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Mediterranean diet can also be effective against overeating

In a study described in the Obesity professional journal, scientists from the Wake Forest Medical University found out that Mediterranean monkeys had not consumed all the food, although they could,...

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Winter and summer sun protection

Consumers still think about sunscreens as something that they use in the summer, when having fun on the beach. Few people are aware that sun protection is also necessary when one...

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Magazine: Hungarians not only preach water, they drink it too – and they drink a lot!

Last year value sales in the mineral water market grew by 10.5 percent and volume sales increased by 3.5 percent. Szentkirályi-Kékkúti Mineral Water Kft. had a record sales performance: sales revenue...

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Nagy István: the seed sector produces 180-190 billion HUF value per year

The seed sector of Hungary produces goods worth 180-190 billion forints annually, half of which is exported directly, and the market expansion of recent years shows that there is a...

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Netrisk: egyre többen vesznek fel egyre nagyobb összegű személyi hitelt

A Netrisk.hu pénzügyi összehasonlító oldalának adatai szerint jelentősen erősödött a lakosság hitelfelvételi kedve, az internetes cég az idei első negyedévben 26 százalékkal több személyihitel-igényt továbbított, ezek átlagos nagysága 1,48 millió...

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The responsible animal husbandry is promoted by Nébih

The hatchery show of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) promotes responsible animal husbandry – Pallós László, Chief Inspector of Animal Protection, Head of the Nébih Animal Welfare Department...

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Beer became much more expensive in Germany last year

In Germany, beer became more expensive last year than inflation – Világgazdaság Online wrote. The German statistical office announced on Thursday that the price of beer and flavored beers rose...

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London analysts: Easter can bring high retail sales

According to London financial analysts, the UK retail trade is expected to see high traffic on the long Easter weekend and the week after. Long-term forecasts, however, continue to be...

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Consumer sentiment deteriorated in the euro area in April

In April, instead of the expected improvement, consumer sentiment in the euro area deteriorated on the basis of a survey published by the European Commission’s Economic and Financial Directorate on...

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FAO chief says trade has a key role to play in providing good quality, safe and healthy food

International trade is a very important tool for tackling hunger but countries must also guarantee that globally traded food is of good quality, safe and healthy, FAO Director-General José Graziano...

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Magazine: When you need a bit of energy

Sales developed well in the cereal product market last year, but the different segments contributed differently to this good performance. Tamás Czepanecz, brand manager of Nestlé Hungária Kft. told: value sales of...

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GKI economic sentiment index fell to its two-year low in April

While in the first quarter of 2019, the GKI economic sentiment index fell only slightly month-over-month, its decline in April exceeded its total drop in the previous three months. Thus...

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84% of companies plan to divest within the next two years

The intent to divest remains at record levels — 84% of companies plan to divest within the next two years, consistent with last year’s record of 87%. Despite uncertainty from...

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Magazine: Brands and risks

GfK has recently published a study that focuses on the risks in brands. For instance in the recent past Coca-Cola was facing the problem of soft drinks being criticised widely for...

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Egg prices are low despite Easter

Within the poultry sector, egg production is the least integrated, so it has the lowest interest-bearing ability, resulting in unusually low prices compared to the Easter period. Experts fear that...

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Grain growers: there can be a major crop loss because of drought

The quality of autumn sowing is diminishing due to drought, and crop losses could be as high as 2-3 million tonnes – the president of the National Association of Cereal...

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The amount of the Hungarian ecological farming tender was raised threefold to 36 billion HUF

According to the most recent decision of the Ministry of Agriculture, the amount of the Hungarian ecological farming tender was raised threefold to 36 billion HUF. In addition, further steps...

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NAK: drought can be avoided with artificial water supply

If the current water scarcity period in agriculture persists for a long time and there is not enough rainfall for a long time, drought can occur, but this can be...

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The EP has adopted a food safety rule

At its plenary session in Strasbourg, the European Parliament adopted new rules to enhance the reliability, transparency and objectivity of the Union’s food safety risk assessment process, so that future...

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The national ice-damage reduction system has become more efficient

It has been developed in several ways, making the national ice-reduction system – launched on Monday – more effective – Darabos Tamás, Director General of the National Agricultural Chamber (NAK)...

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The Consulate General of Milan presents Italian export opportunities in three cities in Hungary

The Consulate General of Milan presents export development presentations on market opportunities in Italy for small and medium-sized enterprises in Győr, Kaposvár and Veszprém between 23 and 26 April 23-26...

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Inflation decreased in the euro area

In March, inflation in the euro area declined year on year, compared to the previous month, while the rate of consumer price increases remained unchanged across the EU – Eurostat...

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Retail sales in the United States increased in March

Retail sales in the United States became better than expected in March – according to a report of the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce in Washington. In March,...

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The Hungarian candy consumers are increasingly demanding

Over the past year, the value of sold seasonal sweets increased by 10 percent, compared to growth expectations of 2-3 percent. This year, confectioners expect a further increase in the...

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10-11 percent of the annual egg quantity is sold in the weeks before Easter

The average annual consumption of Easter eggs is around 270-280 million pieces, which is 10-11 percent of the annual consumption – the Agricultural Products Secretary of the Poultry Product Council...

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GfK: we spend more on vegetables and fruits

GfK Hungária’s report on consumption of fruit and vegetables has been completed based on a Household Panel Research with the participation of 2000 people and an online survey of 1,000...

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EU support for farmers should be in line with the environmental requirements

The agricultural sector should also contribute to environmental protection and the fight against climate change, but a proper balance needs to be found between the environmental ambition level of the...

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In one year, Erste grew its loan portfolio to SMEs by 27 percent

The rapid growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continues. The loan portfolio granted to them by Erste Bank grew by 27 percent in one year and exceeded 200 billion...

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AM: high-quality vocational training is the basis for the competitiveness of Hungarian agriculture

In addition to the modernization of agriculture, high-quality vocational training is the basis for the competitiveness of Hungarian agriculture. The Agrár Szakma Sztár (Agri Profession Star) Festival, which promotes the...

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The ZEW German and Euro-zone economic sentiment index is at its one-year peak

The economic sentiment index has risen to the highest level of the past one year in Germany and in the euro area – according to the report of the Mannheim-based...

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