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Waberer’s Group: Female Logistician of the Year was elected again this year
Waberer’s Group wants to improve the proportion of women working in logistics – especially in management positions. The company has therefore announced the Women’s Logistician of the Year award for...
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Another full house building in the HelloParks Fót megapark
HelloParks has successfully closed its leasing transactions of the past period, and has already filled four of its warehouse halls 100 percent. The industrial real estate developer signed new agreements...
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The SZÉP card will receive a sub-account that can be spent on sports and exercise
At the suggestion of the Secretary of State for Active Hungary, the SZÉP card will receive a sub-account for sports and exercise from 2025, the Active and Ecotourism Development Center...
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Mastercard Digital Payment Index moves up
In 2023 Hungary stood at 62 points in the Mastercard Digital Payment Index (DPI), which analyses the progress of digitalisation in payments – this was an increase of 11 points...
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Lidl buildings going green
Lidl Magyarország acquired the EDGE green building certification for all of its stores by the end of 2023, which is an important milestone in the company’s energy efficiency targets, informed...
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The European Union’s new targets for a smoke-free future
The European Commission has welcomed the European Council’s decision to review the recommendations on smoke-free environments. The new guidelines aim to reduce the harmful effects of passive smoking and aerosols,...
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The downsides of a plant-based diet: a new study on sustainability
Popular plant-based foods such as almond milk, avocados and cashews could be putting a significant strain on the environment, according to new research from the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change...
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Shelf space restructuring at Tesco in the UK
Tesco is using AI technology to expand its range of healthy, convenient snacks and meals at more prominent points in its stores. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Sales Of Non-Alcoholic Beer ‘Skyrocket’ At Norway’s KIWI
An initiative by Norwegian retailer KIWI to reduce the price of non-alcoholic beer by 20%, to encourage healthier consumption over the Christmas holidays, has resulted in a surge in sales,...
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Mutti processes more tomatoes despite extreme weather conditions
Tomato producer Mutti has processed 565,000 tonnes of tomatoes this year. Due to drought and rainfall, the harvest season lasted until the end of October. The company supported its farmers...
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35% of Australian small retailers introduce new products for festive shoppers
44% of anticipate sales to rise compared to last year. Australian small retailers are focusing on innovation this festive season, with 35% introducing new products and services to attract shoppers,...
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Nébih: Auchan recalled 200 gram candied poppy seeds
Auchan has recalled the 200-gram Auchan Kedvenc ground candied poppy seed product with a best-before date of April 2025 from circulation due to the possible presence of foreign matter, the...
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Makeups and fragrances – new innovations in beauty care
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-01 Bettina Kovács, category manager of Primőr Kozmetikai Kft. has experienced a boom in the decorative cosmetics market for years. Citing...
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Eternal elegance
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-01 “According to NIQ retail data, the whisky category grew by approximately 5% in the last 12 months. Price competition is...
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An everyday nutrient bomb
Smoothies don’t just play an important role in health-conscious eating. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-01 Pre-packed smoothies represent a practical choice, providing a quick nutritional...
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Pharmacies and beyond
Recently the OTC market has been influenced by three factors: the cold and flu season, inflation, and the declining and then stagnating real wages of patients. With all these influences,...
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Awards galore at the 15th POP competition
2024 was an outstanding year in the history of the Hungarian POPAI Awards POP competitions, which have a 15-year tradition. A large number of entries were exhibited in Tapolca during...
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Butter and margarine brands: the force is with them
Both margarine and butter sales have decreased recently, albeit slower than before. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-01 The volume ratio of the two categories is...
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Fruit syrups in the price storm
As the price level of soft drinks is on the rise, more and more people are choosing fruit syrups – but just like in all other product categories, the price/value...
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Make sustainability an easy-to-get bonus
As the financial woes of consumers have eased in the wake of the cost-of-living crisis, the focus has shifted to other fears, such as health and the environment. These concerns...
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Microbiome 2 – how does the food industry come into the picture?
Following on from the previous article “Microbiome 1 – elements of a super-organism”, it is very important to link theory to practice, since it is microbes that are involved in...
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Technical working group helps to promote reusable packaging
By 2030 minimum 10% of consumer packaging will be reusable and by 2040 this ratio is planned to reach 40%. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-01...
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SPAR compensates for its events by planting fruit trees
In 2024 SPAR Magyarország organised two major events and the retailer will offset their environmental impact by planting fruit trees. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-2025/01 GreenDependent...
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Green innovation in the world of hygiene: farewell to toilet papers with a core
Tork, a member of the Essity Group, has launched the OptiServe® range: coreless toilet paper rolls, revolutionising hygiene. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-2025/01 The coreless...
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New climate target in the renewables category
According to PwC’s Net Zero Economy Index, global carbon intensity was down just 1.02% in 2023, while the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement would require a 20.4% annual emissions...
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Shoppers don’t want sustainable, but they want organic?
In Germany the proportion of people who regularly buy sustainable products has dropped from 27% to 20%, and since July only 62% are willing to pay more for sustainable products...
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Borsodi publishes sustainability report
Once again Borsodi Brewery organised its Our Imprint sustainability month in September, and the brewery also published its 2023 Sustainability Report. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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