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These are the 20 most vegan-friendly cities in the world in 2024

HappyCow is a platform that evaluates plant-based, vegan and healthy food venues, and the website has recently published list of the 20 most vegan-friendly cities in the world – once...

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More high-quality plant-based private label products

According to PLMA, European private label sales will reach a record EUR 340bn in 2023. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 V-Label says this is partly...

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Beyond Meat expands into Co-op in the UK

Beyond Meat’s plant-based alternatives are now available in 800 Co-op stores across the UK. The meat-free vegan brand’s products are available in the convenience chain’s frozen food section nationwide. Beyond...

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Wolt launches hybrid delivery service

In mid-April Wolt started the Wolt Hybrid Delivery service, which makes it possible for restaurant managers to choose whether to use Wolt’s network of courier partners or their own delivery...

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Bamboo milk could replace cow’s milk

A new study published in Trends in Food Science & Technology outlines the potential of bamboo as a key raw material to feed the world’s growing population. This article is...

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Reversal instead of filling the digital gap

Digiméter has measured the digitalisation level of Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 The main index score was 40 on...

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Every third Hungarian cardholder regularly pays with their mobile

Mastercard published the results of its research entitled “Bank Card Usage Habits and Attitudes” at the end of March. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 With...

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Germany’s REWE to open a vegan store this spring

According to a report published on Plant Based News, REWE is planning to open a purely vegan store in Berlin, as there is a huge demand for plant-based foods in...

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Community in the community

The recent MasterWorks business workshop of Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft. has proved to be a real milestone: it was a sold-out event. With MasterWorks, the objective is to create a...

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Mogyi introduces new product to support healthy lifestyle

In Hungary the overconsumption of animal protein is common. Experts say that 50% protein intake should come from plants and another 50% from animal sources. This article is available for...

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As a domestic manufacturer, Sydnex wants to employ Hungarian workers

Family business Sydnex Kft. has been active in the Hungarian packaging industry for more than 30 years. Thanks to extensive investments over the last 3 years, the firm has doubled...

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Brand reputation could suffer because of falling living standards

KPMG’s Global Customer Experience Excellence Research 2023-2024 report has summarised the experiences of more than 81,000 customers in 21 countries. The survey covers around 3,000 brands. This article is available...

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Food price increase to slow down significantly this year

Erste told at a press conference in April that food prices will continue to rise in Hungary in 2024, but after the significant increase in the past two years, the...

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Competing kitchen rolls

Last year was a difficult one for the paper towel category too. NIQ data shows that although the market expanded by 16.2% in value, it contracted by 11.7% in volume....

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GKI is more pessimistic than the government about growth, inflation and public finances

GKI hasn’t changed its 2-2.5% growth forecast for 2024. However, it has lowered its inflation forecast to 5.5%. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 The expected...

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Raw milk’s price stays put

According to AKI PÁIR, the producer price of raw milk in Hungary was HUF 164.3/kg in February 2024. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 With a...

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Joint workshop by ÖRT and the Ministry of Justice

With record attendance, the Advertising Self Regulatory Board (ÖRT) held its first joint workshop with experts from the Ministry of Justice, about the activities of the consumer protection authority in...

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They can spice up grilling!

The careful choice of dressings, sauces and seasonings is a key factor in the success of a barbecue. Last year’s record inflation set back volume sales in all categories, but...

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Vegetables on the grill – or as a side dish

The barbecue season kicks off with the arrival of really good weather, when a wide range of fresh Hungarian peppers and tomatoes become available. This article is available for reading...

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Grilling cheese didn’t go up in smoke

The average price of grilling cheese is much higher (nearly twice as much) than the average cheese price, so it is no wonder that last year’s buying backlash hit the...

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Grilling product market hopes to heat up again

Price hikes and weakening purchasing power have had their effect felt on the whole grilling season. Households have held fewer barbecues, switching to cheaper, often private label (PL) products and...

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One in four consumers buys second-hand goods to protect the environment

Owing to increasing living costs and consumer commitment to a more sustainable lifestyle, today it is no longer a shame to buy second-hand goods or have broken products repaired, according...

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Accessible products can be a real help for people with disabilities

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 30 million adults face visual challenges in Europe alone and 200 million people suffer from hearing loss. This article is available for reading...

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European Private Label Awards 2024 winners announced

The European Private Label Awards, organised by ESM: European Supermarket Magazine, attracted 68 entries this year, with 21 innovations in 17 categories. This article is available for reading in Trade...

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Rapid digitalisation in pharmacies

This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 This is what impatient customers dream about Dr István Vámossy, general manager of Gollmann Magyarország/Pharmamatrix Kft. believes that digitalisation and...

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Self-checkouts also need a better strategy to succeed

Grocery Dive’s report on self-service checkouts and Mordor Intelligence’s forecast suggest that the self-service checkout market can grow by an average of 10.2% per year between 2024 and 2028. This...

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An all-around convincing performance by this year’s EuroCIS

This year’s EuroCIS – the leading trade fair for the retail technology industry – was a big success. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 The trade...

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The missing workforce – Lawyers from PwC Legal, Dr László Szűcs and Dr Melinda Molnár were the guests of Chain Bridge Club

At the end of December, a new law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals was passed. Then we had to wait another two months for detailed procedural rules,...

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Conad Adriatico’s expansion in Albania

Italy’s Conad Adriatico continues its expansion in Albania, opening a new supermarket in the capital city of Tirana. With this move the cooperative’s store number reaches 44 in Albania and...

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SPAR South Africa is targeting both affluent and lower-income shoppers

South African grocery retailers are modifying their strategies to appeal to both affluent and low-income shoppers. While competitors, including the country’s leading grocery retailer Shoprite and Pick’n’Pay have brands that...

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