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Cotton candy with beer? – Menus were compiled for the Beer Gastronomic Week

Between 23 and 29 September 2016, nine restaurants in Budapest will offer unusual menus under the Beer Gastronomic Week. The menus will include Hungarian, Serbian, Indian, Italian and American inspired...

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GKI: balance-worsening changes are about to start

This year’s economic growth is slower than last year’s 2.9-percent expansion, due to less funding from the EU and fewer government investments. Just like in the 1st quarter of the...

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International sustainability indices confirm Henkel’s leading position

Since the beginning of the year Henkel’s sustainability performance has been recognized by several indices in France, Italy, England and the USA. Henkel has been listed in the Dow Jones...

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Magazine: Fire and creativity

Barbecues (BBQ) have been popular for many years now and this activity is less and less seasonal – says Yvette Krubl, communications director of METRO Hungary. In line with this...

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Savings Bank: GDP may increase by 2.2 percent this year and by 3.3 percent next year

The Hungarian economy may grow by 2.2 percent this year, while by 3.3 percent next year, according to the most recent forecast of the Savings Bank (Takarékbank Zrt.). The government...

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NÉBIH: the GMO-free production rules have become stricter

The rules of the GMO-free production have become stricter. The regulation defining the rules of genetically modified organism-free production and the conditions for the distribution of GMO-free food and feed...

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HEINEKEN’s 10-year sustainability program go half way

The HEINEKEN Hungária organized a round-table discussion in Budapest, on the ocassion of the World Ozone Protection Day. The event’s participants sought answers how to achieve tangible results in the...

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It is crucial to improve competitiveness in the agricultural sector

The uncertainties of the post-2020 EU support system and the increasing market competition both show that it is essential to improve competitiveness in the agricultural sector – Győrffy Balázs, president...

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The market share of the wholesale market is 40 percent in the fruit and vegetable retailing

The Budapest Wholesale Market’s share is around 40 percent of the fresh fruit vegetables retail market turnover. Last year, more than 168 thousand producers’ access were registered, which means that...

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SPAR supports quality education

The SPAR donated eight computers to the Harsányi János Economics and Commerce Vocational High School and Vocational School of the Budapest Business Training Centre. The IT equipment will be used...

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Wage growth may accelerate analysts say

The pace of wage growth slowed slightly in July, compared to the previous month, but wage growth may re-accelerate from autumn in the public sector, due to the planned increases,...

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Four out of ten employees are looking for new jobs in the fall

Although according to the great majority of the Hungarian workers it is harder to find a job during the summer, many of them immediately started job seeking after the summer...

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The liquidator announced the assets of the Surjány-Hús Kft. for sale

The National Reorganization Office announced the assets of the Törökszentmiklós –based Surjány-Hús Ipari és Kereskedelmi Kft. for sale. According to the public tender, the target price of the assets is...

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Somlói Juhfark Festival with the participation of sixteen wineries

The best items of the past few year’s Somlói Juhfark wines will be presented with the participation of sixteen local wineries on Saturday. At the tasting in the Tornai Winery...

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The deficit in the Romanian agricultural trade balance has more than tripled

In the first half of this year, the deficit in the Romanian agricultural trade balance has more than tripled, compared to the year before. Food exports decreased by 4.9 percent,...

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Every other shopper checks food products’ place of origin

Only every second Hungarians are influenced in their buying decisions by which country a product comes from. What is more, from them only every third are consciously looking for Hungarian...

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Groceries were advertised most frequently in June

The ads of FMCG retailers reached the most 18-49 year old television programme viewers in June 2016 – reported Nielsen Audience Measurement Kft. In June 2016 the average viewer came...

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0.3-percent drop in consumer prices in July

In July like-for-like consumer prices decreased by 0.3 percent on average – according to the Central Statistical Office (KSH). In comparison with July 2015, food prices increased by 0.2 percent....

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Hungary is a safe destination for Russian tourists

In addition to experience, security is a very important aspect for the Russian travelers that Hungary can provide – Bienerth Gusztáv tourism commissioner stressed in Moscow on Wednesday at the...

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Probiotic, but not yogurt: What is it?

Good news for consumers suffering from milk protein allergy or lactose intolerance, and for vegan people: a young Hungarian researcher is experimenting with probiotic fruit juices. Nikoletta Annamária Farkas, a...

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Magazine: Gluten-free products have the potential to generate two-digit sales growth

In the last few years consumer demand increased for gluten-free products. In part this is the result of more and more consumers suffering from gluten intolerance, but the number of...

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(HU) Az élelmiszerhigiénia új dimenziója

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Significant technological improvements should be implemented in the food industry, according to vice president of NAK

The Hungarian food industry can get out of its difficult situation by increasing competitiveness. This can be achieved with the significant development of the technology and by increasing the scale...

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FM: a record yield is expected

A record yield, or near-record harvest is expected in case of several crops this year, despite the adverse weather conditions – the Minister of Agriculture told at a press conference...

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KSH: earnings rose 5.1 percent in July

The average gross earnings amounted to 256.9 thousand HUF in July, 5.1 percent higher than a year ago, while in January-July, the gross earnings increased by 5.9 percent, compared to...

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The cattle population has continued to grow

The cattle population has continued to grow and the number of sheep increased as well in a year, while pig and chicken stocks fell, and the number of poultry remained...

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NGM: real wages are increasing in Hungary for forty three months

The positive trend continues in Hungary. Real wages are increasing in Hungary for more than three years ie forty three months – Cseresnyés Péter, Minister of State of the National...

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The Palóc Nagykereskedelmi Kft. initiated bankruptcy process against itself

The Palóc Nagykereskedelmi Kft. operator of the CBA stores in Nógrád county Palóc initiated bankruptcy process against itself – MTI wrote. The court will decide to impose a bankruptcy process...

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Geraldine Huse became the new CEO and Chairman of the Board of Procter & Gamble in the Central European region

Geraldine Huse became the new CEO and Chairman of the Board of Procter & Gamble in the Central European region. She will be responsible for business and operations in nine...

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Poland suspends retail tax collection

Poland in response to the action launched by the European Commission suspends the retail tax collection and adopts a new, tax law amendment taxing large-area stores – Pawel Szalamacha Polish...

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