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This year the Hungarian Food Bank organizes Christmas collection in more than 200 stores
For three days, from Friday to Sunday, the Hungarian Food Bank Association awaits the food donations of the population in about 120 settlements and more than 200 stores nationwide. The...
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Fernet-Branca
Bitter herbal liqueur Fernet-Branca has been produced in Milan since 1845. This amaro is made from 27 herbs and other ingredients. It is aged in oak barrels for more than...
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Survey: Hungarian workers remains optimistic
Hungarian workers remain optimistic about the likelihood of re-employment and the stability of their current job; 79 percent of those surveyed believe their job position is secure for a minimum...
Read moreMany Hungarian plant species are well adapted to tropical conditions
There are many arable crops or vegetables in Hungary that are well adapted to tropical conditions, – Gyuricza Csaba, Director General of the National Center for Agricultural Research and Innovation...
Read moreThe OECD’s economic growth slowed in the third quarter
The combined economic growth of the OECD member countries slowed down in the third quarter, compared to the previous quarter. According to tentative data posted on the Organization for Economic...
Read moreMore and more packaging waste is generated in Germany
More and more packaging waste is generated in Germany. According to the report of the Federal Environment Agency(UBA) released on Monday, the amount per person exceeds 100 kilograms a year....
Read moreMNV is offering licenses for its Balaton holiday resorts
The Hungarian National Property Management Company (MNV) Zrt. Will sell its holiday resorts at an auction. The total value of the holiday resorts to be sold in the first phase...
Read moreIATA: more than 1 billion will fly this year in Europe
We must celebrate aviation, not be ashamed, as more than 1 billion people will fly this year in Europe; many of them have never traveled by plane before, and connections...
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The Turkish Anex Tour can be the second largest travel company in the world
The Turkish travel company Anex Tour may acquire the German subsidiary of the bankrupted Thomas Cook Travel Agency. If the preliminary agreement now signed becomes final, the Anex Tour will...
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Hawaii’s Favorite Fast Food Restaurant – Video of the day
Why Zippy’s Is Hawaii’s Favorite Fast Food Restaurant? Here is the answer:...
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Magazine: Beautiful, natural
According to data from L’Oréal Magyarország, decorative cosmetics sales grew in 2018 and 2019, in both value and volume. However, the growth rate decreased and is likely continue this trend in...
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POPAI winners in 2019
At the POP Awards ceremony of the Hungarian POPAI Awards, 12 entries received prestigious awards in four categories. The results were announced on 14 November 2019 as part of the...
Read moreAM: this year’s grape harvest may exceed 4 million tons
Corresponding to an average year, more than 400 thousand tonnes of grapes could be harvested this year by Hungarian farmers, so it is expected that about 3 million hectoliters of...
Read moreKSH carries out an Agricultural Census
The Central Statistical Office (KSH) carries out the collection of agricultural data between 15 November and 15 December. The results of the survey – which covers 484 settlements in the...
Read moreLidl opened its stores in Hungary fifteen years ago
Lidl Magyarország which celebrates its 15th anniversary today, has become one of the fastest growing retail chains in the domestic FMCG sector over the last decade and a half. In...
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Sága entered the market with an E-number-free sausage
Sága Foods is the first among the large domestic manufacturers to offer customers an E-number-free sausage. The Füstli Natural, which is free of many allergens, does not use E-labeled food...
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The dm won Trust Award
Dm received the Trust Award at the Premiere Gala Event of the Figyelő TOP200 2019 publication. The performance of Hungary’s market-leading company was evaluated on the basis of quantitative and...
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MNB: household savings reached 4.2 percent of GDP in the third quarter
In the third quarter of this year, households accumulated savings of 931 billion HUF and borrowed 422 billion HUF, increasing their net financial assets by 508 billion HUF, which is...
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At Advent, each Coca-Cola cap can serve a bowl of food
Coca-Cola, the Hungarian Red Cross and Street Kitchen are launching a joint charity campaign. Eating a delicious food and drink is much more than a meal – it can give...
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FIVOSZ more and more young people are thinking about starting a business
Over the last ten years, more and more young people have been thinking about starting a business, – Kovács Patrik, president of the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (FIVOSZ) told...
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410 actions to raise awareness to waste reduction this week throughout the country
Boros Anita, the Minister of State of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, announced at the press conference of the European Waste Reduction Week in Budapest that the number of...
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Henkel Q3 results reported
Henkel’s German household chemicals and cosmetics group’s operating result and profit declined in the third quarter, with almost unchanged sales revenue. According to a report published on the company’s website,...
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McDonald’s is testing innovative packaging and recycling solutions across Europe
McDonald’s announced the launch of its comprehensive waste reduction program in Brussels. As part of this, the company is taking initiatives across Europe to replace or reduce plastic packaging and...
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Intermarché Portugal Introduces PorSi Private Label Brand
Intermarché Portugal has launched PorSi, a new, exclusive private label brand. The hypermarket chain is investing €6 million in the new brand, comprising more than 1,000 SKUs, with both food...
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Nespresso Introduces Curbside Programme To Recycle Coffee Capsules
New Yorkers can now recycle their Nespresso coffee capsules and other lightweight aluminium items through a new curbside programme in the city. The programme will facilitate the recovery of Nespresso...
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Sprite Switches To Clear PET Bottles In Southeast Asia
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Sprite will switch to clear PET bottles in Southeast Asia. The shift from the iconic green bottle will boost collection and recycling, the beverage...
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Old and new directions
Békés Pálinka Distillery is 35 years old this year. To celebrate the anniversary, the company added a new product to its premium range: Békés Apricot Pálinka. The third member of...
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International recognition
Ágnes Herczeg is the first Hungarian wine strategy consultant and wine judge to have made it onto the list of the world’s top 31 new-generation wine experts. The jury selected...
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The big blue!
After last year’s negative trend 2019 brought an upturn in Hungary’s gin consumption again. The first premium artisan gins made in Hungary also appeared on store shelves, and perhaps Búzavirág...
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Tips and how things work in real life
A recent court decision ruled that if tip money is placed in the till, it must be handled separately and the actual sum in the till can only differ from...
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