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Changes in the management of HEINEKEN Hungária
There have been several changes at HEINEKEN Hungária Zrt., where from February 1, 2024, Orsolya Mottl-Molnár will continue her career in the position of Sales Director after returning from maternity...
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The latest data has arrived: the leasing market did well last year, but the outlook is uncertain
In 2023, the number of lease contracts concluded increased compared to the previous year, and the amount of money placed also increased. According to the Hungarian Leasing Association, the main...
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The sale of energy drinks to minors has been banned in Romania
In Romania, the House of Representatives voted with a large majority on Tuesday the draft law that prohibits the sale of energy drinks to minors. According to the law, it...
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Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy in the GVH podcast
What factors caused the development of record inflation in Hungary and what is the reason for the rapid reversal of monetary deterioration? For what reasons did food inflation rise and...
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Ukrainian honey can come again
On Monday evening, a new government decision was published in the Magyar Közlöny, which makes it possible to import Ukrainian honey to Hungary again. The interesting part of the decision...
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Nébih contacts the farmers involved in the eGN data reconciliation
Farming logs could be uploaded to the eGN system of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) until midnight on February 15. More than 100,000 farmers recorded more than 10 million...
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Exports of shelled nuts and nut guts also fell
According to KSH data, the walnut harvest in 2022 was 6.45 thousand tons, 8 percent more than a year earlier. According to experts, the harvest in 2023 was weaker than average....
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Pepco is leaving Austria
The Pepco Group has announced that it is withdrawing from the Austrian market, as it is not expected to make enough profit for them in the country. According to the...
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WWF: Changing food culture can help sustainability
Changing food culture can help sustainability, according to WWF’s latest survey in Central Europe. The change on our plate – WWF’s report on sustainable nutrition in Central Europe study draws...
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We protect the interests of farmers by all means
The government sees farmers as strategic partners and will protect their interests by all means, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy declared on Monday in Kalocsán at a forum organized as...
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A 5 percent higher sunflower seed yield is expected
The USDA expects a world sunflower seed harvest of 55.1 million tons in 2023/2024. economic year, this may exceed the volume of the previous year by 5 percent. The global output...
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Ocado launches ‘fine dining’ frozen food range for pets
Ocado is to offer a ‘fine dining’ frozen food range for pets in a bid to appeal to more “younger, urban, mindful owners”. Pet food brand Ted’s Bowl range is...
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Inland water situation in agriculture
In the country at the beginning of 2024, the amount of agricultural land covered by inland water is considerable, but not particularly high. Based on satellite radar images, at the end...
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Plant protection is the basis of food safety
The safety of the food chain must be guaranteed from its roots, i.e. plant protection. That is why the professional up-to-dateness of plant doctors is not only of scientific interest,...
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Mutti Earmarks €100m For Expansion And New Products
Italian tomato-based derivatives producer Mutti plans to invest €100 million to launch new subsidiaries and products as part of its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan. The CEO and majority shareholder, Francesco Mutti,...
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Lidl, Billa To Open New Stores in Bulgaria
Lidl Bulgaria is set to expand its retail network with the opening of eight to 10 new stores in 2024, with each outlet seeing an average investment of BGN 14...
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Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre bring hit ‘Gin & Juice’ to the beverage space
Thirty years after the two unleashed the namesake song to the public, the rappers have partnered on a RTD cocktail offering. Thirty years after their hit collaboration “Gin & Juice”...
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The producer price of raw milk decreased by 26 percent compared to a year earlier
In December 2023, the producer price of raw milk in national currency decreased by 20 percent in the European Union, by 17 percent in New Zealand, and by 16 percent...
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These are the challenges of the FMCG market now, according to Gabriella Heiszler
Gabriella Heiszler, president and managing director of SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft., spoke about the challenges of the FMCG market and the development of the sector in her interview with Pénzcentrum....
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The product categories of High Quality Food are being expanded
The number of product categories of the Excellent Quality Food mark may soon be expanded – the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) announced to MTI on Monday. According to the...
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SPAR has announced its Price Stop Extra Promotion
The company recently announced the Árstop Extra Promotion, in the framework of which the prices of popular products were fixed until the end of March. SPAR’s initiative means that customers...
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Tomatoes have become more expensive
Based on recent data from the KSH, it was revealed that the price of tomatoes and peppers rose significantly in January 2024, and the price of red onions also rose....
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These will be the fixed prices of Magyar Posta’s logistics service in Hungarian webshops
According to a 2023 decree, the government would require webshops to also offer the logistics service of Magyar Posta to their customers. Although it is not yet clear to the...
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He built a new storage facility at the Mezőtúr site of Prince Job Holding Zrt
Prince Job Holding Zrt., which deals with the storage and packaging of corn and sunflower seeds, built a new warehouse, bought modern machines and installed solar panels at one of...
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MTÜ: the Chinese New Year brought prestigious international tourism awards to Hungary
The Hungarian tourism sector received five significant professional recognitions from China, one of the most important sending countries. The Chinese National Geographic Travel recommends Hungary as one of the top...
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Majority Of Europeans Consider Ultra-Processed Foods Unhealthy, Study Finds
The majority of European consumers (65%) believe that ultra-processed food items are unhealthy and will cause health issues later in life, according to a new study conducted by the EIT...
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2024 is the year of improvements in vocational training
2024 is the year of improvements in vocational training – declared the state secretary responsible for innovation and higher education of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation at the opening...
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Mega Image Invests €25m In Store, Warehouse Upgrades
Romanian food retailer Mega Image has invested over €25 million in renovating and modernising its stores and warehouses. The retailer, which is part of the Ahold Delhaize group, has already renovated...
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Balázs Győrffy: the V4 agricultural organizations are holding a joint farmer demonstration
The agrarian chambers of the Visegrad countries are organizing a joint demonstration together with the representatives of Latvia and Lithuania on February 22, drawing the public’s attention to the fact...
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SAP Hungary closed the strongest year in its history
In 2023, SAP Hungary had a better year than ever, winning the “SAP – Best Country of the Year” award for the Central and Eastern European region, which includes 24...
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