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The transitional period of the European pepper season: price and supply changes

The European pepper season is now in a transition period, where the center of gravity of supply shifts from Dutch producers to Spain. As a result, the goods of both...

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The price of cocoa has shot up, and it will soon be felt in retail as well

Cocoa prices on the international market have made huge jumps in the past period, which will soon be felt by consumers in the rise of retail prices. Cocoa prices, reaching...

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Artificial intelligence is already revolutionising retail

In this article we would like to show – by using practical examples – that artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a promising future technology, but an increasingly dominant...

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Unusual discounts for all Tesco customers throughout April

April is the month of discounts at Tesco. Compared to February, the department store chain is waiting for its customers with a super strong offer that is four times more...

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PENNY’s commercials no longer only feature small prices

András Csonka “Pici” the store chain’s professional value for money manager shows a completely new side in PENNY’s latest commercial. On this occasion, the well-loved actor-presenter draws attention not only...

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New CEO at METRO Hungary

As of April 1, 2024, Vladimir Gnjidić was appointed CEO of METRO Hungary, replacingThierry Guillon-Verne, who was appointed as CEO of METRO Austria in February. Vladimir Gnjidic joined METRO in...

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Romanian courier service Sameday is expanding in Hungary

The Romanian courier service Sameday continues its expansion in Hungary, the company announced on Thursday. Sameday plans to install 3,500 Easybox parcel machines in Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria this year....

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It will also be possible to withdraw HUF 150,000 per month at post offices

The availability of retail cash withdrawals can be significantly expanded, it will be possible to withdraw HUF 150,000 per month at post offices, the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) told...

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Record low strawberry prices: customers can be happy, a price drop is expected

In Poland, strawberry prices are at record lows in the wholesale markets, and further price reductions are expected according to the trend. The price of imported strawberries continued to fall...

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Prices are rising again in domestic restaurants

Recently, more and more restaurants have decided not to reflect the costs to their guests in the price of food and drinks, but rather to raise the service fee. Due...

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László György: Hungary is at the forefront of the global green energy revolution

We can be proud that Hungary is not a follower of the global green energy revolution, but a leader – said the government commissioner responsible for professional cooperation in economic...

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KSH: in February, the product foreign trade surplus was 1.7 billion euros

In February, the value of exports calculated in euros was 2.4, and that of imports was 12 percent less than in the same period of the previous year. The product...

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MTÜ: Easter traffic increased at accommodation facilities

Compared to last year’s holiday long weekend, Easter brought 3 percent more traffic to accommodations this year, the Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) told MTI on Thursday. According to the data...

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Rossmann x Respray: in April, we will switch deodorant refills to wood!

April 1-30. by using the Respray machines in Rossmann stores, every customer can contribute to making Budapest greener. The drugstore chain undertook to enrich the public areas of the capital...

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Diageo strengthens presence in the RTD drinks market with new Captain Morgan cocktail

Products in Diageo’s 5.8% ABV Captain Morgan Sliced RTD cocktail line are available in four flavours – pineapple daiquiri, strawberry margarita, passionfruit hurricane and mango mai tai. The new range...

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PENNY opened its newest store in Bük

PENNY opened its seventh and newest Vas county store in Bük. Bükfürdő also belongs to the city, which makes it the fourth most popular settlement in the country. In a...

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Unnecessary meetings and poorly saved documents make life miserable for domestic office workers

Among other things, Hungary’s first nationwide representative productivity research looked for answers to what factors hinder the daily work of domestic white-collar workers, which can even lead to burnout. Many...

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The export volume of wheat and barley increased in 2023

The export value and foreign trade assets of cereals were the highest among the 24 agricultural and food product groups in 2023 as well.In 2022, the share of the grain...

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Help for career starters: we can sit at a table with the country’s most successful professionals

The country’s best-known public figures share their experiences with talented young people at the Mentor Evening of the Generation of Future Builders (JÉG). The organization prepares the professionals of the...

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New doors are opening in Hungarian-Moldovan agricultural relations

In the field of investments, the two countries have great opportunities, and it is precisely in Hungary’s basic interest that Moldova becomes a member of the European Union – Minister...

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Amazon Fresh ditches ‘just walk out’ checkouts

Amazon Fresh is set to ditch its “just walk out” checkout-free feature in stores as its senior vice president revealed the retailer is looking to prioritise new technology. The tech...

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In Russia, the growth of retail sales accelerated and unemployment decreased in February

In Russia, retail sales growth accelerated on an annual basis in February as unemployment fell to a historic low. The Russian statistics office said that the growth of retail sales...

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A call for tenders helps small businesses selling ornamental plants

The Ministry of Agriculture wants to help the development of small businesses dealing in the trade of ornamental plants and flowers with a call for tenders with a budget of...

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Purina Inaugurates New Pet Food Factory In North Carolina

Nestlé Purina PetCare has inaugurated a new pet food factory in Eden, North Carolina, with state officials, community partners and leaders from the company attending the opening ceremony. In the...

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Paid entry will be introduced in Venice from April 25

In Venice, starting from April 25, the entrance ticket of 5 euros per day will be introduced on an experimental basis for the time being and on 29 different days....

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Card Payments To Make Way For More ‘Seamless’ Payment Formats, Study Finds

Credit card and debit card payments are set to account for 19% of overall online transactions by 2028, down from 31% in 2023, as emerging payment formats such as digital...

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Agrometeorology: dry soil in the Great Plain awaits sowing

The upper 20 centimeter layer of the soil in the Great Plain is critically dry, and spring sowing would need a lot of precipitation, HungaroMet Zrt. announced in its agrometeorological...

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Convenient but not a luxury!

Suitable for any occasion, it is both a convenience and a healthy food trend: frozen finger foods are more and more popular around the world, and the figures indicate that...

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Nestea pear-vanilla

Nestea is bringing an exciting new ice tea to Hungarian consumers. The juicy pear flavour combined with soft vanilla makes for a truly refreshing taste experience! The products are available...

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NAV found more than HUF 30 million worth of fake perfume in the capital

The financial inspectors found more than HUF 30 million worth of fake perfume in Budapest VIII. district, during the inspection of the Ganz plant – the National Tax and Customs...

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