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Freight forwarding on a fast track
Freight forwarding is at the heart of the FMCG industry and a key driver of the global economy. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 Zoltán Üveges,...
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Successful cooperation between Bitburger and UEFA Euro 2024
Bitburger’s partnership with UEFA Euro 2024 has exceeded expectations. The beer brand was present in more than 90 large areas – the ten Euro 2024 stadiums, hospitality venues and fan...
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From neutral to characteristic
Nowadays old, long-established vodka brands are surprising consumers with creative ideas and new approaches, just like young, innovative companies do. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9...
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The protracted drought also caused billions in damage to the fish ponds
Minor or major damage related to the hot, rainless weather of the past two months has been reported for 10-15 percent of the more than 2,200 fish farming water areas...
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The KAP directors-general discussed the simplification of farmer support in Budapest
Simplifying the support system operating within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy is extremely important from the point of view of the future of European agriculture, said Zsolt Feldman...
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The role of veterinarians is indispensable in agriculture
Nowadays, more and more attention is paid to safe food supply. Veterinarians have a special role in this, both in protecting the health of animals, and in the fight against...
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7-Eleven feels undervalued by Couche-Tard
7-Eleven is playing hard to get by Couche-Tard. The Japanese owner calls the Canadians’ bid too low and fears issues with the antitrust authorities. That Couche-Tard is launching a takeover...
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33% of holiday shoppers plan to spend less this year: Bankrate
Concerns around high interest rates and inflation are stressing consumers’ budgets, according to a recent report. Bankrate’s recent holiday report indicates how inflation and other macroeconomic factors are putting pressure on...
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The report on the KAP strategic dialogue is unacceptable
The V4 agricultural chambers call on the leadership of the European Farmers and European Producer Cooperatives (Copa-Cogeca) to withdraw their support for the report on the strategic dialogue of the...
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Danone moves part of yogurt drinks production to Romania
The Tetra Pak format of the YoPro drinks is now being manufactured there for markets in central and eastern Europe. Danone has relocated part of its production of YoPro drinkable...
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Organic farming is the key to agricultural sustainability
The Ministry of Agriculture supports the advancement of organic farming in Hungary in every possible way, because in the KAP Strategic Plan, it undertook that by 2027 the proportion of...
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KSH: in August, consumer prices increased by 3.4 percent on average compared to the same month of the previous year
In August 2024, they exceeded a year earlier by an average of 3.4 percent, and consumer prices did not change on average compared to July, the Central Statistical Office (KSH)...
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Was the chip tax successful, or how could obesity be reduced in Hungary?
More and more Hungarians struggle with excess weight. According to the latest data, unfortunately, more and more people are overweight or obese in Hungary, and with the current trend, by...
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Márton Nagy is satisfied with the rate of decrease in inflation
As in the previous months, inflation remained at a low level in line with market expectations in August – Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy evaluated the latest data in...
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Conciliation Forum of Chambers of Commerce: SMEs become the focus of economic policy
On Tuesday, the Conciliation Forum of the Chambers of Commerce held its first autumn meeting, and overall its sixth meeting, which since its establishment in January 2023 – in addition...
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Nébih: new products have been added to the expiry guide of the Maradék program
New products – such as eggs, margarine, sandwich cream, sausage, salami, ham, bacon, hard cheeses, ready meals and coffee drinks – have been added to the expiry guide of the...
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Pöttyös congratulates the Paralympic team on their success!
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Shanghai Innovation Forum: Hungarian egg innovations also received a spotlight
Hungary was the guest of honor at this year’s Shanghai Innovation Forum. The Hungarian delegation was represented by a high level of state participation, as well as the prominent location...
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Generation Z’s alcohol consumption habits and the impact of tourism on the development of alcohol trends
Tourism plays an important role for more and more countries, which contributes greatly to the economic development and job creation of the given nation. In recent years, several economic sectors...
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ESG conference: global outlook – Hungarian perspective
In December 2023 the Hungarian Parliament adopted the ESG Act by a large majority, which entered into force on 1 January 2024. A conference organised by the Climate Policy Institute...
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The EU’s common agricultural policy must focus on farmers A
ccording to Hungary’s point of view, the European Union’s common agricultural policy (CAP) should focus on farmers, the minister of agriculture said on Tuesday in Budapest, at a press conference...
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Health and superpower in a bottle
One of the fastest growing segments in recent years has been that of functional drinks. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 At Coca-Cola HBC Magyarország they...
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GVH: Innovelle Pharma cooperated, so it has to pay more than HUF 10 million less in fines
Innovelle Pharma Kft., convicted for misleading advertisements, cooperated with the Economic Competition Authority (GVH), which as a result will have to pay a fine of HUF 36,450,000 less, as a...
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The price of eggs has dropped significantly
Based on data from the European Commission, EU (EU27) egg and egg product imports increased by 23 percent to 47,000 tons in the first five months of 2024 compared to...
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DS Smith invests more than EUR 50m in Portugal
DS Smith has invested more than EUR 50m in its Portuguese facilities over the past three years to promote innovation, sustainability and the circular economy, with a special focus on...
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The call for tenders to support plantations has opened
Applications for support can now be submitted for the “Horticulture – support for planting plantations and medicinal plant cultivation” announced by the Ministry of Agriculture with a budget of HUF...
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Carrefour Teams Up With Dubai’s Apparel Group To Expand Into India
French multinational retail giant Carrefour is launching a franchise partnership with Dubai-based Apparel Group to establish its presence in India. The partnership will be aimed at North India initially, with...
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Valeo Foods To Acquire Confectionery Firm I.D.C. Holding
Valeo Foods Group has agreed to acquire I.D.C. Holding, a producer of wafers, biscuits, chocolates and other confectionery items in Central and Eastern Europe. The deal, subject to closing conditions...
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German government develops ‘ecommerce action plan’
German Minister for Economic Affairs and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck is working on an ecommerce action plan. With this plan, the government aims to create a level playing field between...
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Farmer-friendly agriculture is the goal of the Hungarian EU presidency
The Hungarian EU presidency is focusing on how EU agriculture can be farmer-friendly and farmer-centered, the Minister of Agriculture said on Tuesday in Budapest, before the informal meeting of the...
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