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“We are all different” – Pepco’s heartfelt Christmas campaign
Pepco’s Christmas campaign this year comes with the slogan “We are all different”, which tells the touching story of two siblings. The campaign not only emphasizes the importance of love...
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NIQ lessons from the world of modern retail trade
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-2025/01 According to Erik Vágyi, managing director of NielsenIQ 2023 was the year of survival in the FMCG sector, paired with...
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The power of local products
Auchan Magyarország Kft. was awarded a silver medal for the efforts they made for Hungarian products at this year’s Retail Award of Excellence for Hungarian Products competition. This article is...
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Expensive Christmas menu and gifts in Slovakia: what can you expect this holiday season?
According to the latest data from the Slovak Statistical Office, the cost of this year’s Christmas menu will be 5-6% higher compared to last year. Although overall inflation has slowed...
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How to have a waste-free Christmas
The holidays are approaching, and with them the biggest baking and cooking season of the year, when we sometimes tend to overdo it. We strive to provide every guest with...
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(HU) Fun Bites – Mókás Útravalók
Discover the sweets of Fun Bites: chocolate dipped gummy bears, marshmallows, pretzels and chocolate filled cones! Fun Bites products are available in convenient resealable packaging, so they are easy to...
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Blue Planet – The catch-up program can give hope to disadvantaged settlements
The catch-up program can give hope to disadvantaged settlements, declared Miklós Vecsei, Prime Minister’s Commissioner and former President János Áder, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Blue Planet...
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Vermouth: The Resurgence of Fortified Wine – Agárdi Distillery Joins the Trend
For many, the word vermouth still evokes memories of Hungary’s iconic socialist-era drink, Éva Vermouth, or later popular international brands like Martini and Cinzano. However, this herb-infused fortified wine has...
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The first brownfield approach RISE with SAP implementation in Hungary was successfully implemented at Alteo
Alteo Plc., Hungary’s leading renewable energy company, has successfully completed the implementation of the SAP S/4HANA enterprise management system. The project was completed in just nine months, making it the...
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There is no sustainable horticultural development without dedicated farmers
Promoting the sustainability of the agricultural sector is a top priority, as is creating a knowledge-based and innovative agricultural economy. In order to achieve these goals, in addition to research,...
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Egis Pharmaceuticals Ltd. expands its portfolio with a well-known product line
Egis Pharmaceuticals Ltd. announced that it has acquired, with the official certificate of the Hungarian Competition Authority, one of the well-known topical skin-applicable product lines of Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Hungary,...
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Chocolate boxed assortments and educational toys are top of the list this Christmas holiday season
Boxed assortments and educational toys are expected to be the top sellers for the Christmas holiday season this year as consumers become more selective with purchases according to data analytics...
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Livestock production continues to grow
The weather in 2024 was very extreme, with a lack of precipitation in early spring, but significant rainfall in early summer, followed by a heat wave that lasted for weeks....
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Yakult to shut factory in China
Yakult plans to move the operations of the Shanghai factory to plants in Wuxi and Tianjin. Japan-based Yakult Honsha is closing a factory in China as part of changes to try...
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Romania’s AuGust Eyes Purchase Of 87 Stores From Ahold Delhaize
Romanian convenience store chain AuGust is negotiating to buy 87 Profi and Mega Image stores from Ahold Delhaize in Romania. The sale of the stores is a requirement placed by Romania’s...
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Most major grocery chains will keep their stores open until noon on December 24th
Most of the large grocery chains will keep their stores open on December 24th, stores will usually wait for customers until 12:00, but there may be exceptions, after which their...
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Viktor Orbán: Economic recovery and historic opportunities for 2025
On Friday morning, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán presented the Hungarian government’s economic goals for 2025 and the potential for a global turnaround in the world on Kossuth Radio. The Prime...
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Recognition of Consumer Protection Excellence: Honoring the Best of 2024
This year’s outstanding consumer protection officers and special award recipients were celebrated at a prestigious event, highlighting the importance of consumer-friendly practices across all sectors of commerce. At the award...
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The Joy of Giving! – SPAR stores collect non-perishable food for people in need
The Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and SPAR Hungary have launched a personal fundraising campaign today. As part of the 2024 Joy of Giving! initiative, more than 3,000 volunteers will receive...
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KSH: industrial production decreased by 0.2 percent in October
In October, the volume of industrial production fell by 0.2 percent, or 3.1 percent adjusted for working day effects, from a year earlier, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) confirmed in...
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Technological advancements and business travel
The latest research from International Workplace Group (IWG), the leading provider of hybrid workspace solutions, including the Spaces and Regus brands, looks at the changing nature and frequency of business...
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New Tax Law Brings Significant Changes for Guest Workers
The 2024 Act LV introduces changes that remove several tax benefits for workers from non-EEA countries. The new tax law, effective January 2024, introduces significant changes for guest workers coming...
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This is what we expect from artificial intelligence: we will be more efficient and have more fun
The Ipsos 2024 AI Monitor report provides a comprehensive picture of how people around the world and in Hungary relate to artificial intelligence (AI). While the majority trust that AI...
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K&H: a gift, but what and from which store?
When it comes to Christmas gift-giving, clothes are the most popular choice among young people, with 67 percent of them preparing such a surprise for the holidays. Cosmetics are also...
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Mayor’s Office: bottle holders in public areas are being tested
Public bottle holders are being tested, the aim of which is to allow the collection of reusable bottles separately from public waste – the Mayor’s Office told MTI. According to...
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NGM: half of the amount received on the SZÉP card can be used for home renovation from 2025
From next year, half of the amount received on the SZÉP card can be spent on home renovation, building materials, paint or other necessary equipment, but it can also be...
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Price increase at Magyar Posta: this is how much the most common postal services will cost in 2025
Magyar Posta’s goal remains to provide its services efficiently and in accordance with 21st century customer expectations, ensuring quality and customer-centric service required by law in every part of the...
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The National Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce strengthens its representation of European Union and international interests
The National Assembly of the National Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce has elected András Cseh as the new Vice President responsible for European Union agricultural strategy and external relations. The...
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First We Feast studio, which produces Hot Ones, has been sold – George Soros’ company is among the new owners
Buzzfeed has sold its First We Feast studio, which produces popular content such as Hot Ones, for $82.5 million (over 32 billion forints). According to Variety, the new investors include...
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Advent calendar receives serious criticism
In his latest TikTok video, vlogger Product Critic has thoroughly criticized the chocolates in IKEA’s Christmas calendar. The video, which went viral in no time, has thoroughly shaken up the...
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