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The highest annual inflation – 23.1 percent – was in Hungary
In November, inflation in the EU and the euro area also decreased compared to the previous month. In the EU, the highest annual inflation rate was measured in Hungary, the...
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Every Hungarian receives 30.5 kilograms of plastic packaging waste per year
According to statistical data, 40 percent of all plastic use in Europe is used for packaging, and in Hungary, 30.5 kilograms of plastic packaging waste is generated per person per...
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New look packaging for Celebrations
Mars Wrigley is getting ready for one of the most significant rebrands in its 25-year history: Celebrations is getting a new look, in partnership with the Taxi Studio agency. With...
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Auchan Retail establishes energy crisis committee in Portugal
Auchan Portugal has set up a crisis committee for energy management, as part of a wider set of measures to reduce energy consumption in stores and the head office. The...
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New trends in social media
Trade Marketing Club (TMC) members met online on 3 November, to discuss the latest trends in social media. TMC founders Ágnes Csiby, Zsuzsanna Hermann and Ildikó Kátai welcomed the more than...
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Canada is an important agricultural economic partner of our country
Minister of Agriculture István Nagy discussed economic, food, environmental protection and education issues with Marie-Claude Bibeau, head of Canada’s Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food Industry, in Montreal on Friday. At...
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The wage band will be mandatory in Europe
On December 15, 2022, the European Commission announced that the European Parliament and the Council had agreed on a directive on wage transparency. New regulations are being introduced, which provide...
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The Nébih examined the provision of data on the use of antibiotics by the colonies
During the autumn, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) examined the fulfillment of the reporting obligation of the animal farms regarding the use of antibiotics. During the investigation, which...
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Aldi Sources Over 40% Of Fresh Milk From More ‘Animal-Friendly’ Farms
Discounter Aldi has announced that it now sources more than 40% of its fresh milk in Germany from farms that are more ‘animal friendly’ and adhere to husbandry type 3...
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AM: preserving biological diversity is our common duty
In the past decade, in order to preserve natural values, Hungary has implemented nature conservation investments to an unprecedented extent – Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced at the 15th...
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Nestlé, Fonterra Sell Dairy Partners Americas To Lactalis
Swiss conglomerate Nestlé and dairy cooperative Fonterra have signed an agreement to sell their joint venture in Brazil, Dairy Partners Americas (DPA), to French dairy company Lactalis for R$700 million...
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Freshfel Europe Calls For Non-Discriminatory Packaging Rules For Fresh Fruit And Vegetables
Freshfel Europe, a body that represents fresh produce trade across the continent, has called on decision-makers to enact ‘sustainable and functional harmonised packaging rules’ for fresh fruit and vegetables in...
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In 2023, the minimum wage will be HUF 232,000
The agreement was reached at the Permanent Consultation Forum of the Competition Sector and the Government (VKF); As of January 1, 2023, the minimum wage will be 232,000 forints and...
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Ipsos: this is how consumers evaluate the year 2022
Based on an international survey by Ipsos, half of the population of the 36 countries surveyed (56%) characterize 2022 as a bad year for themselves and their families, and three...
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Gyopáros Alpár: small village shops can apply for HUF 1-3 million
Small village shops can apply for HUF 1-3 million subsidies – the government commissioner responsible for the development of modern settlements announced at a press conference in Budapest on Thursday....
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What do we put on the bread? The country’s big sandwich research has been completed
Practically, there is no compatriot who does not eat a sandwich more or less regularly, but according to a recent national research, seeing the large increase in the price of...
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Márton Nagy: the government is planning a 3.5 percent deficit and 1.5 percent growth next year
The government plans and will achieve that the budget deficit will be 3.5 percent next year after this year’s 4.9 percent, and the growth could be 1.5 percent after the...
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Walnut bejgli will be significantly more expensive this Christmas than ever before
Nut growers are closing a weak year, which is why bejlgi is becoming more expensive. Péter Kelemen, vice-president of the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Trade Organization and Product Council (FruitVeB),...
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Efficiency in e-commerce: increasing the role of last mile logistics warehouses is important
According to the GKI report, in 2021 the online market generated HUF 1,200 billion in turnover in Hungary, and service providers delivered nearly 67 million orders. Despite the fact that...
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“Several Sole-Mizo products are brand icons”
According to Beáta Harcsa, strategy and marketing director of Bonafarm Zrt., the Mizo brand is famous about being an innovative force in the dairy industry. Sole-Mizo Zrt. is a member...
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Nébih: no one should buy live poultry from areas restricted due to the bird flu epidemic
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) requests that no one buy live poultry from areas subject to restrictions due to the bird flu epidemic, as this could easily lead...
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Damaged products, undelivered packages – tips for sending the right Christmas package
During the Christmas period, the number of package deliveries also increases by leaps and bounds. However, this also means that even more incorrectly sent packages end up in the warehouse,...
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The 2022 plastic and garbage ranking of domestic grocery stores has been published
A comprehensive report was prepared on how much single-use plastic and packaging materials burden the environment with the largest food retail chains present in our country. The research was carried...
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Transfer pricing rules are changing in Hungary
In the course of 2022, several laws were amended that affected the current transfer pricing rules. 32/2017, published most recently by the Ministry of Finance on December 9, 2022. Based...
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SPAR was forced to recall ground poppy seeds
Recalled from shops on 30.06.2023. Spar S-Budget ground poppy seeds with a shelf life – announced the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih). The distributor justified the measure with sensory...
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Self-checkouts are being targeted by first-time shoplifters
Self-checkouts are being targeted by shoplifters who have no previous criminal background, according to a study from Scanwatch. Scanwatch said UK retailers had reported an 18% rise in theft in...
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Gatorade rolls out immune support and recovery gummies
PepsiCo’s Gatorade brand is the first dietary supplement to enter the gummies segment, as the brand aims to cover more times when an individual might use it. The company is...
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Insect-Based Ingredients Maker Ynsect Expands In North America
France’s Ynsect has announced deals to build insect ingredient production sites in the United States and in Mexico as the firm kicks off what it says will be the world’s...
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Russia’s Magnit Races To Open Discount Stores As Living Standards Slump
Russian supermarket chain Magnit plans to continue the rapid roll-out of discount stores next year as shoppers across the country turn to cut-price options amid a recession that is further...
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More than half of the businesses are thinking about unique solutions that require 5G or broadband infrastructure
More and more businesses are realizing that optimal and fast data connections, making the most of the opportunities offered by 5G or the Internet of Things (IoT) can transform their...
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