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Nébih launches an Easter greening project
The program of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), the No Leftovers program, is also announcing its Easter Greening application at Easter this year. The purpose of the multi-category...
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Heinz X Absolut: iconic brands partner for tomato sauce with vodka kick
Iconic grocery brands Heinz and Absolut Vodka have partnered to launch a brand new limited edition tomato vodka pasta sauce, inspired by the viral TikTok and Instagram recipes for Pasta...
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Self-Driving Startup Gatik Strikes Deal With Kroger
Self-driving trucking startup Gatik will double its workforce by year end, a top executive said, after it announced a deal on Wednesday with grocer Kroger to transport goods within its...
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ATK researchers have developed a new type of trap to reduce invasive bugs
Researchers from the Plant Protection Institute (ATK NÖVI) of the ELKH Agricultural Research Center have developed a new bug trap using an artificial heat source. According to the ELKH’s announcement...
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GFM: employment increased by another 26,000 people
According to the Central Statistical Office (KSH), in February 2023, 4,691,000 people worked, i.e. 26,000 more than a year earlier. All this means that employment is still at a level...
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With a series of videos, the NAK also helps farmers learn about the new Common Agricultural Policy
The National Chamber of Agrarian Economy is launching a nearly 20-part video series about the new Common Agricultural Policy (KAP). In the short films of a few minutes, farmers and...
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Biedronka Rolls Out ‘Pay With A Card And Withdraw’ Service
Polish retailer Biedronka, a unit of Portugal’s Jerónimo Martins, has launched the ‘pay by card and withdraw’ service with Mastercard in 2,000 outlets across the country. The rollout follows a...
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The new regulation regarding insect proteins came into force
Stricter regulations have entered into force, foods containing insect protein must be marked with the words “Caution! The food contains insect protein!” term, and they must be displayed separately from...
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More than 70 brands received the MagyarBrands award this year
On 23 March, for the thirteenth time, more than 70 brands received the MagyarBrands awards at a ceremony at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel. Trade magazine was again among...
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The price-cutting battle of retail chains in Hungary seems to be unique
Spring this year seems to have brought not only weather relief, but also an easing of inflation worldwide. But while in Hungary a price war between chains seemed to have...
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GVH introduces the online price monitoring system, which makes different pricing practices transparent
By setting up an online price monitoring system accessible to consumers, the government and the Economic Competition Authority would moderate the record high inflation in European comparison. The system, which...
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The domestic dairy industry suffers greatly from limited prices
The dairy industry is boiling over, after last year’s brutal price increase, the price drop has already started in recent months and may soon accelerate. Anyone who does not participate...
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A 20 percent salary increase is coming at the EcoFamily retail chain
The Hungarian-owned EcoFamily retail chain implemented a wage increase of 20% above inflation. In January 2023, the 100% Hungarian-owned EcoFamily retail store network, which will be 20 years old next...
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Research: the elderly are more environmentally conscious when buying drugstore products
The Hungarian population is price sensitive, somewhat skeptical and not really informed about environmentally friendly cosmetic and hygiene products. Protecting animals for young people and minimizing waste is more important...
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GFM supports the proposal of the Economic Competition Authority to create an online price monitoring database
The President of the Economic Competition Authority initiated the creation of an online price monitoring database based on the experiences of the ongoing accelerated sectoral investigations in the food sector....
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In Italy, a regulation regulates the sale of foods containing insect meal
In Italy, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry for the Protection of National Products regulate the labeling and sale of foods containing insect meal in...
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The domestic food chain must be further strengthened
It is an important objective that the interests of all actors in the food chain can prevail, be it the agricultural producer, food processor, wholesaler and retailer, or the final...
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In Italy, a regulation regulates the sale of foods containing insect meal
In Italy, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry for the Protection of National Products regulate the labeling and sale of foods containing insect meal in...
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Arctic cold is coming, blooming fruit trees must be protected from frost
Air of arctic origin will flood the Carpathian basin at the beginning of next week, and the blooming fruit trees must be protected from night frosts from Tuesday, the National...
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These are this year’s smart trends for comfort and sustainability
In recent months, manufacturers and developers have been able to take off again, and long-awaited smart home innovations have finally reached us as the global chip shortage eases and supply...
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A bird flu epidemic in a goose farm in Nógrád county
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) confirmed the presence of the bird flu virus at a goose farm in Nógrád county. The herd is being killed, and the animal...
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Lidl Spain Launches Anti-Waste Bag For Fruit And Vegetables
Lidl Spain has introduced an anti-waste bag comprised of fruit and vegetables that do not meet aesthetic standards, but which are suitable for consumption. Priced at €3, the bag includes...
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One in two Germans save money on food
Amidst inflation, around 80 per cent of German citizens have changed their food shopping habits, a recent survey conducted by supermarket chain Tegut shows. Most respondents are cutting spending on...
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Continuous development can mean the future for Hungarian apples
We find that not only we want to develop it, but also the demand and will on the part of the producers is huge: everyone understood that the investments that...
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Two thirds of consumers in Britain choose Cadbury as favourite Easter chocolate
Almost two thirds (64%) of British consumers have agreed that Cadbury offers the best chocolate treats at Easter. According to product intelligence platform, Vypr’s latest consumer service of 65,000 people,...
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The payment of the 2022 AKG and organic farming subsidy has begun
Payments of the agri-environmental management (AKG) and ecological management (ÖKO) subsidies for 2022 have started, so during the spring works, according to the plans, the farmers participating in the programs...
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European consumers are mainly forgoing travel, restaurants and new clothes due to inflation
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Dozens of Hungarian wines were awarded at the largest German wine competition
Almost a hundred Hungarian wines won medals at the largest competition in Germany, the Berliner Wein Trophy (BWT), organized under the auspices of the International Organization of Viticulture and Wine...
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The METRO Year of the Wind 2023 series has become a sunny selection!
The METRO Wine of the Year title is awarded every year by the supermarket chain to a selection of excellent white, rosé and red wines; in addition to the international...
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SPAR expects strong Easter traffic this year as well
SPAR Hungary is prepared for the Easter holidays: it awaits its customers nationwide with an even wider range of products than before, new products, extended opening hours for some stores,...
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