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Fruit growing is in crisis: There is no supply and rising costs are affecting the sector

Across Europe, fewer and fewer people see the future in fruit growing, which has serious consequences for the sector. Farmers are getting old, and in many cases there is no...

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Unrealistic green transition: the growth of global energy consumption and the limits of renewable energy

The Energy Institute’s 2023 Energy Statistical Yearbook paints a sobering picture of the global energy situation. Although renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power are growing at a...

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Blue Planet: we must adapt to the challenges of climate change

If the environment changes, we can be sure of one thing: the farmers must also change – stressed István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, to former head of state János Áder...

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EPR system: difficulties and challenges for companies

A year ago, companies were just getting to know the EPR (extended producer responsibility) system, but today it has become clear that compliance with the new rules is a serious...

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Rising coffee prices: disasters strike the world’s largest coffee growers

Coffee is becoming more expensive across Europe, as the world’s two largest coffee-growing countries, Brazil and Vietnam, faced severe natural disasters, reports EuroNews. Brazil was hit by a historic drought,...

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Luxembourgers have the highest retail purchasing power

In Europe the average per capita retail purchasing power is EUR 6,517, but there are significant differences in retail spending between the 25 European countries surveyed, with Luxembourg having the...

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The EU is turning to the WTO over China’s anti-subsidy investigation into dairy products

The European Commission has submitted an official consultation request to the World Trade Organization (WTO) after China launched an anti-subsidy investigation into some dairy products from the EU – the...

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Job seekers want feedback after applying, but this is often lacking

Most employees are bothered by not receiving feedback on their job application, which often creates uncertainty. The reasons for this are those who see it in themselves, in the poor...

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K&H: We can really do something for a sustainable planet with authentic environmental protection programs

As a result of the tightening ESG regulations, social responsibility programs are being integrated into the activities of more and more companies, and professional organizations are trying to highlight with...

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Significant tax changes are coming in Slovakia: VAT increase and cuts to reduce the budget deficit

The Slovak government presented its new consolidation package, which fundamentally changes the country’s tax system. Contrary to Prime Minister Robert Fico’s previous promise, the basic value-added tax (VAT) rate will...

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What’s next? FMCG market exclusive for business decision-makers

This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 Nenad Pacek, founder and president of Global Success Advisors and EMEA Business Group, started the series of presentations. He reported...

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Naomi Osaka launches her own vegan suncare line

Finding that people of colour are an afterthought in suncare research and discourse, former world number one tennis player Naomi Osaka has created her KINLÒ brand. This article is available...

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Changing smoking habits in Hungary: the popularity of heated tobacco products is increasing

Smoking habits are undergoing significant changes in Hungary, as confirmed by the latest data from the Regulatory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH). Traditional cigarette consumption continues to decline, while heated...

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Salling Group buys 35 stores from Coop Denmark

Salling Group has acquired 35 stores, including twenty-five 365discount stores, three Kvickly stores, five SuperBrugsen stores and two projects not yet realised from Coop Denmark. The deal is subject to...

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The price of cucumbers on Polish markets has doubled

In Poland, at the end of August and the first week of September, the price of cucumbers fell by 45% due to the increasing supply, but this trend quickly reversed....

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Hungary presents itself as a bridgehead between East and West at one of the world’s most prestigious real estate development trade fairs, EXPO REAL in Munich

As the bridgehead between East and West, the main meeting point for Western and Eastern investments and developments, Hungary will present itself at one of the world’s most prestigious real...

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Already 60 percent of people under the age of 40 struggle with some chronic disease – we are increasingly consciously looking for natural remedies

75 percent of the Hungarian population has some kind of health problem, with back and joint pain being the most common. However, many of those affected choose natural solutions, especially...

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Italians Increase Healthy Food Purchases

Sales of health-focused food products, including free-from, allergy-friendly, nutrient-rich options, continue to thrive in Italy, according to a new study by GS1 Italy. The Osservatorio Immagino report, which analysed more...

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Colruyt seeks to expand Professionals chain

Belgian retailer Colruyt Group wants to expand its B2B chain Colruyt Professionals significantly. Its third store will open next week, a fourth is planned – but the target is to...

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Mars revives iconic Marathon Bar for limited time

Mars Wrigley UK has announced the return of its beloved Marathon chocolate bar (previously known as Snickers) to British supermarket shelves after a 34-year hiatus. The bar will be available...

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If the environment changes, farmers must also change

If the environment changes, we can be sure of one thing: the farmers must also change – stressed István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, to former head of state János Áder...

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Agricultural policy plans that are easier to implement are key

Simpler, more flexible and easier-to-implement strategic plans for the future of the EU’s common agricultural policy are key for both member states and farmers, the Secretary of State for Agriculture...

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Price increases for products with previous price caps: an investigation may be launched against the store chains

The Ministry of National Economy (NGM) recently expressed its concerns about the fact that large chain stores simultaneously raised the prices of products that were previously subject to price caps...

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New proposals for allowing plant-based meals in public catering

The National Association of Plant-Based Food Producers and Distributors (NÉGYOSZ) submitted its comments to the Ministry of the Interior on Regulation 37/2014 regulating public catering. (IV. 30.) in connection with...

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Nature’s paints: the role of plants, fruits and the food industry

In the modern food industry, we find dyes in almost all products, of which the most ideal ones are of natural, for example, plant origin. However, the question may arise:...

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TOP 50 marketing and TOP 50 PR managers: women at the forefront

This year, female top managers were at the top of both communication top lists, the rankings including marketing managers and PR managers, according to the compilation of the Marketing&Média communication...

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Salespeople are more important than ever before

Pressure caused by the difficult economic environment is making the role of salespeople more important at companies. The logical response of firms to the turbulent economic situation is to strengthen...

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Waterfowl are becoming more and more popular in Hungary

After the decline in 2022, Hungarian compound feed production stabilized, while the production of poultry feed increased significantly, which now accounts for nearly half of domestic feed production. In 2023,...

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Shopping experience and social responsibility – AI in the beauty industry

AI-driven developments are booming in every sector and the beauty industry is no exception. AI technology has fundamentally transformed the way consumers interact with beauty products, together with the way...

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Gáborné Pölöskei: we give young people a profession that helps them prosper

The essence of the vocational trainings taking place at the Kanta Vocational Training Center in Kézdivásárhely is to give young people a profession that will help them prosper, and an...

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