are slowly emerging
The number of people interested in the new ESG regulation, which came into effect in January, is increasing beyond the scope of obligations, including among small and medium-sized enterprises. In...
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New generation of plant-based meat alternatives are high in salt and expensive
While the vast majority of plant-based meat substitutes significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water use compared to meat, they tend to be more expensive, according to a report by...
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Lidl presented its tenth anniversary cookbook
Lidl presented its 10th cookbook, which is one of the most popular domestic cookbook series of all time, with nearly 4 million copies published. The jubilee issue of a recipe...
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K&H received an award for its fast, simple and effective innovations
For the third time this year, Visa awarded Hungarian banks in a total of ten categories. K&H Bank won the Digital Innovator UX 2024 award for digitally leading banks. The...
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Helia-D became a sponsor of Hungarian women’s water polo
Helia-D and the UVSE Water Polo Sports Association announced a cooperation agreement. One of Hungary’s best-known cosmetic brands will be the key supporter and naming sponsor of the UVSE women’s...
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Hungarian lake fish production is in danger: lack of subsidies and climate challenges make it difficult for the sector to survive
Although the traditions of Hungarian fish production are old, today’s challenges are increasingly undermining the future of the sector. The lack of subsidies, the problems arising from climate change, the...
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EU summit – Charles Michel: the internal market must be deepened
We must deepen the internal market of the European Union, companies must be helped with capital in investments and innovation, said Charles Michel, President of the European Council, on Friday...
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A large selection of fish awaits holiday shoppers at Christmas
Ferenc Lévai, the spokesperson of the Hungarian Aquaculture and Fisheries Association, spoke optimistically about this year’s Christmas fish offering, which will await customers with an abundant and high-quality selection. According...
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A surprise in the ranking of international hotel chains: the big names underperformed
A survey of international hotel chains produced surprising results, showing that lesser-known Spanish brands performed exceptionally well, while globally known chains such as Hilton, Wyndham or Holiday Inn were unable...
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The St. Martin’s Day weekend at Lake Balaton was a great success
Great interest surrounded the St. Martin’s Day programs on the shores of Lake Balaton, where thousands of visitors enjoyed culinary experiences this weekend. The Tihany Gardalia Days, also known as...
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The decision has been made: the Agricultural Machinery Show exhibition in January will be cancelled
Due to the development of domestic market processes and international trends, based on the announcement of the National Association of Agricultural Equipment and Machinery Distributors, the Agricultural Machinery Show held...
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A shortage may develop on the cabbage market, and the price of the vegetable may continue to rise
According to FruitVeb’s analysis, the cabbage market is threatened by a shortage, and even the expected imports will not significantly reduce the current record prices, as there is an extremely...
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This is how Hungarians paint their homes with their own hands, every five years, white
PPG Trilak mapped the painting habits of Hungarians, Czechs and Slovaks. White was unanimously the most popular color, and two-thirds of Hungarians pick up a paint roller at least every...
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The little ones eat too much sugar
With the holiday season approaching, many children’s consumption of sweets increases significantly, but a recent study warns that it is worthwhile to moderate the consumption of sugar. According to research...
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Richárd Szabados: the government’s priority goal is to support businesses that form the backbone of the economy
The government’s primary goal is to support domestic businesses that form the backbone of the economy, since the unprecedented development experienced in the past decade would not have been possible...
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A Shein product caused severe burns to a British teenager
A 13-year-old teenage girl in Hampshire, England, suffered severe burns from nail glue bought from an online store Shein. The case has refocused attention on the quality and safety of...
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Farmers are not obstacles, but partners in the green transition
European farmers should not be seen as an obstacle, but as an indispensable partner in the process of the green transition, said Oszkár Ökrös, the Deputy Secretary of State for...
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Two Christmas markets will open in Budapest on November 15
In Budapest, two popular Christmas markets will open their doors on Friday, November 15: the Advent Basilica on Szent István tér, and the Vörösmarty Classic Xmas on Vörösmarty tér. At...
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NAK president: the strategic dialogue initiated by the European Commission does not serve the economic community
According to the president of the National Chamber of Agricultural Economy (NAK), the content of the strategic dialogue on the common agricultural policy of the coming period initiated by the...
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Baby boomers drive growth in healthy ageing skincare market
Interest is also growing in products that support both skin and mental health. As Baby Boomers retire, their focus on health and longevity is reshaping the skincare industry, according to...
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MBH: despite the drought, the prospects of the Hungarian food industry have improved
Despite the dry summer, the prospects of the Hungarian food industry have improved, a significant increase in prices is not expected this year, producers can end the year more successfully...
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