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Sustainability and innovation in packaging
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 Since the launch of the waste concession, MOHU has taken a number of measures to increase the proportion of separately...
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Another wave of development is expected in the horticulture sector
To support the planting of fruit, medicinal and herb plantations from September 10; and for the development of horticultural greenhouses, cold stores, vegetable and potato storage facilities and support for...
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The demand for grain combines decreased the most
Individual farms and cooperatives bought HUF 89.5 billion worth of new agricultural machinery and tools in the period January-June 2024, which was 49 percent less than the turnover of a...
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Danone pulls back from Nutri-Score labels
Danone is to remove the Nutri-Score labels on its dairy and plant-based drinks sold in Europe. One of the first major food and drink companies to voluntarily sign-up to the...
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The work of beekeepers is greatly appreciated and given special support
The activity of beekeepers makes our environment livable and sustainable. Honey can be imported, but pollination cannot, but without it, there is no future and no food security either –...
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Morrisons pilots scan and go at six branches
Morrisons has launched scan and go at six stores as part of a nationwide trial of the new technology. The supermarket giant said it was debuting the technology to gauge...
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According to KPMG’s study, more and more company acquisitions are preceded by ESG due diligence
According to the latest research by KPMG International, despite economic and geopolitical challenges, ESG (environmental, social and governance) aspects are playing an increasingly important role in corporate due diligence prior...
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KSH: retail turnover increased by 2.5 percent in July compared to the same period of the previous year
In July, according to raw data, the turnover volume of retail trade increased by 3.3 percent, adjusted for the calendar effect, by 2.5 percent compared to the same period of...
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NGM: the increase in retail turnover continued in July
The sales revenue of retail stores increased by 6.3 percent in one year, which still lags behind the significant nominal increase in wages. The slower growth of commercial turnover points...
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Slow growth in Europe, stagnation in Hungary: mixed picture in retail trade
The European retail turnover increased barely perceptibly compared to June, while stagnation is observed in Hungary, according to the latest Eurostat report. European Union data showed an increase of only...
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(HU) Komoly változások jöhetnek a boltok polcain a klímaváltozás miatt
The consequences of climate change are increasingly serious in the Carpathian Basin, where plant species that were previously well adapted to local conditions may disappear, but the climate is no...
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The Food Rescue Center is collecting donations again
After the Advent and Easter food donation campaigns, Élélmiszermentő Központ Nonprofit Kft. organizes another charity campaign on the occasion of the start of school in September. Food waste is a...
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Dog festival in Budapest’s Városliget with the support of SPAR
A dog-themed festival is organized for the second time in Budapest’s Városliget under the title DOGZ Festival and Conference. The aim of the gap-filling event, which is supported by SPAR...
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PENNY’s latest campaign promotes domestic food
With a brand new campaign, PENNY further strengthens its commitment to supporting Hungarian producers and agriculture. The store chain’s primary goal is to offer its customers high-quality domestic products, while...
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The EU would reform the common agricultural policy
The EU presented an agricultural expert report on Wednesday, which aims to reform the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) in order to better align EU subsidies with the socio-economic needs...
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The construction of Lidl Hungary’s largest logistics center to date has begun
The construction of Lidl Hungary’s fifth logistics center, the largest in our country so far, has begun in Kiskunfélegyháza. The investment with a floor area of more than 83,000 m2...
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Environmentally conscious shopping bags are made from SPAR’s plastic waste
Annually, a total of 150 tons of recyclable shopping bags are made from the plastic waste generated in its own network for SPAR Hungary. With this, the company has taken...
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Most domestic companies already use artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence significantly increases the competitiveness of domestic companies – this is supported by the latest research of Magyar Termék Nonprofit Kft., which was conducted in August among companies using...
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You can join the Smile Bag sale for one more week
For one more week, unused school bags can be handed in to the Pont Velem Okos Program, the Magyar Máltai Szeretetszolgálat and GLS Hungary to support the start of school...
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Domestic consumers generally trust domestic food industry products
Domestic consumers generally trust domestic food industry products, which they consider to be of good quality – declared Dr. Beáta Olga Felkai, Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture,...
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The essence of the Asian coffee culture, or rather the essence of the Zen feeling has been revealed
Vietnam gave the world such gastronomic favorites as pho soup, bánh mì sandwich, bún chả and, of course, Vietnamese coffee. The latter has become an exciting new player in the...
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Moldova’s fruit exports are getting stronger: in competition with Hungarian producers?
Moldova’s fruit production, especially the export of apricots, plays an increasingly important role in the markets of the European Union. The country’s natural features favor agricultural production, and an association...
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Raspberries may disappear, bananas will grow, and there will be new pets in Hungarian agriculture
The situation in the Carpathian Basin is worrying due to climate change. Plant species that once felt comfortable in the area may disappear, but now the climate is not suitable...
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Smaller pressure on cheese
The average price of cheese has reduced significantly since the first half of 2023 (there was a double-digit price drop). Consequently, while cheese volume sales increased compared to a very...
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Food contact materials and sustainability
Dr Blanka Daniella Szilvássy, food safety officer of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has summarised the European Union’s review process about food contact materials (FCM), sustainability, and packaging materials...
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IFA 2024: Samsung creates a connected world with its AI-based devices
Samsung presented today at the IFA 2024 conference to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Berlin innovation exhibition to reinforce and continue to realize its vision of “AI for all”....
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The EU would reform the common agricultural policy
The EU presented an agricultural expert report on Wednesday, which aims to reform the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) in order to better align EU subsidies with the socio-economic needs...
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Agrometeorology: to sow rapeseed, it is essential to moisten the soil
There is enough moisture in the soil to sow autumn cabbage rape only in small patches, the soil layer affected by sowing is very dry and dusty in most parts...
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Just Eat Takeaway pulls out of France
Just Eat Takeaway has announced that it is leaving the French market, where it hasn’t been able to make its operations sufficiently profitable. With this “difficult decision”, the food delivery...
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Diageo brings Guinness 0.0 draught trial to UK pubs
Guinness 0.0 will be available on draught at more pubs and in football grounds across Great Britain following a successful initial roll-out in Ireland. Diageo previously offered Guinness fans in...
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