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Tesco is introducing a new type of point-of-sale advertising tool in Hungary
On June 21, at the first Tesco Media Supplier Forum held jointly with dunnhumby, which analyzes retail customer data, Tesco presented its improved range of Hungarian retail advertising tools to...
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Lidl’s first tool sample store opens in Biatorbágy
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In the OECD, inflation increased in May
In the countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the annual growth of consumer prices accelerated to an average of 5.9 percent in May from 5.7...
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Big sporting events also help with beer consumption
Although major sporting events temporarily have a positive effect on the development of beer consumption, this year the weather will also decide whether the beer market can correct itself this...
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Synthetic compounds in our food? The Association of Conscious Buyers is the domestic partner of an important EU project
ToxFree Life for All is the EU’s newly launched awareness raising campaign. Its aim is for consumers to reduce the risks of chemicals to their health and the environment. The...
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Climate Policy Institute: climate change may cause food prices to rise further
Climate change has a significant impact on the world’s agriculture, the environmental changes together can cause further permanent food inflation in the future, which can be prevented by adaptation, modernization...
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The summer extra tax changes have been published
In the 74th issue of the Magyar Közlöny published on July 8, 2024, three government decrees were announced, which introduce changes and new tax obligations regarding the taxation system, social...
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Wizz Air is closing its base in Debrecen
Wizz Air has announced that it will move one of its aircraft from Debrecen to Budapest in October 2024. The resettlement will take place after the end of the summer...
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A complaint was filed against Chinese honey in the EU
With the professional support of the Ministry of Agriculture (AM), the National Hungarian Bee Association (OMME) filed an anti-dumping complaint against honey coming from China to the European Union. 14...
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With our four-legged friends on four wheels: this is how traveling together can be enjoyable and safe
In the summer season, many people go on vacation with their pets. The idea of a shared car holiday can be attractive, but it doesn’t hurt to be aware of...
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The volume of lake farm fish production has decreased in Hungary
The volume of fish production in Hungarian pond farms was 19,673 tons in 2023, which is 7.3 percent lower than the volume of the previous year, according to the report...
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Csányi Winery enters a new era
Csányi Pincészet, the largest winery in the Villány wine region with traditions dating back centuries, is opening an exciting new chapter in the domestic wine industry. In July, they will...
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Nébih: improved results at the Tisza summer seasonal food chain inspection
In the last week of June, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) inspected the restaurants operating at Lake Tisza, and the experiences of the first target area of the...
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Conventional by day, automatic by night
The first remotely controlled shops are scheduled to open in Hungary this summer. This technology will allow traditional shops to be converted and kept open without staff – 24/7 if...
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Physical stores could be the new arena for retail media
Retail media has traditionally been about the targeted advertising of products and brands at or near the point of sale. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/6-7...
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Americans almost only buy bargain foods
For American consumers, the economic situation is increasingly challenging, especially in the food market. Despite high inflation, which has decreased in recent months, the deterioration of purchasing power can still...
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A new tender supports social enterprises related to agriculture
A new call for tenders for rural development has been published with a budget of HUF 1.6 billion, which provides disadvantaged social groups with the opportunity to carry out value-creating...
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Just Eat: On-demand shopping to grow as public prioritise convenience
Just Eat has said the on-demand delivery industry is “showing no signs of slowing down” as shoppers prioritise speed and ease. According to research commissioned by the rapid delivery firm...
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Aldi Süd launches click & collect pilot project
Aldi Süd is launching a pilot project for Click & Collect at three locations in North Rhine-Westphalia. Customers will be able to pick up their online purchases ready packed in-store....
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More sunflower seed crops are expected worldwide than last year
Oil World experts for 2023/2024. 4 percent higher than last year, almost 60 million tons of sunflower seeds are expected worldwide in 2024/2025. financial year. The expected use is 60.6...
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Arla invests in milk-drinks production
Arla Foods is looking to support the growth of its Starbucks and Cocio milk drinks with a round of capital investment in Denmark. The dairy major is spending DKr20m ($2.9m)...
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The Ministry of Agriculture continues to support domestic beekeepers
The domestic beekeeping industry, which is significantly affected by the effects of imported Asian honey arriving in the Union, must be supported by all means. Honey can be imported, but...
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20 years of Hungary in the EU: how has the forint exchange rate changed?
On May 1, 2004, ten new states joined the European Union, including Hungary. In our series of articles, we use one indicator to explore how the situation of our country...
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Key consumer trends for 2024
The “State of the Consumer 2024” report by McKinsey & Company highlights significant shifts in consumer behavior and identifies nine key trends impacting the global consumer market. These include changing...
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The Hungarian government is introducing new special taxes on companies
The Hungarian government announced the introduction of new measures aimed at reducing the budget deficit. On Monday, Gergely Gulyás Gulyás, the Government Information Officer, announced that multinational companies that have...
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Auchan will be EFOTT’s festival store
Auchan will be the local store for EFOTT starting on July 10. On the 300-square-meter Auchan Plac, festival-goers are welcomed with 400 kinds of products throughout the duration of the...
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Melon season is in full swing
The cultivation of melons in Hungary shows significant progress this year, thanks to the development of cultivation technology and the expansion of the selection of varieties. Minister of Agriculture István...
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June is characterized by a stable inflationary environment in Hungary
The annual inflation in Hungary could remain below the central bank’s target range in June, below 4% based on experts’ forecasts. According to the analysts interviewed by Portfolio, the Central...
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SPAR reduces its paper consumption with digital solutions
SPAR Hungary saves more than 37 tons of paper annually with its initiatives aimed at reducing the paper consumption of logistics and stores. The company also launched an internal communication...
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This is how domestic chains fight against food waste
For many customers, it is still not clear how much Hungarian supermarket chains do to reduce food waste. HelloVidék journalists investigated how store chains fight food waste. SPAR, Tesco and...
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