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Cottage cheese and peach Fornetti minis
The re-imagined cottage cheese and peach Fornetti minis evoke real home-made flavours, with even more succulent apricot jam and creamy, soft, crumbly cottage cheese in an even leafier pastry than ever before....
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Rama plant-based cooking cream and cream whip
Plant-based (vegan) products that are palm oil-, dairy-, lactose-, gluten- and preservative-free: everyone can enjoy them! Contact: Upfield Hungary Kft. Zsolt Babják head of sales Hungary; T.: +36-20-333-7997; e-mail: zsolt.babjak@upfield.com...
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Zalaco Vegan Easter Kalács sweetbread
Zalaco Vegan Easter Kalács sweetbread is made without the use of animal ingredients. It offers an alternative for our lactose intolerant customers and for shoppers following a modern diet. Contact:...
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New momentum
The US branch of Shop! started the year with a renewal of its board and committees. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/2-3 Three of the 5...
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Real Nature
The refreshingly delicious Real Nature250g fruit yogurt drinks, the Real Nature StrawberryBanana and Forest Fruit Yogurt Drinks have arrived, ideal for on-the-go consumption. Contact: Real Nature Kft. Éva de Gereczné...
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GKI expects slower growth, higher inflation and a larger public budget deficit than the government thought
The Hungarian economy entered a protracted recession in 2023, while inflation decreased significantly by the end of the year. There was a very favorable turn in the external balance, but...
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Where next for Student Design?
In the morning of 5 March, there was a POPAI international meeting in pavilion A of the Sirha Budapest 2024 trade fair, where participants discussed the possibilities of expanding the...
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Fruit Logistica attracts industry leaders from around the world
Fruit Logistica, the world’s leading trade fair for the fruit and vegetable industry, set a new record this year in Berlin: between 7 and 9 February 2024, buyers and trade...
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Money taps are to be turned on in horticulture
For the ninth time, on 29 February horticulturist met to discuss the latest issues affecting the sector at the Zsendülés conference. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger at risk
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is opposing the controversial merger of the supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons, fearing it will lead to higher prices for consumers and worse working...
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Eleven new stores to back Mercadona’s growth in Portugal
Spanish retailer Mercadona plans to open 11 new stores in Portugal in 2024, increasing its presence in the country. The expansion would bring the chain’s total number of stores to...
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Eroski extends discount programme for large families
Spanish retailer Eroski has announced that it is expanding its discount programme for large families to another seven stores. The group launched the support programme more than 19 years ago...
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Dia earmarks EUR 150m for promotion in 2024
Spain’s Dia is earmarking EUR 150m for promotion and discounting in 2024. As part of this, the retailer will make weekly offers on more than 200 products, on which Club...
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Barbora closes its Polish operations
Online retailer Barbora – a member of the Maxima Group – ceased operations in Poland as of 3 March 2024. The company entered the country in 2021 and offered grocery...
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The supply of eggs will be plentiful, according to professional organizations
There will be an abundant supply of eggs in the shops at Easter, but there can be big differences in prices, according to the overview of the National Chamber of...
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Cocoa and sugar price increases: what can we expect in stores before Easter?
In recent months, the price of cocoa and sugar on the international markets has risen significantly, the main reason for which is the problems occurring in the production areas, say...
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KPMG: The perception of brands may suffer due to falling living standards
According to the global research of KPMG Customer Experience Excellence, consumer satisfaction has worsened in the past year according to all aspects examined. The global livelihood crisis is primarily behind...
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The prices of Easter hit items vary widely
As the holidays approached, preparations for Easter began, and store shelves were already covered with products typical of the holiday season. Of course, in addition to ham, smoked knuckles, pre-packaged...
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The EU has strengthened the rules for the protection of geographical indications for food and beverages
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, the ministers of the EU member states adopted the decree on improving the protection of geographical indications and other quality systems...
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Sustainability in food safety is a growing challenge
The Ministry of Agriculture gives priority to the relationship between food packaging and sustainability, because we have a responsibility to the younger generation – said Dr. Beáta Olga Felkai, Deputy...
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Same-day delivery is the desire of Hungarian customers
Among Central European customers, fast home delivery is clearly the preferred solution, most often because something was left out during a previous shopping trip. Hungarians, however, would spend less on...
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Tesco uses solar energy to generate 26 percent of its store energy needs
Tesco has built small household-sized solar power plants on the roofs of 25 of its stores across the country. The power plants that provide renewable energy are able to cover...
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Hungarian tomatoes and peppers on the shelves of PENNY
High-quality domestic tomatoes and peppers await customers in PENNY stores, further strengthening the company’s commitment to supporting Hungarian agriculture with this step. From March 16, vegetables in four product categories,...
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Cerbona acquires BOCI, which marks a new chapter in the story of the iconic brand
Nestlé has announced the sales of its BOCI, MELBA and PÁRIZSI KOCKA trademarks to Cerbona (A.R.M. Alba Régia Mercator Ltd.). Nestlé acquired BOCI and the other brands concerned during the...
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Our WATER VISION will be complete with you – Cup Revolution is launching a national design competition
Hungary’s number one reusable cup system, Cup Revolution, is launching a graphic competition on the occasion of World Water Day. The winning works of the competition, called VÍZió, can be...
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It has been revealed which companies will be targeted by NAV inspections in 2024
NAV’s 2024 audit plan already clearly shows which areas the central tax authority will focus on during its tax audits this year. Special attention is given to companies employing a...
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This is what Hungarians are looking for now, according to Árukereső.hu
With the arrival of good weather, interest in products related to leisure activities has increased. The search for related products has increased both in Hungary and in the countries of...
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Generation Z trends
What will young people be doing, wearing and thinking in 2024? – asks Rebecca Stewart in Adweek. She lists three key trends for targeting young consumers. This article is available for...
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Strategic Cooperation Between the Modern and Stylish Rural Business Association (MSVK) and the Stylish Rural Accommodations (SVSZ)
March 19, 2024 – The purpose of the new strategic partnership established between the Modern and Stylish Rural Business Association (MSVK) and the Stylish Rural Accommodations (SVSZ) is to support...
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Increasing company founding activity in the shadow of rising new procedures
There was a definite increase in the willingness to start a business in February. The number of terminations decreased seasonally. The number of companies has been decreasing for the sixth...
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