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REWE introduces self-driving kiosks

Following more than 200 test kilometres, German retailer REWE is launching its ‘Snack Mobil’ kiosk concept. Snack Mobil was developed by REWE digital and Vodafone, and it has been rolling...

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Beiersdorf’s Berlin factory to become climate-neutral by 2022

Berlin-based Beiersdorf Manufacturing GmbH is to switch to biomethane from 2022 and this – together with the use of green electricity – will reduce the location’s CO2 footprint by 99...

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SPAR Albania backs campaign to stop violence against children

SPAR Albania supports non-profit organisation World Vision in helping to raise awareness of violence towards children, for instance by unveiling an installation in Korça. In Albania 70 percent of children...

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Several brands of The Bountiful Company end up in Nestlé’s ownership

Nestlé has acquired many key brands of The Bountiful Company, including Nature’s Bounty, Solgar, Osteo Bi-Flex, Puritan’s Pride, Ester-C and Sundown. With the closing of the deal the brands are...

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Lidl Italia expands climate-neutral product selection

Lidl Italia has come out with more than 20 climate-neutral products. The discounter aims to make a positive impact on climate protection, the conservation of biodiversity and resources. Lidl’s full...

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Garmin Pay from K&H

At the end of September K&H was the first Hungarian bank to introduce the Garmin Pay smart watch payment solution for Mastercard and Maestro card holders. The bank’s customers need...

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Single European electronic toll service to be introduced

The European Union (EU) introduced the European Electronic Toll Service (EETS) system directive in 2004. With the EETS the EU wants to ensure the interoperability of toll systems in various...

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High-tech innovation from Oral-B

Oral-B has launched its latest innovation, Oral-B iO™ electric toothbrush in the Hungarian market too. P&G’s new oral care device is the result of 6 years of research in partnership...

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Keep Walking with Adrien Brody – Johnnie Walker campaign

Academy Award winner actor, Adrien Brody stars in the latest campaign of Johnnie Walker titled THE WALKERS. The campaign aims to make us aware of our common responsibility for the...

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Pumpkin pie inspired new Nespresso capsule

In September Nespresso rolls out a new coffee capsule: Barista Creations Pumpkin Spice Cake was inspired by the taste of pumpkin pie. Clove, cinnamon and cardamom dominate in the seasonal,...

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Rama rolls out an alternative to butter

The latest Rama-branded alternative to butter offers an eco-conscious option for those who like the taste of butter. According to the company, by switching to the butter-alternative, an average European...

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eMAG gets behind retailers with three new programmes

On 15 September eMAG organised its annual Sellers’ Day event for Marketplace retailer partners for the third time. Here eMAG announced the launch of three programmes: one for helping Hungarian retailers...

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Organic revolution subsidized in Hungary

Dr István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, announced the opening of new resources subsidizing organic farming in Hungary. He explained that the government supports the increase of territories included in organic...

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Another campaign for increasing pork consumption

In order to compensate for the many hardships the Hungarian pig farming sector is facing, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Agricultural Marketing Centre (AMC) and the Hungarian Meat Industry Federation...

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KSH: Retail sales increased by 4.1 percent

According to the raw data, the volume of retail trade increased by 4.6 percent in August and by 4.1 percent, calendar effect adjusted, compared to the same period of the...

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Minister of Agriculture: one can once again apply for support for small farms

The development support of small farms will help small farmers to earn an income and gain an economic foothold, for which applications can be submitted again from October 4 to...

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More than 70,000 producers receive a refund of almost 6 billion HUF

Long before the deadline, on October 1, the Hungarian State Treasury began to reimburse farmers for funds previously withdrawn from producers but not used there in the EU-level crisis reserve,...

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Retail sales increased by 12.4 percent in the first eight months in Romania

In Romania, according to raw data, the volume of retail sales increased by 12.4 percent in the first eight months of this year, compared to the same period of last...

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Retail sales in the euro area were weak

Retail sales in the euro area were much weaker than expected in August, when consumers restrained their spending on food, alcohol and tobacco. The European Union’s statistical office (Eurostat) announced...

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BrandFestival focuses on consumer behaviour this year

Understanding ‘irrational consumer decisions’ requires radically different communication competences and strategic planning than before. One of Central Europe’s biggest brand and corporate strategy summits, the BrandFestvial can help in understanding...

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Sustainability is an increasingly important aspect when choosing a job

While we traditionally think about job choice in terms of income available, opportunities for professional development and advancement, social utility and the working environment, it is also increasingly important for...

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Student display competition 2021-2022

Also at the end of the POPAI meeting the POPAI Student Design Awards 2021-2022 competition was announced. This year’s theme provider sponsor is PICK Szeged Zrt. and the main sponsor...

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No change in raw milk’s price

According to the data of AKI PÁIR, the average producer price of raw milk in Hungary was HUF 109.08/kg in July 2021. Protein content decreased by 0.02 percentage point, the...

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(HU) Blokkk.com: A bevásárlóturizmus leépült szinte teljesen

Sorry, this entry is only available in HU....

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Takarékbank has raised its GDP growth forecast for this year to 8 percent

Due to better-than-expected second-quarter GDP data, Takarékbank has raised its growth forecast from 7.7 percent to 8.0 percent this year and left it at 7.0 percent next year, the financial...

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Agroinform.hu: fruits will become more expensive for years

The adverse effects of climate change and labor shortages have dramatically worsened the profitability of orchards over the past decade. Fruit production has reached an all-time limit: significantly declining production...

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The Milk Product Council is calling for swift action due to rising producer costs

The significant increase in costs ruins dairy farmers, so quick action is needed, the Dairy Product Council told MTI. The rise in prices seems unstoppable and affects almost all production...

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We can lose a one-year warranty on discounted products

The main season of trade promotions has begun. In October, coupon days are typically available in traditional stores, and in the case of Black Friday, which covers the whole of...

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Sentix’s eurozone investor sentiment index deteriorated further

For the third consecutive month in October, the Sentix Frankfurt Economic Research Institute’s euro area investor sentiment index deteriorated as another sign that economic growth has turned from the peak...

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Truck driver shortage in Britain

According to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, very few foreign truck drivers have applied to work in the UK, but this is not the result of the end of British...

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