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Czech tourism on peak
A record number of more than 20 million tourists visited commercial accommodations last year (2017) in the Czech Republic, which is 9.1 percent more than in 2016 – the Czech...
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The positive side-effects of chocolate and cocoa
Consuming chocolate regularly has been found to help the brain function, thanks to cocoa being a rich source of natural neuroprotective compounds. The useful antioxidant abundant compounds found in cocoa...
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The value of last year’s agricultural exports is expected to be record high
Last year’s export of agricultural products is expected to be record-breaking. In the first 11 months of the year, agricultural export exceeded the 2016 level by 8 billion euros (2400...
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Magazine: He started a new era
In January legendary chef and restaurant owner Paul Bocuse, the man who changed French cuisine and how chefs work, died at the age of 91 in his home in Collonges-au-Mont...
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GKI: The Hungarian economy before elections
Although Hungary’s GDP expanded slightly faster than expected in 2017, by 4 per cent and considerably faster than the EU average, its growth rate was moderate in the CEE region....
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Earnings increased significantly at the beginning of the year
In January, gross and net average earnings were 13.8 percent higher than a year before, which is a six-month peak. Growth was affected by the 8 percent increase in minimum...
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Tesco received a Responsible Support Trademark again
Tesco won again the Responsible Support Trademark (Felelős Támogató Védjegy) of the Hungarian Donors Forum (Magyar Adományozói Fórum). The chain won the trademark for the third time after 2013 and...
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FM: results in the fish sector can be achieved through co-operation
Udvari Zsolt, head of the Department of Fishing and Fisheries Management at the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) said that the results in the fish sector can be achieved through the...
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The Tetra Pak and the Milk Product Council renewed its agreement
The Tetra Pak Hungária Zrt. and the Milk Interprofessional Organization and Product Council have renewed their cooperation agreement again. The contract was signed by Kinga Sieradzon, Managing Director of Tetra...
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Sopron may be the regional stronghold of the domestic beer production
HEINEKEN Hungária spends nearly 2 billion HUF on capacity development in Sopron. With the biggest investment in the company’s history, the Soproni Brewery will increase its production volume by 30...
Read moreSwine fever and Ukraine may also threaten Hungarian agriculture
The Hungarian agriculture is facing a serious challenges, in addition to the uncertainties of the EU budget cycle starting after 2020, the swine fever surrounding Hungary and the dynamically growing...
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Tokaji March great tasting in Budapest
More than 150 wines of almost sixty wineries from Tokaj-Hegyalja and master courses are waiting for the public to the Tokaji March great tasting on Saturday in the Corinthia Hotel...
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The new Coca-Cola zero Lemon is available from March
After the introduction in Italy, a new Coca-Cola variant appears in the Hungarian shops and entertainment venues from March: The Coca-Cola zero Lemon is a completely sugar-free, calorie-free with refreshing...
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Easter can bring a lot of turnover to the toy stores
Easter can bring nearly one-fifth of the annual sales revenue on the gaming market, which is the second busiest period after Christmas – Világgazdaság Online wrote. The value of the...
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KSH: The number of guest traffic at accommodations increased by 10.4 percent in January
In January, tourism grew by 10.4 percent. The number of nights spent by foreign guests increased by 7.6, while the number of domestic guest nights increased by 13.5 percent, compared...
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Burger King opened its 40th Restaurant in Zalaegerszeg
The 40th Hungarian and the first Zala County restaurant of Burger King was opened on Tuesday in Zalaegerszeg with about 450 million forints investment. MTI Photo: Varga György Dara Zsolt,...
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The tenth best restaurant in the world to be also presented at the Gourmet Festival
In addition to the best restaurants, confectioneries and wineries of the Hungarian gastronomy, this year the visitors of the Gourmet Festival can meet with international star chefs including Heinz Reitbauer,...
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Az exciting course for those who are into sea food – Video of the day
Sushi Kashiba is Seattle’s sushi restaurant from Chef Shiro Kashiba who’s trained by Sushi Master Chef, Jiro Ono. Featured here is the omakase at the sushi bar....
Read moreConsumer sentiment improved in the United States
Consumer confidence improved in the United States in February. The US households are more hopeful to the current and prospective situation of the economy – according to the regular monthly...
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Magazine: A hurtful loss
Our beloved colleague and MVI member László Jakabffy died in December 2017, after a brief fight with a serious illness. Mr Jakabffy was one of the most colourful figures in Hungary’s...
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EU agricultural subsidies will be linked to performance targets
The EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) fundings should be linked to progressive and essential performance targets, according to the European Court of Auditors – agrarszektor.hu wrote. According to the Luxembourg-based...
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Animal breeders can prepare for huge changes after 2020
The Council of Agrarian Ministers met in Brussels on Monday and adopted a resolution on the post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy – agrarszektor.hu wrote. The farmers can prepare for huge changes...
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Goût de France / Good France 2018
For this fourth edition, Goût de France will involve French embassies abroad and the chefs from some 3,000 participating restaurants around the world. They will all offer “French menus” on...
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Happy Week again to promote water consumption
In order to promote water consumption this year, the Happy Week event will be organized again for primary school children and kindergartens – the National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition...
Read moreThe Jedlik Prize is a recognition of the entire wheat breeding community.
The Jedlik Prize is the recognition of the work of the whole wheat breeding community. The result is not a single man’s work; the new plant varieties are created by...
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The number of employed people in the EU and in the euro area broke records again
In October-December last year, the number of people employed in the European Union and in the euro area rose to a new record for the fourth consecutive quarter, indicating that...
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Hungarian national stand at the Bolognese international cosmetics fair for the first time
Hungarian manufacturers have introduced themselves at the Cosmoprof cosmetics trade fair in Bologna, Italy, which is one of the most important sectoral meetings of Europe and the world. Hungary launches...
Read moreConsumer confidence has decresed in Germany
Germany’s consumer confidence deteriorated more than expected by the experts – according to GfK’s survey released on Wednesday. The consumer sentiment mood of the Nuremberg Market Research Institute in March...
Read moreIncrease on the alcohol-free beer market
According to the preliminary data of the Association of Hungarian Brewers, the consumption of non-alcoholic beers in Hungary has risen in the past year. The 25 percent growth far exceeds...
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