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Labor shortage makes strawberry harvest difficult
The strawberry growers are suffering from labor shortage, as the number of people working in the industry get a job in the EU – agrarszektor.hu. Even though salaries have risen...
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The birthday prize winning game of Pöttyös starts on 7 May
Summer is coming soon and the next Pöttyös prize winning game is coming. The brand is celebrating its 50th birthday this year and surprises its customers with a special game...
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Waberer’s revenue grew significantly
Waberer’s International Plc.’s revenue grew to 178.9 million euros (about 54 billion forints) in the first quarter and was 15.3 percent higher than in the same period of the previous...
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The eMag online trading company significantly increased its turnover
In the 2017-2018 financial year, eMAG has significantly increased its turnover, with an average basket value rising by 22 percent to 23,500 HUF, compared to the same period of the...
Read moreThe proportion of Internet users has grown considerably among the elderly
According to a report by the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH), the proportion of Internet users among the elder has increased considerably over the past year, and the digital...
Read moreBritish business minister: there will be a customs agreement with the EU
The head of the British business ministry says there will be a customs agreement between Britain and the European Union after the expiration of the British EU membership. Greg Clark,...
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The investor sentiment in the euro area deepened in May
As a result of uncertainties surrounding the introduction of US tariffs and due to the intensifying protectionism, the investor sentiment in the euro area continued to deteriorate in May, according...
Read moreRetail sales increased in the Czech Republic
In March, the rate of growth of retail sales in the Czech Republic dropped to 4.4 percent in April, from the 6 percent in February – the Czech Statistical Office...
Read moreJennifer Aniston for Coca Cola smartwater
Coca-Cola’s Smartwater brand is the top-selling premium-priced water brand in the United States. Now, the beverage giant wants to ensure the brand retains its market-leading position. This spring, the soda...
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Chef Market’s new, trendy image
Our magazine interviewed Tamás Deák, commercial director of Chef Market, one of Hungary’s biggest food ingredient suppliers. T. M. – What is the concept behind changing Chef Market’s image? Why did you feel...
Read moreRetail sales increased higher than expectated in the first quarter
The growth in retail sales in March surpassed the expectation of analysts, who suggest that gross domestic product could rise sharply in Q1. According to the first estimate published by...
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Baker’s Association: decisive industry leaders support the reduction of VAT on bakery products to 5 percent
The Hungarian Baker’s Association has been advocating it for years to reduce VAT on bakery products. The organization welcomes the fact that key industry representatives and leaders support the plan...
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Milk consumption promotion campaign was launched
The spring marketing campaign aimed at promoting quality domestic dairy products has been launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Agricultural Marketing Center (AMC) and the Milk Interprofessional...
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Lidl plans to open hundreds of new stores
Lidl and Kaufland’s parent company the German Schwarz Gruppe expects more than 100 billion euros turnover for this year and is ready to make more investments. Lidl and its rival,...
Read moreNébih: another infected wild boar was found
Another infected wild boar was found in Heves County. Since 21 April, African swine fever (ASP) has been detected in a total of five carcasses – the chief veterinarian of...
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The card acceptor network was expanded with 25 percent
The POS-support program of the Ministry of National Economy expanded the acceptance of the Hungarian bank cards – Világgazdaság Online wrote. Although it was unsuccessful to put the originally planned...
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MFB announces a 70 billion HUF SME loan program
The Hungarian Development Bank (MFB) will launch its SME loan program called MFB financial enterprise refinancing scheme II. The frame of the loan program is a total amount of 70...
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Mushroom consumption against vitamin D deficiency
Most people in our country have a low vitamin D level but mushroom consumption helps with its vitamin D intake – the National Chamber of Agriculture says. Twice of the...
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Payments have risen in the competitive sphere
The wage survey of Hays Hungary, one of the country’s leading employment agencies has been published for the eighth time. The wage survey shows that in 2017, the salaries of...
Read moreThousands of visitors are awaited for the Pentecost Open Cellars event series to Palkonya
Thousands of visitors are awaited for the 24th Palkonya Pentecost Open Cellars event series on 19 and 20 May – the event organizers told MTI. This year, the visitors can...
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FM: one can apply for the Farm of the Year award until 31 July
The Farm of the Year award was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) this year for the second time. Applications can be submitted by July 31 – Loránd István,...
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Basic Food Plating Techniques – Video of the day
Make sure your foods look as good as they taste with the right food plating techniques! Watch the video and then shop our selection of plating tools to get started....
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Billions can be still spent from SZÉP cards by the end of the month
After the long weekend of 1 May, approximately four billion forints remained on the Széchenyi Rest Cards (SZÉP) that will expire on 31 May – card issuers told MTI. On...
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Burger King plans to open new businesses
Burger King has opened 3 new restaurants this year, and operators plan to build more units around the country – origo quotes the fast food chain’s announcement. After the expansion...
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Value and Quality in the Hungarian and international markets
It is an essential interest of product manufacturers and service providers to call the attention to their products with various certificates and trademarks. The Value and Quality Grand Prize Certification Trademark...
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Magazine: MagyarBrands: stronger competition between Hungarian brands
On 12 April 2018 the MagyarBrands Prizes were ceremonially presented to the winners, the best Hungarian brands. The goal of the MagyarBrands Programme is to call the attention of consumers and...
Read moreKSH: the Easter effect has increased retail sales
Retail sales increased by 8.5 percent in March. Calendary effect adjusted retail sales increased by 7.1 percent, compared to the same period of last year, mainly due to the Easter...
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