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Crisis on the chocolate market?
At the end of last year, there was a significant increase in the price of chocolate in stores, as the supply could not adequately meet the demand. According to the...
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Brewers are hoping for a warm summer again this year
Although major sporting events temporarily have a positive effect on the development of beer consumption, this year the weather will also decide whether the beer market can correct itself upwards...
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Thats why private labels are so popular
In recent weeks, the Pénzcentrum and the University of Debrecen have conducted a joint, large-scale survey to assess the opinion of domestic customers on commercial (private) branded and manufacturer branded...
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The demand for information in agriculture is increasing
External, primarily tender and area-based funding is indispensable for the operation of European agricultural enterprises, without which most domestic enterprises would be unprofitable. Although all this is not necessarily true...
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The growth of Czech retail sales slowed down in May
Retail sales in the Czech Republic increased for the sixth month in May, but the rate of growth slowed to 4.4 percent from 5.7 percent in April, the Czech Statistical...
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Microplastics and nutrition: The hidden dangers
In recent years, the presence and effects of microplastics have increasingly come to the fore, especially in terms of nutrition and health. Annual global plastic production exceeds 460 million tons,...
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Primark celebrates the anniversary of Disney’s The Lion King with a new collection
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Disney movie The Lion King, Primark is launching a clothing and accessories collection in collaboration with Disney. In collaboration with Disney’s The Lion...
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Lidl gives its loyalty programme an overhaul
Lidl Plus, the digital loyalty programme of Lidl was revamped in March. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/6-7 Thanks to the changes, application use has become...
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ROSSMANN advertises its exclusive brands
ROSSMANN has launched a campaign focusing on its exclusive brands. The campaign began on 8 April on television and brand digital platforms with a brand new image commercial, as well...
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Lunch is waiting on the shelf
A new generation of modern semi-prepared foods and ready meals is emerging, and manufacturers are responding quickly to new demands in healthy eating, sustainability, alternative proteins and exploring foreign cuisines....
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FruitVeB and NAK prepared a sector bulletin for fruit and vegetables
The fruit and vegetable sector bulletin summarizing the results of the past 10 years was prepared by FruitVeB, the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Trade Organization and Product Council, and the...
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A criminal group dealing in fake and illegal plant protection products and fertilizers has been busted in Romania and Italy
A criminal group was involved in the illegal trade of fake plant protection products and fertilizers banned in the European Union, which was dismantled by the Romanian and Italian authorities,...
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Agrometeorology: dry, warm weather is ideal for harvesting
The dry, warm weather is ideal for harvesting, but the drought is intensifying in the central parts of the country, summer crops would need rain, HungaroMet Zrt. wrote in its...
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We can expect a closer economic and tourism partnership with Montenegro
Montenegro is a particularly important partner for Hungary, and the Hungarian government is committed to supporting Montenegro’s accession to the European Union. The strengthening of economic and tourism relations between...
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Consumer price inflation slowed in Turkey in June
In Turkey, both annual and monthly inflation slowed down in June. The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜIK) announced on Wednesday that the rate of annual consumer price inflation slowed to 71.60...
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EU Presidency – AM: BIOEAST member countries draw attention to the importance of research and innovation related to the sustainable use of natural resources in a joint statement
The consecutive Hungarian EU presidency, in cooperation with the BIOEAST initiative, organized a high-level political forum in Brussels to promote research and innovation in Central and Eastern Europe, the Ministry...
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M&M’s among most trusted brands of 2024
M&M’s was ranked among Morning Consult’s top 25 most trusted brands in the United States list. Despite ranking at No. 17 on the list overall, the chocolate brand from Mars,...
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The Chamber of Agrarian Economy and the Ministry of Agriculture help producers with a new publication
This year, the law on certain issues of the organization of agricultural product markets, the law on producers and the new regulation improves the position of producers vis-à-vis buyers and...
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Netto Completes Conversion Of Stores To 3.0 Concept
Salling Group is set to complete the conversion of all Danish Netto outlets to its new 3.0 concept, with the reopening of its store in Rødby. The conversion of the...
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Demand for sustainable cosmetics is little in Germany
When it comes to the sustainability of cosmetic products, German consumers focus on environmentally friendly ingredients and packaging. They expect products to be produced in Germany if possible and not...
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FruitVeb and NAK prepared a fruit and vegetable sector bulletin
The fruit and vegetable sector bulletin summarizing the results of the past 10 years was prepared by FruitVeB, the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Trade Organization and Product Council, and the...
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Nébih: Edco Magyarország Kft. recalled kitchen appliances
Due to the release of dangerous compounds, the distributor Edco Magyarország Kft. recalled Alpina brand kitchen appliances from the stores, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) told MTI. Nébih...
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The solvency of Central Hungary is still the worst, but the region has started to improve strongly
The effects of high inflation are still felt more strongly in regions more embedded in the world economy, but Central Hungary is catching up at a fast pace: its solvency...
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CSAOSZ conference: reducing food loss via sustainable packaging
The National Association of Packaging and Materials Handling (CSAOSZ) has been the first in Central Europe to organise an international conference on the role of sustainable packaging in preventing food...
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Consumers benefit from the change in warranty rules
By amending the mandatory warranty rules, consumers will be given new and broader rights against businesses. It is worthwhile to monitor these and use our rights provided by the legislation...
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Is something missing?
Last November the National Association of Plant Based Food Manufacturers and Distributors (NÉGYOSZ) organised a conference on the development of more sustainable domestic food systems. This article is available for...
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Albertsons enters e-commerce partnership with Grubhub
The restaurant delivery company is providing delivery service in as little as an hour from nearly 1,800 of the grocer’s stores under a deal announced June 25. Albertsons has tapped...
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Haleon to sell nicotine replacement therapy business outside US for $633 mln
Haleon will sell its nicotine replacement therapy business outside the U.S. to a unit of India’s Dr. Reddy’s for 500 million pounds ($632.55 million), the British consumer healthcare company said...
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Spain removes VAT on olive oil to boost flagging industry
Following a cut to 5% from an original 10% last year, the government has announced the tax will be 0% from 1 July. Spain is attempting to come to the...
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There are serious differences between the savings of people in their twenties
Less than half of young people, 45 percent, have no savings at all. Those who have, had HUF 643,000 on average in the second quarter of this year, according to...
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