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Food and beverage innovation plunges nearly 50% since 2007: Mintel
The market research firm said about a quarter of items introduced between January and May of 2024 were genuinely new products. Innovation has declined the most in food and drink...
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The increase in real wages affects consumption, which is important for stimulating the economy
The increase in real wages means that more money remains in people’s pockets, more money is left for consumption, which is very important for stimulating the economy – the state...
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Mandatory deposit return: the experience of the store chains in the DRS case is mixed
PET bottles cause the greatest environmental burden, therefore their proper collection and recycling is crucial from the point of view of the circular economy, emphasized Mohu in response to Index’s...
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Sustainability in consumer behaviour: Mintel’s global report 2024-25
Despite global economic challenges and fluctuating exchange rates, commitment to sustainability continues to grow among consumers. Mintel’s latest Sustainability Report 2024-25 shows how consumer behaviors are changing around the world...
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The Food Bank collected almost five million kilograms of donations in the first half of the year
The Hungarian Food Bank Association saved and distributed almost five million kilograms of food to the needy in the first half of 2024, the organization told MTI on Thursday. Five...
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Árukereső.hu: this is what is bought here and in the region online during the heat wave
The summer heat is becoming more and more intense, and not only in Hungary, but also in the entire region, people are looking for ways to cool down. The popularity...
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GVH president: “Bureaucracy and overregulation are killing European competitiveness”
“Minimizing administrative barriers and creating a level playing field is a key condition for the spread of new technologies and the creation of competitive businesses and sectors.” – stressed Balázs...
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Are synthetic meat and artificial eggs coming?
On Wednesday, the European Commission announced the registration of two new European citizens’ initiatives. One initiative calls for the closure of animal farms and the production of synthetic meat, while...
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Hair care has been added to the Rossmann Rutin
At the beginning of 2024, the Rossmann Rutin debuted, with which we were able to put together a conscious facial care routine suitable for our large type for the first...
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PENNY opened a store in Polgárdi
On July 25, PENNY opened its newest store in Fejér County. With its modern appearance and high-quality and budget-friendly product range, the discount store provides a convenient shopping opportunity for...
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With salad for our own health and for the Hungarian athletes
Just like the Olympic Games starting this weekend, Paris will also host the Paralympic Games taking place between August 28 and September 8 this year. So far, 39 of our...
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Public voting for the Szentkirályi Talent Program begins, votes can decide the fate of HUF 3.5 million
From July 22, the general public can vote for the three finalists of the fifth Szentkirály Talent Program for more than a month. In proportion to the audience’s votes, Szentkirályi...
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On average, travelers take out travel insurance for more than seven days
This season, in the month and a half that has passed since the beginning of June, travelers abroad took out travel insurance at K&H for an average of HUF 1,231...
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Summer sandwiches and espresso with ice cream: the gastronomic offer of OMV VIVA has been renewed
From July, the gastronomic offer of OMV VIVA was renewed: Attila Bicsár, the creative chef of Sauska 48, came up with two sandwiches with a summery flavor. In addition to...
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Is it worth paying in euros when shopping? The exchange rate is higher, beware!
Every summer, the question arises as to how much it is worth paying in euros in Hungarian shops, especially in places popular with tourists. The euro payment option often offers...
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A Savaria Karnevál is bevezeti a reusable cups
The organizers of the Savaria Karnevál are pleased to announce on the festival’s official Facebook page that they will introduce the REPOHÁR SYSTEM this year. The aim of the new...
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American growth in the second quarter turned out to be better than expected
In the second quarter, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States grew more than the first quarter and exceeded analysts’ expectations, according to the Thursday report of the...
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Wizz Air will launch four new flights from October
Wizz Air will launch four new flights in the autumn thanks to the expansion of the Budapest aircraft fleet: from October it will be directly accessible by plane to Genoa,...
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Falling sales and falling share price: Remy Cointreau faces challenges
The French drinks group, Remy Cointreau, reported a significant drop in sales, which also negatively affected the share price. The company’s shares fell by one and a half percent within...
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The summer harvest is over
With the exception of a few small areas, the summer harvest ended by July 24, which was not significantly affected by the unfavorable circumstances this year. The warehouse capacity is...
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The net sales revenue of all groups of ornamental plants increased in 2023
In 2023, according to data received as part of the data collection, the net sales revenue of ornamental plant production amounted to HUF 17.3 billion, of which the sales revenue...
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Danone prepares for AI-driven economy
Danone SA is exploring a multi-year collaboration with Microsoft to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) throughout its operations. A Danone Microsoft AI Academy will launch to ensure all Danone employees have...
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Agrometeorology: summer crops would need a lot of rainfall
The summer harvest crops would need the most precipitation during this period, but the rains of the past few days alleviated the increasing lack of precipitation in only a few...
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Market share of Chinese platforms in Spain reaches 34%
One in three (34 percent) of online purchases in the first half of this year in Spain were placed on Chinese platforms, such as Alibaba, Temu or Shein. The market...
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Kaufland To Join Buying Alliance AgeCore In 2025
German retail chain Kaufland is set to join the AgeCore international buying alliance, effective from 1 January 2025. AgeCore’s existing members include Belgium’s Colruyt Group, Coop Switzerland, Italy’s Conad, and Spain’s...
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Russian retail looks for growth options
Russian retailers are looking for new ways to increase their market share. Top retailers in the east of Europe are struggling with the same issues as their Western European counterparts:...
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The new wireless LG OLED evo AI M4 has arrived
LG Electronics (LG) is beginning the global launch of its new OLED evo AI M4 series televisions with the accompanying Zero Connect Box, which provides wireless connectivity between the television...
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Hungarian researchers found out what happens in the soil when a forest is planted instead of an arable field
Hungarian researchers found out what happens in the soil when a forest is planted instead of an arable field. The top layer of the soil of three different forest types...
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Worsening crises have kept the number of hungry people high for three years, warns the UN
Nearly 733 million people were hungry in 2023: one in eleven globally, and one in five in Africa, according to the global report entitled “The State of Food Security and...
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GKI: Do Hungarians really pay a lot of taxes?
In public discourse, we often encounter criticism of high domestic tax rates. If we are not entitled to discounts, we pay 18.5% of our gross salary as a social security...
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