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Colorants over limit were found in candy for children
More than permitted quinoline yellow and unlabeled tartrazine dyes were detected by the Slovak authorities in a tongue coloring candy intended for children. The National Food Chain Safety Agency (Nébih)...
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Employment in the euro area increased more than expected
Employment in the euro area increased more than expected in the first quarter, compared to a year before – according to data reported by the European Union Statistical Office (Eurostat)...
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Tourism agency: the tourist information center designed to develop tourism
The purpose of the National Tourist Information Center (NAK) is to develop tourism and to get traffic data faster – the Chief Executive Officer of the Hungarian Tourism Agency told...
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SPAR: progress in every area
SPAR Magyarország closed 2018 with an almost 10-percent sales increase. The company invested HUF 32 billion in building 6 new stores and modernising another 17 last year. Sales of the franchise...
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Even nicer stores and better sales results from Rossmann
Last year Rossmann celebrated 25 years in Hungary. Our magazine interviewed managing director László Flórián. Which were the most important events and results for Rossmann in 2018? – Obviously the main...
Read moreIn addition to stagnating guest traffic, the revenue of commercial accommodations increased in Budapest
In the capital, the revenue of commercial accommodations increased in the first quarter in addition to stagnating guest turnover – according to the analysis of the Budapest Festival and Tourism...
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MUISZ: Hungarian travel agencies expect a favorable season this year
The Hungarian travel agencies expect the expansion of the growth started 4 years ago – the president of the Hungarian Travel Agents Association (MUISZ) told on Monday. Molnár Judit highlighted...
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dm: focusing on the loyalty programme and the online channel
Sales by dm Kft. jumped nearly 8 percent in the first half of the 2019 financial year with a turnover of EUR 172.586 million. Marketing and PR manager Roland Kanyó informed...
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Randstad Employer Brand Research 2019 – Will there be enough workers in retail trade and in the FMCG sector?
Várkert Bazár hosted the event where the results of the Randstad Employer Brand Research were presented for the sixth time. Jacques van den Broek, global CEO of Randstad was also...
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Nothing new, just summer fun – Video of the day
This Korean restaurant serves it fruity and boozy 🤪 pic.twitter.com/HzsGUHw6Gk — INSIDER (@thisisinsider) May 14, 2019...
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The future workplace: how to automate intelligently
Automation is now a key pillar of any digital transformation program. But what process and functions should you automate first? And how do you make sure that it’s roles, not...
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MVI-TUTSZ cooperation
Every year the Association of Tourism Consultants (TUTSZ) evaluates the situation of the sector. Since the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) annually publishes a report on the hospitality sector’s performance with...
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For DACHSER, sustainability is a must
DACHSER is committed to sustainable corporate policies which this family-owned enterprise pursues with great commitment and consciousness of its responsibilities. As a central pillar of DACHSER’s corporate philosophy and value...
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General assembly
On 8 May members of the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) gathered for the general assembly. Those present unanimously said yes to president László Kovács’ presidential and financial report for 2018. Members...
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Italian-style terraces
In May Gege Kft. entered into a partnership with premium category Italian terrace and shading technology company Gibus. The atelier-type cooperation extends to sharing knowledge on applying the Italian technology in practice,...
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Spirit in stand up pouch
After wine, cold brew coffee and energy drink being sold in bag-in-box format, spirits are now marketed in stand up pouch bags. Many buyers from Generation Y and Z don’t associate...
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Do it yourself smoothie!
Last summer ARDO Hungary Kft. rolled out a Smoothie Mix product – frozen smoothie ingredients in standard portions. Managing director Mirtill Németh told that they creatively mix fruits with vegetables and spices. Three...
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The two guilds made a joint recommendation
The Guild of Hungarian Confectioners (MCIOI) and the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) have prepared a joint recommendation for modifying the VAT rules in the hospitality sector. According to the...
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Anyone can fight food waste
Three students from Fazekas Mihály Grammar School won two prizes in Dublin with their social platform FoodOverflow, which fights food waste. On the platform users can share the food that they...
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Good food from little money!
On 25 May 12 teams competed in the final of the National Public Sector Catering Chef Competition (OKÉS). The task was cooking a modern and tasty 3-course meal from a net...
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(HU) Túl gyorsan reggelizünk
Hungarians don’t have enough time for a proper breakfast A breakfast habits survey conducted by Kellogg’s in Hungary this spring has found that 30 percent of young adults who live...
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A good excuse for eating sweets again!
The confectioners’ guild organised the Ice Cream of the Year competition again. This year the gold medal went to Dávid Wilheim’s (DaCrema Ice Cream Parlour – Nagyrécse) Il Re Del Piemonte...
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Free From Plastics Packaging Exhibition and Conference 2019 Comes To Barcelona
Free From Plastics Packaging 2019, Europe’s most focused exhibition on plastic-free and plastic alternatives in packaging, will be held on 28 and 29 May in Barcelona. Aimed at attracting European...
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Lidl Introduces New Water SKU To Support Aid Agency
Discounter Lidl is launching a new mineral water under the name ‘Dein Wasserspender’ (Your Water Dispenser) in order to support the aid organisation ‘SOS Kinderdorf e.V.’ (SOS Children’s Village). For...
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Coop Switzerland Expands Gluten And Lactose-Free Baked Goods Range
Swiss retailer Coop has added new products to its gluten and lactose-free baked goods range. The assortment includes a number of different flours, millet flakes, baking mixtures and several baking...
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Megacities: Giant cities where we live
In 10 years’ time there will be 38 megacities on planet Earth. By 2030 about 60 percent of the planet’s population will be living in cities – reveals a study...
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GfK has analysed the European retail sector
GfK’s ‘European retail in 2019’ study analyses trends and developments in 32 European countries, and it makes sales forecasts for 2019, serving as a kind of handbook for decision-makers in...
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