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We prefer to order monthly packages of diapers and fabric softeners in XXL packaging from drugstores
The number of online orders from drugstores is rising spectacularly, according to data from Rossmann and data-driven, same-day home delivery specialist DODO. This trend mostly applies to larger orders and...
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K&H: Every fifth SME would share their business premises to cut costs
The economic events of the past 3 years have not spared the entrepreneurial sector. Trade and industry are in a particularly difficult situation, which has resulted in many shop closures...
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Sándor Czomba: the government supports the strengthening of the SME sector
The government supports and intends to help the domestic SME sector strengthen and improve its international competitiveness with all possible means, said the State Secretary responsible for employment policy of...
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For the first time, Visa Hungary awarded women-owned businesses, and Fajszi Paprika Manufaktúra won
For the first time, Visa awarded women-owned businesses in Hungary, and the five winners each received HUF 2 million support and one-year mentoring, Visa announced to MTI on Friday. In...
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Budapest hosted the GREEN BRANDS awards gala for the first time
More than 100 people gathered from the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia in Hotel Helia in Budapest, to celebrate the 2021/2022 & 2022/2023 winners of the GREEN BRANDS sustainability certificate...
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The renewed summer seasonal food chain control is starting
The national seasonal food chain inspection will begin on June 16. Dr. ordering the summer muster. Márton Nobilis, the state secretary responsible for the food industry and trade policy, pointed...
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Lidl to expand its Terra Naturra range in Switzerland
Lidl Switzerland will expand its Terra Natura range – these food products meet high animal welfare and environmental standards – by more than 20%, in comparison with the previous year....
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Martian soil may be good for growing rice
Martian soil may have all the essential nutrients needed for growing rice, which is one of the most important foods – planetary scientist Abhilash Ramachandran told at a conference on...
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Sustainability management – no escape!
In the age of sustainability, if companies want to stay competitive, they have no choice but to hire experts to help them in this process. The Certified Sustainability Manager (CSM)...
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New protection of origin rules are coming in the Nagy-Somlói wine region
The regulations for the protection of origin in the Nagy-Somló wine region are changing, only the name Somló will remain in use – Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced at...
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Carrefour France Introduces AI-Powered Online Shopping Chatbot
French retailer Carrefour has rolled out a new chatbot based on OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4 technology, to improve the online shopping experience. Via the Hopla chatbot, Carrefour’s online shoppers in France will...
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60% Of Men Drink Alcohol To Cope, Notes Drinkaware
Some 60% of men drink alcohol to cope, according to Drinkaware’s Annual Barometer for 2022. According to the charity working to reduce and prevent the misuse of alcohol, men are...
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Unilever extends supply agreement with Barry Callebaut
Unilever has renewed its long-term chocolate and cocoa supply agreement with Barry Callebaut, extending a partnership that originally was initiated in 2012. Under the renewed agreement, Barry Callebaut will continue...
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The number of needy children in Hungary has increased to two hundred thousand
In Hungary, more and more people are suffering from poverty due to the current economic situation, as well as inflation and partial utility increases. Many small children never receive a...
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The market builds community
It is important to preserve our Hungarian culture in Hungary, and going to the market is also an integral part of Hungarian culture – declared Dr. Márton Nobilis, the State...
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288,000 Jelly Belly and 1 Kina Grannis – Video of the Day
Kina Grannis’ music video was made using stop motion technology, and probably the oldest advertising professional has never seen a more direct product placement: the entire background of the 3-minute...
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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization and Huawei are establishing an artificial intelligence alliance
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Who associates what with beer – Picture of the day
The beer opener seen in today’s pictures, which may seem the most stylish to many, is the inventor of, for example, crackers. And our “hero” can even function as tweezers…...
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FBAMSZ: online travel insurances became more expensive by 7 percent
The price of online travel insurances concluded at the end of May has risen by 7 percent compared to the same period last year – the Hungarian Association of Independent...
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(HU) XIXO Tutti Fruity Cactus
A new product in the XIXO Tutti Fruity range: Cactus takes us straight to the tropics. It has a style like no other, 5 types of vitamin B, it is...
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Food prices continue to rise due to the EPR
Food prices could increase by up to 4 percent due to the introduction of extended producer responsibility and the new industry burden for packaging materials. Starting from July 1st, in...
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Hungarian-owned retail chains: growing gap between Budapest and the rest of the country
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2023/6-7. Growing gap between Budapest and the country Andreas Christou, managing director of RetailZoom gave a presentation on the market...
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This is how we can pay taxes in 2024: a summary of the package of proposals amending next year’s tax laws
On June 6, the Government submitted to the Parliament (No. T/4243) the bill containing the latest tax package (“Proposal”), the main points of which are described in this newsletter. Changes...
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300 new products will be significantly cheaper at Tesco
On June 16, more than 300 new products will be hit by Tesco’s yellow arrow, which indicates the reduced selection. The department store chain has redesigned its discount product list...
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Evening barbecue – Picture of the day
We don’t swear that the idea is completely new, but the magnetic lamp that can be attached to the grill or its accessories seems very original to us. ...
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Violife offers vegan alternatives with a diverse portfolio
In May Violife appears on the shelves of Hungarian stores with a wide range of plant-based, dairy-, gluten- and preservative-free products. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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A platform for direct dialogue between representatives of the Government and Budapest’s large companies has been launched
The Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BKIK) has created a business platform called the BKIK Corporate Club, which creates an opportunity for the managers of large Budapest companies to...
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The payment of subsidies to butcher shops has started
The Ministry of Agriculture, which entrusted the Herman Ottó Institute with the payment of the subsidy, has started. The success of the tender announced in February is proven by the...
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Kantar published the list of the most valuable brands of 2023
More measurable efficiency, significantly improved financing and investment opportunities, and in the event of a company acquisition, the achievement of even a multiple mark-up – among other things, these are...
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Domestic companies are actively recruiting again for the third quarter
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