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Improved consumer sentiment in Europe

Consumer sentiment improved as expected both in the euro zone and in the European Union – according to the preliminary September survey of the European Commission’s economic and financial directorate....

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Farmers calculate with a good year

According to the Agricultural Economic Index, commissioned for the first time by Budapest Bank and prepared by GfK Hungária, farmers forecast a positive turn of events this year. The representative...

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Energy audit service

The Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) starts an energy audit service for large agri-food businesses (those employing more than 250 people and having annual net sales above EUR 50 million),...

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Wine sector strategy in the pipeline

HNT has prepared the first draft of the wine sector strategy and the text is now in a discussion phase. Many representatives of the sector were consulted during the preparation...

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FM: agriculture is a major contributor to economic growth

The output of agriculture greatly helps the growth of economy this year. The volume of the sector’s gross added value increased by 13.4 percent in the second quarter, contributing to...

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Europe's largest producer of sunflower can be Hungary

Sunflower farmers are expected to harvest 1.8 million tonnes of sunflower, thus Hungary could be the largest European producer of sunflower – the Minister of Agriculture told M1 news channel....

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OECD: global economy remains trapped in low growth

The world economy remains in a “low-growth trap” and weaker conditions in advanced economies will persist into 2017, the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) warned on Wednesday. In...

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Hungarian-Chinese food safety memorandum of understanding was signed in Budapest

Fazekas Sándor, Minister of Agriculture and Chiang Chin-zsung, the Vice-Minister of the China Quality Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (AQSIQ) signed a food safety memorandum of understanding for dairy products and...

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NGM: More than three billion HUF to improve the conditions of children's meals

The government intends to give more than three billion HUF to improve the conditions of children's meals. Berczik Ábel Deputy Minister of State for the Ministry of National Economy (NGM)...

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To sell alcohol at night was banned in Kiev

In Kiev banned the sale of alcohol at night. The decision was taken at a meeting of Council 22 September, it was supported by 86 deputies. Restrictions will apply from...

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GKI: balance-worsening changes are about to start

This year’s economic growth is slower than last year’s 2.9-percent expansion, due to less funding from the EU and fewer government investments. Just like in the 1st quarter of the...

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Savings Bank: GDP may increase by 2.2 percent this year and by 3.3 percent next year

The Hungarian economy may grow by 2.2 percent this year, while by 3.3 percent next year, according to the most recent forecast of the Savings Bank (Takarékbank Zrt.). The government...

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NÉBIH: the GMO-free production rules have become stricter

The rules of the GMO-free production have become stricter. The regulation defining the rules of genetically modified organism-free production and the conditions for the distribution of GMO-free food and feed...

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It is crucial to improve competitiveness in the agricultural sector

The uncertainties of the post-2020 EU support system and the increasing market competition both show that it is essential to improve competitiveness in the agricultural sector – Győrffy Balázs, president...

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The market share of the wholesale market is 40 percent in the fruit and vegetable retailing

The Budapest Wholesale Market’s share is around 40 percent of the fresh fruit vegetables retail market turnover. Last year, more than 168 thousand producers’ access were registered, which means that...

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Wage growth may accelerate analysts say

The pace of wage growth slowed slightly in July, compared to the previous month, but wage growth may re-accelerate from autumn in the public sector, due to the planned increases,...

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Four out of ten employees are looking for new jobs in the fall

Although according to the great majority of the Hungarian workers it is harder to find a job during the summer, many of them immediately started job seeking after the summer...

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The deficit in the Romanian agricultural trade balance has more than tripled

In the first half of this year, the deficit in the Romanian agricultural trade balance has more than tripled, compared to the year before. Food exports decreased by 4.9 percent,...

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Every other shopper checks food products’ place of origin

Only every second Hungarians are influenced in their buying decisions by which country a product comes from. What is more, from them only every third are consciously looking for Hungarian...

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Groceries were advertised most frequently in June

The ads of FMCG retailers reached the most 18-49 year old television programme viewers in June 2016 – reported Nielsen Audience Measurement Kft. In June 2016 the average viewer came...

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0.3-percent drop in consumer prices in July

In July like-for-like consumer prices decreased by 0.3 percent on average – according to the Central Statistical Office (KSH). In comparison with July 2015, food prices increased by 0.2 percent....

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Probiotic, but not yogurt: What is it?

Good news for consumers suffering from milk protein allergy or lactose intolerance, and for vegan people: a young Hungarian researcher is experimenting with probiotic fruit juices. Nikoletta Annamária Farkas, a...

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Magazine: Gluten-free products have the potential to generate two-digit sales growth

In the last few years consumer demand increased for gluten-free products. In part this is the result of more and more consumers suffering from gluten intolerance, but the number of...

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Significant technological improvements should be implemented in the food industry, according to vice president of NAK

The Hungarian food industry can get out of its difficult situation by increasing competitiveness. This can be achieved with the significant development of the technology and by increasing the scale...

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FM: a record yield is expected

A record yield, or near-record harvest is expected in case of several crops this year, despite the adverse weather conditions – the Minister of Agriculture told at a press conference...

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KSH: earnings rose 5.1 percent in July

The average gross earnings amounted to 256.9 thousand HUF in July, 5.1 percent higher than a year ago, while in January-July, the gross earnings increased by 5.9 percent, compared to...

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The cattle population has continued to grow

The cattle population has continued to grow and the number of sheep increased as well in a year, while pig and chicken stocks fell, and the number of poultry remained...

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NGM: real wages are increasing in Hungary for forty three months

The positive trend continues in Hungary. Real wages are increasing in Hungary for more than three years ie forty three months – Cseresnyés Péter, Minister of State of the National...

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Poland suspends retail tax collection

Poland in response to the action launched by the European Commission suspends the retail tax collection and adopts a new, tax law amendment taxing large-area stores – Pawel Szalamacha Polish...

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Ten questions about drinking alcohol while pregnant and you always wanted to know the answer

Does a little wine hurt the baby during pregnancy? I drank alcohol before I found out that I was pregnant. Will my baby be alcoholic? Can I consume non-alcoholic beer...

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