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Hundred thousands of pigs in Hungary
Date: 2011-09-30 12:20:48
The government’s pork sector strategy is based on the doubling of the pig population with 6000-800 thousand pigs. The first step of the strategy is to increase the domestic pig...
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August retail sales fell in Germany with almost three percent
Date: 2011-09-30 12:20:11
German retail turnover in August decreased by a much higher rate than expected. On the basis of the calendar effects adjusted index the decrease was 2.9 percent compared to the...
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Tax relief of the Holiday Vouchers ends on the first of October to end tax benefits
Date: 2011-09-30 12:01:00
Changes are expected in the fringe benefits: from the 1st of October 2011: tax relief of the Holiday Vouchers ends on the first of October to end tax benefits. Several...
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Hoventa for the 30th time this October
Date: 2011-09-30 12:00:22
The HOVENTA International Hotel Catering and Culinary Technology Trade Fair will be held for the 30th time this year, between the 11th and 14th of October at the HUNGEXPO Budapest...
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Hungarian aquapark in Croatia
Date: 2011-09-30 12:00:18
The cornerstone of the region's first aqua park was passed near Split in Croatia, which will be built by the Hungarian Margaritum company with an around 8.5 billion investment. Zlatko...
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Anuga: 6,500 exhibitors and around 150,000 trade visitors
Date: 2011-09-30 11:28:07
Over 6,500 exhibitors and around 150,000 trade visitors. Almost 300,000 m2 of inspiration, ideas and innovations. Anuga is not only the largest food and beverage fair in the world; it´s...
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Hell Energy is opting for healthy drinks
Date: 2011-09-30 10:35:28
A clinically tested, natural drink is going to be launched by Hell Energy, including mate tea and teobromin – the company has announced within the compass of a special press...
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Male managers earn a third more than their female colleagues
Date: 2011-09-30 09:15:53
The male managers and executives earn an average gross of 700 thousand HUF per month, 33 percent more than their female colleagues with an average salary of 526 thousand HUF...
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New Lidl-store opened
Date: 2011-09-30 08:41:57
A new Lidl store has opened its gates on 22nd September, on Thursday in district 6 Budapest, at Király street. The outlet is of more than 400 squaremeters and offers...
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Where Hungarian food industry is leading to
Date: 2011-09-29 17:26:28
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Food industry: the aim is higher added value
Date: 2011-09-29 14:05:51
The Hungarian food industry can become more competitive in both the domestic and in the foreign markets with the increase of the ratio and supply of the higher value-added products-...
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1.2 billion HUF for the School Milk Program in 2012
Date: 2011-09-29 14:00:34
National unity was launched with the participation of civil society organizations, local governments, famous public figures, school directors, athletes and artists for the further development of the free School Milk...
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The Ministry of Rural Development collaborates with the Dairy Products Council
Date: 2011-09-29 13:01:19
The Ministry of Rural Development and the Dairy Products Council and Inter-Professional Organization signed a cooperation agreement in Budapest on Thursday at the National Agriculture and Food Fair (OMÉK). The...
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London analysts: next year recession can be in the euro area and in the U.S.A.
Date: 2011-09-29 13:00:30
The euro area and with a significant chance the U.S. economy may be going through another period of recession next year – predicted London's financial analysts in their forecast on...
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Agri economy: the eastern markets can have an income stabilizing role
Date: 2011-09-29 12:56:50
The appearance in the eastern markets can have an income stabilizing effect for the Hungarian agriculture – said Feldman Zsolt, Deputy Secretary of State at the Ministry of Rural Development...
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The House of Hungarian Flavors closed a successful first year
Date: 2011-09-29 12:52:49
Despite the unfavorable operating environment and the crisis, the House of Hungarian Flavors closed a successful first – said Batternay Anita managing director of the shop operator, the Premium Hungaricum...
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Revenues and results of the Gyermelyi Pasta Factory increased last year
Date: 2011-09-29 12:50:39
The consolidated revenues of the Gyermelyi Pasta Factory (Gyermelyi Tésztagyár) was 15.9 billion HUF in 2010, which was 13 percent higher than in the previous year, the net profit reached...
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Humor and Wine Festival – with Soda in the Ráday street
Date: 2011-09-29 12:03:47
The visitors can taste the upscale wines of domestic winemakers at the Humor and Wine Festival – with Soda in the Ráday street on the 7th and 8th of October....
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Consumer protection: the hospitality in Budapest meets the European standards
Date: 2011-09-29 11:55:15
According to the director of the consumer protection authority; the restaurants of Budapest are on European level. Bobál Pál on his Thursday's press conference in Budapest spoke about the experiences...
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Magazine: Meat product brands are willing to fight for their buyers
Date: 2011-09-29 11:54:04
The meat industry has not overcome the biggest difficulties yet: base material prices keep rising and manufacturers cannot or only minimally offset this by increasing sales prices. Anikó Vasvári, Kométa...
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Csaba Sausage Festival is coming in October
Date: 2011-09-29 10:34:40
From 28th to 31st October, one of the most popular gastro-cultural events of Central-Eastern Europe will be held in Békescsaba. The Sausage Festival of Csaba is one of the biggest...
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Walley-season begins, controllers spread at Lake Balaton
Date: 2011-09-29 09:52:48
Walleye-season begins at Lake Balaton in mid-September, when the water turns a bit colder. Thus, the Balaton Fishery Management Ltd. is going to enchance checks in collaboration with water-police and...
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GfK Trust Index: The fire service continues to enjoy the highest levels of trust
Date: 2011-09-29 09:20:28
The fire service continues to enjoy the highest levels of trust nationally. In addition to them, it is postmen and teachers who people have the biggest trust in. There has...
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Unhealthy diet is associated with dysfunctions
Date: 2011-09-29 09:05:51
A new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine reveals that several unhealthy lifestyle factors, such as weight problems, physical inactivity, high alcohol consumption, tobacco smoking, and hard drugs...
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World Retail Congress in Berlin – closing the event
Date: 2011-09-28 15:29:31
“Growth prospects for retailers probably lie outside of Europe. The Eurozone, following the summer crisis, is facing only a poor outlook” – Ira Kalish, director of global researcher Deloitte pointed...
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The Milk Marketing Board to take action against discriminatory pricing
Date: 2011-09-28 14:10:05
The Milk Marketing Board calls on the retail units, that not to use discriminatory pricing against milk product in the future – said the trade organization. The advocacy organization considers...
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KSH: the number of employees expanded
Date: 2011-09-28 12:50:13
According to analysts; the June-August trend of the unemployment rate was not surprising. The Ministry of National Economy (NGM) has pointed out that the dynamic growth in the number of...
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GKI predicts a tough 2012
Date: 2011-09-28 12:47:21
Economic research company GKIpointed out it changed its GDP projections for Hungary to 1.5% growth in 2011 and a 1% contraction in 2012. GKI saw Hungary's economy expanding 1.5-2.0% in...
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Orban: agriculture and food industry will be more valuable
Date: 2011-09-28 12:21:46
According to Orbán Viktor; the flaring up the euro crisis does a lot of damage, but also carries significant opportunity for Hungary: the agriculture and food industry will be more...
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GMO-contaminated area halved
Date: 2011-09-28 12:20:44
According to the he authority; the GMO-contaminated area decreased to only 4.7 thousand hectares, from the previous 8.5 to 9 thousand hectares, as it turned out that the contamination level...
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