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The decline in German retail sales accelerated in February
In Germany, the decline in retail sales accelerated in February in a monthly and annual comparison. The German statistical office, Destatis, announced on Thursday that retail sales fell by 1.9...
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The Belgian-Hungarian logistics warehouse development company continues to expand
Weerts Logistics Park (WLP) HUR One Kft., which has a Belgian-Hungarian ownership background, is building a logistics hall with a floor area of nearly 55,000 m2 in the neighborhood of...
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Tibor Navracsics: tourism developments must be implemented in a way that is consistent with the landscape
Tourism developments must be carried out in a way that is compatible with the environment and landscape, so that they benefit everyone – stated Tibor Navracsics, Minister of Public Administration...
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Another Walmart bouquet! – The picture of the day
Of course, our “usual” series of pictures from the American store chain is not Walmart-specific, but American-wonderbug-specific. There are simply hundreds of them on the net, and we can choose...
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Ice cream (package?) – Video of the day
With a little imagination, it’s easy to imagine that the bartender can become a poet! (From the marketer, God!)...
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IKEA is expanding its services in seven large rural towns
In the spirit of affordability and accessibility, IKEA is constantly improving its services. To ensure the comfort of customers and to ensure that their favorite IKEA products reach as many...
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Summer arrives early with the new flavour of Borsodi Friss
The Borsodi Friss product line is being expanded with a new member with an exotic taste. The mango-passion fruit flavored, 0.0% alcohol-free and low-calorie beer is now available in stores...
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NAK-FruitVeB: there is also plenty of Hungarian horseradish for export
In addition to the domestic market, there is plenty of high-quality Hungarian horseradish for export. With approximately 1,228 hectares of cultivated land, our country is the largest producer of horseradish...
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Not many stores will be open during the holidays
March 29, Good Friday, will be a public holiday in Hungary according to tradition, so shops will be closed. The holiday weekend begins on this day and continues on Holy...
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Digital Smell Challenge: how to protect against cyber attacks
Worldwide, the number of frauds occurring in the digital space and the amount of money stolen are increasing. Although, according to European statistics, Hungary is one of the particularly safe...
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Visa and Mastercard have reached a $30 billion deal
Visa and Mastercard have reached a $30 billion settlement in the U.S. to limit merchant credit and debit card fees. This is expected to reach consumers in part in the...
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There are so few children that the company started producing adult diapers instead of baby diapers
Oji Holdings, a Japanese diaper company, is making strategic moves in response to changing demographics. The company has announced that it will stop producing baby diapers in Japan and focus...
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MSZÉSZ: You can fill out the HOTREC questionnaire until April 8
HOTREC (the umbrella organization of hotel and restaurant associations of European member countries) is preparing a survey on the development of the hotel distribution market and hotel reservations in 2023....
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Pub passport
Quality draught beers are promoted in a creative brochure offering free beer tastings at several of the project’s participating pubs in Budapest. The booklet is called Beer Passport and it...
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Innovative vocational training
In order to solve the workforce shortage problem of the hospitality industry, the Marriott Group, in partnership with the BKSZC Szamos Mátyás Training Centre and Civil Impact Nonprofit Kft., has...
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Main sponsor of the Bocuse d’Or
METRO is going to be the main sponsor of the world’s most prestigious cooking competition, the Bocuse d’Or until 2027, thanks to the renewal of the sponsorship agreement, which began...
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Young chefs competition
The 2024-2025 S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition is open to chefs younger than 30 years until 19 June, who can submit a signature dish recipe that conveys their personal vision,...
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The future of food delivery
In Sweden foodora’s rapid food delivery platform – in partnership with local telecom company Tele2 – has announced the launch of a fleet of drones, which will offer fast and...
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How is Hungarian success made?
In January the Hungarian team finished 3rd at the Gelato World Cup in Italy. We asked Renáta Somogyi, the team’s captain about the two-year preparation and the aftermath of this big...
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KPMG: The perception of brands may suffer due to falling living standards
According to the global research of KPMG Customer Experience Excellence, consumer satisfaction has worsened in the past year according to all aspects examined. The global livelihood crisis is primarily behind...
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General meeting 2024
On 12 February the Hungarian Confectioners Guild (MCI) held its annual general meeting and a confectioners’ ball in Balatonalmádi. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/4 MCI...
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The EU has strengthened the rules for the protection of geographical indications for food and beverages
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, the ministers of the EU member states adopted the decree on improving the protection of geographical indications and other quality systems...
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Tesco uses solar energy to generate 26 percent of its store energy needs
Tesco has built small household-sized solar power plants on the roofs of 25 of its stores across the country. The power plants that provide renewable energy are able to cover...
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Hungarian tomatoes and peppers on the shelves of PENNY
High-quality domestic tomatoes and peppers await customers in PENNY stores, further strengthening the company’s commitment to supporting Hungarian agriculture with this step. From March 16, vegetables in four product categories,...
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Our WATER VISION will be complete with you – Cup Revolution is launching a national design competition
Hungary’s number one reusable cup system, Cup Revolution, is launching a graphic competition on the occasion of World Water Day. The winning works of the competition, called VÍZió, can be...
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Strategic Cooperation Between the Modern and Stylish Rural Business Association (MSVK) and the Stylish Rural Accommodations (SVSZ)
March 19, 2024 – The purpose of the new strategic partnership established between the Modern and Stylish Rural Business Association (MSVK) and the Stylish Rural Accommodations (SVSZ) is to support...
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The restaurants are waiting for the money to collect the used oil
Many Hungarian restaurants are still waiting for the money from the MOHU for the collection of half a year’s worth of used oil, which arrives with a delay of several...
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Hungarian executive in the management of zooplus SE
On 8 January Ágnes Kovács joined zooplus SE, Europe’s leading online pet food platform, as vice president own brands. Her responsibilities include the corporate level management of the company’s own brand...
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Foxpost customers needn’t worry after hacking
After the hacker attack in October, Foxpost strongly defended the privacy of its customers and immediately cooperated with the authorities to investigate the matter. During the attack, a hacker hacked...
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