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EY: Private label products are in an explosive position
Persistent inflation burdens the budgets of households all over the world, which also affects their purchasing habits. In addition to relaxation at home, so-called private label products are becoming more...
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The importance of corporate sustainability reports reaches that of financial reports
Investors all over the world are looking for the opportunity for their investment to have a positive social impact in addition to adequate returns. However, it is easy to get...
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The 2024 summer season brought mixed results for the Hungarian hotel market
While June proved to be one of the best in previous years, the month of July showed a somewhat more subdued performance. The Paris Olympics and other major sporting events,...
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July inflation in Hungary was higher than expected
Against our expectation of 4.0%, the annual rate of inflation rose to 4.1% in July, following the 3.7% annual increase in June. Compared to the previous month, the price of...
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Self-service cash registers are a failure in many places, but they are needed
In the age of automation, retail is increasingly looking to introduce self-service checkouts, hoping to make life easier for customers. The theory is that with self-service systems, fewer cashiers are...
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We also take our favorite toilet paper with us on vacation
It should be clean, lockable and not shared – these are our most important requirements for the toilet when we go on holiday. Compared to weekdays spent at home, almost...
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Small producers in Hungary are in trouble
Dissatisfaction is growing among Hungarian horticultural producers, and many are forced to stop production. The problems plaguing the sector are widely known, and although the agricultural administration is trying to...
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The Hungarian wine industry is facing a decisive period
This year’s extreme weather presented Hungarian wineries with serious challenges, having different effects on individual wine regions. While in Szekszárd they are hoping for rain at the end of August...
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Saving surplus food from agriculture can be decisive
As a result of the growth of the world population, climate change, the Covid pandemic and the economic effects of the war raging next door, the number of hungry people...
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Companies relying on AI may soon be in trouble
The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly challenged by the fact that real, human-generated data is starting to exhaust itself. According to a Business Insider article, synthetic data could...
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Nébih: the domestic watermelon under scrutiny
During the summer seasonal food chain inspection, the fruit and vegetable quality inspectors of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) and county government offices inspected 268 distributors and 311...
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The cooperation of winemakers is key in the future
The Somló wine region is an important symbol of Hungarian history and culture, which has preserved its values despite the difficulties of the last century. And today we can once...
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Carlsberg acquires full ownership of South Asia business
The Grimbergen brand owner will take over the remaining 33.33% stake in Carlsberg South Asia for $744m. Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has completed a deal to acquire the remaining shares...
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There is bad news about ultra-processed foods
One of the worrying trends in modern nutrition is the growing consumption of ultra-processed foods, which may contain many health risks. These products, such as ready meals, packaged cakes, soft...
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There are more and more student workers: what are they collecting for?
For many young people, the summer period is not only a time for rest and fun, but also for work. According to recent research by OTP Bank, the majority of...
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The cola cups of the Olympics were severely criticized
The organizers of the Paris Olympics promised the greenest games to date, but the reality differs from expectations. Environmental organizations have criticized the event, especially for the use of plastic...
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The appearance of artisanal bakeries improved the quality of bread in Hungary
The spread of artisanal bakeries in recent years has had a significant impact on the Hungarian bakery industry. Szabolcs Szabadfi, popularly known as “Szabi pék”, one of the pioneers in...
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In a month, you can already apply for planting horticultural plantations
The Ministry of Agriculture announced a call for funds of HUF 25.2 billion entitled “Horticulture – support for planting plantations and medicinal plants”, which helps to create plantations with high...
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AM: focus is on the food industry
The food industry is of particular importance in the Hungarian economy, which has faced many challenges in recent years, but has nevertheless been able to adapt and develop continuously –...
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Hungarians take out travel insurance for HUF 716 per day
In the summer season, the demand for travel insurance increased significantly in Hungary, especially among travelers to nearby European countries. According to the latest data from the insurance brokerage company...
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Here is the opportunity to develop family farms
New calls for tenders will help livestock keepers and food-producing farms – said Zsolt Feldman, State Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development of the Ministry of Agriculture, XXII. Organized as...
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A balanced harvest is expected this year on domestic plum orchards
However, based on the overview of NAK and FruitVeB, a normal, balanced harvest can still be expected, compared to the average of the last 4 years, we can count on...
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More improvements and features enhance the user experience in eGN
In the past few days, the specialists of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) have again sharpened new developments in the eGN system. Thanks to the improvements that have...
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Inflation in Germany accelerated slightly in July
In July, inflation in Germany accelerated slightly based on the final data published by the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis, on Friday. In July, consumer prices in Germany rose by...
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Ukrainian honey may once again enter the EU with customs duties
The amount of honey imported from Ukraine exceeded the EU quota of more than 44,000 tons stipulated in the autonomous trade liberalization measures, so the European Commission has two weeks...
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The cooperation of winemakers is key in the future
The Somló wine region is an important symbol of Hungarian history and culture, which has preserved its values despite the difficulties of the last century. And today we can once...
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Desiccation of sunflowers can also be done from an airplane or a helicopter
Taking into account the indications of the professional and producer chambers, Nébih issued an emergency license for three diquat-based plant protection agents in order to ensure safe harvesting with as...
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Food Giant Mars Exploring Acquisition Of Kellanova, Sources Say
Packaged food giant Mars, whose candy brands include M&M’s and Snickers, is exploring a potential acquisition of Kellanova, maker of snacks such as Cheez-It and Pringles, according to people familiar...
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Mercadona Earmarks €150m For Next Round Of Price Reduction
Spanish retailer Mercadona plans to invest €150 million in lowering the prices of a range of products to help consumers save on their grocery baskets. The latest initiative will see...
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Agrometeorology: the drought is not easing
For weeks, the drought has been intensifying in most of Hungary, corn and sunflower stocks are in forced ripening in more and more places and have begun to dry out,...
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