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Not many Hungarian chain stores will be open on March 15

The March 15 holiday is upon us, which is also the first long weekend of the year, if we do not count the New Year. The opening hours of the...

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Subscription e-commerce is about to explode in Hungary

According to industry forecasts(1), the subscription model of global e-commerce will expand by more than 50 percent annually, while in Hungary even greater growth is possible due to the low...

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According to Tesco, this is how milk stays fresh longer

Milk is often on shopping lists, but due to its short shelf life, its purchase can easily lead to food waste. However, proper storage and freezing can prevent this problem...

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Almost half of women do not return to their original workplace after maternity leave

Four out of ten women returning from maternity leave found themselves in a situation where their employer did not take them back, even though this would be mandatory under current...

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Floral, nostalgic flavors named key flavor trends for 2024

Floral flavors and nostalgic palates with modern twists are likely to resonate with consumers in 2024, according to Innova Market Insights. The predictions come from Innova’s annual flavor trends forecast, which...

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Kroger joins grocers working to protect pollinators

Kroger will soon require all of its fresh produce suppliers to implement integrated pest management practices Kroger has joined Whole Foods, Walmart, and Giant Eagle in an effort to protect...

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42 percent of students in agricultural vocational training want to find a job in the profession

In the framework of the cooperation of the National Chamber of Agrarian Economy, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Agrárközgazdasági Intézet Nonprofit Kft., a career preference survey was conducted in...

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Asahi to close Meantime brewery in UK

Production of Meantime and Dark Star will now move to a site in west London. Asahi Group Holdings is shutting its Meantime brewery in London as the Japanese giant looks...

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Inspection of propagating material sales has begun: the authority visited the unloading fair in Lajosmizse

With the arrival of spring, the sale of grape and fruit propagating materials began, therefore Nébih, involving the employees of the county government offices, began inspections at markets and unloading...

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How was the beginning of the year in trade? – sector outlook

In January, the level of turnover typical during the end-of-year holiday period in domestic trade was maintained, but growth was not achieved despite the favorable wage dynamics, according to the...

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Easter eggs can be a third cheaper than last year

By Easter, the average consumer price of eggs can be around HUF 60, which means that customers can get one of the essential staple foods for the holiday a third...

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Lamb is expensive, but increasingly popular

Easter is approaching, and in addition to the traditional hits – ham and eggs – many Hungarians also have lamb on their tables. But what is behind the domestic lamb...

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Oatly introduces new product variations for the first time in five years

Swedish oatmilk maker Oatly has expanded its North American beverage portfolio for the first time in five years, by launching the Unsweetened and Super Basic OatMilk. The company says both...

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Aldi to offer 500 apprenticeship jobs in the UK in 2024

Aldi is looking to recruit 500 new apprentices in the UK this year to strengthen its team. The discounter chain’s apprenticeship programme is currently open for applications for vacancies in...

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Are ultra-processed foods unhealthy?

The effect of the consumption of ultra-processed foods on the human body is increasingly becoming the focus of attention. According to new research, these foods, such as chips or packaged...

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The UN FAO urges more cooperation in the banana sector

The participants of the Fourth Banana World Forum will discuss the main challenges, such as climate change, the costs of fertilizers and transportation, and the TR4 disease. The fourth global...

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With the spread of AI, everything that humans create can become premium

Let’s take look at consumption trends. In 2024 – just like last year – health will be at the forefront of consumers’ minds, but cost, value, the environment and sustainability...

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More people hope for a raise than they expect to receive

Last year, only half of the employees expected a wage settlement, while in the end nearly three quarters of the employers decided in favor of it – this ratio has...

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Manpower: 31 percent of employers plan to increase staff in the second quarter

31 percent of Hungarian employers plan to expand their workforce in the second quarter, while 22 percent plan to reduce it. Looking at the sectors, labor recruitment mainly affects communication...

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Food prices rose by 0.9 percent in February compared to a year earlier in Germany

In February, inflation in Germany fell to a two-and-a-half-year low, according to the final data published by the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis, on Tuesday. In February, the consumer price...

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Easter eggs can be a third cheaper than last year

By Easter, the average consumer price of eggs can be around HUF 60, which means that customers can get one of the essential staple foods for the holiday one third...

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The CÖF-CÖKA and the Egyenlő.hu trade union propose an amendment to the law to help trade workers

The Egyenlő.hu modern trade union cooperating with the Civil Solidarity Forum (CÖF) – the Civil Solidarity Nonprofit Foundation (CÖKA) – proposes a change in the law to help commercial workers...

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The investments of the past few years in domestic horticulture have paid off

Grown peppers and tomatoes can now be found on store shelves all year round, and from mid-April the entire sector will be supplying not only the domestic but also the...

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Plant-based nutrition

Last October the National Association of Plant Based Food Manufacturers and Distributors (NÉGYOSZ) and Trend International Kft. did a nationwide representative survey on the attitudes of domestic consumers regarding their...

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Cattle, sheep and goat keepers must match data in ENAR by March 31

The latest decree of the Minister of Agriculture imposes a data reconciliation obligation on keepers of cattle, sheep and goats. The first deadline for the ENAR data reconciliation program of...

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The food industry can rely on the agricultural vocational training system

In order to operate and maintain the innovative agriculture and food industry, well-trained specialists are needed, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced on Monday, at the Soós István Winery Technikum...

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Here’s how consumers respond to a retailer data breach

A new survey reveals customers have a strong negative reaction when a retailer they frequent experiences a cyberattack. According to “Security Matters: Consumer Views On Cybersecurity in Retail & Finance 2024,”...

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The EP adopted a decree on the reduction of pollution from industry and large livestock farms

Wednesday’s plenary session of the European Parliament adopted the agreement already concluded with the member states on the review of the directive on industrial emissions, and the new regulation on...

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Live cattle exports decreased by 18 percent in 2023

According to AKI’s slaughter statistics data, cattle slaughter in January 2024, expressed in live weight, decreased by 13 percent compared to January 2023. Cows, which accounted for more than two-thirds of...

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Dutch Discount Retailer Enters Portugal, Eyes Further Expansion

Dutch discount retailer Action has opened its first store in Portugal, in Vila Nova de Gaia, with three more openings planned in the north of the country later this year....

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