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The tobacco supplier does not infringe EU competition laws
The European Commission will not initiate a procedure on the central tobacco supplier – MTI was informed from sources in Brussels. The European Commission has accepted the Hungarian Government's argument...
Read moreNGM: retail is expanding for three years continuously
The retail sales are continuously growing for thirty-six months. In the past year, except in January, growth was 4-5 percent each month, compared to the same period of the last...
Read moreThe National Council of Wine Communities prepared a comprehensive sector strategy
The National Council of Wine Communities (HNT) – in accordance with the cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) – prepared a comprehensive sector strategy for the whole Hungarian...
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Red pepper growers should remember that an important deadline will expire
The 37/2014 (IV. 4) agricultural de minimis decree of the Ministry of Rural Development (VM) on the support of paprika growers was released. The producers can apply for non-refundable agricultural...
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About four hundred exhibitors at the farmer days in Szentlörinc
About four hundred exhibitors will debut at the farmer days in Szentlörinc, which is one of Hungary's largest agricultural trade fair. The fair will take place between 12 and 14...
Read moreBisnode: company liquidations at the low point
The number of forced cancellation decreased by over thirty percent, while the number of liquidations decreased by almost twenty percent in the first half of the year, compared to the...
Read moreThe irrigation development tender of the Rural Development Programme to be amended
In order to effectively implement projects aimed at increasing the irrigated land, the Rural Development Programme’s rural water sector applications to be amended. The submission of grant applications will be...
Read moreSupport to easen grape cicada damages
Support claims for the spraying of US grape cicada pesticide can be submitted until 15 August. 50 percent support can be claimed after spraying within the 1 May to 31...
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Trends in neighbouring countries: a mixed picture
FMCG value and volume sales were up in Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia. Volume sales practically stayed put in Austria and Croatia. Average prices dropped in Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia,...
Read moreCoffeefoam-drawer – Video of the day
CinniBird is the first and only kitchen gadget to make creative messages and drawings with all-natural materials found in food, such as cinnamon, instant cocoa powder, paprika, ground parsley, ground...
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Nielsen: the Hungarian consumer confidence fell in the second quarter
The consumer confidence index in Hungary decreased: the second quarter’s 57 points is 4 points less than the first quarter’s 61 points. However, if we compare it with the 55...
Read moreAgricultural producers expect favorable market turnaround this year
The agricultural producers expect favorable market turnaround this year. Mild optimism can be experienced in the agricultural sector – the survey of the Agribusiness Index reveals. The Agribusiness Index which...
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KSH: foreign trade surplus was 730 million euros in May
In May, exports increased by 6.3 percent, while imports increased by 2.9 percent calculated in euros, compared to a year before. The export surplus of 730 million euros is 259...
Read morePreferential loans can save farmers
The preferential land loan program may represent the major driving force in agricultural lending in the coming period. The loan portfolio of the food industrial businesses has increased in the...
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The irrigation and kind development can bring changes in onion cultivation
The irrigation and kind development, quality assurance and avoiding illegal import can reverse the declining trend in onion production – Süle Katalin, spokeswoman of the National Agricultural Chamber told. The...
Read moreDepressed cereal prices
This year's wheat harvest is virtually completed in Hungary. Due to bad weather, farmers are still working on the fraction of the harvested area. However, the producers are dissatisfied with...
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Samsung and Nestlé will join forces for health and healthy nutrition
Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center and Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences announced a collaboration to harness the power of IoT technology and nutrition science to provide new insights into healthy...
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Pély Barna sings about beer
Pély Barna’s latest composition has a very special theme, because of the summer's favorite drink, the beer gave him the inspiration. The presentation of the unusual hit is as exciting...
Read moreThe Debrecen Wine and Jazz Days will begin on Thursday
The Wine and Jazz Days in Debrecen will be held in the Great Forest of Debrecen. From Thursday 62 wineries of 19 wine regions will await the guests. Komolay Szabolcs...
Read moreWho violatesthe labor rules cannot get subsidy
The Prime Minister’s Office points out that only those clients will benefit from development support, those who carry out their activities in accordance with the labor standards, so they can...
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Kőröstej’s Mediterranean yogurt cheese portfolio
Delicious, sophisticatedly spiced products in Kőröstej’s Mediterranean yogurt cheese portfolio. The Hajdú Mediterranean yogurt cheese family welcomes its new members: Greek-style yogurt cheese with garlic, oregano and coriander, and Italian-style...
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New directions ahead of the FMCG industry
Manufacturers, distributors and retailers gathered in Budapest to chart a new path for the FMCG industry. The 2016 Stamegna Network – All Food and Confectionery event was held at the...
Read moreTesco closed a profitable year in Hungary
The Tesco-Global Áruházak Zrt. closed its last business year with profit in Hungary: the company's after-tax profit increased to 13.2 billion HUF from last year’s significant losses of 68 billion...
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Many rural municipalities are participating in the sample program
Throughout the country, more than 1,200 municipalities are participating in the agricultural sample program that helps rural employment. Across the country currently 1,285 municipalities are involved in the agricultural sample...
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The eggcompetition continues
Poultry consumption in 2017 may increase by up to five percent due to the reduced Value Added Tax (VAT). According to the evaluation of the Poultry Product Council, the tax...
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SPAR: the kids were given fabulous class trips
The SPAR, celebrating its 25th anniversary offered a fabulous surprise to the students. The chain gave tours to the most hardworking classes, which they have always been dreamt about. The...
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The Hungaroharvest Kft. won an award at the 2016 Great Taste Awards
The Great Taste is one of the world's most prestigious award of the food industry. The award is given to foods and beverages that actually proves to be the best...
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MasterCard: 61 percent of the Hungarian cardholders use the card abroad
According to the survey of MasterCard, almost three-quarters of the Hungarians traveling abroad bring credit card with them, 61 percent of them use it as well. According to MasterCard’s communication...
Read moreAbove average rainfall in July: the compensation fund will be paid next March
In July 20-80 mm more rain fell than as usual, the soil’s moisture content is over 60 percent on average. In the last few days and today, fierce thunderstorms have...
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