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Nem került vákuumba a szalámi és a kolbász
Nincs nagy visszaesés a szalámik és kolbászok eladásaiban, de azért a márkáknak reagálniuk kell a spórolósabb vásárlási kedvre. Míg termékújdonságokkal főként a stabilabb lábakon álló prémium szegmensben találkozunk, új promóciós...
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Consumer sentiment in the United States worsened in August
In August, after two consecutive monthly improvements, consumer confidence in the United States worsened due to the renewed intensification of inflation concerns, according to a survey published by the Conference...
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KSH: The service foreign trade surplus was 2.7 billion euros in the second quarter
In the second quarter, exports of services calculated in euros increased by 6.7 percent and imports by 0.8 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. The asset...
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For six out of ten employees, the distance from the workplace was already a disqualifying reason when looking for a job
In Hungary, the majority of employees work in the same settlement as their place of residence. Half of the workers spend less than half an hour a day traveling between...
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Még nem működik flottul a flotta, de halad afelé
Az elmúlt egy-másfél évben korábban ismeretlen problémákkal és nehézségekkel kellett szembenézni minden szektorban. A gépjármű- és felépítménygyártásban az ellátási láncok tovább sérültek, ami a kiszámíthatatlan szállítási határidők mellett áremelést is...
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Elválnak a Capri-Sun és a Coca-Cola útjai
A Capri-Sun Group jövőre véget vet a Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) céggel való évtizedes együttműködésének, és – Svájc, Ausztria, a Közel-Kelet, Kína és Lengyelország után – a gyümölcslevek értékesítését és...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Named As The Face Of Lidl’s DIY Brand
Action movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger has been named as the new face of Lidl’s Parkside home improvement brand, in several European markets. Under the motto ‘You got this’, the Terminator...
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Danone replaces Russian dairy brand in Ukraine
Previously, the Ukrainian product line was marketed under the Prostokvashino brand, which stems from Soviet-era cartoon series. Danone has retired the Prostokvashino brand in Ukraine and introduced a new brand...
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Global TikTok downloads hit 3-year high, averaging 2.7 million daily
TikTok continues to enthrall the social media landscape, cementing its position among innovative platforms in the field. As per data acquired and calculated by Finbold, TikTok’s global quarterly downloads for...
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Sunflower harvesting begins in Zala county
At the beginning of September, the harvesting of sunflowers produced on 9,000 hectares will begin in the Zala county, the county president of the National Chamber of Agrarian Economy (NAK)...
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The price of some seasonal products is even reduced by half in the summer
Based on the experience of the past years, it can be observed that the price of green peppers and tomatoes drops significantly in the summer. Over the years, a similar...
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The amount of fresh milk sold decreased drastically
Milk can be found in almost every household, whether it is low-fat or fatty, and is consumed by many people for breakfast or coffee. Although the price cap and other...
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The plum season is full of challenges, it is questionable whether there will be enough jam
Weather conditions are not entirely favorable for plum cultivation. The cool spring and early frosts had a negative impact on the pollination process, and the rainy season during flowering made...
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Seventeen years of television advertising practice were examined by the NMHH
The National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH) has reviewed the classic television advertising practices of the past 17 years in order to determine the main trends of this non-negligible segment...
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Watermelon production area and production volume also increased
According to KSH data, 101.3 thousand tons of watermelons were harvested from 2.49 thousand hectares of production area in Hungary in 2022, which was 18 percent less than the amount...
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Straws made from paper can be harmful
Instead of banned plastic straws, restaurants now offer paper straws. But these can also be harmful to the environment and health, warns a group of researchers in the journal “Food...
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ULT expects a favorable Virginia tobacco crop this year
The acquisition of this year’s Virginia tobacco variety at Universal Leaf Tobacco (ULT) Magyarország Kft. began in the last week of August, according to expectations, the quality of the crop...
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Aldi to trial sensory-friendly shopping hours in UK stores
Aldi has revealed it’s trialing sensory-friendly shopping hours in select stores in the UK. From mid-August until the end of October, almost 100 Aldi stores across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and...
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Pepsi To Roll Out New Branding To Mark 125th Anniversary
Cola giant Pepsi will roll out its new logo and visual identity as part of its 125th anniversary celebrations. On the occasion, the company offered free Pepsi to everyone across...
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This year, 12.5 percent more corn can be harvested in the EU than last year
In the August projection of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the 2022/2023. 2023/2024 indicates a global corn harvest of 1,214 million tons, exceeding the economic year by 5...
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Summer seasonal inspection: focus on gyros and grilled products
Restaurants selling gyros and products for home grilling: “natural” chicken meat, as well as already marinated and seasoned meat, as well as grill trays, were inspected by food safety experts...
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Global food inflation may increase further due to the situation in India
In the current year, India’s monsoon season raises serious concerns due to its deficient rainfall and the accompanying drought. The most populous country in the world has not seen such...
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Consumers are no longer looking for heavy red wines
Extreme weather conditions and changing consumer habits pose significant challenges to Bordeaux winemakers. Many feel that production is no longer profitable, leading some to dismantle vineyards and seek compensation from...
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Mol has completed the sale of 39 filling stations in Slovenia to Shell as part of its acquisition of OMV Slovenija
The previously announced sale of the Mol group’s 39 filling stations in Slovenia to Shell as part of the acquisition of OMV Slovenija has been completed, Mol told MTI on...
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The GDP growth of the OECD countries slowed in the second quarter in a quarter-on-quarter comparison
In the second quarter, the GDP growth of the countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) decreased to 0.4 percent compared to the first quarter, when an...
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Attention: The certification stickers of plant protection machines in use expire
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) draws the attention of farmers who operate crop protection machines that their machines older than 5 years are again due for a technical...
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End of summer flavors: refreshing appetizers, cold soups
Summer is coming to an end, but we can still enjoy the flavors of seasonal summer fruits: melons, watermelons, peaches, nectarines and blackberries can be used not only for ice...
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Coca-Cola targets Malaysia’s health-conscious drinkers with Sprite NPD
Malaysia is the third major regional market for the product, which Coca-Cola has launched in Thailand and in the Philippines in the last 12 months. Soft-drinks giant The Coca-Cola Co....
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The net sales revenue of fertilizer sales is 30 percent lower compared to the same period in 2022
Fertilizer distributors sold 561,000 tons of fertilizer directly to agricultural producers in the first half of 2023. Due to the 11.4 percent lower fertilizer prices on average, in the first...
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Kroger Expands Supply Partnership With Vertical Farming Company 80 Acres Farms
US retailer Kroger plans to offer fresh produce from vertical farming company 80 Acres Farms to around 1,000 stores across the Midwest and Southeast. 80 Acres Farms has been supplying...
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