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Pálinka cocktail competition
The number of participants exceeded expectations at the 2nd Árpád Distillate Cocktail Competition, which took place at the beginning of March: 12 bartenders instead of the planned 10 presented their creations...
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Beer at the highest level
At the Hungarian beer culture course of BGE Faculty of Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism, students can learn everything they need to know about small-scale brewing in practice, and can even...
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Innovative vocational training
In order to solve the workforce shortage problem of the hospitality industry, the Marriott Group, in partnership with the BKSZC Szamos Mátyás Training Centre and Civil Impact Nonprofit Kft., has...
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Main sponsor of the Bocuse d’Or
METRO is going to be the main sponsor of the world’s most prestigious cooking competition, the Bocuse d’Or until 2027, thanks to the renewal of the sponsorship agreement, which began...
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Young chefs competition
The 2024-2025 S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition is open to chefs younger than 30 years until 19 June, who can submit a signature dish recipe that conveys their personal vision,...
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The future of food delivery
In Sweden foodora’s rapid food delivery platform – in partnership with local telecom company Tele2 – has announced the launch of a fleet of drones, which will offer fast and...
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How is Hungarian success made?
In January the Hungarian team finished 3rd at the Gelato World Cup in Italy. We asked Renáta Somogyi, the team’s captain about the two-year preparation and the aftermath of this big...
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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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General meeting 2024
On 12 February the Hungarian Confectioners Guild (MCI) held its annual general meeting and a confectioners’ ball in Balatonalmádi. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/4 MCI...
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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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Commemoration at the Gundel memorial plaque
Restaurateur János Gundel, founder of the famous gastronomy dynasty, was born 180 years ago. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/4 On the occasion of his birthday,...
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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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Aldi to create 5,500 new jobs in the UK this year
In the UK Aldi is creating 5,500 new jobs as it expands in 2024. The discount grocer, who plans to build a network of 1,500 stores in the long run,...
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The jubilee Logistics Yearbook is coming: authors and sponsors are also welcome
The Logistics Yearbook, published by the Hungarian Logistics Association (MLE), has been one of the most prominent annual publications of the Hungarian logistics world for decades. Work has already begun...
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Tetra Pak to invest more in recycling capacity
Tetra Pak is about to invest more in increasing its carton packaging recycling capacity in the EU, supporting the objectives of the EU’s proposed PPWR Regulation. The packaging giant invested...
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The digital nutrition labeling system for wine products will be launched in April
The National Council of Mountain Communities (HNT) in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) will launch a digital nutrition labeling system for...
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The restaurants are waiting for the money to collect the used oil
Many Hungarian restaurants are still waiting for the money from the MOHU for the collection of half a year’s worth of used oil, which arrives with a delay of several...
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