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KSH: the retail sales in January increased more than it was predicted in the preliminary estimates
Date: 2015-03-26 11:59:36
In its second estimate, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) improved the growth rate of the retail sales in January from the forecasted 7.7 percent to 8.2 percent. The Central Statistical...
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The Nébih has checked 1,500 tons of food since the start of ekáer
Date: 2015-03-26 11:48:01
The experts of the government agencies and the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) carried out the controls of 1,500 tons of food products at more than 100 consignments, since...
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The Tesco will create a new organizational unit
Date: 2015-03-26 11:47:39
The Tesco creates a new organizational unit called Tesco Europe. In the future, the Tesco in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland will continue to operate with unified management...
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The Hungarian Dairy Industrial Association signed an agreement with the Dairy Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board
Date: 2015-03-26 11:47:25
The Dairy Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board and the Hungarian Dairy Industrial Association have signed a cooperation agreement on 20 March 2015. Under the agreement, the Hungarian Dairy Industrial Association...
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Fish shopping smart guide: pay attention while purchasing
Date: 2015-03-26 11:46:27
Fish foods contain essential unsaturated fatty acids, proteins, and vitamins as well. In addition fish is easily digestible, it is not a threat to our lines and delicious. However, in...
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Commercial systems will be closer with cloud
Date: 2015-03-26 11:45:28
It will be simpler, cheaper and more efficient for the small and medium-sized enterprises to join the commercial and administrative systems. Previously this was the privilege of only the large,...
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Olympians at the National Wine Marathon
Date: 2015-03-26 11:24:22
The National Wine Marathon, which is considered to be the biggest, national community event of the year will start from Hajós on 23 May. It is planned that Vajda Attila,...
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More than five hundred pálinkas and liqueurs at the pálinka festival in Gyula
Date: 2015-03-26 11:23:28
Five hundred and eleven items were entered to the 16th International Pálinka Festival, which will take place between 17 and 19 April in Gyula – Lovász Sándor main organizer informed...
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Printing, packaging and advertising decoration exhibition with 100 exhibitors on 2,000 square meters
Date: 2015-03-26 11:20:36
There is a huge interest towards the PPFest that is including the PPDexpo the SignExpo the Digitalexpo and FlexPo. The PPFest will be organized between 14 – 16 April at...
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British Trade Center: deals were made in a value of more than two hundred thousand pounds
Date: 2015-03-26 11:19:56
Hungarian and British companies carried out deals in a value of more than two hundred thousand pounds (£ 1 = HUF 406.64) in the past one year with the contribution...
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The new Kinley Bitter Lemon has arrived
Date: 2015-03-26 11:19:32
The new Kinley is expanding with a new taste variety in Hungary. In addition to the Tonic Water and Ginger Ale, the Bitter Lemon will be the new taste that...
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The corrugated board markket under increasing price pressure
Date: 2015-03-26 11:14:54
In the past months hardly any change occured in prices in the international market for corrugated board. However, the Hungarian corrugated market is characterized by different trends. While on the...
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Trans fatty acid use limited
Date: 2015-03-26 09:52:06
From the middle of February no food product with trans fatty acid content higher than the limit is allowed to be sold. This refers to oils, fats and fat emulsion...
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Three SMEs won the ‘Exporter of 2014’ prize
Date: 2015-03-26 09:50:05
Three SMEs won the ‘Exporter of 2014’ prize of the Hungarian National Trading House Zrt. (MNKH): pump technology firm Elpumps Kft., sweets manufacturer Stühmer Kft. and wool trader Hungarowool Kft....
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Hungarian firms passed the Russian exam
Date: 2015-03-26 09:48:06
At a recent examination all Hungarian firms met the Russian food safety requirements, so when the ban is lifted we can start exporting to the Russian market straight away. Moscow...
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Hungarian white acacia left off the list of alien invasive species
Date: 2015-03-26 09:46:11
Hungarian white acacia tree (one of the so-called Hungaricums) will most probably be left off the list of alien invasive species, compiled by the European Union – informed the Ministry...
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Getting to know some new flavours – Video of the day
Date: 2015-03-26 09:40:32
“Fight through it,” some guy encourages, off-camera, as a little girl with pigtails winces. “Fight through it!” Here's a bunch of kids (and a few babies, too) trying Warheads candy...
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Null stern hotel
Date: 2015-03-26 09:36:05
The world’s first Null Stern Hotel in Teufen, Switzerland, closed its doors on June 4, 2010 – exactly one year after opening – to focus on opening in urban locations....
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Men are more loyal to their favourite deodorant
Date: 2015-03-25 12:09:56
As the temperature keeps rising, unpleasant body odour and sweating are becoming a problem to many. Viktória Tantics, brand activation manager with Beiersdorf Kft. told our magazine that the company’s...
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The sales of higher than average quality ham expanded last year
Date: 2015-03-25 11:55:54
The retail sales of ham and smoked meat products reached revenues of approximately 7 billion HUF in the two months of the Easter period in 2014. That's 15 percent more...
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GfK: a further boost in willingness to buy
Date: 2015-03-25 11:49:37
The GfK Consumer Confidence Index remained virtually unchanged in March 2015, compared to the end of last year. The GfK Consumer Confidence Index is standing on 164.8 points in March...
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The NGM investigates the possible effects of the VAT reduction
Date: 2015-03-25 11:43:35
The Ministry of National Economy (NGM) is examining the financial and real economic impact of the reduction of the value added tax (VAT), but the primary goal is to make...
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One hundred percent Hungarian Finest eggs in the Tescos
Date: 2015-03-25 11:42:02
The Tesco-Global Áruházak Zrt. is working exclusively together with suppliers controlled by Tesco’s own quality assurance department to ensure consistent and reliable quality for customers. As the dedicated partner of...
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Varga: the Hungarian economy remains on the current growth trajectory
Date: 2015-03-25 11:41:46
The Hungarian economy will stay at the current growth trajectory in the next 1.5 – 2 years; According to the latest calculations the Hungarian GDP may grow by 2.8 to...
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NGM: the use of online cash registers would be mandatory for money changers
Date: 2015-03-25 11:40:10
The Ministry of National Economy (NGM) would require that the use of online cash registers would be mandatory for money changers mandatory use of online cash for the money-changers –...
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The paprika chicken will be starring in this year's Gourmet Festival
Date: 2015-03-25 11:22:15
The visitors of this year's Gourmet Festival can taste several versions of special or traditional paprika chicken dishes prepared by the best chefs of the country. The Gourmet Festival will...
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The rules for product presentations would be tightened further
Date: 2015-03-25 11:20:42
The Ministry of National Development (NGM) would further tighten the rules on product presentations. Therefore the ministry initated consultation with the partner authorities and civil organizations – was said at...
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Jack Daniel's marketed limited edition bottles
Date: 2015-03-25 11:15:50
The Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No. 2 has arrived to Hungary. The Masters’ Collection is celebrating famous distillery masters for seven years with special bottles. The opening piece of...
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The Pikopack inaugurated a two billion HUF investment in Füzesabony
Date: 2015-03-25 11:12:55
The Füzesabony-based Pikopack Plc. has expanded its packaging technology range with a two billion HUF development. The new investment that will create jobs was inaugurated on Wednesday by Rákossy Balázs,...
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The Triumph plans to sell its site in Hungary
Date: 2015-03-25 11:10:58
The underwear manufacturer Triumph closes its plant in Oberwart, Burgenland and plans to sell its site in Hungary as well – the company said. According to the communication of the...
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