News and articles
European fruits may be banned in Russia
Date: 2014-07-28 11:25:00
Russia is considering to ban the import of fruits in several EU countries, which mainly affects Poland and the Netherlands, and the Moldova that has an EU association agreement. Alekszejenko...
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Prés 2014: strict control on import wines
Date: 2014-07-28 11:20:49
In 2014 the National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) has launched a nationwide series of controls to protect the wine market. The main aim is to prevent wine the illegal...
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Ukraine and Russia punish each other with the import stop of Agricultural Products
Date: 2014-07-28 11:10:25
Russia banned the imports of milk and milk products from Ukraine from Monday, while Ukraine has stopped pork imports from the neighboring country. First, the Ukrainian authorities announced on Thursday...
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Increased profits, declining shares for Visa
Date: 2014-07-28 11:03:32
Visa, the world's largest credit card provider significantly increased its profits, at the end of the quarter ended in June, but its shares have fallen. The California-based company announced that...
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The conflict reduces the Ukrainian grain crop
Date: 2014-07-28 11:00:37
The expected 60 million tonnes of grain yield will be less with 500-550 thousand tonnes this year in Ukraine, due to ongoing military operations in the east of the country...
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main thing is to have a drunken revolutionarist! – Video of the day
Date: 2014-07-28 10:48:32
A commercial was made for the Taqueria. They asked for “drunken revolutionaries”, so we thought Tequila Bot filled that request....
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The national parks play a key role in domestic tourism
Date: 2014-07-28 10:30:39
The national parks play a key role in the domestic tourism industry, as well as in the conservation and protection of th e wonderful natural values – Fazekas Sándor, Minister...
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Coca-Cola – Win with your friends!
Date: 2014-07-28 09:28:52
In the summer of 2013 for the first time in Hungary names replaced the brand name on Coca-Cola bottles as part of the ‘Share a Coke’ campaign. The message of...
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The world’s 10 most innovative retailers
Date: 2014-07-28 09:25:41
Once again F@stcompany (USA) prepared the ranking of the world’s 10 most innovative retailers. The number one is Warby Parker: they sell eyeglasses and sunglasses online and offline. Second-placed Amazon...
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Magazine: No tipping!
Date: 2014-07-25 12:02:14
In more and more US restaurants waiters are forbidden to accept tips. This practice is widely debated, some say that waiters are exploited while others are afraid that tips would...
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Pork can be exported to Japan from the ntire territory of Hungary
Date: 2014-07-25 12:00:31
Pork products can be exported to Japan from the ntire territory of Hungary. The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced on July 23 that the former restrictions are...
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Strategic agreement between the government and the companies of the Bonafarm group
Date: 2014-07-25 11:42:01
The government signs strategic agreement with eight companies of the Bonafarm group. The Bonafarm group belongs into the interests of Csányi Sándor – the decisions was published in the Hungarian...
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More than three thousand fails during the cash register inspections
Date: 2014-07-25 11:40:07
The National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) have conducted more than 25 thousand targeted inspections in connection with the operation of online cash registers. The National Tax and Customs Authority...
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Refreshing drinks in the summer heat
Date: 2014-07-25 11:30:26
The fresh squized juices quickly lose from their vitamin content. During the summer heat we have to strive for continuous hydration. One of the best methods is freshly squeezed juices....
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Dairy Sector: the Agricultural Chamber considers the traceability of the products as the most important
Date: 2014-07-25 11:25:16
The Agricultural Chamber Recent sees legislative amendments to help to the participants of the dairy sector – Zászlós Tibor, the vice president of the organization told Lánchíd Rádió. Zászlós Tibor...
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FM: the Hungarian Merino sheep has become an endangered farm animal
Date: 2014-07-25 11:05:49
The Hungarian Merino sheep has become an endangered farm animal, according to the latest regulation of the Ministry of Agriculture – the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) said at the request...
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Declining milk sales at Danone in Europe
Date: 2014-07-25 11:04:37
The operating profit of the Danone SA French food industrial group declined larger than expected in the first half of the year, partly because of the weak sales of dairy...
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A water-resistant dispenser won the design competition announced for SCA students
Date: 2014-07-25 11:03:40
The toilet paper and the soap are simple products. However among some circumstances, they require extra protection. The SCA's brands such as the the Tork hygiene products are involved in...
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The aflatoxin content can be multiplied in milk products in Serbia
Date: 2014-07-25 11:02:56
Serbia will allow the fivefold of the previous aflatoxin level in the milk products. The aflatoxin is considered to be carcinogen. Previously, the amount of aflatoxin toxin in Serbia could...
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Mass cuttings due to the African swine fever in Lithuania
Date: 2014-07-25 11:00:40
Mass cuttings were ordered in Lithuania to fight against the African swine fever. The sickness that is dangerous for pigs was detected on a farm in north east Lithuania part...
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The biggest attractions of the city center has been opened
Date: 2014-07-25 10:52:17
Drávucz Rita, Alexandar Sostar, Kiss Gergő, Kósz Zoltán and Szécsi Zoltán World-, European- and Olympic champion water polo players unveiled the Vodafone Water Polo Arena in the downtown of Budapest,...
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Life is a dog – Absurd of the day
Date: 2014-07-25 09:56:19
In Brazil, a decade of prosperity propelled millions into the middle class and fueled a demand for pets of all kinds, but especially dogs. Breeds like Shih Tzus and Italian...
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AGRO.bio’s new commercial and marketing director
Date: 2014-07-25 09:51:29
As of 1 June 2014 István Tamás (53) is the new commercial and marketing director of AGRO.bio Hungary Kft. The new director has been working in the sector for 30...
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Magazine: NAK says sensible subsidy policy is needed
Date: 2014-07-24 12:09:34
The Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) asks for a sensible and efficient subsidy policy from the government in the 2015-2020 period. NAK developed several subsidy cut schemes for the government....
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Lidl’s successes are consistent with the government's intentions
Date: 2014-07-24 11:45:45
Lidl has outstanding results in relation in the support of Hungarian products. Since the start of the chain’ supply program, the targeted 60 percent ratio of Hungarian products has been...
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A pace has not seen for eight years in the Hungarian economy
Date: 2014-07-24 11:40:28
The Coface, one of the world's largest credit insurer has confirmed Hungary’s risk classification. Hungary’s country risk classification continuesto belong to the B category – Coface confirmed said, after strenghtened...
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School start with Auchan
Date: 2014-07-24 11:40:16
Auchan awaits the students and parents in their children with 2,400 types of products for the new school year. The prices have not increased compared to last year, in fact,...
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Horse Meat Scandal: the number of positive samples significantly reduced in the EU
Date: 2014-07-24 11:38:47
In contrast to the study conducted last year, the results of this April’s research showed that the proportion of products containing horse meat significantly reduced in the EU market –...
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