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The payment of support related to Natura 2000 grasslands has begun
In the first round, nearly 7,000 farmers will receive support worth more than HUF 7.5 billion through the call for tenders entitled “VP4-12.1.1-16 “Compensation payments for Natura 2000 agricultural areas”....
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A Geo Terroir research group was established at the University of Szeged
The Geo Terroir research group, which helps the development of domestic agriculture, food industry and tourism, was established at the University of Szeged with the cooperation of experts from several...
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Hungary has been in the EU for 20 years: how have labor costs changed?
On May 1, 2004, ten new states joined the European Union, including Hungary. In our series of articles, we use one indicator to explore how the situation of our country...
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Uniform brand name, online contract signing – innovations for merchants looking for a payment solution
The popularity of electronic and mobile payment solutions among users and entrepreneurs is growing unstoppably, according to the MNB’s 2023 payment report, the proportion of electronic payments increased by 5-6...
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Agricultural cooperation with Mongolia is entering a new level
Minister of Agriculture István Nagy signed a letter of intent to strengthen agricultural and food industry relations, meeting with Javkhlan Bold, Minister of Finance of Mongolia, at the Ministry of...
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Croatia’s Podravka to invest in tomato processing
Podravka is spending €13m ($14.1m) on the project, which is expected to be completed this summer. Croatian food group Podravka is to invest in increasing its processing capacity for tomatoes...
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Interest subsidy programs help thousands of farmers
Interest subsidy programs that provide significant budget resources provide financing available to thousands of farmers, said the Secretary of State for Agriculture and Rural Development of the Ministry of Agriculture...
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Colruyt Commences Conversion Of Match And Smatch Stores In Belgium
Colruyt Group is commencing the integration and transformation of a majority of acquired Match and Smatch stores to the Comarkt (Comarché) banner. The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) is expected to...
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Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 harmful health effects in BMJ report
Consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has been linked with the development of 32 adverse human health outcomes, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. The umbrella review...
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In joint work with farmers for the development of agriculture
In our country, a strategic alliance has been established between the government and the farmers, so we are fighting with all our might to make Brussels change direction, which means...
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The Geo Terroir research group was established to help the development of domestic agriculture, food industry and tourism
The Geo Terroir research group, which helps the development of domestic agriculture, food industry and tourism, was established at the University of Szeged with the cooperation of specialists from several...
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NAV found fake products and more than ten thousand e-cigarettes in a truck near Gyula
The financial inspectors of the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) found products with fake branding and more than ten thousand electronic cigarettes in a truck near Gyula. In a...
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The Sirha Budapest International Food Industry Exhibition has opened
The Sirha Budapest International Food Industry and HoReCa Trade Fair opened on Tuesday at Hungexpo. Minister of Agriculture István Nagy said at the opening that the government sees Hungarian agriculture...
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Are firms hiding how climate change is affecting them?
Despite companies setting broad climate targets in response to investor pressure, 47% aren’t disclosing how they intend to meet them, according to EY’s global Climate Risk Barometer. This article is...
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Twenty-five years of Billa’s private label Clever
Austrian retailer Billa’s private label Clever is celebrating its 25th anniversary with new products and a refreshed look. New Clever products include peanuts, hamburger buns, fresh egg waffles, party drinks and...
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Personalisation is the keyword in retail this year
Personalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainability – these are the keywords that are unanimously mentioned in almost all the trend forecasts that analyse the prospects and opportunities for retail in...
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The price of horseradish rose by 4 percent and that of beets by 27 percent
According to KSH data, 8.8-11.1 thousand tons of horseradish were produced in Hungary in recent years on 1100-1400 hectares, the average yield was between 6.7-8.9 thousand tons/hectare. According to KSH data,...
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Billa Rolls Out 3D-Printed Plant-Based Salmon Fillets From Revo Foods
Austrian supermarket chain Billa is offering mushroom-based salmon fillet from Revo Foods which is produced using a 3D printing process. Billa is offering the product in its plant-based store concept...
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The sheep industry expects a successful Easter period
This year’s Easter season holds hopeful prospects for Hungarian sheep breeders. The increasing demand in the European market is further enhanced by the coincidence of the early Easter and the...
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Vegetable growers can expect a difficult period
Due to the massive influx of Ukrainian crops, those Hungarian vegetable producers who cannot irrigate and are faced with a serious price drop on the market are in danger. According...
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Frying healthier: 5 tips to get the most out of your airfryer
Although many people vow to eat healthier and cook more for themselves starting in the new year, it is difficult to maintain motivation after a month or two, especially when...
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Lindt & Sprüngli And Italian Artisans Close To Chocolate Truce
The long-standing chocolate dispute between Swiss giant Lindt & Sprüngli and Italian artisan chocolatiers is nearing a resolution. A potential deal, brokered by Italy’s Piedmont Region, will pave the way...
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KSH: In the fourth quarter of 2023, the performance of the economy was unchanged
According to raw data, Hungary’s gross domestic product (GDP) did not change in the fourth quarter of 2023, but according to seasonally and calendar-adjusted and balanced data, it increased by...
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FDA to allow yogurt makers to claim food lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
The agency, citing “limited evidence,” agreed that eating at least two cups of the dairy offering per week could lower the chance of developing a disease that impacts about 36...
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With the exception of the American crop, the world market price of wheat continued to decrease
According to Tallage’s information in February, with the exception of the American crop, the world market price of wheat for the immediate delivery period between January 15 and February 9...
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BMI: Slight recovery in February
The seasonally adjusted February value of the Purchasing Manager Index (BMI): 52.2. Compared to the previous February values, this year’s value is lower than the long-term average for this month...
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Changing consumption habits, changing consumer protection rules
In 2024 the Consumer Protection Act is amended in several points, as consumers need even more protection due to the digitalisation in all areas of sales, transforming consumption habits and...
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We walk for kilometers in the malls if the coupon sale is big enough – domestic survey
In general, customers spend 2-3 hours in shopping centers for coupon deals and even stand in line in stores if the discount on the selected product is big enough, Etele...
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Shoppers want more than just basic chocolate rabbits
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/2-3 Easter confectionery wasn’t exempt from last year’s general food market trends: the encouraging growth of previous years has come to...
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Kroger was the most visited grocery store in the US in 2023
According to a summary report titled Grocery Sector in 2023 and made by retail data company Placer.ai, almost 19% of annual grocery store sales in 2023 were realised by Kroger...
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