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Volume of sales in retail shops decreased also in June

In June 2012, sales in retail shops decreased by 1.7% in volume year-on-year. A fall in the sales of petrol stations as well as furniture and electrical goods shops played...

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The Milk Marketing Board urges reduced VAT

The chairmanship of the Milk Marketing Board Interprofessional Organization states in a press release that the situation is hopeless in the dairy sector, due to this year's drought. The lack...

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Bioethanol Association: domestic production is not responsible for the food price increases

The Hungarian Bioethanol Association (MBSZ) considers the attacks against bioethanol production qualm. The Association believes that domestic bioethanol production is not responsible for the increase in food prices. The organization...

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Four students selected their school tools with the help of celebrities in the Tesco

Yesterday morning those who walked between the shelves of school equipments in the Tesco store , in the Váci Street could meet familiar faces. Dukai Regina and the Vastag brothers...

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Americans throw out 40 percent of the food

Forty percent of the food purchased in the United States ends in the waste:  Americans throw out about 9 kilograms of food per month – shows the recent report of...

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The Thanks Sió! School Bag Program has started

Sió’s Thanks Sió! School Bag Program was launched this week for the fifth time. In the scope of the program Sió supports the primary school students of the country's 130...

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Dairy Queen will not enter the Hungarian market

The Hungarian entry of Dairy Queen has failed. The company offering typical American fast food menus was looking for franchise partners in Hungary, in January. The director of the company...

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Happy Box Days in the Zoo

Children between 2 and 14 years will be given Zoo tickets who arrive with at least least ten flattened cardboard boxes on September 8 and 9 to the main entrance...

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The HÍR-es Íznapok will be held for the fifth time

Well-known performers and traditional Hungarian dishes are awaiting the visitors at the fifth HÍR-es Íznapok event in the Vajdahunyad Castle. Unique historical flavor trip, colorful programs, and the music of...

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Spray-on coating keeps bananas fresh

A spray-on coating made from a substance found in crab shells can prevent bananas ripening too fast and keep them fresh for up to 12 days, scientists claim. Bananas become...

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Hundred thousand people spent their holidays in the scope of the Erzsébet-program

The National Holiday Service estimates that in 2012 about 100 thousand people spent their holidays in the scope of the Erzsébet-program – Guller Zoltán, managing director of the National Holiday...

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Is molecular gastronomy a real threat?

White House pastry chef Bill Yosses shows off the gingerbread house in the State Dining Room on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 in the Washington, D.C. The replica, made of white...

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Increased control in case of apple and melon

Inspectors strictly examine the quality of vegetables and fruits, paying particular attention to the spray residues. During the summer period, the plant protection directorate struictly examines the quality of marketed...

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EU support for the restructuring of vineyards

The application deadline expired one of the most important element of the EU wine market support. The EU wine market support for this season is 29 million euros. Farmers could...

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The third biogas creating fermenter was built in the sugar factory of Kaposvár

With this development, Hungary's only operating sugar factory can ensure 80 percent of its energy needs required for processing. Hájos László, Deputy General Manager of Magyar Cukor (MC) Zrt. at...

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Magazine: Consumer demand for better quality is growing

In the following article we discuss the sauce market using in the wider interpretation of the term ‘sauce product’ that involves salad dressings, special creams and flavoured horseradishes and mustards....

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The 2nd Beer Festival in the Buda Castle – The feast of beer

The festival awaits its guests between August 29 and 2 September 2012, offering even more beer specialties than last year. Among the largest domestic manufacturers the special beers of Dreher...

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The British billionaire’s mobile company may appear in Hungary

The Virgin Mobile Central and Eastern Europe company began its operation in Poland – MTI wrote on Wednesday. The company would start its service in Hungary later as well. British...

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The CEO of the Budavidék Zrt. was honored with Hungarian Cross of Merit

On the occasion of August 20, Schäffer Árpád was awarded with the Hungarian Knight's Cross of Merit recognition. The Chief Executive of the Budavidék Zrt. was designated to the prestigious...

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Webshops can expect strict controls

An online company can expect an up to 1 million HUF fine if does not include bill beside the delivered goods –  the General press officer of the South Plains...

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Hungary participates at the Culinary Olympics again this year

Hungary participates with both national and military national teams at the Culinary Olympics that will be held between 6-9 October in Erfurt. The National Gastronomic Association (MNGSZ) presents the teams...

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Exclusive wine festival in the Festetics-castle of Keszthely

On August 19 and 20 the interested could attend the VinCE Balaton exclusive wine festival in Keszthely. In the Festetics castle and in the castle park the visitors could taste...

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Czech breweries getting more and more popular

While productivity may have been low, there was no argument about the quality of the beers brewed. Open fermenters, long lagering times and absence of pasteurisation produced distinctive and flavoursome...

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The Hungarian Grand Prix brought more traffic to the hotels than last year

The demand was significantly stronger in the hotels of Budapest during this year's Formula 1 Grand Prix, compared to 2011, the average room rate, however, remained unchanged from last year...

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New trends when it comes to ice cream

According to the Italian Ice-cream Makers Association, despite the economic crisis, ice cream proves to be a successful product again this summer. The artificial tastes have been replaced by natural...

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Conan, the barbarian – Video of the day

Inspired by the great Olympic feats captured in slow-motion, Conan O'Brien got his hands on a slow-motion camera. And then he filmed himself doing various things, oncluding smashing a burrito...

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Global online consumers today and tomorrow

Innovations in technology, a multitude of connected devices, and evolutions in the media distribution landscape have provided more ways than ever to consume media across different screens, whether at home,...

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The government decides on the support of the Gyulai Húskombinát until next Wednesday

In order to preserve rural jobs, the support of the meat industry, including the Gyulai Húskombinát is necessary. The government will decide about the support until 29 August, on the...

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Hungary can benefit from the Russian WTO membership

After eighteen years of negotiations, Russia joins the World Trade Organization (WTO) today.  After the join, Moscow has to undertake lower duty levels and increased protection of intellectual property. The...

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Wine school book on the wines of the Carpathian Basin

The Wine school book – The wines of the Carpathian Basin (Bortankönyv – A Kárpát-medence borai) provides on the most known grape varieties and wine regions of Hungary as well...

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