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There are many old people and few women in domestic agriculture
A third of agricultural managers are already 65 years old or older, and only 3 out of 10 are women. The age group is getting older, and the gender ratio...
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Edeka builds a recyclable supermarket
Germany’s leading supermarket chain Edeka is building a new store in Braunschweig using the sustainable “Triqbriq wood construction system”. This is the first time this system has been used in...
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NRF: Mother’s Day spending estimated to reach $33.5 billion
According to new survey data from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper insights & Analytics, consumers are expected to spend $33.5 billion on the holiday, which falls on May...
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Beekeeping is one of the most important branches of agriculture
Honey can be imported, but pollination cannot, which is why it is necessary to support the activities of beekeepers by all means and stop the flow of artificial honey from...
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Mondelēz seeks to work with tech startups focused on ingredients, packaging and sustainability
The snacking giant said the companies it partners with as part of its incubator program will provide early access to new capabilities to develop breakthrough products and platforms. Mondelēz International’s...
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More than 60 percent of the planned sowing work has already been completed
According to operational reports assessing the state of agricultural work, the planned sowing area for spring-sown field crops in 2024 will be around 1.9 million hectares. Farmers completed 63.7 percent...
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Reacty Digital research: Shrinking products, growing information
In Hungary, starting from March 1, 2024, larger food retailers will be required to provide attention-grabbing information to customers if the packaging of the prepackaged products they offer has decreased...
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Chocolate brands are still standing
Last year high inflation and rising raw materials prices, especially for cocoa and sugar, affected the chocolate category and forced manufacturers to take steps: almost every market player increased prices....
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Challenges ahead in 2024 for the Hungarian food industry
2024 is shaping up to be another challenging year for Hungary’s food industry, according to András Benkő, Director of Commerce and Marketing at Kaiser Food. He noted that low consumer...
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GKI article in the EU: 20 years of change
Are we falling behind the Visegrád countries, or are we on the way? Has Romania really overtaken us? On May 1, we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of our accession...
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Exotic meat market in Hungary: we also sell kangaroo meat and crocodile tail
In Hungary, interest in exotic meats is on the rise, available at high prices and under special conditions. With the barbecue season approaching, it’s useful to explore the options for...
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The companies expect only moderate expansion
The weakness of the domestic and German economies is also reflected in the business mood of the member companies of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK). According to...
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The expansion of strawberry fields and pricing in Hungary
In Hungary, the cultivated area for strawberries has seen a notable increase in recent years, growing from 550 hectares in 2020 to an officially recorded 656 hectares today. Including smaller...
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A radical change can be observed in savings
Other winds are blowing in the investment markets: the period of double-digit returns is over, but according to K&H experts, real returns above the slowed inflation can still be achieved....
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Domestic gardeners are not threatened by imported plants
Flowers and ornamental plants are indispensable accessories for the spring splendor of balconies and terraces. In the past, geraniums ruled this world, but today those who are thinking about beautifying...
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BDO: Restructuring of struggling businesses is more effective
Viable businesses but struggling with payment difficulties have been able to start a restructuring procedure in Hungary for almost two years now, since July 2022, however, despite the fact that,...
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BNI: it is difficult to reintegrate mothers with young children into the labor market
Women still have to meet conflicting expectations regarding starting a family and getting a job, which not only complicates their situation, but also takes away significant resources in terms of...
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Health in everyday life
A healthy lifestyle means different things to different people, and it isn’t specifically limited to eating. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 Our representative survey of...
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More and more people are looking for sweet potatoes
The well-known healthy and tasty sweet potato is increasingly becoming the focus of attention among domestic producers and consumers. But is it capable of displacing the traditional potato from our...
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Every year 8 billion HUF us stolen from our bank cards because of our convenience
Our convenience is our undoing: we want to quickly pounce on a good offer on the Internet and we don’t care about security – thanks to this, the rate of...
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Munkahelyeink.hu: in the field of AI and sustainability, the demand is increasing mostly for employees
In the era of rapid technological development and the increasing demand for sustainability, certain fields of work are becoming much more sought after. The demand for employees with these skills...
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Back to the Roots – The Renaissance of the hard-discounter
The time is ripe for a renaissance of the hard discount format in Europe. But a winning strategy will not necessarily mean turning back the clock and copying the highly...
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Crisp to expand in Belgium
Online fresh food market Crisp has put its Belgian distribution centre up for rent, while orders for Belgium are now being processed in the Netherlands. However, the company says this...
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Scientific results help the revision of the nitrate regulation
In order to develop a well-founded policy, long-term cooperation with scientific actors and professional organizations is necessary. This is proven by the 5-year research program launched by the Ministry of...
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7-Eleven could re-enter the UK as it eyes European expansion
International convenience chain 7-Eleven could rebuild its presence in the UK as its parent company Seven & I Holdings looks to further expand into Europe. During Seven & I Holdings’...
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Campari Expands Aperol Production Facility In Italy’s Novi Ligure
Italian spirits giant Campari Group has expanded its production facility in Novi Ligure to add 6,500 square meters to the existing 60,700 square-metre plant. Campari has invested €75 million in...
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What we can learn from bees, or 5 enviable bee characteristics
Busy as a bee – you know the saying, don’t you? The expression did not come out of thin air, our little striped friends are truly the hardest working creatures...
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Waitrose introduces oat milk coffee vending machine
Waitrose has introduced a vending machine specifically designed to serve oat milk coffee in one of its stores. It isn’t yet clear whether this is a one-off, a trial or...
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Shrink inflation is getting worse
Dishwashing detergent, sweets, sour cream, cottage cheese, kefir and camembert cheese have also become smaller packages for certain brands, while the prices have remained unchanged – according to an article...
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NGM: innovation means the future of the food industry, State Secretary Gergely Fábián handed over new developments
In the framework of the Food Supplier Development Program (ÉLIP BFP), the company received nearly HUF 500 million in support, which was used, among other things, for the purchase of...
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