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New ESG detail rules published
On 15 August implementing regulations were published that provide precise guidance for Hungarian companies on the preparation and publication of ESG reports. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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CBA asked Strand Festival participants about AI use
Nearly 2,000 people completed CBA’s questionnaire survey during the 3 days of Strand Festival. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/10 The survey tried to find out...
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General Secretary Magosz: with the elimination of area-based subsidies, domestic family farms should be liquidated
If the decision-makers in Brussels were to introduce area-based agricultural subsidies in the future, family farms would have to be liquidated at home – said the general secretary of the...
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Wasteless AI Launches In 640 Carrefour Stores In Argentina
Carrefour Argentina has completed the rollout of Wasteless AI across all 640 of its stores. This collaboration aims to drastically reduce food waste, lower markdown costs by 54%, and offer...
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Plant-based and dairy push forward Danone sales
With price increases easing somewhat, Danone sees its sales volumes picking up again – in all regions and all categories. The multinational looks confidently to the future in a challenging...
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From 2025, a new EU regulation will affect wetland farmers
From 2025, the conditionality rule system of the Common Agricultural Policy will be expanded with a new Good Agricultural and Environmental Status regulation, HMKÁ 2, which serves to protect wetlands...
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2024 Holiday Trends: Food Takes Center Stage as Consumers Plan Celebrations
From Halloween candy hoarding to hosting family gatherings, food is shaping up to be the centerpiece of Americans’ holiday celebrations this year, especially as consumers carefully navigate their spending and...
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The dark side of modern, urban life: this is how stress increases the risk of eczema
With the arrival of cold weather, many people experience that their skin dries out, stretches and itches. For people living with eczema, the winter months can be a special challenge,...
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There will be no shortage of domestic pumpkins this year either
Hungarian pumpkins have already appeared in the shops, and domestic producers will supply the market with the healthy autumn treat until the end of February, according to the overview of...
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Black Friday: GVH warns of the importance of conscious shopping before the sale season
Although the official Black Friday will only take place on November 29, various tempting offers and sales have already appeared, with which retailers are trying to grab the attention of...
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MOHU spoke up about the DRS limit
As of October 26, the MOHU reduced the amount available for redeeming beverage packaging to HUF 5,000 in one transaction, in response to the request of the National Trade Association...
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NGM: 1.5 million guests rested in our country in September, the performance of tourism continued to increase
Based on the data of the Central Statistical Office (KSH) and the National Tourist Information Center (NTAK), in September 2024, nearly 1.5 million people visited our country and used the...
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Most consumers believe AI will increase the risk of financial fraud
Americans are worried about an increase in financial fraud, which they say will be exacerbated by the rise of AI. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/10...
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Consumers also care about ESG considerations
The Mintel Global Outlook on Sustainability 2024-2025 makes it clear: consumers are taking steps to reduce their environmental impact in their daily lives. This article is available for reading in...
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Half of the employees thoroughly research the company before applying for its job advertisement
Almost without exception, employees want to see in job advertisements how much they can earn by filling a specific position, and there is a similar agreement that hiring processes are...
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Wine sales slump as long-term decline continues
Producers in the category — which is facing a long-term decline as younger consumers opt for other drinks — are shifting their approach to the bottled beverages. Wine sales declined 8% in...
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A joint online petition was launched to protect farmers
In order to protect the farming community and maintain a safe food supply, the Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Associations and Farmers’ Cooperatives (Magosz) and the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK)...
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The producer price of garlic is more than 20 percent higher
According to Eurostat data, the yield of garlic was between 5.2 and 7.1 thousand tons in the last five years, and in 2023, 5.26 thousand tons of garlic were harvested...
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Kaufland Aims For Net Zero By 2050
Kaufland has joined its Schwarz Group stablemate Lidl in announcing plans to be net zero by 2050 across its entire value chain, including Scope 3 emissions. By 2030, Kaufland is...
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Aldi Nord Expands European Presence Amid Strategic Streamlining Efforts
Aldi Nord’s 2023 Sustainability Report highlights a 5.9% increase in net sales, driven by expansion in key European markets. Despite exiting Denmark, the retailer saw record growth in Poland, Spain,...
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Coca-Cola HBC in major product recall in Austria
While the Coca-Cola bottler did not disclose the exact number of bottles recalled, media reports suggest it amounts to around 28 million Coca-Cola HBC has issued a recall for half-litre...
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Helping people living with food intolerance
The Hungarian Dietetic Association (MDOSZ) and Auchan Foundation are working together to provide special food and meals to people living with food sensitivities and diabetes. Three types of recipe books...
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The most beautiful kitchen gardens were also awarded this year
In 2024, the country’s most beautiful kitchen gardens were also awarded. “This initiative not only contributes to maintaining the traditions of home gardening, but also popularizes this activity among the...
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Bananas are in danger: diseases and climatic changes threaten one of the world’s most popular fruits
Global warming and weather extremes are seriously affecting banana cultivation, which is one of the dominant agricultural sectors in tropical regions. However, in addition to the weather challenges, another, at...
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Aldi Süd and Kaufland lead the way in animal welfare in Germany
Aldi Süd and Kaufland are the leaders among German food retail chains when it comes to animal welfare, according to the latest Greenpeace Supermarket Check survey. Aldi Süd took the...
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The prices of fodder crops have risen significantly
According to AKI PÁIR data, the producer price of edible wheat in Hungary excluding VAT and transport costs is HUF 80.1 thousand/ton (+12 percent compared to a year earlier), feed...
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Black Friday 2024: more aware customers and a turnover of 160 billion is expected
Although Black Friday is no longer as attractive to customers as it used to be, this year’s turnover may still reach HUF 150-160 billion, according to recent research by Publicis...
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Kifli.hu, Mastercard and Élélmiszerbank are launching a fundraising campaign for children’s meals
The Magyar Élélmiszerbank Egyesület, with Mastercard and Kifli.hu are launching a fund-raising campaign to support the feeding of needy children and draw attention to the problem of food waste. Kifli.hu...
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