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MKIK GVI: business cycle indicator at the pre-epidemic level
The economic indicator of the MKIK GVI Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship Research (MKIK GVI) rose from 28 points to 38 points in April, the lowest value since the beginning...
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Santa Claus will be more successful than the bunny, the candy makers hope
Although they expect a drop in sales, domestic confectioners are confident that the turnover of seasonal sweets, chocolate figures and Christmas candy linked to Santa Claus and Christmas can approach...
Read more80 percent of the corn was harvested in Zala County
Almost 80 percent of the corn produced on 29,000 hectares was harvested in Zala County, with an average yield of 8.6 tons per hectare – the county president of the...
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The Hungarian and Moroccan seed associations have concluded a cooperation agreement
A co-operation agreement has been concluded between the Seed Association and the Interprofessional Organization and Product Council (VSZT) and the Moroccan Seed Producers Association, which will work closely together to...
Read moreA global map of 20,000 bee species around the world has been completed
A global map showing the distribution of 20,000 bee species around the world has been drawn up by Singaporean and Chinese researchers who say their work will help insect conservation...
Read moreThe economic performance of OECD member countries increased significantly in the third quarter
The economic performance of the 37 member states of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) increased significantly in the third quarter compared with the second quarter, when the...
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Pickup services are more and more popular
Retailers in the US have taken advantage of a large click-and-collect footprint while others have scrambled to expand the increasingly popular service. Pickup services are available int he US from...
Read moreShanghai has been voted the smartest city in the world this year
Shanghai has been voted the “smartest” city in the world this year at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), which recognized the Chinese city for the first time, the...
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When the shop closes…
The second wave of the pandemic brought several new regulations that affect the use of commercial-purpose spaces. In the shops everyone must wear a face mask – not only on...
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Sustainability in the FMCG industry
The importance of sustainability is increasingly permeating the FMCG industry and the daily lives of supply chain steakholders. Pascal Kuipers, reporter for the monthly video news program PLMALive.eu of the...
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The coronavirus changes the Hungarian and regional advertising market
Mainly due to state advertising spending – which was 10 percent higher in 2019 than a year earlier – the domestic advertising market, which was still soaring last year, is...
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Telenor: Hungarians do not give up Christmas despite the pandemic
Due to the pandemic, the conditions are not ideal for celebrating this year’s Christmas, but Hungarians are Christmas-loving, do not give up the celebration and plan to replace less personal...
Read moreWithout a terminal, Hungarian merchants can also accept card payments by smartphone
Hungarian merchants can also use their smartphones to accept cards when paying, so they can comply with the regulation, which will come into force within a month and a half,...
Read moreRetail sales growth slowed in the United States in October
In the United States, retail sales grew less than expected in October, according to a report by the Census Bureau, a statistical institute in the Washington Department of Commerce. With...
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Magazine: New methods of payment: All the proof of the pudding is in the eating
Payment by card or mobile phone are received positively everywhere, András Bakonyi, commercial director of Ingenico Hungary reckons. For a retailer, it is the easiest if it provides a POS-terminal...
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AM: The Parliament accepted the bill on family farms
Favorable tax conditions, decreasing administrative burdens and an operating environment in line with 21st century expectations are provided for primary producers by the law on family farms adopted by the...
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Non-Traditional Advent Calendars
The market for advent calendars continues to evolve as consumers search for unique ways to indulge before the holidays. It’s also an opportunity for retailers to allow their shoppers to...
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MNB: 3.5 percent increase in households’ monetary assets
Households’ net financial savings increased by 432 billion HUF, or 3.5 percent of GDP, in the third quarter. Financial assets increased by 719 billion HUF and liabilities by 287 billion...
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Fewer people buy counterfeit products, according to a study
Only 11 percent of the population has bought counterfeit products in the past year, but fewer and fewer Hungarians are recognizing their harmful effects on – the National Anti-Counterfeiting Board...
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The rules for teleworking have become more flexible
According to a government decree published in the Hungarian Gazette, the new rules for teleworking announced for the duration of the emergency will apply from Thursday. The decree regulates three...
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You can shop for Christmas and New Year until 7 p.m.?
The question is valid for those, who read the decree 505/2020. The answer is no, the Hungarian Government stated, that many news misunderstood the declaration. The fact is, that the...
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Nébih revealed quality problems in dry cat food
Quality defects in dry cat food were revealed in a laboratory test conducted in the Supermenta program by experts from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih). According to the...
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How much fluid should a schoolpupil drink
Whatever the season, you should always pay attention to your children’s fluid intake. Hydration plays an important role not only during sports or exercise, but also when sitting in front...
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The short-stemmed black cherry from Szomolya has also been protected in the EU
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of the Szomolya short-stemmed black cherry in the list of protected designations of origin, the EU commission said. According to the information provided...
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Consumer prices have fallen on an annual basis in the euro area
Consumer prices also fell in October in the euro area on an annual basis, according to Wednesday’s statement by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office. In October, consumer prices in...
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In ten years, Hungary’s trade turnover with Indonesia increased by 29 percent
“In Indonesia, Hungary’ trade turnover has grown by 29 percent in ten years,” – the Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed on his Facebook page. Szijjártó Péter, who was quarantined for...
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Magazine: An eternal favourite
Whisky and whiskey are always the shining stars of the distillate world – states Sára Palcsó, marketing director of Zwack. In the last five years some kind of innovation fever...
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Life is good in Private Label
PLMA is introducing the Online “World of Private Label” Trade Show. The event, to be held 1-4 December 2020, will allow retailers and manufacturers to connect in real time with...
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Lovely Jobs Awards 2020 announced
For the fourth time, Dreamjo.bs has announced the Lovely Jobs Award to find the most attractive jobs in Hungary. Since, in addition to SMEs, large companies have been able to...
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