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The government submitted next year’s tax laws: price increases are coming for cigarettes and fuel!
In accordance with his promise, Minister of Finance Mihály Varga submitted a tax bill to the parliament last week, which will bring significant changes to the tax system next year....
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Already 120 Lidl stores can drop off used cooking oil
Last spring, Lidl Hungary launched its used cooking oil recycling initiative, in the framework of which customers can deposit selectively collected used cooking oil and grease in the collection containers...
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Munch food rescue is available in every SPAR and INTERSPAR nationwide
After six months of testing, customers in all SPAR and INTERSPAR stores can now join the process of conscious food saving with the Munch application, through which they can get...
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EY: Personal data becomes valuable for customers
The rise of online solutions has made customers more aware, who would prefer to provide their personal data only if they receive real discounts in return, according to EY’s international...
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Mihály Varga: Karcag will be the center of Europe in the quick-frozen vegetables and fruits marke
From today, Karcag will be the center of Europe in the market for quick-frozen vegetables and fruits, thanks to the capacity expansion investment that AgroSprint Zrt. implemented in the city...
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World Milk Day: this happened at the Vitafort Zrt. National Partner Meeting
Due to the positive properties of milk, as well as to draw people’s attention to the importance of calcium intake, the UN World Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) designated June...
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TMK Market Researchers: what happened in the last 15 months?
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2023/6-7. “First-hand information from market researchers” was the tile of Trade Marketing Club’s (TMK) online meeting on 13 April, where...
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This year, you can eat chocolate ice cream at half price again in many parts of the country
This year, the Chocolate Ice Cream Day will be held for the second time on June 7, 2023, in line with the international day, as chocolate-flavored ice cream has been...
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POP world champions
The winners of the Shop! Global Awards POP competition were announced. From the 77 entries 24 went home with a trophy. There were two Hungarian competition entries, and one member...
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Dietary supplements for men have been withdrawn from circulation by Nébih
Another two dietary supplements for men did not comply with the regulations, as the products contained active pharmaceutical ingredients. Nébih obliged the distributors of Dr. Hard and Superhero dietary supplement...
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Juniper, spices and other things
According to a report by IWSR, Hungarian gin sales jumped 50% in 2021, and data from NielsenIQ basically reveals the same for 2022. This article is available for reading in...
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General meeting and trade programme
Just like last year, SPAR was the host of the annual general meeting of POPAI Hungary Association and the trade programme afterwards. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Cake of Hungary 2023 competition finalists
A cikk a Trade magazin 2023/6-7. lapszámában olvasható. Almond Apricot – Ádám Sztaracsek and Péter Szirmai – Jánoska Confectionery, Komárom Almond Apricot emphasises classic Hungarian characteristics in flavours, ingredients...
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Escape to victory – FMCG and retail became more attractive sectors despite the economic difficulties
After many years, the FMCG sector is once again more attractive to workers than the average, and many would like to work in retail as well. This article is available...
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For the first time, a beer festival is organized at Lake Balaton
The 1st Balaton Beer Weekend will be held in Zamárdi. A beer-making workshop will also be organized at the free event. On the weekend after Balaton Sound, ZAM! The craft...
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Everyday snacking
After the Covid pandemic the snacking trend strengthened further, as we got used to eating on the go again. We like modern snacks – enjoying tasty food and at the...
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Alcampo Launches Second Blockchain-Based Product
Auchan’s Spanish subsidiary Alcampo has launched a new product on the market with blockchain technology, which is available in its 539 outlets including 80 hypermarkets and 459 supermarkets. The organic...
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In Romania, the growth of retail sales slowed to 3.4 percent in the first four months
In Romania, according to raw data, the volume of retail trade increased by 3.4 percent in the first four months compared to the same period last year, the national statistics...
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Propagation materials of dubious origin were destroyed by Nébih on the Dunaföldvár market
Nébih specialists inspected the market in Dunaföldvár in May, during which they destroyed hundreds of vine and fruit planting materials that were completely unsuitable for resale, and prohibited on-site sales....
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Peroni launches £17m Stile Capri marketing campaign across Europe
Peroni Nastro Azzurro (PNA) has revealed it is launching a new €20m (£17m) marketing campaign across several European countries for Stile Capri, the brand’s inaugural lighter lager and its first...
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A new life for chip bags – a sustainable idea won the Samsung and EdisonKids competition
With an alternative environmentally conscious idea, the creative and practical reuse of chip bags, Nyírst students took home the top prize at the Samsung and EdisonKids Solutions for Tomorrow challenge....
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Alternative protein project to produce “tasteless peas” to avoid industry reliance on unsustainable soy
A £1 million (US$1.24 million) project aiming to reduce the need for soy imports is underway in the UK. Lead researchers, John Innes Centre, is geared up to develop peas...
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The GKID-Mastercard eRANKING 2022 is already out
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2023/6-7. Stable market share for the top players In 2023 GKID – in collaboration with Mastercard – published the ranking of...
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In the case of dairy products, we also have to think in terms of a supply chain
We are examining the possibility of supporting those branches of the food industry for the next calls of the KAP, which typically process domestic raw materials, and the supply chain...
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Canvas for dessert! – The picture of the day
There are painters whose art regularly inspires the makers of cakes, pastries and sandwiches to imitate. New York’s Sarah Anne Ward also chose from the most popular ones: she displays...
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Meat-smelling application – Video of the day
A Japanese phone application that can be connected to a phone and makes a poor man’s dinner more beautiful: it enriches a simple meal with the smell of meat. It...
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According to IKEA’s study, 5,000 tons of wooden furniture waste can end up in landfills in Hungary every year, even though there is a solution for recycling
Approximately 43,000 to 59,000 tons of wooden furniture waste is generated in Hungary every year, but in the absence of an extensive furniture waste processing system, most of it ends...
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The transformation of the waste management system in July may significantly increase food prices
In recent years, in order to remedy the environmental protection problems related to the packaging of products, such as food, and to increase the efficiency of recycling, the so-called extended...
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In June, it will be possible to refuel at Auchan wells for less on three weekends, now gasoline is sold at a discounted price on weekends
The domestic Auchan, celebrating its 25th birthday, awaited its customers with huge discounts and surprises throughout May. By extending this, it will be possible to refuel at a discounted price...
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GFM: the Responsible Employer of the Year competition has been launched
This year, OFA Nonprofit Kft. announces the highly successful Responsible Employer of the Year award for the eighth time, the Ministry of Economic Development (GFM) announced in a statement sent...
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