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METRO honors the persistence of its employees in 2021 by raising the base wage
On 22 January, following a series of negotiations covering all the details, an agreement was reached on METRO’s wage increases for 2021. The management of the METRO Kereskedelmi Kft. assured...
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Wage increase at Auchan
Auchan Retail Magyarország has decided to increase wages in 2021. The basic salary of non-executive store employees, who make up the largest stock, will increase by an average of 5.6...
Read moreIKEA’s turnover in Hungary increased by 8.5 percent last financial year
Despite the difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic, IKEA’s sales in Hungary increased by 8.5 percent to 98 billion HUF in the company’s financial year that last from September 1,...
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The Douglas perfume chain is closing hundreds of its stores
The Douglas perfume chain will close hundreds of stores – the German company, operating in 25 European countries announced on Thursday. It was highlighted that restrictions imposed due to the...
Read moreWorld Tourism Organization: tourism closed the worst year in its history In 2020
Tourism closed the worst year in its history In 2020, with international travel down 74 percent from a year before, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the United Nations World Tourism...
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Ten years Together for the babies This year again, dm supports families living in difficult circumstances with a diaper donation
This year, dm will also donate 6,500 packs of diapers worth 20 million forints to 260 families with small children. The diaper is delivered to families by the Catholic Caritas....
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Henkel is moving to a new headquarters
Leaving its headquarters behind, Henkel Magyarország is moving to the Millennium Gardens office building in one of the busiest downtown areas of the capital. For Henkel, which has been present...
Read moreHolidays will be no cheap after the pandemic
Although tourism is still in an undead state, tourism is expected to recover at a record rate as soon as the coronavirus vaccines becomes available to the general public. But...
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New corporate affairs and communications leader joins Heineken’s Hungary team
Responsibility, sustainability and partnership are the three values of Heineken Hungária that the company’s new head of Corporate Affairs and Communications will continue to build upon. As of 1 March,...
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Daikin launches circular economy program to reuse refrigerants in air conditioners and heat pumps
The challenges of climate change must not be forgotten despite the times of coronavirus – the latest Eurobarometer survey on climate change in 2019 points out. The research commissioned by...
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Kőröstej recalls cheeses
As a precaution, Kőröstej Kft. withdraws some of its products called Kőrösi cheese discs from distribution, because there may be pieces of glass in them – the company called attention...
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Apple is the most valuable brand in the world, according to Brand Finance
After three years, Apple is once again the most valuable brand in the world according to the 2021 Global 500 rankings of the British Brand Finance market research and business...
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Soft drink made of Christmas trees to come
An Estonian company makes a pine-flavored tonic from discarded Christmas trees. The minced needles of the pines are flavored with cardamom and lemon peel, so this is a sweet-bitter drink...
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Quick cold-brew coffee – Video of the day
As its legions of fans will readily attest, cold-brew coffee—with its low acidity and rich body—is well worth the 24 hours it usually takes to make. Given the option, however,...
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Why slow eating is healthy?
According to the researchers of the University of Texas, about 30 minutes is needed to our body recognize the fact that our stomach is full, and this is more than...
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Carrefour’s expansion in Thailand
Carrefour has strengthened its presence in the proximity channel in Taiwan, with the acquisition of 224 former Dairy Farm stores. The line of stores includes 199 Wellcome shops with an average sales...
Read moreAldi to open 25 new stores in Portugal this year
Aldi Portugal has opened the first of 25 new stores it plans to open in 2021 and now already operates 84 stores in the country. One of the company’s main...
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Seville will be the home of Coca-Cola’s biggest European plant
Coca-Cola European Partners plans to invest EUR 48 million in the expansion of its production facility in Seville, by this transforming it into its largest plant in Europe. This expansion will increase...
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Nomad Foods buys Findus Switzerland
Nomad Foods has bought Findus Switzerland from Froneri International Ltd, together with certain intellectual property from an affiliate of Nestlé S.A., for a price of approximately EUR 110 million. Findus...
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Changes at Orbico Hungary
Orbico Hungary has appointed a new general manager as of 1 January 2021: Zoltán Becze has 10 years of experience working at Orbico, in the company’s electro business – and...
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Winter holiday promotions
Advent calendars can be excellent promotional tools if given a twist, for instance BrewDog brewery makes these holiday products with special beers that can only be tasted this way. Some...
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Rich cocktail glasses
The cocktail glasses of Martin Jakobsen are so beautiful and special that they add extra value to the drinks served in them. They send the message that their contents are...
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Convenience ice cream
ColdSnap is an ice cream making machine that utilises pod technology. Basically it looks like a Nespresso coffee maker and it only takes 90 seconds to prepare ice cream by...
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Christmas meals for charity
In December the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) asked representatives of the trade to help hospital workers with food and cakes during the Christmas holiday. János Garaczi (Tanyacsárda in Lajosmizse),...
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The world according to the young chef elite
S. Pellegrino founded the international S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy with the objectives of contributing to the development of junior chefs and popularising sustainability, inclusion and social responsibility. The academy’s 2021...
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The Gundel and Bagolyvár restaurants will have a new operator
Danubius Hotels has agreed with Eventrend Group on the operation of the Gundel restaurant and the Bagolyvár restaurant, as well as on the organization of events and catering services belonging...
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