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On the relationship between graphic design and food – Picture of the day
Three-dimensional food caricatures: here’s a bunch of jokes by visual artist Brock Davis....
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The income of the world’s largest manufacturer of luxury goods increased
The revenue of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world’s largest luxury goods manufacturer, increased by 15 percent to 42.2 billion euros in the first half of the year...
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BMI: Slight contraction in July
The seasonally adjusted July value of the Purchasing Manager Index (BMI): 45.7. Compared with the previous July values, this year’s value is lower than the long-term average for this month...
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Tesco and Lidl were also squeezed by the special tax
Tesco and Lidl both faced significant challenges due to the special retail tax, yet they managed to achieve substantial profits despite the unfavorable conditions and unfriendly government measures. The financial...
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Can meat, milk and eggs disappear from the shops?
The global climate change caused by human irresponsibility can have serious consequences for the Hungarian economy, particularly in the food and tourism sectors. Although the food price freeze has ended,...
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The price of eggs fell by nearly 30 percent
According to data from the price monitoring system of the Economic Competition Authority, the price of eggs dropped by nearly 30 percent in a single day. On Monday, it was...
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Media Markt CFO: Consumer habits have completely changed
The impact of the high interest rate environment has brought significant changes to consumer lending, with a decrease in 0% APR loans and an increase in loans with 15% APR....
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GFM State Secretary: the government has taken effective measures to reduce food inflation
In order to curb inflation, the government has taken a number of effective measures, among other things, it has decided on mandatory promotions and launched the online price monitoring system...
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After the price stop, Auchan introduced a quantity limit
HVG noticed that Auchan almost immediately introduced a quantity restriction on products that were removed from the price cap on August 1. We can buy 2 kg of granulated sugar...
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Up to twice the value of SZÉP card purchases can be recovered, and the price of 300 products remains unchanged at SPAR
From August 1, 2023, you can use the SZÉP card of all service providers to pay for cold and hot food in the stores of SPAR Magyarország Kft., in fact,...
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As of August 1, Tesco’s chicken breast, chicken leg and pork leg are on sale
Even cheaper than the previous price-stop price, chicken breast fillets, chicken thighs and pork legs on the counter are available at Tesco for less, and in addition, they are available...
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From August, you can pay again with the SZÉP card in Auchan stores
From the first of August, the OTP, K&H, MKB SZÉP card can also be used in Auchan stores. Until now, you could use them to pay for locally consumed food...
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Two chocolates from the Hungarian chocolate manufactory also won awards at the gastronomic Oscar
The Bonbonier Chocolate manufactory won the prize at the international competition with its oolong-raspberry-rose tea-flavored bonbon and cinnamon hot chocolate. The two products were awarded one star each at the...
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This is how the bread competition of the Hungarian Bakers’ Association ended
True to the traditions of the Hungarian Bakers’ Association, in 2023 it held its bread competition for the twelfth time. The public was able to meet for the first time...
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The British don’t buy plastic bags since they have to pay for it
The introduction of charges for single-use plastic bags in major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, and Morrisons, has led to a significant decrease in the use of these bags....
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The viticulture research institute in Pécs would contract with its partners to finance its breeding work
The Viticulture and Wine Research Institute of the University of Pécs (PTE SZBKI) would obtain resources to finance the work of breeders, which is becoming increasingly important due to economic...
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Warsaw expects the Ukrainian side to understand the Polish attitude in the grain issue
In the grain issue, Warsaw expects the Ukrainian side to understand the Polish attitude, Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Pawel Jablonski said on Wednesday after receiving the Ukrainian Embassy’s temporary charge...
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E-commerce: orders arrive faster in summer
In order to be able to receive postal items without interruption even during the summer period, it is advisable to think in advance when and for how long you will...
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A drop of black tea and lavender – “Kikelet” became Hungary’s Sugar-Free Cake
This year’s creation made without added sugar by confectioner Zsófia Lawal-Papp from Makó won the Egy Csepp Figyelem Alapítvány Hungary’s Sugar-Free Cake competition, which is organized every year with the...
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MBH AgrárTrend Index: the evaluation of the situation of the food economy has strengthened back to the level of the beginning of 2022
After the strengthening experienced in the first three months of 2023, the prospects for Hungarian agriculture improved further in the second quarter, the actors of the sector overall believe that...
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Monster Beverage Acquires Bang Energy
Monster Beverage Corporation has completed the acquisition of Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and certain of its affiliates, collectively known as Bang Energy. The transaction is valued at approximately $362 million (€329.9...
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There are the most student workers in the field of tourism and hospitality
The interest in the summer student work program is huge, the number of participants exceeded 28 thousand 200 compared to the planned 26-27 thousand – emphasized Sándor Czomba, the Secretary...
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Anuga 2023: Combating food waste together
As the leading global trade fair for the food industry, Anuga would like to push the discussion about food waste: By offering exhibitors and leading institutions an international exchange platform,...
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The role of Artificial Intelligence in boosting efficiency and innovation in the tourism industry
The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the tourism industry presents significant opportunities for companies, contrary to fears that it may lead to job losses. AI can automate various tasks,...
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The use of aspartame is not from the devil, the sweetener can be consumed in moderation
With a healthy, balanced diet, the presence of aspartame in food and soft drinks should not cause problems. The modification of the risk classification of the sweetener caused a great storm...
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Aldi removes use-by dates on fresh milk ranges to help cut food waste
Aldi has revealed that it is removing ‘Use By’ dates from its fresh milk to help reduce food waste. The German discounter will instead begin using ‘Best Before’ dates on...
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The farmers’ market in Bőcs, Borsod, was handed over
The 118 million HUF farmers’ market was handed over in Bőcs, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, on Wednesday. At the event, Gergely Gulyás, Minister in charge of the Prime Minister’s Office, said that...
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The raspberry growing area has been continuously decreasing since the turn of the millennium
According to KSH data, raspberries were grown on 1,500 hectares in Hungary at the turn of the millennium, and since then the cultivated area has been continuously decreasing. Eurostat data...
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If I were rich… or at least a carpenter… – Picture of the day
…I would definitely be like that!...
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Some Kitchen Prep Work for Explorers – Video of the Day
The average person will never be able to use most of the tricks shown in today’s video, but the film is so spectacular, there are so many interesting and strange...
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