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The import of fresh eggs increased by 71 percent
Based on data from the European Commission, EU (EU27) egg and egg product imports increased by 68 percent to 9,000 tons in January 2024 compared to the same month of...
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Atmedia presents itself with a completely new image
At the Digital-Media Hungary conference, Hungary’s market-leading multimedia trading house, Atmedia, appeared with a completely renewed image after 15 years. The purpose of the development was to follow the strategic...
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Emmi acquires majority stake in Brazilian dairy producer from Coca-Cola
Emmi Group’s Brazilian subsidiary, Laticínios Porto Alegre, will acquire a majority stake in dairy product producer Verde Campo from Coca-Cola in the state of Minas Gerais, subject to approval by...
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Aldi Süd Opens Mixed-Use Property Near Karlsruhe
Discounter Aldi Süd has developed a mixed-use property in Waldbronn near Karlsruhe in Germany, which includes both retail and residential space. Retailers at the new local shopping centre have opened their...
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Full-time jobs in retail sector are in demand
Retailers are seeing increased interest from job seekers looking for full-time positions. That’s according to the “iCIMS Insights April 2024 Workforce Report,” which found that applications per opening (APO) for full-time...
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The volume of beef imports increased by 24 percent
Based on KSH data, Hungary’s live cattle exports increased by 6.2 percent in January 2024 compared to January 2023. The main partners were Kosovo, Croatia, Austria, Turkey and Albania. Hungary’s...
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XIXO Pink Lemonade Strawberry and Lime 250 ml
We have brought the new XIXO Pink Lemonade soft drink to pink lemonade lovers, combining tradition and modernity in a stunning pink package. Reinterpreting lemon-lime flavours, the XIXO Pink Lemonade...
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Functional foods in full force
Functional products include fortified foods and beverages, nutritional and dietary supplements, and various bars and snacks enriched with vitamins, minerals, probiotics, proteins and other nutrients. These products represent the perfect...
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Plant-based foods are taking over
Both manufacturers and distributors in the plant-based segment are trying to keep up with consumer demand, experimenting with innovative products and sustainable solutions. This article is available for reading in...
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High – but not on sugar
The category of sugar-free soft drinks has been growing steadily for years, driven by the health consciousness trend. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 Demand for...
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Morrisons eggs certified as carbon-neutral
Morrisons has obtained the Better For Our Planet carbon-neutral certification for its egg from the British Standards Institution (BSI). The product has been awarded the BSI Kitemark certification following rigorous...
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Milk and dairy product alternatives optimised for healthy nutrition
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 “The number of people living with food intolerances is increasing year by year, strengthening the need for sugar-, lactose- and...
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Gluten-free – new flavours, new possibilities
The once limited choice of gluten-free products has now expanded to a large and diverse selection, including breads, pastas, snacks, cakes and many other foods that were previously difficult to...
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Dairy substitutes: product developers are focusing on hybrid concepts and price parity
Once limited to soya milk, plant-based dairy alternatives are now much more diverse in terms of ingredients and formats: a wide range of non-dairy cup and drinkable yogurts, cheeses, creams...
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Special foods ranking: 1. Diabetic, 2. Low-carb, 3. Lactose-free
Different special diets and foods are frequently discussed, and it is becoming less of a problem to ask for a cup of coffee with plant-based milk in a café, and it...
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Waitrose introduces oat milk coffee vending machine
Waitrose has introduced a vending machine specifically designed to serve oat milk coffee in one of its stores. It isn’t yet clear whether this is a one-off, a trial or...
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SPAR Netherlands extends cooperation with EG Group
SPAR Netherlands is extending its partnership with EG Group (Euro Garages), in order to build on each other’s strengths and expertise to develop a future-proof venture that creates value for...
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Nestlé invests CHF 80m in plant-based food plant in Serbia
Swiss food giant Nestlé has invested CHF 80m in the opening of a new plant-based food factory in Surčin, Serbia. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5...
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Danone US to discontinue two plant-based milk alternatives
The decision to stop the production of Silk Nextmilk and So Delicious Wondermilk comes as sales of the alternative category fell in 2023, after four consecutive years of growth. This...
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No more fresh meat promotions from Jumbo in the Netherlands
From 27 May Dutch retailer Jumbo will stop its price promotions on fresh beef, pork and chicken in all stores and online. Jumbo said the decision is in line with...
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These are the 20 most vegan-friendly cities in the world in 2024
HappyCow is a platform that evaluates plant-based, vegan and healthy food venues, and the website has recently published list of the 20 most vegan-friendly cities in the world – once...
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More high-quality plant-based private label products
According to PLMA, European private label sales will reach a record EUR 340bn in 2023. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 V-Label says this is partly...
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Beyond Meat expands into Co-op in the UK
Beyond Meat’s plant-based alternatives are now available in 800 Co-op stores across the UK. The meat-free vegan brand’s products are available in the convenience chain’s frozen food section nationwide. Beyond...
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Wolt launches hybrid delivery service
In mid-April Wolt started the Wolt Hybrid Delivery service, which makes it possible for restaurant managers to choose whether to use Wolt’s network of courier partners or their own delivery...
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Bamboo milk could replace cow’s milk
A new study published in Trends in Food Science & Technology outlines the potential of bamboo as a key raw material to feed the world’s growing population. This article is...
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Reversal instead of filling the digital gap
Digiméter has measured the digitalisation level of Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 The main index score was 40 on...
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Every third Hungarian cardholder regularly pays with their mobile
Mastercard published the results of its research entitled “Bank Card Usage Habits and Attitudes” at the end of March. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 With...
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Germany’s REWE to open a vegan store this spring
According to a report published on Plant Based News, REWE is planning to open a purely vegan store in Berlin, as there is a huge demand for plant-based foods in...
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Community in the community
The recent MasterWorks business workshop of Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft. has proved to be a real milestone: it was a sold-out event. With MasterWorks, the objective is to create a...
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Mogyi introduces new product to support healthy lifestyle
In Hungary the overconsumption of animal protein is common. Experts say that 50% protein intake should come from plants and another 50% from animal sources. This article is available for...
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