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The warmth of the holiday belongs to everyone
The Kuckó Volunteer Program is working hard for the 10th time this year to put together packages filled with holiday treats for children in state care who are spending the...
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Verbena herbal candies with vitamin C and D 60 g
The latest flavour from the well-known Verbena herbal candies, containing natural peppermint extract, green apple concentrate and added vitamins C and D. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Mondelēz joins forces with Amcor for a greener Cadbury packaging
Mondelēz International has partnered with Amcor to introduce new packaging, made from 80% certified recycled plastic for Cadbury chocolate bars in the UK and Ireland. It is expected that around...
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In addition to delicious desserts, poppy seeds are the raw material for many of our medicines
Poppy seeds are not only excellent as a traditional raw material for our desserts. Due to their rich vitamin and mineral content, their consumption also contributes to the healthy functioning...
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Growth, successful campaigns, new partnerships: this was 2024 for Hungarian Product
This year Hungarian Product set a new record with 260 trademark users, who now strengthen the Hungarian economy with nearly 6,000 products bearing the label. We spoke to Eszter Benedek,...
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SPAR recruits famous wine expert
SPAR Magyarország sells the products of more than 100 wineries, from nearly every wine region in Hungary. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 In October Dr...
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It is important that the post-2027 agricultural policy makes the EU’s agriculture farmer-friendly
It is important to discuss how the conclusions on the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will make the European Union’s agriculture farmer-centric and farmer-friendly, the Hungarian Minister of Agriculture stated...
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EHI: AI is revolutionising retail
According to a new study by EHI, there is great potential in using generative AI in retail trade. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 IT consultancy...
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AM: From January 1, buyers must pay producers within 30 days
From January 1, buyers must pay producers within 30 days. The 30-day payment deadline for agricultural and food products has been a requirement since 2012, but – in order to...
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Tata Consumer Products to grow Starbucks cafes in India to 1000
Tata Consumer Products (TCPL) is set to capitalise on the expanding coffee market in India by scaling up its cafe operations through its joint venture, Tata Starbucks. MD and CEO...
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52 percent of agricultural machinery investments were spent on power plants
Individual farms and corporate enterprises purchased new agricultural machinery and equipment worth 135.2 billion forints in the January-September 2024 period, which was 41 percent lower than the turnover a year...
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Nébih: Lidl Hungary has recalled and withdrawn its Advent calendar sweets from circulation
Lidl Hungary has recalled and withdrawn its 75-gram Advent calendar (chocolate) from circulation due to a sensory problem, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) told MTI. Nébih asks customers...
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KSH: Agricultural output in 2024 fell by 8.0 percent compared to the previous year
The total output of agriculture in 2024 amounted to over 4.0 thousand billion forints, falling by 8.0 percent compared to the previous year. The decrease was caused by a combined...
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Drop in alcohol consumption in France driven by wine, study says
The fall last year was attributed mostly to a 4.2% decline in wine sales volumes year-on-year. A fall in wine consumption in France drove a drop in the sales of...
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Aldi opened nearly 120 stores in 2024
Fast-growing discount grocer gets closer to its goal of opening 800 new stores by 2028 ‘Tis the season for Spotify Wrapped—the music streaming service’s annual recap of users’ individual listening...
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EU and Mercosur countries reach political agreement on planned free trade agreement
The European Commission and representatives of Mercosur countries have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement and reached a political agreement on its conclusion, the Brussels-based executive body announced on...
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The Japanese Pizza Artist – Video of the Day
The reader who is familiar with gastronomy will probably not be surprised by the fact that in Japan they can even bake pizza perfectly. For Master Kakenuma, pizza is music...
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A good person can fit in a small space – Picture of the day
During peak times, every place has to be appreciated!...
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CSR Hungary: Awards for the best
In 2024, the 17th edition of the Hungarian Business Responsibility Award, the CSR Hungary Award, was ceremoniously presented on November 15, 2024, at the Gundel Palace. The winners included large...
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The “Green Personality of the Year 2024” award was presented at the GREEN BRANDS regional Sustainability Gala!
Outstanding efforts for sustainability and environmental protection were recognized as companies, prominent brands, and individuals were awarded at the GREEN BRANDS® Regional Gala in Vienna on December 3, held at...
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The 25th anniversary of Hungarian Entrepreneurs’ Day was held
The 25th Jubilee of the Hungarian Entrepreneurs’ Day was celebrated on December 6, 2024, in Budapest, at the MÜPA. At the event, János Eppel, President of the National Association of...
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This year, Trade magazine is asking its readers for their opinions on Christmas TV commercials! Vote for yourself!
The public vote will take place between December 12 and 19, 2024. The owner of the advertising brand that receives the most votes (whether it is a manufacturer, retailer or...
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FAO: Global food prices rose to more than a year-and-a-half high in November
Global food prices rose to their highest level since April 2023 in November, according to data published on the website of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
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Tesco’s new 100,000 square meter logistics center in Hungary has been opened
On November 27, CTP Hungary ceremoniously handed over Tesco Global Zrt.’s new 100,000 square meter logistics center near Szigetszentmiklós, which was built as part of a greenfield investment on a...
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This is how Hungarians shopped for Christmas this year
Christmas is one of the most cherished times of the year, filled with the joys and challenges of gift-giving. A recent survey conducted by Pepita.hu, involving more than 4,000 participants, provides...
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In addition to traditional flavors, more and more special flavors of szaloncukor are diversifying the range
From traditional flavors to candies made with special fruits and spices, consumers can choose from an extremely wide range of products this year. According to the overview of the National...
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Nébih experts examined vegetable and fruit food rescue packages
The Pro Filii Foundation, which coordinates the charitable activities of the Mészáros Group, organized its usual Advent food donation program for the fifth time. This year, the organization, with the...
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Legal pálinka production in crisis: tax-free private distillation distorts the market
The situation of Hungarian commercial pálinka distilleries continues to deteriorate, their turnover has reached a record low, while the market is increasingly dominated by distillates made for private use but...
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Mihály Varga: the Hungarian economy successfully received the last credit rating of this year
“This year alone, the credit rating agencies have assessed Hungary 12 times, and despite the deterioration of external conditions, they have kept our country in the investment grade category every...
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Nébih: 7 out of 25 “rescue packages” were on the verge of compliance from a food safety perspective
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) recently conducted a product test under its Szupermenta program, focusing on fruit and vegetable food rescue packages. These increasingly popular packages, often available through mobile...
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