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Tesco is preparing for Easter with 15 million eggs
Tesco is preparing for Easter with 4 million figurative sweets, 15 million eggs and 200 tons of scones for this year’s increased demand for Easter foods. During the holiday, the...
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The Penny Market supports the Hungarian farmers with the purchase of second-class fruit and vegetable crops
“We can be loved as well” the not perfect vegetables say on the poster of Penny Market. The discount chain will soon purchase the non-standard size of vegetables and fruits...
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A new beer experience from Dreher
With Dreher’s many decades of experience, the company now launches a really special beer on the market, which is a perfect choice for those who want to try something new...
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A chocolate factory is under construction in Bátonyterenye
The Árklub Kft., the manufacturer of the Vadász products is building a chocolate factory in Bátonyterenye with a 8.3 billion HUF investment, with the support of the government. The factory...
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Economic growth in the EU is accelerating this year
The European Commission (EB) forecasts a faster growth, even higher than last year’s outstanding economic performance. Instead of the previously forecasted 2.1 percent increase a 2.3 percent growth is expected...
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NGM: operators of food and drink machines have to install the so-called automated control unit by 1 July
Businesses operating food and drink vending machines must install the so-called automated control unit by 1 July, which will enable the National Tax and Customs Office (NAV) to track the...
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A food safety alert was issued due to a bitter apricot kernel diet supplement
The Dutch Authority issued an alert for a bitter apricot kernel diet supplement, (which was shipped to 12 EU Member States, including Hungary) due to a higher content of cyanide...
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More than 100 Michelin-star chefs are awaited to Budapest to the premiere of the European Michelin Guide
Almost 100 Michelin-star chefs are awaited to Budapest to the premiere of the European Michelin Guide 2018, which is one of the most prestigious events in European gastronomy. At the...
Read moreCzech 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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