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Magazine: Is there a straight road leading to the circular economy?
The Federation of Hungarian Food Industries (ÉFOSZ) celebrated its 30th anniversary by changing its name to Federation of Responsible Food Manufacturers (FÉSZ). They did this to symbolically reinforce the fact the...
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The 79th OMÉK presents modern Hungarian agriculture
The 79th National Agricultural and Food Exhibition and Fair (OMÉK), the largest agricultural event in Hungary, will begin in just over a week. The event will take place between 26-29...
Read moreNagy István: The support of agricultural investments is expanding
A new interest subsidy facility and an expanded guarantee program will boost agricultural investment – the Minister of Agriculture announced in Budapest. Nagy István said that the ministry will provide...
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Nébih found deficiencies in markings on ketchups
Minor or major labeling deficiencies have been found by the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) on ketchups, while the products have passed the tests in terms of food safety...
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Resistant seeds will become more sought after due to climate change
Although Hungarian farmers are still looking primarily for plant varieties with higher yields and good quality, in the long run, demand may shift towards seeds that are more tolerant of...
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Nagy István: Pepper growers can count on the help of the Hungarian government
The paprika producers in Kalocsa can count on the help of the Hungarian government in processing, marketing and improving and increasing the role of paprika on the markets – the...
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The new Zalaco plant was handed over
On September 16, 2019, the new production hall of the Zalaco Sütőipari Zrt (Zalaco Bakery Ltd.) was opened in Zalaegerszeg. MTI/KKM/Seres Péter The Hungarian government provided a non-refundable subsidy of...
Read moreLiterary wine adventure in the Castle Garden Literature series
The Castle Garden Literature’s (Várkert Irodalom) reading theater series continues under the name Aposztróf (Apostrophe) that focuses on the fall, the harvest season and wine during the opening of the...
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Less ambitious investor sentiment in Germany and in the euro area
Compared to August, investor sentiment in Germany and the euro area was less pessimistic in September – according to a survey released on Tuesday by the Mannheim-based ZEW Economic Research...
Read moreFive thousand boxes of cigarettes were found in a German license plate truck
Five thousand boxes of cigarettes were found in the chassis of a German license plate truck by the finance officers of NAV, during an inspection on the Vas County section...
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Dietitian: in addition to vegetables and fruits, we also need animal protein
About one-quarter of the daily diet should be animal protein – Antal Emese, a nutritionist told M1 news channel. The dietitian said that the recommendation was to consume four to...
Read moreConsumer sentiment improved in the United States in September
Consumer sentiment improved in the United States in September – according to the monthly survey of the University of Michigan – indicating that despite increasing uncertainty, consumers are optimistic and...
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A challenge for the future: More energy – lower carbon dioxide emission
Andrea Bujdosó, Country Chair of Shell Hungary talked to our magazine about the steps Shell is taking worldwide and in Hungary, to give an answer to the challenges of climate...
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The Kisfaludy program is praised by the Hotel Association
The government’s support for the hotel sector has a great importance, as it has not yet been possible to build hotels outside the capital from private funds – the president...
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Coca-Cola HBC again named Europe’s most sustainable beverage company
The 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Index – a leading global benchmark for sustainability in business – has rated Coca-Cola HBC Europe’s most sustainable beverage company. This is the 6th time...
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An insect restaurant was opened in South Africa
Chef Mario Barnard of South Africa tasted the taste of grilled scorpions and crunchy insects sprinkled with garlic and spices in Thailand four years ago, but he never came across...
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Small easy changes can lead to sustainable weight loss
Previous research conducted by Dr. Brian Wansink through the Food and Brand Lab has shown that making small easy changes to our eating habits on a consistent basis can lead...
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Magazine: Flours for cakes and other baked goods
The end of the year represents a high season in the flour market too. Ákos Ferenczik, marketing manager of GoodMills Magyarország Kft. told our magazine that sales of cake flours...
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Nestlé Health Science buys Persona
Nestlé’s Health Science division has acquired Persona, a Seattle-based personalised nutrition business. Persona was established in 2017 and it is one of the leaders in personalised health supplements. It takes...
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Amazon Fresh debuts in India
Amazon India has launched its fresh grocery delivery business in India. Operating under the Amazon Fresh banner, Indian shoppers now have access to more than 5,000 items in categories such...
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Superdrug advertises exclusive CBD products
Superdrug is promoting its range of CBD products through its Sunday Edit blog posts. The retailer has taken an active approach at educating shoppers about what CBD is and the...
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Reverse vending machines are successful in Iceland stores
In five Iceland stores the retailer has recycled more than 1 million plastic bottles since May 2018 via five reverse vending machines. The machines issue 10-penny vouchers to shoppers in exchange...
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Philip Morris and Altria in merger negotiations
Marlboro maker Philip Morris International Inc. is in talks to reunite in a merger with Altria Group Inc., as the tobacco giants seek to pool resources in the fast growing...
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Kesko encourages shopping sustainably
Finland-based Kesko participated in the 10Days100Challenges initiative of three universities in Helsinki, allowing shoppers to track their climate impact. The initiative ran for 10 days and involved 100 students. They...
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Casino about to partner with Hema and Ikea
Casino Group continues to test cooperation with other retailers. Ikea and Casino have announced they will be testing Ikea click and collect points at Géant hypermarkets. The first 4 stores...
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New online shop with an FMCG profile
A new online FMCG shop called kifli.hu is to be launched this winter. The store will follow the ‘pure player’ model – there will be no physical stores. Kifli.hu will do...
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Online retail sales exceeded 200 billion forints in the first six months
Like-for-like online retail sales jumped 16.4 percent in the first half of 2019 and represented a value of HUF 207.5 billion. Interestingly, despite this record sum the sector is expanding slower...
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European organisations unite
Ecommerce Europe and the European Digital Commerce Association (EMOTA) announced in early September 2019 that they are joining forces: as of 1 January 2020 they continue under the aegis of...
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