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Belgaco Kft. distributes Duval, Corsendonk and about one hundred other types of Belgian beer. Now they set up a special franchise system to promote Belgian beers, it is called Belgian...

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Careful consumption dampens retail price increase

The price increase of agricultural raw materials increased retail prices. According to the datas of the Central Statistical Office (KSH); the average consumer price of foods incresed by 8.6 percent,...

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The Meat Association expects a 15-20 percent price increase

Meat prices may reach their peak by the end of the year. Specialists expect 15-20 percent price increase. According to the president of the Meat Association; a kilogram of live...

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We can not avoid the increase in egg prices

Prices may increase dramatically not only because of the upcoming Easter. Due to a European Union regulation domestic producers still need to make investment of 40 billion this year.As the...

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More and more card readers

Despite the adverse economic environment, the number of POS terminals significantly increased in commercial units in Hungary. According to the datas of the central bank, at the end of the...

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The Széchenyi Rest Card to be launched

The rules of the issuing and usage of the Széchenyi Rest Card will come into force on Wednesday. Anyone can be an issuer, who meets the conditions of the law...

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Euro zone’s industry incresed by 7.3 percent on an annual basis

Euro zone’s industrial production increased less than expected in February, while in Germany continued to grow, and in other member countries turned into increase, but in Greece and Ireland declined...

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Interview with the restaurateur of the year

This year János Garaczi, the chef/co-owner/manager of Lajosmizsei Tanyacsárda was awarded the ‘Restaurateur of the year’ title. Q: – You have already won several prizes. What made you the winner...

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The agricultural strategy for the next ten years has been completed

The debate linked to the ten-year plan of rural development has begun – the Ministry of Rural Development announced. The aim of the strategy, among other things, is to keep...

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Deichmann Shoes from the Europeum

New plaza opens in Budapest on Thursday. Inter alia, a Deichmann business has also been opened in the 31 thousand square meters area of the Europeum Shopping Center. Deichmann Cipőkereskedelmi...

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Visa Europe's invest an annual 144 million to e-commerce

Visa Europe annually invests 144.2 million dollars annually to mobile payments and e-commerce. Visa Europe is approximately in connection with 4,000 European banks, and the card company's logo can be...

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New EU-rule: no wine-delivery documents needed

Within the framework of the new legistal norms of the EU, winegrowers face several new rules to make their life easier when it comes to administration. There are certain new...

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Leading wineries and the industry's major importers to gather at Intervin 2012

In 2012, Intervin will beat its own record for international participation with numbers not seen prior to this edition. More than 1,000 wineries from around the world will present the...

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More than 800 nominations at the ompetition of Hungarian Spirits

'We are more than happy to announce that more than 800 spirits are nominated for the competition of the 12th International Kisüsti Spirits Festival this year. The jury began to...

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WATT ENERGY got into car-racing

BUSZESZ Ltd, producer of WATT ENERGY has announced that they are starting a long-term and successful co-operation with MNASZ on 1st April 2011, right before the Eger-race of Rally Chambionship....

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Meat consumption has been declining for years

It is necessary to admit: 2010 was not a succesful year for the meat industry, according to Tamás Éder, head of the Hungarian Meat Industry Association (MHSz) who summarized the...

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Increae of food prices led to an inflation

In March 2011 consumer prices increased by 1.1% compared to the previous month and rose by 4.5% compared to March 2010. In the first three months of 2011 the average...

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Hell puts more empasis on export

Hell Energy Hungaty Ltd, a company of 100 percent Hungarian ownership, has faced a 168 percent growth since the first quarter of last year. Now Hell is focusing on export...

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More and more potatoes need to be imported

Hungary does not have a sufficient number of potatoes at the moment: according to the president of the Potato Product Council, the country needs to import a significant amount of...

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Always check the pricetag of Easter-ham

The most important thing to look at when purchasing Easter-ham should be the price-tag – FÉBÉSZ (Customers' Rights Association) warned customers this season In the heat of the Easter ham-business,...

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Payvment launches Facebook Shopping Mall

Popular Facebook e-commerce platform Payvment announced the launch of its latest endeavor: the first-ever Facebook Shopping Mall. The new project is marvelously simple: like any other mall, the Payvment Shopping...

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German investor-expectations getting worse

he ZEW German investor-expectations index declined more sharply than forecast in April to 7.6 from 14.1 in March, the Mannheim-based Center for European Economic Research, or ZEW, reported Tuesday. Economists...

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The largest and most up-to-date hygiene center of Budapest was opened

The largest and most up-to-date public hygiene center of Budapest was opened behind Műcsarnok Art Gallery. The toilet was opened right before the main season for tourists begins. The center...

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Campaign in the schools to promote drinking water

Coca-Cola Hungary sponsors a week-long series of programs together with the Institute of Nutrition, in order to promote the importance of drinking water at school. The event is called HAPPY...

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100 new products on the shelves of Tesco

Starting from 4th April, 100 products by 25 new regional deliverers is available at the Tesco outlets of Pécs, Szekszárd, Kaposvár. These products ended up on the shelves as a...

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Food Avalanche is on again to help those in need

The winners of the famous Food Avalanche have been announced: this year, families in need coming from fourteen villages receive agriculture-related products which enables them to grow their own vegetables...

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Coface: risky companies already closed

The percentage of the Hungarian companies classified as risky is still above the regional average, but the latest figures from Coface Hungary show an improvement, with the figure falling to...

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Nespresso achieved organic growth of 20 percent in 2010

Nespresso in 2010 again grew its leadership by delighting those with a passion for the best coffee. Nespresso in 2010 achieved sales of more than CHF 3 billion and organic...

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KSH: The producer price level of agricultural products increased by almost half

The level of agricultural output prices in February 2011 was 47.5 percent higher than a year ago – reports the Central Statistical Office. The price level of plant products increased...

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OECD: Hungary’s growth may continue to accelerate

Hungary’s growth may accelerate further, the France expansion can also be started, while the UK continues to be slow, but still on a stable expansion path – shows the February...

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