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Domestic small shops are the big losers from mandatory card payments
Adapting to new government regulations is a serious challenge for domestic traders, especially due to rapidly changing regulations. This was reported by Katalin Neubauer, the secretary general of the Hungarian...
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Márton Nagy negotiated with representatives of the 13 fastest growing domestic companies
On Thursday, Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy received in his office the senior managers of the 13 domestic companies that are among the fastest growing economic companies in Europe...
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The European Parliament has adopted new rules for consumer information for certain foods
The European Parliament (EP) has accepted the amendment of the “breakfast directives”, the EP announced. According to a statement from the Hungarian Liaison Office of the EP, the aim of...
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Lidl talked about is sustainability efforts at Fruit Logistica
The Fruit Logistica conference in Berlin provided an important forum for trading companies to present their sustainability measures and commitment to fair trade. Lidl representatives Hannes Langhorst and Vishal Gajjar...
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Temu has withdrawn from its aggressive marketing strategy
In recent months, significant changes have taken place in the marketing strategy of the Chinese online store Temu, the impact of which can be felt both on the company’s advertising...
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Medicines, yes, but we don’t look for healing on the Internet
In the case of a health complaint they have not experienced before, according to their own admission, patients mostly find out about treatment options in person or over the phone,...
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The government decided on a five-point package of agricultural measures
The government decided on a five-point package of measures due to the situation in European agriculture – Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced on Kormányinfo on Thursday. (Photo: AM/István Fekete)...
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In March, annual inflation slowed to 6.6 percent in Romania
Annual inflation in Romania slowed to 6.6 percent in March from 7.2 percent in February, the National Statistical Institute (INS) announced on Thursday. In March, the price of services was...
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Corn sowing begins in Zala County
In the middle of April, corn, sunflower and soybeans are sown in Zala County. The planned sowing area of corn is almost 30,000 hectares, and that of sunflower exceeds 5,000...
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In China, consumer prices rose less than expected in March
Consumer prices in China increased by 0.1 percent in March on an annual basis, the statistics office of the Asian country announced on Thursday. Analysts expected a larger increase of...
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Green gastronomy: what could be the recipe for sustainable success?
At the SIRHA Budapest 2024 trade fair, the HoReCa and Event Chapter and the Green Chapter of the Hungarian Marketing Association (MMSZ) jointly organised a marketing communication workshop, where the...
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Starting this summer, domestic food industry entrepreneurs can apply for HUF 200 billion in non-refundable subsidies
The economic government allocates resources worth HUF 480 billion for food industry developments within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy (KAP) Strategic Plan.In many respects, the related tenders published...
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Wastewater treatment plants effectively remove microplastics – survey
Wastewater treatment plants remove microplastics with high efficiency, despite the fact that they were not designed to solve such problems – it was revealed during a survey of several domestic...
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Several chamber farmers help with the submission of uniform applications
Calling up EU agricultural subsidies involves more and more administrative tasks. In order to be able to support its members effectively, the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) has expanded its...
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Agrometeorology: still summer weather, followed by cooling and precipitation is expected over the weekend
After the summer-like hot and dry weather at the beginning of April, a significant cooling and more or less precipitation is expected next week, which would be greatly needed especially...
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Food-inspired hair dye: Actress Julia Fox backs novel Velveeta Gold hair color launch
Kraft Heinz unveils its first hair dye, Velveeta Gold, which resembles its “iconic” yellow-hued cheese. To launch the limited-edition, semi-permanent hair dye, Velveeta partners with actress Julia Fox, known for...
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The parliamentary debate on agrarian laws has begun
The main goal of the draft law is to increase the competitiveness of the Hungarian agricultural sector, reduce administrative burdens and promote the uniform application of the law – summed...
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Aldi US doubles down on EDLP price promise
Aldi Süd in the USA highlights the low-price appeal of its discount model. The retailer especially emphasizes the simplicity and inclusiveness of its EDLP strategy. The discounter challenges the paid...
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The United States has the Highest Ecommerce Penetration Rate
According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, the United States has the highest ecommerce penetration rate in the world of 87%, much more than any other country. Although in-person shopping is...
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Jumbo Implements Measures To Make Cheese Supply Chain More Sustainable
Dutch retailer Jumbo seeks to make its cheese supply sustainable by collaborating with Uniekaas Holland and more than 200 dairy farmers from the DOC Kaas cooperative. Jumbo and its partners...
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More than four thousand packs of cigarettes were found in a Belgian van near Nagylak
The tax inspectors found more than four thousand packs of cigarettes in a van with Belgian license plates at the Nagylaki border crossing, the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV)...
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Hungarian agriculture is at a tipping point
Despite the vicissitudes of recent years, Hungarian agriculture has proven its ability to export. In 2023, our export performance contributed significantly to the result of the budget, which provides outstanding opportunities...
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Your favorites with mouth full – Picture of the day
A little gastronomic boulevard: we have no idea, the compilation was made for fans of gastronomy or cinema, some of which we also selected from an American website – celebrities...
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Let’s play washing dishes! – Video of the day
Because when looking at this luxury sink, everything comes to mind before work…...
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Meats are becoming more expensive: the rise in cost prices and the difficulties faced by processors are in the background
The rise in the price of meat poses serious challenges to processors due to the increase in cost prices, said Tamás Éder, president of the Association of Responsible Food Producers,...
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According to Greenpeace, the new redemption system is not even in the pipeline
According to a recent survey by Greenpeace, the deposit system for beverage packaging in Hungary shows a worrying trend in the recent period. There is almost no trace of the...
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Tesco’s profit increased significantly in the last business year
The profit of the largest British retail chain, Tesco, increased significantly in the company’s 2023-2024 financial year. According to the preliminary report published on the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday,...
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We need locally and sustainably produced energy
Due to Hungary’s large energy exposure, we need locally produced and sustainable, environmentally friendly energy – said Attila Steiner, State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, at a press conference...
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