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Slovakia temporarily stops imports of Ukrainian grain
Slovakia will temporarily stop the import of grain and some other products from Ukraine, the press department of the Slovak government office told the Bratislava office of MTI on Monday....
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In the past two years, the price of most basic food items has at least doubled in Hungary
The inflation rate in Hungary remained higher than expected in March, according to data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH). Despite the decline in the prices of some basic foods,...
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Minister of Justice Judit Varga and Balázs Csaba Rigó, president of the GVH, discussed coordinated measures against inflation
The Ministry of Justice will also join the working group coordinating the implementation of the online price monitoring database – this was agreed upon by Minister Judit Varga and Balázs...
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Magyar Bankholding: Several foods became cheaper compared to February
In March, there were several product categories whose prices fell compared to the previous month, including dairy products and butter, which became cheaper by 3-3.7 percent, analysts of MKB Bank...
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A big change is happening in e-commerce
The introduction of time window delivery is an important advancement in the field of e-commerce, as it allows customers to plan delivery more flexibly and predictably. Time-slot delivery can reduce...
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These issues are investigated by the consumer protection authority in the shops
In order to enforce price control regulations, the government’s consumer protection authority has been very active this year, inspecting stores nearly 2,400 times and imposing fines of several hundred million...
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Kollégramm helps you understand your workmates!
The Hungarian-owned Lounge Group is conducting a comprehensive survey to evaluate job satisfaction and the overall work environment in Hungary. The survey aims to explore employee motivation, responsibility, adherence to...
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National Attitude Formation Conference + “5 countries 1 river” – environmental education without borders
The event covers the fields of greenwashing, sustainability and education and environmental education. The Association of Environmental Service Providers and Manufacturers – in connection with the Sustainability Theme Week –...
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Vegetables for breakfast too! – Spring breakfast tips from the European Fresh Team
We often hear that breakfast is the most important meal, as it starts the day and affects our performance and our well-being throughout the day. In the spring, we can...
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Happy baby, relaxed mom
In 2022 diaper value sales grew, while volume sales stayed put – reported NielsenIQ. Izabella Kowalska, Essity Hungary Kft.’s category manager: “Our products produced moderate growth, because of the difficult...
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Orbán Viktor: “Although there have been price reductions in stores, it has only happened for a few products”
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke on the morning program of Kossuth Radio, saying that it is not yet time to lift the price freeze. “What has happened so far is...
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The price of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose at a slightly decreasing rate in Spain
The slowdown in consumer price increases is primarily attributable to the base effect, energy prices fell in March this year, compared to the sharp rise seen in March of the...
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Instead of keto, vegan is now America’s favourite diet
A new study claims that for the first time in five years, plant-based diet is now more popular than keto in the USA. Keto – a diet low in carbohydrates...
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Hungary bans the import of agricultural products from Ukraine
The government is committed to representing the interests of the Hungarian farming community, which is why, in the absence of meaningful EU measures, it will temporarily ban the importation of...
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GFM: the sums on the SZÉP card can be used in full until May 31
In order to support the tourism and catering sector and preserve the significant number of jobs they maintain, the government previously decided that the amounts credited on the SZÉP card...
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Tesco sells laundry detergent pods in recyclable cardboard packaging
Tesco is replacing its plastic laundry pod tubs with recyclable cardboard packs in an effort to cut down on plastic waste. The FSC certified box has more than 90% recycled...
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Albert Heijn won’t fly in fruit and vegetables anymore
In line with its pledge made last year, Albert Heijn won’t fly in fresh fruit and vegetables from June 2023 – these will only be transported by sea containers or...
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The Ministry of Agriculture supports organic farming
The Ministry of Agriculture treats the preservation of biological diversity and, in this connection, the support of organic farming as a matter of utmost importance. Our future depends on whether...
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SPAR: nearly 60 tonnes less plastic film used per year
SPAR will save minimum 59 tonnes of plastic film every year, by covering some of the goods they deliver to stores with multiuse roll tarp. At the end of December...
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In Germany, the increase in wholesale prices slowed significantly in March
In Germany, the increase in wholesale prices slowed sharply in March, the German statistical office, Destatis, announced on Friday. In March, wholesale prices increased by 2 percent compared to March...
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7-Eleven To Explore The German Market
Convenience chain 7-Eleven is reportedly planning to enter the German market, according to media reports. Master franchisor of the 7-Eleven brand worldwide, 7-Eleven International LLC, which itself is owned by...
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The agriculture ministers of Central European countries are once again taking joint action against Ukrainian imports
The agriculture ministers of the Central European member states suffering from Ukrainian imports discussed the need to limit the duty-free status of Ukrainian agricultural products. There is complete agreement that...
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Danone Expands In Poland With Promedica Acquisition
French foods group Danone has bought Promedica, a Polish company specialising in care services for patients at home, as it expands in the profitable Specialised Nutrition market, a source familiar...
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Gen Z shoppers are less agreeable to the opinions of others
Strategic marketing consultancy Sooth released a number of interesting statistics about Gen Z consumer behavioral drivers obtained by applying AI-driven psychographic models to data sourced from surveys, social conversation and...
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An important deadline is approaching for growers and distributors of grape propagating material
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) draws the attention of those involved in the production and distribution of grape propagating material to the fact that they must declare their...
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Nearly a third of those working at home solve more tasks than in the office
According to one of the largest professional networking social platforms, by the end of the most difficult period of the pandemic, the number of remote work opportunities published by them...
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KSH: the production of food, beverages and tobacco products was 13.6 percent lower than a year earlier
In February of this year, the volume of industrial production was 4.6 percent lower than a year earlier; the index cleaned of the working day effect is the same as...
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The K&H sustainability index increased
K&H’s sustainability index increased by two points to 40 points, K&H announced based on its latest survey. According to the survey, the Hungarian corporate sector is open and sensitive to...
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The 10 Million Trees Foundation started its planting program in Zala in April
The 10 Million Trees Foundation started its planting program in April with 2,500 native tree seedlings planted in Bezeréd, Zala county. According to the organization’s announcement sent to MTI, a...
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Annual inflation in the Czech Republic dropped to 15 percent in March, but food and soft drinks continued to rise in price
Annual inflation in the Czech Republic dropped to 15 percent in March from 16.7 percent in February, the Czech Statistical Office announced on Thursday in Prague. Inflation in the Czech...
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