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An American company is exporting rice to China
In July 2019, the Sun Valley Rice of California signed a contract with a Chinese importer, making them the first American company to sell rice to the Asian country –...
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Poor BMI data from the euro area
The Eurozone economy’s weakest performance in three months is indicated by the July IHS Markit Purchasing Manager Index -that was released on Monday by the London IHS Markit Research Institute....
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Tetra Pak becomes first carton packaging company to launch paper straws in Europe
Company will put its paper straw innovations into the public domain to encourage industry collaboration, and will also explore bio-degradable materials. Tetra Pak has today announced that customers have started...
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The 7 sins – Picture of the day
Say hello to Cadbury’s Spectacular 7: This beast, created by British food artist Prudence Staite, includes seven kinds of chocolate, wedged side by side by side — original Dairy Milk,...
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Chinese tourists are not reluctant to travel
Chinese tourists made 149 million trips and spent 130 billion USD abroad in 2018, according to a statement by the China Tourism Academy. The number of trips last year increased...
Read moreThe number of guest nights decreased in Romania by 1.1 percent in the first half of the year
In the first half of this year, the number of guest nights in Romania decreased by 1.1 percent to 10,242 million – according to the Romanian National Institute of Statistics....
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BRRRR-to – Video of the day
We’re always on the hunt for new ways to eat our ice cream… what better way than wrapped in a BRRR-ito! Your two favorite flavors, topped with a fudge drizzle...
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LG updates Apple-endorsed UltraFine 5K Display with iPad Pro support
LG has announced an updated version of its 27-inch UltraFine 5K Display, the monitor that Apple endorsed as the best option for the current generation of MacBook Pros but which...
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Retailers meeting carbon emission targets 2 years early
Leading retailers have cut their carbon emissions by a third since 2005, according to a new report from the British Retail Consortium. Almost 30 retailers have signed up to the...
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Watch out Starbucks — robotic coffee ‘haus’ makes San Francisco debut
Travelers and employees of San Francisco International Airport can now have their coffees prepared and served by a robotic barista. Austin-based Briggo Coffee has installed the airport’s first fully-automated robotic...
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Carrier bag sales in supermarkets drop 93%
Carrier bag sales at supermarkets have fallen 93 per cent thanks to the 5p levy charged to customers who now need to purchase one. According to a report by the...
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Magazine: So many changes
2018 was a record year for Dachser SE: net sales were up considerably, but the number and volume of shipments also increased a lot. The company recruited more than 1,500 new...
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(HU) Figyelmeztetést adott ki a SPAR: be ne dőljön, ha ilyet lát a neten
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Read moreKSH: retail sales increased by 5.2 percent in June
According to the raw data retail sales grew by 4.3 percent in June. The calendar effect adjusted growth became 5.2 percent year-on-year – the Central Statistical Office (KSH) announced on...
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Watermelon: regular talks between the Chamber and Auchan
During the whole watermelon season, the National Chamber of Agriculture, the Association of Hungarian Melon Producers and the Auchan are in constant consultation. During the exchange of information, the store...
Read moreNebih has expanded the area infected with African swine fever
The area infected with African swine fever (ASP) has been expanded in Hungary, affecting wildlife management units in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén and Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok counties – the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nebih)...
Read moreBudapest was ranked among the best beer cities
CNN ranked Budapest among the 15 best beer cities in the world – index wrote. The Hungarian capital was included among such legendary cities as Portland, Brussels, Tokyo and Berlin....
Read moreThe grain also serves a beneficial purpose
In 2018, more than 5,000 farmers donated in Csongrád County under the Bread of the Hungarians Program. A total of 9,000 kilogrammes of flour could be used for charitable purposes,...
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Farmer days in Szentlőrinc
The development of agriculture and the efforts of those working in it have paramount importance, and will strengthen the future of the nation – the Minister of State of the...
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The age of online marketplaces has arrived
Three and a half thousand sellers offer nearly 1.6 million products in Hungary’s largest marketplace, eMAG Marketplace. The supply will find its demand, as shoppers on the marketplace only last...
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Almost 8 million HUF has been gathered for the needy
The customers of Tesco and Mars donated a total of 7.7 million forints to the Hungarian Food Bank Association during the action took place between May 16 – May 30....
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Economic growth slowed in the second quarter in the euro area and in the EU
Economic growth both in the European Union and in the euro area slowed down significantly in the second quarter. According to the first estimate released by the European Union Bureau...
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Another four calls for proposals have been launched in the Hungarian Village Program in a value of 16 billion forints
Another four calls for proposals have been published on kormany.hu in the Hungarian Village Program with a budget of 16 billion forints – government commissioner responsible for the development of...
Read moreRomanian retail sales increased by nearly seven percent
According to raw data, Romanian retail sales grew by 6.8 percent in the first half of this year, compared to the same period of last year – the Romanian National...
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An innovative menu for restaurants in 60 seconds – Video of the day
Evan and Sarah Rich pair innovative food with smart wine and cocktail selections at Rich Table, their restaurant in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley. Here, take a look at the multi-course...
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Kemenes Confectionery and Bistro open on Vámház Boulevard
On August 4, the Kemenes Confectionery and Bistro will open its doors in Budapest under 9 Vámház Boulevard. The Kemenes family business, which now opens its third unit, has gained...
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Natural is the new trend
Henkel Magyarország Kft.’s junior brand manager Abigél Győri spoke to our magazine about dynamic shampoo sales growth in 2018 and 2019. The appearance of new products in the market played...
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Improved sales performance from wholesalers too
This year is the second when we asked wholesalers supplying the retail and HoReCa sectors about the market and their own performance. Approximately 20-25 wholesalers talked about their results; their combined...
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