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Hungarian success: one-fifth of aquaculture resources will be for freshwater fish
The budget of the fisheries policy is expected to decrease with four percent in the new fiscal cycle, but the support level for freshwater fish production will increase. Erdős Norbert...
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Magazine: Flavour preservers
Carbonated soft drink sales grew by two-digit numbers in 2017, primarily due to the excellent performance of cola products. Nikoletta Buzder-Lantos, marketing manager of Fővárosi Ásványvíz- és Üdítőipari Zrt. (they are present...
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Too much plastic waste causes problems
Nowadays it is trendy to be ‘green’ in Hungary as well. According to the experts of HWD Recycling Kft., the waste recycling market is affected by China’s decision to make waste...
Read moreNagy István: the key to competitiveness in agriculture is the mitigation of labor shortages
The key to the competitiveness of agriculture and to the development of the sector is the mitigation of labor shortages and the involvement of young people are the key –...
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More than eight thousand confectionery packages for children in need
The Hungarian Food Bank Association fights to reduce food waste during the whole year. May is, however, a highlighting month for food collection, when children are given a particularly important...
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Hungarian CEOs lean towards optimism
For Hungarian companies, Germany remains the most important target for market growth, while Romania has climbed to second place in one year. CEOs are optimistic about the future, despite major...
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Practical for small companies too
Operative leasing is increasingly popular among Hungarian SMEs. Partners of Mercarius Flottakezelő Kft. can benefit from the advisory service of the company when choosing the ideal vehicles and optimising costs. Owner László...
Read moreBusiness atmosphere deteriorated in Germany
Business atmosphere in April deteriorated more than expected in Germany – according to the Munich-based ifo Institute for Economic Research. In April, the Business Mood Index of the ifo Institute...
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Egg shortage in Europe
More than a fifth was needed to pay more for eggs in November, compared to last year – index wrote. According to the most recent inflation figures of the Central...
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(HU) Egyedi megoldások a sertésfogyasztás ösztönzéséért
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Large companies also contribute to the digitalisation of the SME sector (Part 2)
How can large companies support SMEs in going digital? In the last few years banks also tried to convince customers to start using the latest technological solutions. The many online services...
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Nébih: the case of contaminated dairy products is treated as a threat at the moment
At the moment, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has no information whether the milk would be contaminated in certain chains of stores or that anyone would be sick,...
Read moreThe Chamber of Agriculture calls for a sectoral co-operation, due to African swine fever
To reduce the economic damage caused by African swine fever, the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) calls for sectoral co-operation – Éder Tamás, vice president of the organization told M1...
Read moreThe EU wants higher tax on tobacco products
An at least a 5.4 percent increase in the excise tax on cigarettes in Hungary would meet the expectations of the European Union – Falcsik István tax consultant told Világgazdaság....
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Things to watch when you order a wedding cake
Couplea often do not pay enough attention when choosing a wedding cake, besides choosing a venue, clothes and ornamentation. The temperature, the taste of the guests or the attribute of...
Read moreRomania imports more and more food products
Last year, the Romanian agricultural trade deficit was 853.9 million euros, 53 percent higher, compared to last year’s 557.4 million euros – the Romanian Ministry of Agriculture announced on Sunday....
Read moreThe Romanian beer market grew by 2 percent last year
Last year, Romanian beer consumption increased by 2 percent to 16.11 million hectoliters, according to the Romanian beer producers’ association. Average beer consumption per capita was 82 liters in 2017....
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A salary difference of nearly 80 thousand forints between discount stores and small shops
Among retail chains discount supermarkets pay their blue-collar workers the best: at Aldi, Lidl and Penny they got a gross HUF 257,000/month on average in February 2018. Auchan, Spar and...
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Easter brought an egg price increase
In April 2018 consumer prices were 2.3 percent higher on average than a year before. In comparison with April 2017, food prices increased by 4.2 percent. Egg’s price soared by...
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Spring buzz in retail trade
In March 2018 like-for-like retail volume sales augmented by 8.5 percent; adjusted for calendar effects, the sales growth was 7.1 percent – reported the Central Statistical Office (KSH). Food and...
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Both vegetable and livestock product prices became higher in March
According to data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), in March 2018 agricultural production prices were 2.5 percent higher than in the same period of 2017. This rise was the...
Read moreLess optimism among large companies
Optimism among domestic large companies slightly weakened – according to the first quarterly result of K & H’s corporate growth index. The year-on-year indicator of the largest domestic companies fell...
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Russians are in need of seed importation
This year, the expected total yield of oilseeds can be boosted in Russia, according to the calculations of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) – agrarszektor.hu wrote. Although they can...
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Rise in Hungary’s live cattle export
Hungary’s live cattle export was 73 percent higher in January-February 2018 than in the same period of 2017. The main buyers were Turkey, Austria and Croatia – we sold more...
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Magazine: The barbecue grills are already sizzling
Although manufacturers do their best to offer alternatives for the autumn-winter period, barbecues have remained a spring-summer thing, so the category of grill products is very much seasonal and sales...
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The value of trust is priceless in this category
The intimate hygiene category is characterised by a strong but vulnerable brand loyalty. According to Nielsen data, sales in the category were up more than 2 percent in volume and 3...
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Showered with fragrances (Part 2)
Brand manufacturers are of the opinion that in the shower gel category the three most important buying decision making factors are price, brand loyalty and product fragrance. According to Réka...
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