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AKI: a significant part of meat products was also cheaper than last year’s level in July
In mid-July, producer and processor sales and retail purchase prices of a significant part of pork and poultry meat were lower than at this time last year – read the...
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Dairy products are becoming more expensive in Hungary: what is behind this?
Dairy products are still a favorite of Hungarian consumers, but recently there has been a significant price increase in stores. Some products, especially milk, rose in price by HUF 150-200...
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There are problems on the corn front
This year, the corn season started earlier, which raises the question of whether it could end sooner. Many people are worried whether the popular sweet corn will still be available...
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It is a serious competitive disadvantage if you cannot pay by card
The lack of electronic payment options can cause a serious competitive disadvantage for shops. According to research commissioned by OTP Bank, more and more customers in Hungary prefer bank cards...
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The tourism tender scheme worth a total of HUF 13 billion continues
Approximately 200 rural casual catering shops and another 100 rural music and dance clubs can call for a total of nearly HUF 300 million in support. The non-refundable subsidy of...
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K&H: the young people have finally crossed the HUF 200,000 mark
The personal income of young people rose to a record level in the second quarter: the monthly net amount exceeded HUF 200,000, according to the K&H youth index, which has...
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In June, the growth of retail trade in the Czech Republic accelerated
In June, the growth of retail sales in the Czech Republic rose to 4.4 percent on an annual basis after 3 percent in May, the Czech Statistical Office announced on...
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Profession.hu: The home office vision of companies and employees began to diverge
The attitude of Hungarian employees and employers towards working from home has also changed somewhat since last year. Compared to the previous year, a smaller proportion of employees believe that...
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10 millió Fa: it is vital for everyone to water trees
A young tree needs at least 50-70 liters of water per week to survive in a drought. The 10 Million Trees community is therefore calling on everyone to water at...
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MTÜ: domestic music and dance clubs and casual catering shops can apply for support for equipment purchase and development
Approximately 200 rural casual catering shops and another 100 rural music and dance clubs can call for support worth nearly HUF 300 million. The HUF one million non-refundable subsidy that...
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Mondelēz adds new offerings as consumer definition of value changes
The Oreo and Ritz manufacturer plans to implement “targeted promotions” and launch more packs within the $3 to $4 price range to attract cash-strapped shoppers. Snacking giant Mondelēz International is adding new “value”...
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Promotional Budget Cuts Could Impact EU Fruit And Vegetable Consumption: Freshfel Europe
The European Commission’s plan to redirect funds allotted for the agricultural promotion policy could harm the competitiveness of EU fruit and vegetables and slow down the progress achieved in promoting...
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Almost a quarter of a million sheep and goats were killed in Romania to control the plague of small ruminants
The plague of small ruminants (ppr) was first detected in Romania on July 17, and 37 active outbreaks of infection have been identified in the country, in which 218,000 sheep...
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Despite the labor shortage and the extreme heat, domestic tobacco cultivation does not stop
The Continental Tobacco Industry Group from Sátoraljaújhely looks forward to the tobacco harvest season with optimism. Artificially dried Virginia tobacco accounts for a significant percentage of Hungarian tobacco production. Despite...
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Nébih: the majority of anti-parasitic preparations for cats passed the tests
During the summer seasonal inspection, the experts of the National Food Chain Safety Office also examined the spot-on solutions against external parasites approved for cats, 8 of the 13 inspected...
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Symbol of Sustainability 2024 winners
Trade magazine announced the Symbol of Sustainability competition for the fifth time. Out of the entries received for the competition, 14 applicants won the prize in the seven announced categories...
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The FAO food price index remained largely unchanged in July
According to the Friday report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the world market index of food raw materials was unchanged for the second month...
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Can fewer HR service providers bring in foreign workers?
Qualified staffing companies had until June 30 to meet the stricter conditions prescribed by the law that came into force at the beginning of the year in order to retain...
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Balaton’s caterers were inspected by Nébih
At the beginning of the season, in the second week of July, the specialists of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) withdrew about 245 kilograms of products from circulation...
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Back-to-school sales are already starting in large supermarkets
The start of the new school year is only a month away, and Hungarian families are already facing the significant financial burden of starting school. The purchase of school equipment...
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The drought took a toll on the corn in the Tolna county
Among the arable crops, corn grown on 66.5 thousand hectares was the most affected by the weeks of drought and heat in Tolna County, the Tolna County Directorate of the...
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A model for the efficient operation of dairy farms was created at SZTE
The agricultural science and IT researchers of the University of Szeged (SZTE) created a simulation model that helps optimize the profitability of dairy farms. Thanks to the solution, breeders can...
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EY supports female entrepreneurs in Hungary with a new program
EY is introducing a successful global initiative in Hungary.The goal of EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women is to help female leaders develop their business and strengthen its market position. As part...
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If they could, middle-aged people would finish work at the age of 57
The proportion of people expecting a higher retirement age has increased significantly in recent years, according to the K&H Commissioner for the Future research. In the first quarter of this...
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The veil has fallen on this year’s Saint Stephen’s Day bread
This year’s St. Stephen’s bread, Grandfather’s bread with potatoes, was made using traditional sourdough technology, with the addition of potatoes, from four types of flour. The Hungarian Bakers’ Association XIII....
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Great news has arrived from the Eger wine region
The Egri Borvidék – Egri Bikavér master course was announced as an accompanying program of the Berliner Wine Trophy 2024 wine competition to the international judges participating in the wine...
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AM: we fight for fair conditions of competition for Hungarian beekeepers at EU level
With consistent work, it is necessary to achieve that honey is an integral part of a healthy diet for as many Hungarian compatriots as possible in the future. From the...
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Carrefour Romania Unveils First Rebranded Hypermarket
Carrefour Romania has opened its first rebranded hypermarket in the Supernova shopping centre in Bucharest, following the integration of the former Cora stores. The hypermarket has a sales area of 6,881...
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55% of Gen Z have made an online purchase while browsing social media
A new survey from Walmart and Morning Consult indicates that social media is becoming a key platform for product discovery. Indicating the importance of social commerce, more than half (55%)...
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NAV: the summer inspection continues
The special summer inspection of the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) continues, the investigations so far have revealed numerous irregularities, the violators risk a lot, as from August 1...
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