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Profession.hu: The home office vision of companies and employees began to diverge
The attitude of Hungarian employees and employers towards working from home has also changed somewhat since last year. Compared to the previous year, a smaller proportion of employees believe that...
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10 millió Fa: it is vital for everyone to water trees
A young tree needs at least 50-70 liters of water per week to survive in a drought. The 10 Million Trees community is therefore calling on everyone to water at...
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MTÜ: domestic music and dance clubs and casual catering shops can apply for support for equipment purchase and development
Approximately 200 rural casual catering shops and another 100 rural music and dance clubs can call for support worth nearly HUF 300 million. The HUF one million non-refundable subsidy that...
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Mondelēz adds new offerings as consumer definition of value changes
The Oreo and Ritz manufacturer plans to implement “targeted promotions” and launch more packs within the $3 to $4 price range to attract cash-strapped shoppers. Snacking giant Mondelēz International is adding new “value”...
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Promotional Budget Cuts Could Impact EU Fruit And Vegetable Consumption: Freshfel Europe
The European Commission’s plan to redirect funds allotted for the agricultural promotion policy could harm the competitiveness of EU fruit and vegetables and slow down the progress achieved in promoting...
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Almost a quarter of a million sheep and goats were killed in Romania to control the plague of small ruminants
The plague of small ruminants (ppr) was first detected in Romania on July 17, and 37 active outbreaks of infection have been identified in the country, in which 218,000 sheep...
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Despite the labor shortage and the extreme heat, domestic tobacco cultivation does not stop
The Continental Tobacco Industry Group from Sátoraljaújhely looks forward to the tobacco harvest season with optimism. Artificially dried Virginia tobacco accounts for a significant percentage of Hungarian tobacco production. Despite...
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Nébih: the majority of anti-parasitic preparations for cats passed the tests
During the summer seasonal inspection, the experts of the National Food Chain Safety Office also examined the spot-on solutions against external parasites approved for cats, 8 of the 13 inspected...
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Symbol of Sustainability 2024 winners
Trade magazine announced the Symbol of Sustainability competition for the fifth time. Out of the entries received for the competition, 14 applicants won the prize in the seven announced categories...
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The FAO food price index remained largely unchanged in July
According to the Friday report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the world market index of food raw materials was unchanged for the second month...
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Can fewer HR service providers bring in foreign workers?
Qualified staffing companies had until June 30 to meet the stricter conditions prescribed by the law that came into force at the beginning of the year in order to retain...
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Balaton’s caterers were inspected by Nébih
At the beginning of the season, in the second week of July, the specialists of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) withdrew about 245 kilograms of products from circulation...
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Back-to-school sales are already starting in large supermarkets
The start of the new school year is only a month away, and Hungarian families are already facing the significant financial burden of starting school. The purchase of school equipment...
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The drought took a toll on the corn in the Tolna county
Among the arable crops, corn grown on 66.5 thousand hectares was the most affected by the weeks of drought and heat in Tolna County, the Tolna County Directorate of the...
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A model for the efficient operation of dairy farms was created at SZTE
The agricultural science and IT researchers of the University of Szeged (SZTE) created a simulation model that helps optimize the profitability of dairy farms. Thanks to the solution, breeders can...
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EY supports female entrepreneurs in Hungary with a new program
EY is introducing a successful global initiative in Hungary.The goal of EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women is to help female leaders develop their business and strengthen its market position. As part...
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If they could, middle-aged people would finish work at the age of 57
The proportion of people expecting a higher retirement age has increased significantly in recent years, according to the K&H Commissioner for the Future research. In the first quarter of this...
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AM: we fight for fair conditions of competition for Hungarian beekeepers at EU level
With consistent work, it is necessary to achieve that honey is an integral part of a healthy diet for as many Hungarian compatriots as possible in the future. From the...
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Carrefour Romania Unveils First Rebranded Hypermarket
Carrefour Romania has opened its first rebranded hypermarket in the Supernova shopping centre in Bucharest, following the integration of the former Cora stores. The hypermarket has a sales area of 6,881...
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55% of Gen Z have made an online purchase while browsing social media
A new survey from Walmart and Morning Consult indicates that social media is becoming a key platform for product discovery. Indicating the importance of social commerce, more than half (55%)...
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NAV: the summer inspection continues
The special summer inspection of the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) continues, the investigations so far have revealed numerous irregularities, the violators risk a lot, as from August 1...
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This year, the day of overconsumption fell on Thursday
This year, the day of overconsumption fell on Thursday: according to data from the Global Footprint Network, on August 1 this year, humanity’s consumption will exceed the level that the...
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According to preliminary estimates, there will be enough corn for domestic needs
Despite the crop-reducing effects of the drought, this year’s corn harvest can meet domestic needs, so imports are not expected to be necessary, according to preliminary data prepared by the...
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Podravka signs deal to buy Fortenova food and drink assets
Croatian food business Podravka has struck a deal to buy a clutch of food and drink companies from the local agri-food business Fortenova Group. The total value of the transaction is...
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The Samsung SmartThings platform was recognized with the ISO 27001 information security certificate
SmartThings, Samsung’s international connected living space platform, has obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). The certification recognizes SmartThings’ achievements in information security...
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An epidemic of plague of small ruminants is spreading in Europe
Since July, an epidemic of plague of small ruminants (PPR) has been spreading in Greece and Romania. The appearance of PPR, which is considered one of the most contagious diseases...
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MÁV and the logistics profession have agreed on regular consultations
MÁV and the logistics industry have agreed on regular consultations so that carriers and principals can prepare in time for the restrictions expected due to the renovations, the Association of...
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KSH: The volume of exports of food, beverages and tobacco increased by 20 percent, while imports increased by 6.6 percent
In May, the product foreign trade surplus was 1.0 billion euros, the balance worsened by 218 million euros compared to a year earlier. Compared to April, the adjusted volume of...
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The seasonally adjusted July value of the Purchasing Manager Index (BMI): 49.2
The seasonally adjusted July value of the Purchasing Manager Index (BMI): 49.2. Compared to the previous July values, this year’s value is lower than the long-term average for this month...
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The performance of the manufacturing industry in the euro area also decreased in July
In July, the performance of the manufacturing industry in the euro area decreased to the same extent as the previous month, based on the Purchasing Managers’ Index (BMI) of London’s...
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