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Food price increases accelerated to 3.9 percent in October in the OECD, from 3.7 percent in September
Inflation accelerated in the countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in October, year-on-year. According to data published on the website of the Paris-based organization, the rate...
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The Christmas menu may become more expensive: What should we expect during the holiday season?
As the holiday season approaches, many people are already planning their Christmas menus and preparing their budgets. However, this year’s Christmas will not be without price increases. According to experts,...
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Biodiversity Conference: Droughts causing damage of 300 billion euros per year on Earth
Global droughts are causing an estimated €300 billion (HUF 124 trillion) in annual damages, according to a UN report presented on the second day of the 16th Biodiversity Conference (COP16)...
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Hungarian Retailers Unite for Charity During the Holiday Season
Seven major Hungarian food retail chains—Aldi, Auchan, Lidl, Penny, SPAR, Tesco, and Metro—are continuing their tradition of supporting those in need during the holiday season. Through donations of food, clothing,...
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The wishes of 1,200 disadvantaged children will come true this Christmas
At Christmas, most people plan to donate to sick, disadvantaged or difficult children, according to a recent national representative survey of Yettel Christmas customs. Many people want to know exactly...
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AM: Hungarian Presidency prioritizes consumer protection
Hungary is committed to supporting the work of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), thereby contributing to the creation of a safer, more sustainable food environment – said Márton Nobilis,...
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Munch organized a sustainability event – Top Hungarian brands in one place!
Munch organized a press event titled “Why is food saving cool?”, which focused on the publication “Hungarian Food Waste Overview” prepared by the company. In addition, two roundtable discussions examined...
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Waberer’s Group: Female Logistician of the Year was elected again this year
Waberer’s Group wants to improve the proportion of women working in logistics – especially in management positions. The company has therefore announced the Women’s Logistician of the Year award for...
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Mastercard Digital Payment Index moves up
In 2023 Hungary stood at 62 points in the Mastercard Digital Payment Index (DPI), which analyses the progress of digitalisation in payments – this was an increase of 11 points...
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Lidl buildings going green
Lidl Magyarország acquired the EDGE green building certification for all of its stores by the end of 2023, which is an important milestone in the company’s energy efficiency targets, informed...
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The European Union’s new targets for a smoke-free future
The European Commission has welcomed the European Council’s decision to review the recommendations on smoke-free environments. The new guidelines aim to reduce the harmful effects of passive smoking and aerosols,...
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The downsides of a plant-based diet: a new study on sustainability
Popular plant-based foods such as almond milk, avocados and cashews could be putting a significant strain on the environment, according to new research from the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change...
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Shelf space restructuring at Tesco in the UK
Tesco is using AI technology to expand its range of healthy, convenient snacks and meals at more prominent points in its stores. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Sales Of Non-Alcoholic Beer ‘Skyrocket’ At Norway’s KIWI
An initiative by Norwegian retailer KIWI to reduce the price of non-alcoholic beer by 20%, to encourage healthier consumption over the Christmas holidays, has resulted in a surge in sales,...
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Mutti processes more tomatoes despite extreme weather conditions
Tomato producer Mutti has processed 565,000 tonnes of tomatoes this year. Due to drought and rainfall, the harvest season lasted until the end of October. The company supported its farmers...
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35% of Australian small retailers introduce new products for festive shoppers
44% of anticipate sales to rise compared to last year. Australian small retailers are focusing on innovation this festive season, with 35% introducing new products and services to attract shoppers,...
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Nébih: Auchan recalled 200 gram candied poppy seeds
Auchan has recalled the 200-gram Auchan Kedvenc ground candied poppy seed product with a best-before date of April 2025 from circulation due to the possible presence of foreign matter, the...
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Awards galore at the 15th POP competition
2024 was an outstanding year in the history of the Hungarian POPAI Awards POP competitions, which have a 15-year tradition. A large number of entries were exhibited in Tapolca during...
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Technical working group helps to promote reusable packaging
By 2030 minimum 10% of consumer packaging will be reusable and by 2040 this ratio is planned to reach 40%. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-01...
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SPAR compensates for its events by planting fruit trees
In 2024 SPAR Magyarország organised two major events and the retailer will offset their environmental impact by planting fruit trees. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-2025/01 GreenDependent...
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Green innovation in the world of hygiene: farewell to toilet papers with a core
Tork, a member of the Essity Group, has launched the OptiServe® range: coreless toilet paper rolls, revolutionising hygiene. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-2025/01 The coreless...
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Borsodi publishes sustainability report
Once again Borsodi Brewery organised its Our Imprint sustainability month in September, and the brewery also published its 2023 Sustainability Report. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Lidl’s food heroes
Lidl Magyarország has successfully concluded this year’s Food Heroes competition, which was held on the international day against food loss and waste. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Hungarian food waste roundup with Munch
Munch has hosted a press event entitled “Why is it cool to save food?”, at which they presented the publication “Hungarian Food Waste Snapshot”. This article is available for reading...
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Nestlé supports weight control in key markets with new protein-based products
Tapping the protein trend, Nestlé keeps developing solutions to meet a wide range of nutritional needs. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-2025/01 Under its new Vital...
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Expanding retail buying alliances
Polish wholesaler Eurocash Group has set up a purchasing alliance called Równi w Biznesie (Equals in Business), which includes 15,500 franchise stores and partners. This article is available for reading...
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Jumbo rolls out new private label range in the Netherlands and Belgium
Jumbo has introduced a new private label range called Jumbo’s in the Netherlands and Belgium. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-2025/01 The Dutch retail chain has...
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Europe’s Day in Commerce: the sector is changing
Europe’s Day in Commerce has been organised for the 20th time, with the National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) once again highlighting the strategic importance of the domestic retail...
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