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MKIK: business confidence increased slightly in Hungary
According to the April-economic analysis of the MKIK Economic and Enterprise Research Institute (GVI), the business confidence rose slightly in the first quarter in Hungary compared to the previous quarter....
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Nébih: the State Fish Guard Service imposed fines of 4 million HUF in one year
The State Fish Guard Service during its one year operation revealed 230 infringements and has imposed fines of 4 million HUF – the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH) told...
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A shop museum opened its doors in Gyula
The exhibition space called Museum Store for “Cap Sugar” was opened in Gyula. The exhibition showcasing the history of trade is the third museum shop of the 50-year-old Hungarian Museum...
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The EU would improve the quality of life of city dwellers in the European Union
European Union ministers meeting in Amsterdam have endorsed a “Pact of Amsterdam” aimed at improving living conditions in towns and cities throughout the EU28. With 70 percent of the EU's...
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Changes in what consumers expect from shops
According to the latest Nielsen Shopper Trends study on consumption habits, when people decide which grocery store to visit, the number one factor that influences them is that shopping is...
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Grocery retail back on track
Retail volume sales improved by 6.5 percent from the base period level in February 2016; adjusted for calendar effects, the sales growth was 6.4 percent. Food and food-type retail sales...
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0.2 percent lower consumer prices in March
In March consumer prices dropped 0.2 percent according to the Central Statistical Office (KSH). In comparison with March 2015, food prices augmented by 0.7 percent. Seasonal product prices elevated by...
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Magazine: Still mineral waters take the lead
Levente Balogh, president of the Central European Mineral Water Holding (CEMW) that both of their companies – Szentkirályi Mineral Water Kft. and Kékkúti Mineral Water Kft. – performed exceptionally well...
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Nielsen: a sales increase in domestic food stores
The value of Hungarian food retail sales increased by 4.6 percent during the first quarter, compared to the first three months of last year. It is the third largest increase...
Read moreCoface: internal consumption is the engine of economic growth in Hungary
In Hungary, the engine of economic growth will be primarily internal consumption, mainly due to the decline in unemployment, the increase in disposable income – according to the fresh analysis...
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The Russians are preparing for the extension of the food embargo
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has given orders for the Russian food embargo to be extended not by one year, but until the end of 2017. “Our producers have said...
Read moreA hundred kinds of beer at this year’s Beer Festival in Békéscsaba
A hundred kinds of beer can be tasted between 14 and 18 June at the 16th Beer Festival in Békéscsaba. The festival includes great music programs including Wellhello, Halott Pénz,...
Read moreExperimental grape varieties perform well
The experimental grape varieties of the Vine and Wine Sciences (BRC) of the University of Pécs are performing well: Three out of the four plants are resistant to major fungal...
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Mercury-polluted swordfish steak was withdrawn from circulation
A mercury-polluted swordfish steak was withdrawn from the market – the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) told MTI . According to the communication, the one-kilo packaged frozen product is...
Read moreUS consumers' mood improved
The University of Michigan Final Consumer Sentiment for May came in at 94.7, it's highest reading in nearly a year and a 5.7 point increase from the 89.0 April Final...
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Foil from recycled raw material
Csömör-seated Everplast Waste Recycling Zrt. will start manufacturing UV-stable foil from recycled raw material in its Sümeg factory. The European Union finances the development with HUF 220 million. At the...
Read moreNGM: retail sales are increasing for 33 months
Domestic retail sales continues to rise for 33 months – Marczinkó Zoltán, Deputy Minister of State of the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) told M1 news channel on Wednesday, in...
Read moreRural Development Office: more than 175 thousand single applications have arrived
Until the May 23 deadline, the producers submitted 175 355 applications for about 5 million hectares to the Agriculture and Rural Development Office (MVH); about the same amount as in...
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Last year we purchased 22 million times on the Internet
In 2015, the Hungarian consumers purchased products online for more than 22 million times. Nearly 30 percent of the products were taken over personally at the webshop's own shop, but...
Read moreKSH: the number of employees continued to increase
The number of employees continued to increase in the three months from February to April: compared with the first quarter by 31 thousand, and compared to the same period of...
Read moreThe FAO announces an international drawing and video contest
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)announced a new global video and poster contest. The FAO is asking the world’s children to help it highlight how climate change is making...
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Expanding resources for children nutrition
In next year's budget it is planned that the funding of the Child Nutrition Program reaches 74 billion HUF, which is 2.2 billion more than this year’s amount. Rétvári Bence,...
Read moreGfK: Consumer sentiment improved slightly in Germany
German consumer confidence is set to strengthen in June as the economy is expected to grow over coming months, survey data published by the research group GfK showed Wednesday. The...
Read moreKSH: March retail sales growth slowed slightly
In March the annual growth rate of retail sales slowed slightly. According to the calendar effect adjusted data the retail trade volume was 4.2 percent, compared to a year before....
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The MVH brings forward the payment of the transitional national dairy premium to milk producers
The Agriculture and Rural Development Agency (MVH) starts the payment of the transitional national dairy premium to alleviate the serious problems of the dairy farmers – Gyuricza Csaba, president of...
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Stores may be closed due to renovations in the subway
Due to renovations of the subway line 3, some stores operating in the subway and on platforms will not be able to open, in addition the BKV Zrt. may terminate...
Read moreOne-third of this year's cherry harvest was destroyed by frost
It is estimated that about 30 percent less sour cherry will grow this year due to the spring frost damage. Because of the frost damages in April, the purchase prices...
Read moreThe weight of foreign companies in Hungary is decreasing strongly
The proportion of foreign-owned companies is declining among the dominant businesses ie the role of foreign capital is declining. This decline is more apparent in light of the fact that...
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Wine Days to be held in Tokaj on the first weekend in June
The Tokaji Wine Days program series are planned to be internationally known and respected wine event. The Tokaji Wine Days will be held between the 3rd and 5th of June...
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Staropramen: Prague’s number one beer entices the visitors to take part in gastronomic adventures inspired by the Czech cuisine
The centuries-old Czech beer culture’s iconic brand, Prague's number one beer, the Staropramen entices the domestic lovers of the brand to take part in Czech gastronomic adventures this summer, in...
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