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The European Commission urges the creation of a council to support innovative initiatives
The European Commission intends to speed up the establishment of the European Innovation Council (EIC), helping to bridge the innovation gap in Europe. Under the program, four Hungarian small and...
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You can join the national garbage collection action continuously
You can join to the “Pick It Up – Volunteer Garbage Collection Action for Clean Hungary” until Sunday – Makai Martina, Deputy Minister of State told M1 news channel on...
Read moreSeven percent of EU imports are counterfeit
There is a growing problem that an increasing share of the commodities traded in world trade are counterfeit, for example, 7 percent of EU imports are counterfeit products, which poses...
Read moreEconomic sentiment has improved in Germany and in the euro area
The economic sentiment in Germany and in the euro area has improved in March for the fifth consecutive month – according to the survey conducted by the ZEW (Zentrum für...
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L’Oréal Named as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute
L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty company, has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. L’Oréal has been recognized...
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Here are the most expensive and cheapest cities in the world
The annual research of the Economist Intelligence Unit compares 133 cities on the basis of the price of products such as bread. They are looking at how much the prices...
Read moreUS retail sales increased more than expected in May
US retail sales in the United States increased more than analysts’ expectations in May. The growth occured is the highest of the past 6 months. The US Department of Commerce...
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Magazine: O2O has never been this comfortable before
O2O – harmonised online and offline sales – has reached a new chapter: in December 2018 GH Lab opened a pop-up store in Mall of America in Bloomington (Minnesota), which...
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(HU) Melyek voltak 2018 legsikeresebb promóciói?
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Read moreBeer Association: premium beers are becoming more popular
Although only a small increase occured in the quantity of beer sold last year, the income of the members of the beer association has increased much more, because beer drinkers...
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Hungarians purchased with cards in a record number at the end of 2018
The number of debit cards issued increased, while the number of credit cards declined in Hungary in the fourth quarter of last year – the National Bank of Hungary (MNB)...
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The sustainability theme week has begun
The Ministry of Human Resources (Emmi) announced its sustainability theme for the fourth time, this year. At the Monday opening ceremony held in the Parliament, Rétvári Bence, Parliamentary Minister of...
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Big Gift Survey: we buy gifts for our partners and children
Almost everybody gives birthday and Christmas presents, but what are the other gift events in people’s lives, and to whom do they give gifts the most? These questions were answered...
Read moreBeekeepers expect a difficult season
Bross Péter, president of the Hungarian National Beekeeping Association (OMME) told Magyar Nemzet that although we are at the very beginning of the season, it can already be seen that...
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The Agricultural Marketing Center promotes Hungarian products in London and in Düsseldorf
The Agricultural Marketing Center (AMC) appears with independent stands at two international exhibitions. The Agricultural Marketing Center (AMC) organizes the Hungarian appereance at the International Food and Drink Event (IFE)...
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Tokaji March Grand Taste with the wines of sixty wineries
The visitors of the Tokaji March Grand Taste event can taste about 150 wines of more than sixty wineries in Hegyalja from Tokaj through Mád and Erdőbénye to Sárospatak in...
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ALDI is building a new business
Aldi has a network of over 130 stores in Hungary. The German discount chain is building a new store in Naphegy, in the 1st district of Budapest, a few hundred...
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The new flavors of FUZETEA to debut in Hungary
FUZETEA debuts in Hungary with two new variants: the oolong ice tea grape-lychee and the green ice tea pomegranate-asai will come in the spring, with the recommendation of the team...
Read moreCzech retail started the year well
Retail sales in the Czech Republic increased by 4.7 percent in January, compared to a year before, after the 3.1 percent in December – the Czech Statistical Office announced in...
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The foreign trade surplus of the Euro area decreased
The trade surplus of the euro area in January decreased lower than expected, compared to the previous year – according to the first estimate of the European Union Statistical Office....
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WorldSkills Competition
The 45th WorldSkills Competition will be held at the KAZAN EXPO International Exhibition Centre in Kazan, Russia in August 2019....
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MEININGER Hotels opened a hotel in Budapest
MEININGER Hotels opened its new hotel in Budapest as the next stage of its international expansion. The MEININGER Budapest Great Market Hall awaits its guests with 184 rooms and 751...
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IGD: five trends will shape retail in 2019
IGD has identified five main trends that will shape retail trade in 2019. Having analysed the trends and events of 2018, they found that one of the most important trends...
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Magazine: Nielsen’s new CEO interviewed: ‘Brave retailers took risks’
David Kenny was appointed the CEO of Nielsen last November. He gave one of his first interviews to a Canadian FMCG retail trade magazine, Canadian Grocer. –The face of retail...
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Amazon launches livestream product presentation platform
Amazon has launched an online platform, Amazon Live, which allows sellers to livestream videos showcasing their products. By using the Amazon Live Creator app, Amazon enables brands to livestream directly...
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Continente expands private label product selection
Portuguese retailer Continente has expanded their assortment of healthy snacking and convenience products under its private label brand. Continente has also enlarged its Bio range, with the introduction of vegan...
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Refresco acquires Cott’s drink concentrate manufacturing business
Soft drinks bottling company Refresco has announced buying Cott’s concentrate manufacturing business that supplies 70 bottling companies all over the world. Last January the company already acquired Cott’s bottling business....
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‘Je Suis Vert’: Monoprix launches eco-friendly cleaning products
French retailer Monoprix has put a new eco-friendly brand on the market: ‘Je Suis Vert’ is a range of home care products, including detergents, household cleaners and dishwashing products. Products...
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Canada’s Saputo paid 1.3 billion dollars for British company Dairy Crest
Canada’s biggest milk processing company Saputo Inc. has agreed to buy Dairy Crest Group Plc. for USD 1.3 billion. With this move Saputo gains a foothold in Europe just months...
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