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Advertising Association: the government undermines the outdoor advertising market

According to the Hungarian Advertising Association (MRSZ), the surtax on outdoor advertisings is not compatible with the EU law and kills the advertising market. They believe that the combined effect...

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The network of ALDI to be expanded with three new stores

The ALDI Magyarország Élelmiszer Bt. increases the number of its stores to 119 with the three new stores that will open on 15 December. ALDI’s three new businesses will await...

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Declining wine exports

Hungary’s wine trade balance (excluding sparkling wine and champagne) was positive both in volume and value, however, decreased by 20 percent in volume and by 7 percent in value in...

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A Japanese company buys Dreher

The Japanese Asahi Group buys five European beer brands – Reuters wrote citing Japanese sources. The nearly 8 billion Usd worth purchase was announced by the company today – portfolio.hu...

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New CEO at the Mecsek Füszért

Since 1 November 2016 Saltzer Kornél Ernő is the new CEO of the Mecsek Füszért Zrt. Saltzer Kornél Ernő earned commercial food industrial engineer specialized degree at the Commerce and...

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Christmas fish fairs are held in order to encourage the consumption of fish

The Aranyponty Zrt. organizes a Christmas fish fair between 10 and 23 December at the market in the Hold street in Budapest and at three rural locations in order to...

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Half of the parents are not interested in one of the most important marking on toys

Nine out of ten parents are aware of the marks on toys intended for children, but buy adequate, safe products only in every second case. Gyaraki Dávid When shopping the...

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The farmers affected by frost and ice can expect generous compensation

Until the November deadline 5005 compensation applications were submitted by farmers to the Agricultural and Rural Development Agency. Proportionately, the most compensation applications (2014 and 800) arrived from Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg and...

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Artificial intelligence built in the washing machine

An artificial intelligence solution developed by IBM Watson is built in Whirlpool washing machines. Thanks to this, the Whirlpool washing machine can communicate directly with the Whirlpool tumble dryer, informing...

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Where to invest in 2017

Amid a dense fog of uncertainty, an aging bull will have to find its footing in 2017. Rarely has the way forward been so obscured by the murky policies of...

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Magazine: Good results in the WACS world final

The World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) – which has 105 member states and unites nearly 10 million chefs and gastronomy experts – organised the world final between 25 and...

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Nielsen: Packaging is a dark horse in case of the new hit products

Packaging design is one of the least mentioned tool of marketing, despite it contributes significantly to the success of the new products in the last two years. Nielsen’s “Breakthrough Innovations”...

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Six tons of apples were sold in the apple consumption promotion campaign

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There will there be enough meat on our tables

The increase in population and in standard of living both increase the consumption of animal protein, while sustainable development calls for efficiency gains from the livestock breeders. This is a...

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There is a growing shortage of labor in trade

In the third quarter of 2016, labor shortages continued to increase in trade by almost 30 percent in one year. Now there are 4,800 vacant jobs in trade, which is...

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There is still no inflationary pressure in the economy

The November inflation data did not cause a surprise – according to the analysts interviewed by MTI. Despite the wage increases there is still no inflationary pressures in the economy....

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SPAR: It is Joy to Donate!

The Hungarian Maltese Charity Service organizes its Christmas food collection campaign in the SPAR Group's 165 shops for the 20th time, between 15 and 20 December. During the six days...

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More companies were established in 2016 than in 2015

While it is not the end of the year, the company incorporation numbers of 2015 seem to manage to surpass the numbers of 2016. “Year 2016 was balanced both in...

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Beekeeping cooperatives should be created

The Hungarian apiary society should think about to create cooperatives, the beekeepers can not individually show sufficient strength – the Parliamentary Minister of State of the Ministry of Agriculture (FM)...

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The largest private freight IT cooperation of the Hungarian road freight transport was signed

The domestic business branch of Waberer's International, the Waberer’s- Szemerey Logisztikai Kft. chose the telematics solution of the WebEye to monitor of its vehicles and to analyze telematics. The value...

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The land use regulation of the vine and fruit tree nurseries has become more favorable

For the initiative of the National Association of Agricultural Economics (NAK) – and on the basis of the decision of the National Assembly – the land use regulation of the...

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Considerable expansion in the sheep and goat sector in the last five years

Between 2010 and 2015 the output of the sheep and goat sector increased by nearly 50 percent. In 2015 the sector produced a value of HUF 20.8 billion (0.8 percent...

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72905.pngAgri-man of the Year competition reaches second stage

Nominations for Agri-man of the Year were accepted until 20 November. In this competition the organisers reward those – in several categories – who not only do an excellent job...

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The award winners of the Hungarian Sommelier Association for 2016 were announced

Kovács Nimród wine producer, Tálos Attila wine merchant, Bíró Lajos chef Mészáros Gabriella wine academician, Cseh Gábor wine writer won the 2016 Par Excellence awards of the Hungarian Sommelier Association...

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The hotels expect more guests for Christmas

The trend of the past several years continues: more guests will visit the domestic hotels during Christmas – Niklai Ákos, Chairman of the Hungarian Association of Hotels and Restaurants (MSZÉSZ)...

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Fewer grapes harvested in Europe

Data from the Agricultural Economics Research Institute (AKI) and KSH’s market price information system (PÁIR) revealed that 158.5 million hectolitres of wine (excluding grape juice and grape must) was produced...

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Eating is an experience

Shoppers want to buy an experience, not just food. According to a recent survey by Euromonitor, in the next few years demand will surge for ready meals and ready-to-cook meals....

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Magazine: Culinary Olympics 2016

IKA Culinary Olympics are held every fourth year in Erfurt. In October 802 individual chefs from 54 countries, 32 national teams and 20 junior national teams were competing at the...

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(HU) Szintézis Trafik rendszer – 2017-ben is potenciális választás

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Slight decline in global food prices

FAO's Food Price Index declined slightly in November, marking a mild departure from its steady rise over the course of 2016. The Index decreased by 0.4 percent from October, averaging...

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