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The best riesling comes from Badacsony
The largest domestic muster of the “most Hungarian” grape variety, the Riesling October Grand Tasting will take place on October 12. As a novelty this year, exhibitors can bring their...
Read moreMLBKT: PMI in September indicates modest growth
The seasonally adjusted September Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) is 51.8 points. The 50 points, or above value is indicating trends better than in the previous month – the Hungarian Logistics...
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There will be more Pöttyös Túró Rudi
The capacity of FrieslandCampina Hungária’s Pöttyös Cottage Cheese plant making Túró Rudi and Milli products is expected to increase by 25 percent as a result of a five-year series of...
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Half of your work tasks can be automated
The further dynamic development of the Hungarian economy and the retail sector in particular has to be sought through a high degree of automation, which, in addition to improving efficiency...
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The foundation stone of a milk complex was laid at Szenttamás
The milestone of the milk complex was laid down at a ceremony on Monday in Szenttamás within the investment of Törökszentmiklós-based Mezőgazdasági Zrt. (TM Zrt.). The trial run is expected...
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AM Minister of State: Hungary plays an active role in the UN’s world food cooperation
Hungary supports the FAO’s objectives, as evidenced with its multi-year cooperation, as well as with ongoing projects and scholarship programs – the parliamentary Minister of State of the Ministry of...
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Somlói Juhfark Celebration in October
The 4th Somlói Juhfark Celebration presents the best Juhfark items of the Somló wine region’s emblematic grape variety with the participation of sixteen wineries in Somló’s Tornai Winery on 12...
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Barry Callebaut Launches Chocolate Made Of 100% Cacao Fruit
Barry Callebaut has announced the launch of ‘Cacaofruit Experience’, a new range of chocolate products that are made of the entire cacao fruit. Normally, only 30% of the cacao fruit...
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Asda Introduces Fresh Herbs In Sustainable Packaging
UK retailer Asda has announced that it has replaced plastic pots in its fresh herbs assortment with sustainable containers. The plastic wrap around the herbs has also been swapped with...
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Eighty-five thousand visitors from fifteen countries attended the 79th OMÉK
The 79th National Agricultural and Food Exhibition and Fair (OMÉK), which featured the best of the Hungarian agro-food industry at HUNGEXPO for four days, closed with the participation of nearly...
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Extreme summer did not spare mineral water turnover
According to Global Data Researcher, in the second quarter of 2019, bottled mineral water sales decreased by 7 percent to 363.8 million liters, compared the base period of the previous...
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Surprising taste combinations and innovative product ideas among the best products in SPAR’s product innovation competition
Within a new initiative unique to the Hungarian retail industry, the supermarket chain, with the professional support of the Agricultural Marketing Center, was looking for the best domestic food industry...
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Invitation to BGE’s 50th Anniversary Professional Conference
The Faculty of Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism of the Budapest University of Economics (BGE) this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of its predecessor, the College of Commerce...
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Tens of thousands attended the SPAR Budapest Marathon® Festival this year
At this year’s SPAR Budapest Marathon® Festival, athletes made a total of half a billion running steps. On the last weekend of September, a large number of people are participating....
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Special new chewing gums are made at the only chewing gum plant in Central Europe
You will soon be able to taste the first pieces of the functional chewing gum family made at the only chewing gum factory in Hungary and in Central-Eastern Europe, in...
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Hungexpo: arrival to the 21st century
Hungexpo’s revitalization program began in Budapest with the foundation stone laying. Existing pavilions will be renovated and upgraded from net 55 billion HUF until 2021. In addition, two new exhibition...
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The municipality is building a new market in Tata
The municipality will begin building a new market hall from 350 million HUF to help local producers gain access to the market – Tata’s mayor told MTI on Monday. Michl...
Read moreConsumer sentiment in the United States improved in September
According to the monthly survey by the University of Michigan, consumer sentiment in the United States improved in September, indicating that despite increasing uncertainty, consumers are optimistic and continue to...
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Euro-area inflation declined in September
The fall in consumer price increase was lower than expected, mainly due to lower September consumer price growth in the euro area, according to a preliminary report released on Tuesday...
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Euroshop for the 20th time in 2020
The outstanding efficiency of new ideas. Pioneering energy management. Intelligent air conditioning and refrigeration technology. Modern baking and cooking stations. A new way of thinking. EuroShop 2020, The World´s No....
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Magazine: Retail technology in 2040
According to Michelle Evans, head of digital consumer research at Euromonitor International, the digital world has changed things: e-commerce has broken the monopoly of large brands and retailers, making it...
Read moreNagy István: national and EU funds contribute to the competitiveness of the pig sector
Almost 18.9 billion HUF will be available in this year’s budget to support additional animal welfare commitments for pig farmers, which will contribute to the competitiveness of the pig sector...
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The yields of autumn-harvested plants are favorable
Autumn crops have promising good yields, and harvesting has begun on time – the Ministry of Agriculture (MTI) announced on Monday. According to the announcement, the crop area of maize...
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Tesco wins the “OMÉK Food Waste Prevention Award”
Tesco has earned the “OMÉK Food Waste Prevention Award” at the National Agricultural and Food Exhibition and Fair (OMÉK) for its inventory and handling practices. As a result of its...
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The Food Industry Grand Prize winner is the corn sugar product of the KALL Ingredients Kft.
The Ministry of Agriculture and the Agrármarketing Centrum Nonprofit Kft. (Agricultural Marketing Center Nonprofit Ltd.) recognized the F95 Extra High Fructose Corn Syrup of the KALL Ingredients Kft. with Food...
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The Rabbit Interbranch Organization and Product Council was acknowledged as an interprofessional organization
The Ministry of Agriculture has acknowledged the Rabbit Interbranch Organization and Product Council as an interprofessional organization. Feldman Zsolt, Minister of State of the Ministry of Agriculture (AM), haded over...
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Employment may peak
Employment may have peaked, and further expansion may be hampered by labor shortages, especially in an uncertain global market environment – analysts told MTI in response to employment and unemployment...
Read moreHigh quality grapes are expected in the Szekszárd wine region
They expect high-quality grapes in the Szekszárd wine region, where the harvest of white grapes is nearing its end, and the yield of some vineyards exceeds last year’s quantity. The...
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Nébih: swine fever infection in dead feral pigs in Pest county
African swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected in five wild boars, found in the fenced-off hunting area of the Budakeszi Forestry – the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nebih)...
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