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Bigger private label product selection in Spanish Makro stores

More than 400 private label items have been introduced by Makro Spain in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The company already offers over 6,000 SKUs under its Makro Chef/Metro Chef, Professional,...

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Dia earmarks EUR 150m for promotion in 2024

Spain’s Dia is earmarking EUR 150m for promotion and discounting in 2024. As part of this, the retailer will make weekly offers on more than 200 products, on which Club...

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Kaufland introduces reusable bread and roll bags in Germany

Kaufland is introducing reusable bags in its bakery sections in Germany. The “viewing window” on the washable bags, which cost EUR 0.99, will make it easier to recognise the product...

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Barbora closes its Polish operations

Online retailer Barbora – a member of the Maxima Group – ceased operations in Poland as of 3 March 2024. The company entered the country in 2021 and offered grocery...

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Artificial intelligence is the top trend of the year

According to research by Mintel, artificial intelligence (AI) – or more precisely, generative artificial intelligence – has been the subject of increasing hype in recent years. If brands wish to...

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Artificial intelligence is already revolutionising retail

In this article we would like to show – by using practical examples – that artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a promising future technology, but an increasingly dominant...

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Dr György Tilesch: We have entered the AI era2

… the biggest challenge of which is basically to find the balance between the individual and the machine – told Dr György Tilesch, artificial intelligence expert, founding president of the...

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DS Smith invests EUR 13m in its Austrian factories

Packaging company DS Smith is investing EUR 13m in its production facilities in Margarethen am Moos and Kalsdorf bei Graz in Austria. The investment will increase DS Smith’s production capacity...

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Barry Callebaut to cut around 2,500 jobs worldwide

Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut is to start layoffs worldwide, resulting in a total of 2,500 job cuts – from this 500 in Belgium. Barry Callebaut wishes to streamline its...

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Beef rice

Scientists at Yonsei University in South Korea have invented what they believe is sustainable, high-protein food, called “beef rice”, which is produced using cells from the animal grown in rice...

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The supply of eggs will be plentiful, according to professional organizations

There will be an abundant supply of eggs in the shops at Easter, but there can be big differences in prices, according to the overview of the National Chamber of...

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Cocoa and sugar price increases: what can we expect in stores before Easter?

In recent months, the price of cocoa and sugar on the international markets has risen significantly, the main reason for which is the problems occurring in the production areas, say...

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The prices of Easter hit items vary widely

As the holidays approached, preparations for Easter began, and store shelves were already covered with products typical of the holiday season. Of course, in addition to ham, smoked knuckles, pre-packaged...

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Sustainability in food safety is a growing challenge

The Ministry of Agriculture gives priority to the relationship between food packaging and sustainability, because we have a responsibility to the younger generation – said Dr. Beáta Olga Felkai, Deputy...

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Same-day delivery is the desire of Hungarian customers

Among Central European customers, fast home delivery is clearly the preferred solution, most often because something was left out during a previous shopping trip. Hungarians, however, would spend less on...

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Biedronka reduces the sugar, salt and fat content of private label products

Poland’s Biedronka has removed around 28 tonnes of sugar, 21 tonnes of salt and more than 39 tonnes of fat from its private label products in 2023, as part of...

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Diageo strengthens presence in the RTD drinks market with new Captain Morgan cocktail

Products in Diageo’s 5.8% ABV Captain Morgan Sliced RTD cocktail line are available in four flavours – pineapple daiquiri, strawberry margarita, passionfruit hurricane and mango mai tai. The new range...

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Eroski to open more than 50 franchises in 2024

Eroski’s momentum achieved in 2023 isn’t slowing down: the chain plans to open around 57 new franchises this year. The Spanish retailer has invested EUR 14m to open 65 new...

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Cerbona acquires BOCI, which marks a new chapter in the story of the iconic brand

Nestlé has announced the sales of its BOCI, MELBA and PÁRIZSI KOCKA trademarks to Cerbona (A.R.M. Alba Régia Mercator Ltd.). Nestlé acquired BOCI and the other brands concerned during the...

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New format added to the Hubba Bubba range

Mini chewing gum has been added to the Hubba Bubba range, which introduces a new format to the brand for the first time since 1988. However, the product is more...

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It has been revealed which companies will be targeted by NAV inspections in 2024

NAV’s 2024 audit plan already clearly shows which areas the central tax authority will focus on during its tax audits this year. Special attention is given to companies employing a...

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This is what Hungarians are looking for now, according to Árukereső.hu

With the arrival of good weather, interest in products related to leisure activities has increased. The search for related products has increased both in Hungary and in the countries of...

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Generation Z trends

What will young people be doing, wearing and thinking in 2024? – asks Rebecca Stewart in Adweek. She lists three key trends for targeting young consumers. This article is available for...

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Carlsberg focuses on China

Danish brewer Carlsberg plans to invest more than 10% in sales and marketing in 2024. The majority of the investment will go to China and Vietnam, premium brands and digital...

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Increasing company founding activity in the shadow of rising new procedures

There was a definite increase in the willingness to start a business in February. The number of terminations decreased seasonally. The number of companies has been decreasing for the sixth...

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Aldi to create 5,500 new jobs in the UK this year

In the UK Aldi is creating 5,500 new jobs as it expands in 2024. The discount grocer, who plans to build a network of 1,500 stores in the long run,...

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The jubilee Logistics Yearbook is coming: authors and sponsors are also welcome

The Logistics Yearbook, published by the Hungarian Logistics Association (MLE), has been one of the most prominent annual publications of the Hungarian logistics world for decades. Work has already begun...

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Tetra Pak to invest more in recycling capacity

Tetra Pak is about to invest more in increasing its carton packaging recycling capacity in the EU, supporting the objectives of the EU’s proposed PPWR Regulation. The packaging giant invested...

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The digital nutrition labeling system for wine products will be launched in April

The National Council of Mountain Communities (HNT) in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) will launch a digital nutrition labeling system for...

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Complex payment terminal solution for electric vehicle charging stations in Europe

Mastercard and Last Mile Solutions have joined forces to revolutionise the payment process for charging electric vehicles. A cikk a Trade magazin 2024/4. lapszámában olvasható. Their new solution will enable...

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