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Service providers offering local products are recognized with an innovative trademark
For the first time, the “We are local” trademark, created in cooperation with the Pannon Local Product and the Small-Scale Product Producers’ Interest Representation, with the support of the National...
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Always, under all circumstances, the interests of Hungarian farmers come first
The interests of Hungarian farmers come first, which is why our country continues to maintain the ban on the import of Ukrainian agricultural products – stated Minister of Agriculture István...
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Opten: The number of businesses remained below 510,000 in July as well
The decrease in the number of companies continued in July, this is the second consecutive month when the number of social enterprises fell below 510,000, according to OPTEN data. The...
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MOHU: customers return 6 million beverage packages per day
In the past few days, customers have already returned 6 million bottles, jars and cans per day, the number of returns has increased to 150 million in Hungary in a...
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Digital marketing spend is growing among European retailers
German retailers are increasing their spending on digital marketing by nearly 30% this year, despite the fact that the business environment is not very encouraging. According to the latest study...
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Food prices in China have risen drastically due to extreme weather
In China, product prices have risen drastically in the past two months, which directly affects consumers. The extreme weather, characterized by massive floods and scorching heat, destroyed millions of hectares...
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The “Professional Taster” career orientation program weeks were a great success
The National Chamber of Agrarian Economy (NAK) considers the promotion of agricultural professions, informing young people choosing careers and their parents, and promoting enrollment in agricultural vocational training institutions to...
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Carrefour implements AI tool to combat food waste
Every day, Carrefour has to discount more than 40,000 items in its 83 largest stores in Belgium alone, purely because they are approaching their expiration dates. As this is hugely costly in...
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The country’s wildlife is a national treasure
The government considers Hungary’s wildlife as an important renewable natural resource, which is a national treasure, so it needs to be protected, but it also needs to be managed in...
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A green roof system that can be installed in a modular manner has been developed and patented by a Hungarian startup
A new, modular green roof system called GIBox was developed and patented by a Hungarian startup, Frustum Kft.; the system can be easily installed on any flat roof and, thanks...
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More Americans view alcohol consumption as unhealthy – survey
Americans are increasingly viewing alcohol consumption in moderation is unhealthy, a new poll shows. A recent survey by US analytics firm Gallup showed that 45% of Americans think drinking one...
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Beiersdorf runs smoothly thanks to Nivea
Nivea made a growth spurt in the first half of the year. That came as a relief of parent company Beiersdorf, as Chinese luxury consumers are letting the company down....
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Wheat is one of the wonders of our created world
Wheat is more than an arable crop: it has been carrying the message of the future and survival for thousands of years, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy declared on Friday...
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In August, the economic index of GKI did not change
According to a survey conducted by GKI Gazdaságkutátó – with the support of the EU – in August, the prospects of the business sector worsened only within a margin of...
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The popular food of the summer can be safely consumed – the inspection of grilled cheeses ended with a good result
During the summer seasonal inspection from mid-June, among the animal products, grilled cheeses received special attention this year. During the promotion, 7 producers (suppliing larger supermarket chains) were inspected, as...
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Such are the mineral water consumption habits in Hungary
In the summer months, the demand for mineral water increases significantly in Hungary, but are there any differences between shopping habits in Budapest and rural areas? HelloVidék followed this up...
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According to the CEO of MOHU, the initial problems are slowly being solved
MOHU’s redemption system has reached a milestone, as it recently passed the one hundred millionth transaction. According to Zsolt Pethő, the company’s CEO, the problems that appeared after the system...
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Public health product tax fails to curb unhealthy food consumption in Hungary
A recent study by the Corvinus University of Budapest reveals that the public health product tax (known as the “Csipszadó”) introduced in 2011 has not succeeded in reducing the consumption...
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The financial wealth of Hungarian households rose to a record high level
The financial assets of Hungarian households reached HUF 105,000 billion in the second quarter of this year based on preliminary data from the MNB. This amount is a new record,...
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Pálinka is in danger: climate change is forcing new fruits into the brews
Climate change has a serious impact on traditional pálinka ingredients, which presents new challenges to pálinka brewers, László Mihályi, the president of the Pálinka National Council, pointed out on InfoRádio....
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Sunflower oil has replaced olive oil in many kitchens due to skyrocketing prices
Spain, the world’s largest producer of olive oil, is witnessing a historic change: in Spanish households, sunflower oil has taken the place of olive oil in the kitchen. As a...
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The trends in the European egg sector are changing: decreasing imports, increasing exports in Hungary and the EU
In the first four months of 2024, significant changes can be observed in the egg sector of the European Union. The EU’s egg imports fell by almost a fifth, while...
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The growth of economic activity in the Eurozone accelerated in August
Instead of the expected moderate slowdown, the growth of economic activity in the Eurozone accelerated overall in August, according to the preliminary values of the joint survey of the London-based...
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Cucumbers may become more expensive
This year’s cucumber season in Poland is facing extraordinary challenges: the market is characterized by high prices and limited supply, caused by the extraordinary weather conditions. Instead of the usual...
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The destructive banana disease threatens again: the elimination of monocultures may be the key to the solution
Global banana production was once again in serious danger, as the fusarium wilt, which had already caused significant damage in the 1950s and 1960s, reared its head again. Scientists warn...
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In Poland, the growth of retail sales accelerated and the decline in production in the construction industry slowed down in July on an annual basis
In Poland, the increase in retail sales accelerated and the decrease in production in the construction industry slowed down in July on an annual basis, according to data published by...
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A significant number of American baby foods do not meet WHO recommendations
According to a recent study, a significant number of baby foods sold in the United States do not meet the nutritional guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO). The research,...
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Moody’s confirmed MBH Bank’s recommended investment rating
With a stable outlook, Moody’s Investors Service confirmed MBH Bank’s recommended investment ratings: among other things, its long and short-term bank deposit ratings, as well as its senior unsecured MTN...
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One service less at Balaton
This year, the Balaton First Aid Service treated a record number of injuries, providing assistance in more than 3,500 cases on 19 beaches in 13 settlements of Lake Balaton. More...
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Information about the changes in the HMKÁ regulations affecting the autumn sowing structure
The Ministry of Agriculture has informed the farmers several times, most recently in June, about the domestic implementation of the simplification of EU rules created during the year as a...
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