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European Commission: producers can deviate from the rules on fallowing for one year

In 2024, EU agricultural producers can deviate from the rules of the common agricultural policy (CAP), which oblige them to leave certain agricultural areas fallow, i.e. fallow, the European Commission...

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Imports of live cattle increased by 33 percent

According to AKI’s slaughter statistics data, the slaughter of cattle in 2023, expressed in live weight, decreased by almost 10 percent compared to the previous year. The slaughter of cows, which...

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Kraft Heinz debuts first major Crystal Light innovations in more than 10 years

The CPG giant is launching Mixology, Immunity and Energy offerings while redesigning the drink mix’s logo and packaging to help it stand out on shelves. Kraft Heinz’s Crystal Light brand is...

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Tenders are open for the support of consulting services

The Strategic Plan of the Common Agricultural Policy (KAP), which contains the domestic support sources that can be used until 2027, also offers exploitable opportunities for professional organizations operating in...

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István Nagy: Brussels cannot risk food safety

Brussels cannot risk food safety, the EU leadership must return to normalcy, because its decisions on agriculture endanger daily bread, said the Minister of Agriculture at a press conference in...

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This is how AI threatens the branding of businesses

More and more companies decide not to entrust a professional team with design and brand building, but to call on AI for help. Although we can indeed create a company...

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More and more cities are interested for the Advanced Logistics Manager training

In the past period, there has been an increased interest in the Hungarian Logistics Association’s (MLE) in-person trainings throughout the country. As a result, in addition to the online and...

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Diageo Contributes €13bn Annually To Europe’s Economy, Study Finds

Drinks giant Diageo contributes over €13 billion to Europe’s economy every year, creating jobs for over 200,000 people, a new report from Oxford Economics showed. The maker of Johnnie Walker,...

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(HU) Euromonitor International: a kiskereskedők bizakodóak az idei Valentin-nap kapcsán

Retailers are optimistic for Valentine’s Day 2024 with signs consumer confidence is returning, according to experts at Euromonitor International. Euromonitor’s analysts say that slow growth and high inflation, with ongoing...

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Lidl pilots first-of-its-kind bottle return scheme

Lidl has become the first supermarket to roll out its own PET plastic bottle and drinks cans return scheme trial across an entire city with incentives for shoppers to reduce...

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The National Handball Academy and Graboplast cooperate in the development of sports floors

An agreement was concluded between Graboplast and the National Handball Academy. The cooperation in sports science enables NEKA to increase the resources necessary for high-quality professional training, and for the...

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In the OECD, food price growth slowed from 7.1 percent in November to 6.7 percent in December

In the countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the annual growth of consumer prices accelerated to an average of 6 percent in December from 5.8...

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Analysts are also divided by the recent retail sales and inflation data

Analysts have different points of view on this year’s inflation outlook, and January’s data did not provide a clear picture of the coming months. According to the statement of the...

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Will Temu displace domestic online stores?

Although the Chinese e-retailer Temu appeared on the domestic market only a few months ago, it has already become one of the dominant players in the domestic e-commerce market thanks...

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GVH: competition dampened food inflation

In 30 months, food inflation measured on an annual basis was not as low as in the first month of 2024. The Central Statistical Office (KSH) announced on Friday that...

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Hungarians are consuming more and more instant soup

The latest FMCG trends show that Hungarians increasingly prefer food that can be prepared easily and quickly. Within this, instant soups have become particularly popular, they are easily available, can...

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K&H: That’s how many people can expect a bonus this year

This year, three-quarters of large domestic companies plan to provide their employees with cafeteria benefits. In addition to the legally prescribed travel expense reimbursement, the SZÉP card is the most...

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Even though plane tickets are getting more expensive, more people are traveling by plane this year

Experts expect further growth in demand for air travel this year, which predicts a continuous increase compared to last year. A double-digit increase can be observed in the month of...

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Márton Nagy: inflation has practically collapsed, the government has already reduced it below 4 percent

According to the data of the Central Statistical Office (KSH), in January 2024, the government reduced the rate of inflation to less than one-sixth of its peak a year ago,...

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The European Waste Reduction Week awards were presented

The government’s goal is to increase the economic policy role of the waste management sector and to transition to a circular economy, said the Secretary of State responsible for the...

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MOHU promotes selective waste collection and REpoints

MOHU promotes selective waste collection and waste recycling REpoints, and television presenters Nóra Ördög and Attila Till joined the company’s campaigns as ambassadors. Gábor Ozoli, the spokesperson of the MOHU,...

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The pace of food price increases slowed in Germany in January

In Germany, annual inflation fell to a 2.5-year low in January, according to the final data presented by the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis, on Friday. Inflation decreased to 2.9...

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A “green turn” is needed in the field of food safety

The LMP collects signatures in order to maintain healthy and safe food, GMO-free, and limit the advertising of ultra-processed products. Erzsébet Schmuck, the co-chair of the opposition party, said at...

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Subsidies for Hungarian farmers are also guaranteed in 2024

The Hungarian government recognizes the importance of domestic agriculture: agricultural subsidies have been provided this year as well, which give a significant impetus to the development of agriculture and the...

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Coke adds first new permanent flavor in several years with Spiced

The beverage giant is also introducing a limited-time beverage under its Creations platform called Happy Tears Zero Sugar, which contains salty minerals. The Coca-Cola brand is debuting its first permanent...

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Institute of Agricultural Economics: the price of grain, industrial and fodder crops, and many vegetables decreased

The price of grain, industrial and fodder crops has decreased, and the majority of vegetables have also become cheaper, or their increase in price has moderated or stopped by the...

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This year is the year of developments in vocational training

This year is the year of improvements in the “European champion” Hungarian vocational training, announced the Secretary of State responsible for innovation, higher education, vocational training and adult training of...

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EU approves marketing standard rules in “breakfast directives”

The EU is set to introduce “breakfast directives” that lay down rules on the composition, sales names, labelling and presentation of the products. The EU has agreed upon new marketing...

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Lidl Switzerland Slashes Prices Of Over 100 Organic Items

Lidl Switzerland has lowered the prices on over 100 organic products, including everyday staples like milk, bread, meat, fruit, and vegetables. This constitutes around a third of its 350 organic...

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Sainsbury’s wants to rise to the next level

New three-year strategy puts market share growth, loyalty and retail media capabilities as well as billion-pound cost savings program in focus. Sainsbury’s, the UK’s number two grocery retailer, is looking...

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