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A pea protein containing a record amount of protein has been developed in Israel
Israeli seed developer Equinom claims to have broken its own industry record of 70 % protein content by developing a non-GMO, minimally processed pea protein ingredient with 75% protein content....
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KSH: the number of employees was 4,686,000 in May
In May, the number of employed people aged 15-74 was 4,686,000. For the March-May period, the average number of employees increased by 99,000 to 4,693,000 in one year, the Central...
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Analysts: employment is almost complete in Hungary
In a situation close to full employment, more and more vacancies are forcing companies to compete for wages, which will further fuel inflation, analysts who told MTI commented the latest...
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Tesco has introduced electric delivery vans
Tesco has introduced fully electric vans in its home delivery service; The refrigerators in the vehicles operated jointly with MHC Mobility Hungary’s fleet partner also run on batteries, so the...
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Minister of Agriculture: bee colonies and beekeepers need to be safe
Bees are key players in sustainable agriculture and the food industry, which is why the National Hungarian Beekeeping Association (OMME) has gained recognition in the beekeeping products sector, Minister of...
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Slovakia has the third lowest purchasing power as a share of GDP in the EU
The ma7.sk portal, points out that the purchasing power of the Slovak population and its level compared to the EU average has decreased significantly, having fallen by six places in...
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Economic growth in the euro area slowed in June
Growth in the euro area’s economic performance slowed more than expected in June, according to the preliminary value of the Purchasing Managers’ Index of the London-based IHS Markit economic research...
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Seasonal season: quantity and quality are also important in the harvest
Cherries, peaches, currants, tomatoes, peppers – fruits and vegetables are slowly ripening at the producers in Hungary as well, so now it is even more important when we choose which...
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Scary data shows that employee morale needs to improved
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This is to prevent our air conditioners from causing problems
Although we’ve already gotten a taste of the heatwave, the hottest days of summer are yet to come. This also kicks off the season of intense air conditioning use, but...
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(HU) Magazin: Exkluzív kutatás a vásárlási szokásokról
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Survey: the majority of Hungarians spend less in an inflationary environment
In the current inflationary environment, 80 percent of Hungarians indicated that they spend less to preserve their current financial situation, and consumers will refrain from buying mainly food and hygiene...
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Ministry of Agriculture: the Agricultural Széchenyi Investment Loan Program has been renewed
A new investment financing instrument called Agrár Széchenyi Investment Loan Max will be available to small and medium-sized enterprises from 1 July, the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) announced in a...
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The EU would introduce legislation to reduce the use of plant protection products
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed legally binding targets for reducing the use of chemical pesticides and restoring nature and biodiversity in the EU. Under the proposal, the EU would...
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Mazars: Based on employer wage contributions, Hungary is in the regional middle
Based on employer wage contributions, Hungary is in the regional middle; In order to improve economic performance, the government has reduced taxes on labor income and further reduced the social...
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AM: focus on innovation opportunities in the Hungarian aquaculture sector
Charlina Vitcheva, Director General of the Directorate-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs (DG MARE), visited Hungary on 21-23 June 2022 at the invitation of the Ministry of Agriculture to learn...
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JDE Peet’s ups sustainable sourcing target
Coffee and tea producer JDE Peet’s is to increase its responsibly sourced coffee target from 30% to 80% in 2022. The company will invest EUR 150m in its responsible sourcing programme,...
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Hungarians prefer more and more spicy food
The popularity of hot products has increased recently in Hungary. One-fifth of domestic consumers indicated that they have become accustomed to these foods in the last few years, according to...
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Companies are looking for more student workers online for the summer than ever before
More and more advertisements are being published on Hungary’s most visited thematic job portal. Compared to the previous year, the number of advertised positions increased the most in the areas...
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Nomad Foods wants end-to-end carbon footprint assessment for food products
Nomad Foods has called on European food industry companies and regulators to use a more comprehensive, end-to-end approach to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies, which includes food loss and waste...
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Franchise: A recession-proof business model
In March the Hungarian Franchise Association organised its 15th annual award ceremony, in the New York Palace in Budapest. Dr Mihály Kupai, president of the association and franchise director of...
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(HU) GKI: Több nettó kevesebb költséggel? – Magyarország és Románia keresetei alapján
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How sustainability may alter the food chain?
An article published last week in the Forbes investigates factors defining consumers’ attitudes towards sustainable diet and how sustainability may alter the food chain. Consumers are generally unaware how the...
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Ministry of Agriculture: another tool will make it easier for the food sector to access credit
For the first time in Hungary, a new, preferential guarantee is available for agriculture, the food industry, food retail and wholesale, as well as for enterprises and primary producers connected...
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More and more Hungarian farmers can stop growing apricots and peaches
Apricots and peaches may be the next big losers in climate change: since the harvest has been very poor in the last two years, if this trend continues this year...
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Nébih announced a drawing competition as part of its program to combat food waste
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) announced a drawing competition for primary and secondary school students as part of its anti-food waste program; the deadline for submission of applications...
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NMHH: More than 90 percent of the active age population uses the Internet regularly
More than 90 percent of the active age population uses the Internet regularly, and the number of Internet users in Hungary has practically reached the upper limit, according to a...
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Business leaders fear the use of humor in customer relationships, according to a survey
While 91 percent of people like to have brands funny and 72 percent would choose a humorous brand over the competition, 95 percent of business leaders fear using humor in...
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Unicoop opens autism-friendly supermarket in Florence
In Italy Unicoop Firenze has opened a new Coop.Fi supermarket in Florence, which has been developed as an autism-friendly store. The first such initiative in Italy is the result of cooperation...
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Mercadona offers refills for perfume products
Spanish retailer Mercadona has introduced refills for its perfume products in an attempt to cut down on plastic waste. The refill of Deliplus hand soap will do away with more...
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