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Bye-bye sugar: When the goodbye is sweet
In 2018 there was 950 million litres of carbonated soft drink sold in Hungary (including flavoured waters and ice teas), which stands for more than 38 percent of total non-alcoholic...
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The Food Bank rescued 11 thousand tonnes of food last year
About 11,000 tonnes of food were saved from destruction and delivered to the needy last year by the Hungarian Food Bank Association – the organization announced on Thursday. As reported,...
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Analysts: further employment growth faces barriers
Labor market expansion is increasingly constrained. Expanding training opportunities and further development of vocational trainings are essential for the continued involvement of the public, the unemployed and the inactive –...
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Ten countries restrict Hungarian poultry exports already
The number of countries that have restricted Hungarian poultry imports due to highly pathogenic avian influenza has continued to rise in recent days – mfor.hu wrote. On 12 January, Nébih...
Read moreIntrum: consumer sentiment has slightly worsened in our continent
Almost half of those surveyed in EU Member States believe that their financial balance has deteriorated and that the future is increasingly uncertain, compared to last year, according to an...
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The economic sentiment in the euro area and the EU improved in January
The euro area economic sentiment rose to a five-month high in January and a seven-month high in the European Union, according to a report released by the European Commission’s Directorate-General...
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The Consumer Behavior Research Center started its operation at the University of Pécs
The Consumer Behavior Research Center started its operation at the University of Pécs. Among other things, an eye-tracking camera built into glasses helps researchers – the Faculty of Economics at...
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KSH increased its employment by 38 thousand in the fourth quarter
In the third quarter of October-December last year, ie in the fourth quarter, the average number of employees was 4 million 520 thousand, 38 thousand more than a year before....
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Bag rental instead of nylon bag
More and more people in Hungary are saying no to the use of disposable plastic bags in the spirit of environmental awareness. It was on this basis that the “don’t...
Read moreThere may be a serious rise in vegetable prices
In Spain last week, heavy storms were raging. Agricultural equipment were destroyed at a large area, suggesting that they will not be able to supply Europe with vegetables in the...
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There is life beyond cash and credit card!
Means of payment have been a part of humanity’s everyday life for thousands of years. From barter to money, we quickly made money by credit and debit card payments in...
Read moreThe price of arabica coffee fluctuates sharply
According to a report of Világgazdaság, the price of arabica coffee is on a real roller coaster, having risen from a 13-year low last year to 20 percent in the...
Read moreGfK’s German consumer sentiment index improved unexpectedly
For February, consumer sentiment in Germany has improved unexpectedly, according to the results of a January survey conducted by the GfK (Growth from Knowledge) economic research institute in Nuremberg. For...
Read moreThe deadline for payment of the Food Chain Inspection Fee expires on 31 January
The deadline for the payment of the second installment of last year’s Food Chain Surveillance Fee is 31 January, and the transfer can only be made to a dedicated payment...
Read moreÁSZ criticized the management of other agricultural training institutions
After the 22 agricultural training schools previously audited, ÁSZ found irregularities in another 10 schools. In its announcement sent to MTI the agricultural schools of Csongrád, Mátészalka, Baja, Csorna, Szécsény,...
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Rice crisis in Cambodia
Rice production in Cambodia, one of the Far East’s most important economic segments, is in serious trouble – origo wrote, according to the Asia Times. Rice is a key agricultural...
Read moreConsumer confidence in the United States improved in January
The Conference Board nonprofit Economic Research Institute announced on Tuesday that the consumer confidence index has climbed from 128.2 points in December to 131.6 points. Analysts expected a slight decline...
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This is what Africa can expect in 2020
On the African continent, there is general optimism about 2020 – origo wrote. Most leaders in the country expect the region to perform well, but analysts say the region is...
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More eco-friendly fabric softeners
Henkel Magyarország Kft.’s junior brand manager Csilla Pásztor told our magazine that fabric softener sales increased by 6 percent in value in 2019. Drugstore and discount supermarkets were the engines...
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Does Globus redefine the showroom store concept?
Globus has realised that a shop where only canned vegetables are displayed isn’t likely to succeed, so the company also wants to show customers how these products can be prepared....
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Magazine: The health trend is here to stay
The Hungarian deep-freezing and canning industry’s contribution to the nation’s food industry output is approximately 10 percent, with a production value of HUF 170-190 billion. However, the sector’s share in...
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(HU) Szokatlan de hatékony praktika, hogy elkötelezett munkaerőt találjon
Cím: Lead: Egy HR-praktika, ami segít bevonzani az elkötelezett munkaerőt, alkalmas brandépítésre, javít a munkahelyi légkörön, és nem is kerül sokba. De vajon miért pont a Magyar Kerékpárosklub...
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EU support for agriculture should also be provided during the transitional period
Farmers should continue to receive their subsidies after the current Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) expires at the end of this year – Nagy István Minister of Agriculture head of the...
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Top 4 + 1 Trends in the Physical Labor Market 2020
From an HR perspective, it is probably the most exciting time of the decade. The domestic analysis of Work Force Kft. and its foreign outlook suggest that in 2020, labor...
Read morePrice drop in the e-cigarette refill market
An amendment to the law, which will take effect on March 1 this year, will reduce excise duty on nicotine refill liquors, resulting in lower prices for nicotine refill liquors...
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Nébih called back a biscuit of Russian origin
Due to the glycidyl-ester content above the limit, a biscuit of Russian origin was recalled from Hungary. The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) is asking those who have purchased...
Read moreInstead of improving, business sentiment in Germany deteriorated in January
Despite the more favorable current environment, the business sentiment index in Germany dropped in January due to a deterioration in the outlook rather than expected improvement – according to a...
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The performance of the euro area private sector remained depressed in January
Eurozone private sector performance has been depressed in January, but there are signs that it has surpassed the worst, as revealed by preliminary Purchasing Manager Indexes for IHS Markit’s London-based...
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GKI’s economic sentiment index started the year with a slight decrease
To a lesser extent than in December, the GKI economic sentiment index continued to decline in January, reaching its lowest level for more than three years. The current contraction is...
Read moreMagazine: Hungarian Grain and Seed Association: Great potential in making organic products
According to Zsófia Pótsa, general secretary of the Hungarian Grain and Seed Association (MGTKSZ), the annual gross production value of the Hungarian milling industry is HUF 97-99 billion. Per capita...
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