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Magazine: ‘E-commerce is making progress
In the middle of February president Sándor Nagy opened the year-starting conference of Ecommerce Hungary in the Öbölház event centre in Budapest. He talked to the more than 100 participants about...
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Nestlé Launches R&D Accelerator Programme For Product Innovation
Nestlé has announced the launch of an R&D accelerator programme to boost the development of innovative products and systems. It will bring together scientists from Nestlé, students, and start-ups, who...
Read moreThe horticultural sector’s output was 300 hundred billion HUF last year
The horticultural sector is the dominant area of Hungarian agriculture. The role of vegetable production is the most important within the sector – the Minister of Agriculture said on Thursday...
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Domestic cucumbers are cheaper than last year
Domestic cucumbers may be cheaper than last year; according to the data of the Institute of Agricultural Economics, the producer price of domestic snake cucumbers in Budapest Wholesale Market is...
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Lidl Introduces Mobile Payments In Portugal
Lidl has introduced a new payment option for its customers in Portugal, with shoppers now able to pay via the MB Way application. Using the technology, which is available in...
Read moreThe Agricultural Chamber continues the development of irrigation by preparing seven investments
This year, with the preparation of seven water facility projects, irrigation development will continue, with the government allocating 594 million forints – the National Agricultural Chamber (NAK) told on Friday....
Read moreThe 20th Gyula Pálinka Festival has started
With the announcement of the commercial category of Brillante 2019 brand and distillery competition, the 20th Gyula Pálinka Festival started on Friday. The main prize was awarded to the Tuzsér...
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Agrarian companies appeared on a unified national stand at the AGRARIA exhibition
With the participation of Central European Economic Development Network Nonprofit Ltd., 14 companies have appeared at the AGRARIA exhibition focusing on the agricultural industry and related sectors this year. At...
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Coop Switzerland Launches Almond-Based Yoghurt Alternative
Coop Switzerland has introduced a new range of own-brand, almond-based preparations that offer an alternative to conventional dairy-based yoghurts. The lactose-free range, which is also low in sugar, is suitable for...
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Most parents spend thousands of forints on Easter gifts
One third of the Hungarian parents are expected to spend over 5,000 forints, a quarter of them 3,000-5,000, one fifth of them 2,000-3,000 forints for their child’s Easter this year...
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Pre-and probiotics-enriched hot drink powders were developed by the Pécs-based Flexoco Kft.
Pre-and probiotics-enriched warm-drink powders with a positive impact on health have been developed by Flexoco Producelő Kft –was said at the project ending event, held on Friday at the site...
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Nébih: it is not too late to defend against the monilia in sour cherry and peach trees
It is not too late to protect against monil disease in sour cherries and peach trees – the National Food Chain Safety Agency (Nébih) points out on its website. They...
Read moreThe US consumer sentiment deteriorated significantly in April
US consumer sentiment worsened much more than expected in April, according to the the preliminary results of the Michigan University’s regular monthly survey, which were published on Friday. The consumer...
Read morePM: Hungarian companies can get opportunities in several areas in Eurasian markets
Through cooperation with the Eurasian Development Bank, Hungarian companies see investment opportunities in the water, transport and information technology, pharmaceutical and health industries, agricultural technologies and food and vehicle industries...
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Huawei is the market leader on the smartphone market
Focusing on its retail business, including the sales of smartphones, Huawei Technologies is planning to boost its turnover – Világgazdaság Online wrote. Ju Cheng-dong, retail business director said on Friday...
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How professionals make street food vids – Video of the day
From the creators of Chef’s Table, comes a new mouth-watering documentary series that celebrates the local heroes of street food in Thailand, India, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines,...
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The Hungarian Supp.li startup has launched a producer marketplace for restaurants
The Hungarian Supp.li startup has launched its online marketplace, which connects small and medium-sized producers with restaurants. The company receives an investment of 144 million HUF from the Hiventures Venture...
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Exclusive presentation from Nielsen on pricing at TaPcon congress in May
At the new TaPcon retail congress, which is being held in Senec, Slovakia (just outside of Bratislava) on May 14, Martín Hernández from Nielsen will be presenting on the topic...
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(HU) Átadták „Az év legsikeresebb promóciója 2018” díjakat
Sorry, this entry is only available in HU....
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Auchan Tests ‘Shop Without Staff’ In France
Auchan Retail France has announced that it is testing a new ‘shop without staff’ concept – Auchan Minute – in its headquarters in France. It involves a vending machine which...
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More than 7,800 tons of smoked goods are consumed during the holiday season
More than 7,800 tons of ham and other cooked and smoked meat products are consumed during the Easter celebration in a value of 13 billion forints – Mostisch Martina, Executive...
Read moreDespite the challenges, the output of the pig sector has increased
Despite the Russian embargo and market crisis caused by African swine fever, emissions from the pig sector grew by 3 percent and 1.8 percent, respectively, last year – Feldman Zsolt,...
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REWE Replaces Plastic Straws With Straws Made Of Steel
Germany’s REWE Group has announced it is to sell steel drinking straws in its straws, to replace ‘unsustainable’ plastic straws. Plastic straws are used for only a few minutes and...
Read moreThe agricultural research center is begins a country tour for the mitigation of drought damage
The National Agraricultural Research and Innovation Center (NAIK) is launching a professional country tour to give farmers the new knowledge that can effectively reduce drought damage – the director general...
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AM: the ministry is doing its utmost for the competitiveness of the egg, vegetable and fruit sectors
The state’s margin of maneuver is influenced by Hungarian and EU legislation when influencing market processes, while the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) makes use of all possibilities and grabs all...
Read moreOne can already enter the National Wine Competition
From Wednesday to May 10, the Hungarian National Wine Council (HNT) awaits the entry of Hungarian winemakers to the 40th National Wine Competition. The jubilee competition will be held on...
Read moreConsumer protection: data protection requires the exchange of customer book forms
Due to the increased protection of personal data, you will soon need to change your customer book form so that other customers do not have access to personal information such...
Read moreIn order to comply with plant protection regulations, Nébih is committed to protecting bees
By complying with plant protection legislation and regulations, the risk to bees can be minimized – the National Food Chain Safety Agency (Nébih) pointed out on its website. According to...
Read moreMabisz: the highest amount of agricultural-damage relief is available only with insurance
The producer receives 100 percent of the aid awarded from the compensation fund only if the producer has market insurance, otherwise the producer can only expect a 50 percent reimbursement...
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Lunch for a fun-loving crowd – Video of the day
Ground House Burger in Santa Ana offers a Fry Roulette on their menu that comes with six sides and 12 sauces. The sides include classic French fries, sweet potato fries,...
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