Events
A producer organization was established that covers 10 percent of the milk production
A new, producer organization was established that covers 10 percent of the domestic dairy production. Four dairy producer groups formed a “producer organization” that will seek to reach the best...
Read moreThe performance of the agricultural sector can be increased by 30 percent
With the maximum utilization of the European Union and domestic resources, the performance of the agricultural sector can be increased by 30 percent. The performance of the agricultural sector last...
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The power plant in Pécs plans to buy two hundred thousand tons of agricultural by-products this year
The Pannonpower that is the operator of the power plant in Pécs plans the acquisition of two hundred thousand tons of agricultural by-products this year – the company belonnging to...
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We are running out of garlic
Experts say that because of the drought 15-20 percent less garlic was produced in Hungary in 2015 than in the previous year. Retail chains monitored by the Agricultural Economics Research...
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Russian import ban caused great financial losses
The Russian ban on imports resulted in HUF 1,300 billion worth of loss for the Hungarian economy – informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Approximately 10 percent of...
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The Milk Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board supports the demonstrators
The Milk Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board considers the problems of the demonstrators extremely serious, so – like the government – agrees and support for the dairy farmers. . The...
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The President of the Nébih is waiting for the milk producers' representatives on Monday for conciliation
The President of the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH) receives the dairy farmers' representatives on the occasion of Monday's demonstration. In addition to receiving the petition Oravecz Márton awaits...
Read moreFM: Saudi Arabia would buy Hungarian cattle and sheep
Hungary can be an important partner of Saudi Arabia with its long breed traditions, high quality dairy and beef cattle and feed production – the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) announced...
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Seed Alliance also joined to the Common Agricultural Marketing Code
The Seed Association Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board (VSZT) joined to the initiative of the Agricultural Marketing Chief Directorate of the Hungarian National Tourist Office. The organization hopes the expansion...
Read moreOpten: corporate world is consolidated slowly
According to Opten, the forced cancellation processes initiated by the registry courts are running out, the number of terminated corporate enterprises is slowly reducing, the number of newly initiated liquidation...
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FEOSZ: the operation of consumer protection associations is not provided
According to the National Federation of Consumer Associations (FEOSZ) the permanent operation of the civil societies is not provided, rents can not be paid out, so the non-governmental consumer organizations...
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Animal rights activists to protest against South-Chinese dog meat festival
Chinese Animal rights activists are seeking to shut down an annual summer dog meat festival in southern China blamed for blackening the country's international reputation as well as fueling extreme...
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O-I among the founding members of the American-Hungarian Business Council
O-I (Owens-Illinois Inc.), the company operating the Orosháza container glass factory, is one of the founding members the American-Hungarian Business Council. There are 11 members in the council, the goal...
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Magazine: Fighting pests at the highest level
Insecticide and insect repellent sales grew only a little in 2015 if compared with the previous year. The market is rather complex, it can be categorised according to insect types...
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Bittersweet market position improvement in the Netherlands
Hungary’s total agri-food export only grew 1.1 percent in the first three quarters of 2015 but we realised almost 12 times bigger sales growth in the Dutch market. There are...
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Nielsen: we want a pleasant shopping experience when we choose a store
When people generally select among four or five grocery stores the number one aspect is the pleasant purchasing experience. The second most important factor is to find easily and quickly...
Read moreFM: a special attention will be paid to beef producers
The beef cattle farmers receive priority government attention. The supports in the sector expanded significantly in recent years – the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) announced on Friday. The ministry release...
Read moreHungarian sellers smiled less last year
The customer service development would require a change in perception at home Hungarian sellers smiled a little less than in the previous two years, however, they greet the customers in...
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NAV: the legal sales in the Wholesale Market increased as the result of ekáer
As a result of the electronic road traffic control system (ekáer), tax evasion decreased on the Budapest Wholesale Market. In a year, the amount of payable Value Added Tax (VAT)...
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Europe wastes 88 million tons of food a year
The EU-funded project FUSIONS, in which the Hungarian Food Bank Association also participates presented the new estimates on the amount of food waste that is thrown away in the EU...
Read moreChamber of Agriculture: 24-25 thousand HUF greening support per hectare
The European Union (EU) greening support is about 24-25 HUF per hectare for the farmers who fulfill the conditions. Győrffy Balázs, president of the Chamber of the National Agricultural Economics...
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Nébih withdrew five out of the nine grass seed mixtures from the market
Due to quality problems and shortcomings in indication, the Nébih withdrew five out of the nine grass seed mixtures from the market. The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) stressed...
Read moreFrench prohibited the use of plastic bags in trade from July
The ban, once introduced, will apply to small shops and supermarkets alike. Only reusable thicker plastic bags and paper bags may thenceforth be used. These may be given free of...
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The Yugoslavia three
In the five countries of the former Yugoslavia Milka, Coca-Cola and Vegeta are the strongest brands. These FMCG brands do exceptionally well but it must also be mentioned that Serbian...
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Consultation on the water resources of the Danube-Tisza region
A forum was organised for various water resources management organisations and authorities, and water users and farmers in NAK’s Bács-Kiskun County headquarters about the most important issues and problems to...
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NAK study trips
NAK organises 2-4 day study trips for members, on which they get the chance to exchange information with colleagues and learn about innovative new technologies in Hungary and abroad. NAK...
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Hungarian Cash Machine Association: regulation of the online cash registers have become more rational
According to the Hungarian Cash Machine Association, the new regulation on the online cash machines will easen the unnecessary rigor, impose reasonable rules than before. According to the association it...
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