News and articles
The ecological footprint of chocolate factories may get smaller
Date: 2019-10-18 10:59:15
Swiss luxury chocolate maker Barry Callebaut has developed a way to reduce waste by using the entire cacao fruit in chocolate manufacture. Traditionally, only the cacao beans are used in...
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Earnings continued to grow
Date: 2019-10-18 10:45:58
In July, average gross and non-discounted earnings increased by 10.7 percent and net earnings, adjusted for discounts, increased by 10.9 percent year-on-year – the Central Statistical Office (KSH) announced on...
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Great interest in Hungarian Product prize games
Date: 2019-10-18 10:40:06
Thanks to the great interest from product manufacturers, Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft. organises not one but two nationwide, collective prize games this year. In the autumn 15 trademark user companies are taking...
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A hundred hearts, a hundred heads – Video of the day
Date: 2019-10-18 10:36:03
Bengal Gram Mixed 100 chicken head & heart curry cooking to feed whole village people with rice. About 50 KG rice & chicken head curry cooking to feed about 350+...
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Magazine: Canned food products underwent software and hardware update
Date: 2019-10-18 07:24:37
According to András Szirbek, marketing director of Bonduelle Central Europe Kft., the main canned food consumption trends are the same in Hungary as in other parts of Europe: sales of...
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Nagy István: honey production should be encouraged
Date: 2019-10-17 11:45:35
Around 20,000 bee-keeping families, 1.2 million bee colonies are living in Hungary. About 20-25,000 tonnes of honey are produced a year in the country. Honey production needs to be stimulated...
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Fruitveb: this year’s nut crop may be a medium
Date: 2019-10-17 11:40:59
Like last year, a medium amount of about 7-7,500 tons of nuts can be produced in the country – the vice president of FruitVeB Hungarian Interprofessional Organization and Product Council...
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SPAR’s program helps parents to prepare a snack
Date: 2019-10-17 11:30:34
The national campaign, with the help of several professional partner organizations, aims to promote health conscious eating among the youngest. From October, SPAR will launch a one and a half...
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How to reduce the amount of plastic waste
Date: 2019-10-17 11:28:55
The average European citizen produces 4.8 tonnes of waste a year, most of which is plastic packaging. As a result, the European Union wants to recycle 65 percent of all...
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We can save the world with soap! Start with small steps!
Date: 2019-10-17 11:23:23
What can we do if we want to integrate sustainability into everyday practice? In the fall, dm launches an educational program and community challenge to raise awareness of the small...
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The NAK has started to reconcile the data of the single requests
Date: 2019-10-17 11:20:40
On 14 October, the Hungarian State Treasury (MÁK) commenced data reconciliation of area-based single claims, which will be sent to more than seven thousand farmers – the National Chamber of...
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The ITM will present the details of the adopted SME strategy on 5 November
Date: 2019-10-17 11:20:23
The ministry has drawn up an SME strategy prepared by the government and the details will be presented on 5 November – György László, Minister of State of the Ministry...
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Nébih seized several tons of pesticides in Szabolcs county
Date: 2019-10-17 11:16:38
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nebih) withdrew more than 2.2 tons of pesticides from the shop of the Szalka-Agro Trade and Services Ltd. in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county. The fine could...
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The GVH has approved the merger of eMAG and Extreme Digital
Date: 2019-10-17 11:10:48
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has determined that the acquisition of control by Dante International Kft. (eMAG.hu) over Extreme Digital Zrt. (Edigital.hu) does not significantly reduce competition in the market...
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World Water Summit – the Global Green Growth Institute opens European headquarters in Hungary
Date: 2019-10-17 11:10:40
The European Green Office will be opened in Hungary by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). The cooperation agreement will be signed by Kaderják Péter, Minister of State of the...
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Apple and Google remain the world’s most valuable brands
Date: 2019-10-17 11:06:00
For the seventh consecutive year, Apple and Google have become the world’s most valuable brands in the global ranking of the US Interbrand consulting firm. In the “Best Global Brands”...
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Retail sales in the United States decreased in September
Date: 2019-10-17 11:03:52
For the first time in six months, retail and hospitality sales in the United States declined in September, signaling the widespread slowdown in consumer spending. The US Department of Commerce...
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An unbelievable way of harvesting pumpkin seeds – Video of the day
Date: 2019-10-17 10:47:49
The Moty KE 3000 is a machine that harvests pumpkin seeds. The device positions pumpkins into a straight line then picks them up with a large spiked wheel. Inside the...
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Hungarian Product campaign becomes Google case study
Date: 2019-10-17 10:40:04
The Google Ads campaign of a nationwide prize game by Hungarian Product – which was implemented by WebMa in 2018 – has become a case study that anyone can read...
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Gender és influencer marketing and its challenges
Date: 2019-10-17 10:21:12
The European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA) today launches its Best Practice Recommendation on Influencer Marketing. They can be read here. Due to the fast-paced evolution of technologies and rapid development of platforms...
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Eroski Introduces Sustainable Packaging For Bakery Products
Date: 2019-10-17 08:50:40
Spanish retailer Eroski has announced that it has replaced the plastic used in packaging trays for bakery products with 100% recycled and recyclable PET plastic. The initiative will help the...
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Lidl Belgium Tests Grocery Pick-Up Service
Date: 2019-10-17 08:30:55
Lidl Belgium has announced that it is testing a grocery pick-up service in its Destelbergen outlet. The service, which Lidl claims is a first in the country, allows customers to...
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Coles launches What’s for Dinner platform
Date: 2019-10-17 08:10:24
Coles has launched its ‘What’s for Dinner’ service. It exists on the Coles website and provides recipes for meals that can be made with five ingredients or less in under 30 minutes. Shoppers...
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The Ministry of Agriculture is actively involved in combating food waste
Date: 2019-10-16 11:50:35
October 16 is the UN World Food Day. This year’s motto is: “Our deeds shape the future – healthy nutrition for a hunger-free world.” On this occasion a joint event...
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SPAR is installing self-service cash registers in another 14 stores
Date: 2019-10-16 11:40:27
In September 2017, the retail chain launched the self-service instant cashier shopping option at the Érd hypermarket store. With this year’s new installs, the service will be available in 92...
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AM Minister of State: young farmers have to be prepared for the digital transformation of agriculture
Date: 2019-10-16 11:40:09
The transfer of technological and agricultural knowledge is important in the education of young people with an interest in agriculture; young people must be prepared for the digital transformation of...
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It is important to make favorable recommendations for the agro-economy at the World Water Summit
Date: 2019-10-16 11:30:51
At the World Water Summit in Budapest this time, professionals will deal with three dramas of water (many, few, polluted). It is of utmost importance for the National Chamber of...
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