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Valio planning to invest €60m in Finland cheese facility
Valio said, the investment is intended to replace the current manufacturing apparatus, which has reached the end of its technical service life. Finnish food major Valio has announced plans to...
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The gross production value of the bread and fresh bakery sector increased the most in 2023
44 percent of the enterprises designated for data collection complied with their obligation to provide data. At the time of data collection, these food industry enterprises indicated the achievement of...
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Recent research: Hungarians buy these household appliances
Hungarians are extremely price-sensitive when it comes to buying household appliances: they only buy new ones if the old one is broken, and the most important factors when buying are...
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A little wow experience in a Swiss cafe – Picture of the day
A unique, simple, relatively inexpensive and hard-to-forget promotional idea....
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No surprises? Yes, there are!
At first glance not much has changed in the top 10 since last year, but a closer look at the numbers will reveal a thing or two… This article is...
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Hungarian meat industry companies performed quite well
According to the summary of the Agrárszektor, the results of Hungarian meat industry companies in 2023 showed significant differences. Some larger companies, such as Kometa 99 Zrt. and Pick Szeged,...
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Bread may become even more expensive
The Hungarian government’s plans to expand the manufacturing industry are only on the drawing board, while the bread business, which is the link between agriculture, its retail trade and the...
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Euro zone inflation rose to 2.6 percent in May
Eurozone inflation was higher than the 2.5 percent expected by analysts, at 2.6 percent in May, exceeding April’s 2.4 percent, Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, announced as...
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NAK – FruitVeb: from the beginning of June, even more cherries will be on the market
Thanks to the early varieties, the cherry season started early, but a larger quantity can be expected on the domestic market from the beginning of June – the National Chamber...
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Tej Terméktanács once again celebrates World Milk Day with a nationwide prize draw
Due to the versatility and nutritious properties of dairy products, we have been celebrating World Milk Day every year for 49 years*. The celebration of milk and dairy products cannot...
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The volume of exports of food, beverages and tobacco was 6.7 percent higher, and the volume of imports was 13 percent lower than a year earlier
In March 2024, the volume of exports was 10 percent lower than the same period of the previous year, and the volume of imports was 15 percent lower. The asset...
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Sales prices in the food industry were 5.9 percent lower than last April
In April of this year, industrial producer prices were on average 2.0 percent lower compared to a year earlier. Domestic sales prices fell by 5.0 percent, export sales by 0.4...
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Economic sentiment improved in the EU and the euro area in May
The economic sentiment index in the euro area and the European Union improved in May, according to the survey presented on Thursday by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Economic...
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SPAR suffered from the extra tax
The loss of Spar’s Hungarian subsidiary increased significantly last year, even more than previously expected. The company’s management initially estimated the loss at HUF 13 billion, however, according to the...
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Aldi’s income increased, but it ended the year at a loss
In 2023, Aldi Magyarország Bt. faced the challenges, despite which it achieved a significant increase in revenue, yet closed a loss year. Last year, the company’s revenue increased to HUF...
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Lidl’s sister store, Kaufland may come to Hungary?
There are still opportunities for new retail chains to expand in Hungary according to statistics, but challenges such as a retail plaza ban and special taxes could hinder their progress....
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Companies are waiting for innovations
Due to the unfavorable economic outlook and expensive resources, Hungarian companies are holding off on product and service development, preferring to retain their existing clientele, provide better service, and improve...
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Borsodi encourages celebration with a new campaign during the championship
With a new campaign, the Borsodi Brewery encourages Hungarians to support the Hungarian national football team together with their friends during the 2024 European Championship. Borsodi, as the official beer...
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The “Domi Mekis favorite” menu is available in Hungarian McDonald’s restaurants from June 4
The spotlight has been shed on Domi Mekis’ favorite: the menu made up of the delicacies favored by the captain of the national football team will be available in the...
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The Excellence Awards of the Hungarian Logistics, Procurement and Inventory Society were presented
For years, the Hungarian Logistics, Procurement and Inventory Association (MLBKT) has been announcing the most prestigious awards in the Hungarian procurement and logistics profession in several categories. The aim of...
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Hungary was the most successful in the World Championship of Italian Rieslings
Hungary was the most successful in the World Championship of Italian Rieslings; Hungarian wines won 8 platinum, 48 gold, 54 silver and 47 bronze medals at the Grow du Monde...
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Oreo production is back in Ukraine
Mondelez International, the well-known food industry giant, made a significant step forward when it announced that it will restart the production of Oreo cookies in Ukraine. This move comes two...
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Agroinform.hu: the domestic melon season may start weeks earlier this year
Due to the warm spring period, it is expected that the domestic watermelon season can start already at the beginning of July this year. This year, the producers planted melons in...
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Is melon season here yet?
Thanks to the favorable spring weather, the domestic watermelon season can start already at the beginning of July this year, bringing the usual date significantly earlier. According to the forecast...
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The state between the barista and the perfect coffee vending machine
Jarvis, the robotic barista was unveiled at a trade show early last year, and now the MUJI coffee chain employs the robot in four of its North American shops. This...
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NGM: trust is unbroken, Moody’s also continues to recommend Hungary for investment
Despite the escalating war situation, confidence in Hungary is unbroken: Moody’s also continues to recommend our country for investment – the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) emphasized in its statement...
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In April, the personal consumption price index stagnated in the United States
In April, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index excluding food and energy prices in the United States, the Fed’s preferred inflation indicator, stagnated at 2.8 percent for the third...
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The Nébih confirmed a bird flu infection in a cat
As in several other countries, the highly pathogenic bird flu virus has been detected in mammals. The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) identified the pathogen in a domestic cat...
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