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The special taxes are threatening the future of the Hungarian food products

The domestic food industry may run into a lack of competitiveness for decades, due to the special taxes imposed on the sector. Over the past three years, the variety of...

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Supply Chain Initiative ready for launch

On Monday 16 September 2013, AIM and six other EU level trade associations will be launching “The Supply Chain Initiative – together for good trading practices”. The Initiative promotes fair...

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The FruitVeB and the NAK proposes a reduction in VAT in case of vegetables and fruits

In addition to the meat industry, the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Interprofessional Organization (FruitVeB) and the National Association of Agricultural Economics (NAK) considers the reduction of VAT in the fruit...

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Biofuels: the limitation would be beneficial for the livestock breeders

The Poultry Products Council (BTT) agrees with the European Union to repress the production of biofuels. The European Parliament adopted a position, that the use of conventional biofuels in transport...

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Grey cattle burger from McDonald's

In the scope of the Hungarian weeks, McDonald's is offering grey cattle burger. The fast food chain has joined the promotional campaign lasting for several weeks at the request of...

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2.8 billion HUF development in the pig sector in Nádudvar

The pig farm of NAGISZ Zrt. is completed near Nádudvar with a 2.8 billion HUF investment. The plant was handed over on Friday by Fazekas Sándor Minister for Rural Development....

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Grey Cattle Festival at the Vajdahunyad castle

The second Grey Cattle Festival was officially opened on Friday in the scope of a professional day in the Vajdahunyad castle. In the hall of the Agricultural Museum, Koppány Gábor,...

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Wine Festival in Szombathely

The Garden of Bacchus series of programs will be organized for the first time in Szombathely – Mérei Tamás, chairman of the Savaria Historical Carnival Non-Profit Foundation Board of Trustees...

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US retail is expanding slower

After the 0.4 of July, U.S. retail sales grew just by 0.2 percent in August. Analysts expected 0.4 percent. The U.S. retail growth was the lowest since April. If the...

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The Paprika Festival of Kalocsa was opened

The 24th Kalocsa Paprika Festival was opened on Saturday, as well as the 17th Paprika Food Cooking Competition. Török Ferenc (FIDESZ), mayor of Kalocsa in his speech pointed out that...

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Gamay harvest is delayed in Sopron

Because of the bad weather the start of the harvest of Gamay is in late around Sopron – Taschner István chairman of the local municipality told MTI on Monday. Taschner...

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GKI: The retail sector is facing hard times

GKI forecasts that GDP is expected to grow by around 0.5 per cent in the second half of 2013, following its decline last year and in the first half of...

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Is it always the guest who is right?

A Florida man refused to pay the bill in a restaurant saying that his spaghetti did not contain a high quality sauce. He was not satisfied with the meal, thus...

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SOC DECO – time travel within the compass of an exhibition

SOC DECO is a design-related exhibition taking place from 1st October to 2nd December 2013, organized by the Hungarian Museum of Commerce and Tourism within the compass of the so-called...

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This is the saddest cow illustrating the deplorable situation of the food industry – Video of the day

Watch “The Scarecrow,” the companion film for Chipotle's new app-based game. Then download the free app at www.scarecrowgame.com and join the quest for wholesome, sustainable food....

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The NGM does not afraid of loopholes

The Ministry of National Economy (NDM), does not expect the widespread of invoices instead of giving receipts. The ministry believes that the entrepreneurs will choose the new online cash machines...

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An attempt to waste less food

With food losses in developing countries and food waste in the developed world, where the average E.U. citizen wastes 179 kilos (393 pounds) of food a year, Juul declares food...

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The Coop Rally is promoting Hungarian products

This year’s 8th Coop Rally, the Coop Group's cross-country tour aims to promote the consumption of Hungarian products. For the first time Fazekas Sándor, the Minister of Rural Development also...

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Unilever is expanding in China

The UK and the Netherlands-based Unilever has begun the construction of its third production base in southwest China's Sichuan Province – the Chinese media reported on Wednesday. One of the...

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Nivea Men: everything starts with you!

More than 90 years have passed since the first products designed specifically for men have appeared on the shelves of drugstores. Since then the world has changed enormously, as well...

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Winning combination: Dosia+Vanish=Dosia Premium

For a more radiant cleannes, the well-known detergent family has a new member. The improved formula of Dosia Premium Premium detergent combines the power of Vanish stain remover on the...

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When morning starts well

Morning starts well! – At least in the latest campaign of the Jó Reggelt! (Good Morning!) brand. The creative work of Mondelez Hungary’s 63 day long promotion campaign was carried...

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LG's new strategy model will debut in Hungary for the first time in Europe

The LG Electronics (LG) will present its VRF – Variable Refrigerant Flow solution, the Multi V IV in Hungary for the first time in Europe. The latest generation of the...

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Haluska festival in Vanyarc

The tenth Haluska festival will be organized on Saturday in Vanyarc, Nógrád county. The event, celebrating its 10th anniversary will await the audience with cooking competition and folk dance groups...

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Egg powder made of plants is marketed in the U.S.

A radical ‘artificial egg’ backed by Paypal billionaire Peter Thiel and Bill Gates goes on sale in US supermarkets for the first time on Wednesday. Made from plants, it can...

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One billion HUF worth development in the Shiraz Hotel of Egerszalók

Following an approximately 20 billion HUF development the Mesés Shiraz Hotel of Egerszalók was expanded with 20 hotel suites, rooms and other spa services. The hotel was expanded with a...

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A new investment of Raben Group in Lublin

On September, 11, 2013 an official opening of a new logistics centre of Raben Polska and Fresh Logistics took place. The complex is located in Lublin. The cost of the...

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Flavours, calories and designs

Coca-Cola Life is a product of The Coca-Cola Company launched in Argentina in June, 2013. It's the first version of the family produced with stevia and sugar as sweeteners. It...

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What does Ferran Adria do with the best ham of the world? – Video of the day

What is world-famous chef Ferran Adrià up to now? Working with ham, apparently. The acclaimed Spanish ham purveyors at Joselito have partnered with Adrià for a mysterious collaboration from the...

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Real-time data-service started in a tobacco store

Hungary's leading retail IT company Szintézis Ltd has completed a successful exam on 27th August 2013 which fulfills the requirements of the tobacco-retail insdustry made by the government....

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