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GVH initiated proceedings against Extreme Digital-eMAG
The Economic Competition Authority (GVH) initiated proceedings against Extreme Digital-eMAG Limited Liability Company (eMAG) due to an alleged violation of unfair commercial practices towards consumers. The reason for the procedure...
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Mályvavirág Foundation and BioTechUSA for prehabilitation
In the spring, Mályvavirág Foundation will launch a 2-year prehabilitation pilot project called NOPREM for nearly 400 people, the aim of which is to improve the quality of life of...
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Gergely Márkus became the director of Mastercard in Hungary and Slovenia
Mastercard announced that as of today, a new manager, Gergely Márkus, will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Hungarian and Slovenian markets. “It is a great...
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One third of the products bearing the Hungarian Product trademark are private labels
In response to the needs of domestic consumers, retail chains have recently taken steps to further emphasise the domestic origin of their private label products. This article is available for...
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Hungarian asparagus cultivation: new challenges and opportunities in the domestic market
One of the treasures of Hungarian gastronomy, asparagus, is only recently beginning to discover its true potential in our country, even though we are one of the largest producers in...
Read moreRecord passenger traffic and expanding route network at Liszt Ferenc Airport
A significant expansion is expected in the summer schedule of Liszt Ferenc Airport, while another record passenger traffic is forecast for this season. In the summer schedule, 130 airports of...
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The place of processed foods in a balanced diet
In the last decade, many different classifications of foods have been created, of which the NOVA classification is the first to classify foods based on their level of processing and...
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NIS2 – Affects few, but shapes many
The Law on Cyber Security Certification and Supervision (“Cyber Science Law”) directly focuses only on the larger actors of the economy, but it will have an impact on a much...
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The number of shoplifting has increased drastically
As a result of food inflation, the number of shoplifting has increased significantly at almost all supermarket chains. Due to the decline in the standard of living, more and more...
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Domestic strawberries are still much more expensive than imported ones
A photo is circulating online that shows a shocking price difference between imported Greek strawberries and domestic ones. While imported strawberries cost a quarter as much, the price of Hungarian...
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Temu pulled the handbrake because of a scandalous action
Responding to user concerns, Temu changed the terms of one of its promotional campaigns that originally asked for overly broad personal information. In the campaign launched in Great Britain, the...
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New format added to the Hubba Bubba range
Mini chewing gum has been added to the Hubba Bubba range, which introduces a new format to the brand for the first time since 1988. However, the product is more...
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Bowls refilled
Last year’s price surge hit pet food volume sales by about 10%, probably because pet foods have become much more expensive in 2023. This article is available for reading in...
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Hydration and vitamin supplementation tailored to children’s needs
Just as the overall mineral water category has experienced a sales decline, baby water volume sales have shown a double-digit drop in 2023 compared to the previous year, while value...
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KSH: industrial producer prices in February 2024 decreased by 4.3 percent compared to a year earlier, and increased by 0.5 percent compared to the previous month
In February 2024, industrial producer prices were on average 4.3 percent lower compared to a year earlier. Domestic sales prices fell by 5.8 percent, export sales by 3.5 percent, the...
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In 2024, Itaka Hungary may become one of the largest domestic tour operators
Itaka, one of the largest tour operators in Central and Eastern Europe, continues its expansion in Hungary through its subsidiary. In the past two years, Itaka Hungary has become a...
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The offer of the domestic garden seed market exceeds 1,000 varieties
Work in the hobby gardens traditionally starts after Easter. About 20 million of the small garden seeds in colorful bags are sold during the season, according to the data of...
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The competition law rules may be seriously tightened
Since mid-March, a remarkable draft law has been circulating in the parliament, which, if passed, could bring about significant changes in the lives of businesses. The government would seriously rewrite...
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UBM continued its international expansion
UBM continued its international expansion, the majority of the agricultural group’s sales revenue came from exports in the first half of the 2023-2024 business year, which ended in December, the...
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Kroger to close 3 e-commerce facilities
The grocer said it will shutter one spoke warehouse in South Florida and two others in Texas in late May. Kroger’s decision to close delivery facilities in two key states...
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Seed Association: the value of seeds purchased for small gardens is close to HUF 5 billion
Work in the hobby gardens starts after Easter; according to estimates, the market players sell 20 million small garden seeds in colorful bags each year, worth about HUF 5 billion,...
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Morrisons Obtains Carbon-Neutral Certification For Egg SKU
Morrisons has obtained carbon-neutral certification for its ‘Better For Our Planet’ egg SKU from the British Standards Institution (BSI), the national standards body of the United Kingdom. The BSI Kitemark...
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Lidl safeguards its supply lines
Lidl needs to secure its meat supply on the German home market. Meat plants owned by sister banner Kaufland will start supplying part of the discounter’s self-service ranges. Schwarz Produktion,...
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Carlsberg taps into ‘curiosity’ and repositions its beer globally
For the first time ever, Carlsberg will run a global campaign across 120 markets to reposition its flagship beer brand. The campaign focuses on how any progress in the world...
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The call for tenders supporting civil organizations in the agricultural sector has been published
In 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture also wants to provide assistance to non-governmental organizations in the agricultural sector, so that they can receive support for the implementation of their professional...
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Rolling restaurants
At festivals food trucks are the main representatives of modern street food. Their domestic market is constantly evolving, fundamentally shaped by the latest trends, and the street food segment is...
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1664 Blanc in newly designed packaging
The uniqueness of 1664 Blanc lies in its balanced and fresh fruity-spicy flavour, dominated by exotic citrus fruits with slight peach-coriander notes. This freshness is complemented by the mildly bitter...
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Gorenje launched a campaign to support autistic youth
In connection with World Autism Day, Gorenje Hungary and the Autistic Art Foundation launched a joint campaign to support young people living with autism. The world can be round in...
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A significant number of Hungarians save for their health and stress because of their financial difficulties
Due to our financial situation, we face serious mental and physical problems: four out of ten Europeans report that their financial problems have a negative effect on their health. Only...
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