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Microplastics and drug residues can be detected in Lake Balaton
For the first time in the history of Lake Balaton, it has been confirmed that various microplastics are present in the lake, and drug residues can also be associated with...
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Nébih informs you about the fruit nursery license required for the production and distribution of strawberry seedlings
Pursuant to the relevant law, activities aimed at the production and marketing of fruit propagating material may only be carried out by those who meet the legal conditions and have...
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SPAR saves 3.5 million meals with TooGoodToGo
SPAR’s partnership with social impact company Too Good To Go, has saved 3.5 million meals from going to waste in 14 countries. Since the launch of the international partnership in...
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The Animal Breeding and Farming Days are organized for the thirtieth time
The Great Plains Animal Husbandry and Farming Days, one of the most important professional meetings of Hungarian agriculture, will be held in Hódmezővásárhely from Thursday, the organizer Hód-Mezőgazda Zrt. informed...
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Beiersdorf now also produces in Leipzig
The first cosmetic products are rolling off the production line at Beiersdorf’s newly built plant in Leipzig. The Hamburg-based consumer goods manufacturer says it has invested almost 300 million euros...
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Anuga and EIT Food enter a strategic partnership
The leading global trade fair for food and beverages taps into the extensive know-how of Europe’s leading initiative for food innovations EIT Food, the world’s largest and most dynamic initiative...
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Hungarian agriculture can develop from HUF 5,300 billion until 2027
With the adoption of the new Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan, the Hungarian agriculture and food industry can develop by using more than HUF 5,300 billion until 2027 – emphasized...
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K&H: variety is important not only in nature, but also in the workplace
May is European Diversity Month. This month, the European Commission also highlights the importance of workplace and social inclusion and encourages companies to support it. According to K&H, a diverse...
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Climate change – would we really be powerless
Domestic medium and large companies are aware of the importance of sustainability requirements, but in the difficult economic situation they postpone taking action. Their motivation is primarily limited to cost...
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GFM: Márton Nagy consulted with the leaders of the largest trade association and store chains about the mandatory promotions
Márton Nagy consulted with the leaders of the largest trade association and store chains about the mandatory promotions – the Ministry of Economic Development (GFM) informed MTI on Tuesday. The...
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BMI: Intensive expansion in April
The seasonally adjusted April value of the Purchasing Manager Index (BMI): 61.9. Compared with the previous April values, this year’s value is higher than the long-term average for this month...
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K&H: The second half of the year may be easier
After last year’s decline, the mood of the companies slowly but surely turned upwards. The K&H large company growth index, like the K&H confidence index, started to rise, although the...
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In Germany, retail sales decreased in March
In Germany, retail sales decreased in March, both year-on-year and month-on-month. The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) announced on Tuesday that, with calendar and seasonal adjustments, retail sales fell by...
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In April, inflation accelerated more than expected in Italy
In Italy, instead of the 8.2 percent expected by analysts, consumer prices rose by 8.3 percent year-on-year in April, after a 7.6 percent increase in March, the Italian statistics office,...
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Annual inflation in the Eurozone accelerated in April
In April, inflation accelerated in the euro area on an annual basis, the statistical office of the European Union announced on Tuesday. According to Eurostat’s preliminary data, inflation rose to...
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Grape-Vine Kft. expanded its capacity with a new storage hall and equipment purchase.
Grape-Vine Kft. expanded its capacity at its site in Kiskunmajsa with a new storage hall and the purchase of wine processing equipment with a European Union grant of HUF 769...
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Apple variety added to the Strongbow Ultra range in the United Kingdom
Strongbow Ultra gluten-free and vegan ciders contain 80 calories per can, and the product is now also available in apple flavour in the United Kingdom. Rachel Holms, Heineken UK cider...
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The introduction of green cement products continues under a new brand name
Lafarge Cement Magyarország Kft., which operates a cement factory in Királyegyháza, Baranya, will continue its operations under the name Holcim Magyarország Kft., the company intending to introduce a new green...
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Mabisz: last year’s drought may further increase interest in premium-subsidized plant insurance
The application for this year’s plant insurance fee subsidy can now be submitted to the state treasury; after last year’s drought, the interest in the scheme is expected to grow...
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The Carlsberg brewery received a cartel fine
The Düsseldorf Regional Supreme Court imposed a 50 million euro cartel fine on the Carlsberg brewery in a proceeding that has been ongoing since 2014. In the justification of the...
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In Romania, from the first of May, supermarket chains sell milk at a discount for half a year
In Romania, starting May 1st, supermarket chains will sell fresh milk at least 20 percent cheaper for half a year, but the producers are still dissatisfied and claim that they...
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NAK has published the prices that form the basis of land purchase contracts
The National Chamber of Agrarian Economy (NAK) has published on its website the usual local sales prices, which the local land commissions must take as a basis when evaluating land...
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Coca-Cola enters fresh fruit through licensing deal for Minute Maid and Simply brands
Coca-Cola is entering into a licensing deal allowing two of its products’ logos, Minute Maid and Simply, to be used on select produce distributed by Frutura’s Dayka & Hackett brand....
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Ecommerce in Italy was worth 76 billion euros in 2022
The total ecommerce turnover in Italy is estimated to have been worth 75.89 billion euros in 2022. This is a growth of 18.6 percent, when compared to a year earlier....
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European Commission: an agreement was reached regarding the import of Ukrainian grain
The European Commission adopted extraordinary and temporary preventive measures regarding the EU import of agricultural products from Ukraine with the aim of alleviating the difficulties caused by the temporary lifting...
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Sainsbury’s ‘Determined To Battle Inflation’, Says CEO Simon Roberts
Sainsbury’s, Britain’s second largest supermarket group, reported an expected 5% fall in annual profit as inflation hit both it and customers but forecast a better than expected performance this year....
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Another test confirmed the content of pesticides harmful to health in the Ukrainian grain examined in Slovakia
The third test – this time carried out in Denmark – also confirmed that the Ukrainian grain tested in Slovakia two weeks ago contains a plant protection product banned in...
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Take a look at our May issue!
May is here, the grilling season starts – also as one of our focus topics, but we didn’t leave out the snack overview either. It is already traditional at this...
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The population’s solvency improved slightly in the first quarter
The population’s ability to pay has improved slightly compared to the last quarter of 2022, but we still see an 86 percent drop year-on-year. The latest solvency data predicts a...
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EM: the energy prices of tens of thousands of micro and small businesses will be halved
In accordance with the previous announcement, the price of electricity for micro-enterprises with universal service above the band limit will be reduced to the level of the retail market price,...
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