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The tax authorities are launching more and more inspections in e-commerce
The number of abuses in internet commerce is not decreasing, so the tax authority is launching more and more inspections in order to curb illegal market practices that cause damage...
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Food price inflation slowed in the US in June
In June, inflation in the United States decreased more than expected, based on the Wednesday report of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a statistical institute of the Department of Labor...
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There are many employees applying for jobs – now is the time to recruit
In the second quarter of 2023, employee activity on the domestic labor market continued to increase. The number of applications received for job advertisements increased in all counties of the...
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122 million more people pushed into hunger since 2019 due to multiple crises, reveals UN report
Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 due to the pandemic and repeated weather shocks and conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, according to...
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Notification of stubble conservation
Due to the questions received in connection with the HMKÁ 6 regulation regarding the minimum soil cover included in the conditionality and due to the uncertainty experienced, the Hungarian State...
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Fraudsters sell withdrawn food in the name of Nébih
In recent days, fraudsters misusing the name and data of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) contacted unsuspecting customers by email: they offered confiscated food for sale, for which...
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They abuse the name of Nébih – they offer for sale withdrawn food
In recent days, fraudsters misusing the name and data of the National Food Chain Security Office (Nébih) contacted unsuspecting customers by e-mail: they offered seized foodstuffs for sale, for which...
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Auchan Retail offers home delivery via Bolt in Portugal
Auchan Retail Portugal has partnered with quick commerce service provider Bolt for a new delivery platform for consumers in Lisbon. The Bolt grocery store is integrated in the Bolt Market app,...
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They were engaged in the cultivation of berries in Fertőd
Although the size of berry fruit plantations has decreased in recent decades, according to the researchers, the cultivation of these crops, be it raspberries, currants or even blackberries, still has...
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“Those who miss out won’t be there!” – the KÉSZ Group educates with a comedian
Are the water and gas lines on the same route? Is your cost planning in chaos? Do the windows and doors arrive at the wrong time? These are all errors...
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In-game advertising beats digital at capturing consumers attention
In-game advertising is more effective at engaging consumers than other forms of digital advertising, according to a two-year study into the impact of attention on digital advertising and gaming. The...
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Tetley invests £26m to switch to new carton packaging
Tea brand Tetley is launching new carton packaging to increase the sustainability of its products. Following a £26m investment in the updated packs, the new Original, Decaf, Extra Strong and...
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István Nagy: the harvest is taking place all over the country
The summer harvesting works are going on without interruption in the fields, we are in the middle of the harvest – said the Ministry of Agriculture’s (AM) press release. Agriculture...
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Carrefour Italia Opens Terre d’Italia Flagship Store In Milan
The main focus of the 50-square-metre store is on the wine section, with 15 wines available by the glass, alongside a selection of gastronomic specialties. In addition, risottos and other...
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A significant part of the apricot crop was taken away by the spring frost
Hungarian apricots will be a rare treasure this year, due to spring frosts, cooling during flowering, and large temperature fluctuations, only a quarter of the usual amount of produce can...
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…and it is ready!
It isn’t easy to define convenience products, which constitute up to half of the food selection available in the shops of grocery retailers. If they can afford it, shoppers like...
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We expect excellent Hungarian melons this year
The sale of Hungarian melons has started, domestic producers are expected to harvest 125-130 thousand tons of watermelons and, according to estimates, 10-12 thousand tons of cantaloupe from the fields...
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The inspection of the beach buffets ended with positive experiences
The beach buffet inspections carried out during this year’s extended summer seasonal food chain inspection concluded with positive results, the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) stated in its announcement on Tuesday....
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Poultry price increase was twice as big as the pig price rise
According to data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), Hungary’s poultry meat export increased by 3.1% in volume to more than 31 thousand tonnes, and in value it grew by...
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97 percent of society has hit a savings glass ceiling due to inflation
Fewer than 300,000 households in Hungary have more than HUF 3-5 million in savings, but it is increasingly difficult to get into this group. For 97% of the society, the...
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Alpár Gyopáros: the success of the Hungarian Village Program can be measured by the population of the small settlements
A Magyar Falu Program elsődleges célja a kistelepülések népességfogyásnak megállítása, melynek eredménye mára a demográfiai adatokból is lemérhető – jelentette ki a Miniszterelnökség modern települések fejlesztéséért felelős kormánybiztosa a program...
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The use of the Electronic Business Diary has been expanded with new functions
In order to simplify the administrative obligations of farmers, the electronic Farming Diary (eGN) was launched at the beginning of 2023. The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) integrates the data...
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After the plunge in April, the GKI economic sentiment index climbed a little in May
Although the GKI economic sentiment index rose in May compared to April, it couldn’t reach the level of March. Business expectations remained worse than in March, despite an improvement in...
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This summer as well, Nébih is restricting the start of long-distance live animal shipments
In accordance with the practice of recent years, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) will also limit the start of long-distance live animal shipments in non-air-conditioned vehicles in the...
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BAT and Amazon under investigation in Italy about tobacco heater ad
British American Tobacco and Amazon are under investigation in Italy, because regulators claim one of their ads for the Glo Hyper X2 tobacco heater is potentially misleading. The regulator opines that the...
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Fütyülős evokes tropical flavors with this year’s innovation
Fütyülős spices up the season with exotic innovation: with Tropical Fruits, the consumer is transported to palm-fringed beaches. The new flavor, as well as the Watermelon and Peach Honey products,...
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Overall, the inspection of the beach buffets ended with positive experiences
The beach buffet inspections carried out during this year’s extended summer seasonal food chain inspection ended with positive results. In the first two weeks of the nearly two-month-long series of inspections,...
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Co-op Launches Campaign On Social Mobility To Break ‘Class Ceiling’
UK retail and services business The Co-operative has announced it is taking action to break what it describes as the ‘Class Ceiling’, as new research has found that a significant...
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Ferrero on track with sustainability initiatives
The Ferrero Group is on track to meet key sustainability goals, according to the company’s 14th annual sustainability report. The 94-page report underlines sustainability progress made during the 2021-22 financial...
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The Black Sea grain agreement must be extended
The Black Sea grain agreement, which expires on July 18, must be extended and expanded, so that Ukrainian agricultural products can once again reach the southern European member states, Africa...
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