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Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Spar? Research is launched to find the cheapest place to shop
The Financial Center and the University of Debrecen are launching joint research. As part of the research, consumers are asked which food chain stores they can shop at the cheapest...
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The mayor of the second district is pissed of because of McDonald’s
Gergely Őrsi mayor criticized the advertising placement of the fast food chain. “Dear McDonald’s! In our opinion, a global brand of this size does not need advertising, especially not an...
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Small butcher shops receive extraordinary support
The government is subsidizing small butcher shops with four and a half billion forints, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced. The minister drew attention to the fact that despite the...
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The strength of brands
On Thursday Gábor Tolnai, head of the marketing insight division at Kantar Hoffmann gave a presentation at the Business Days conference. He shared the results of their global survey, which...
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The British Tesco copied the price cap of the Hungarians
The British Tesco has announced that it will postpone the price freeze, which originally lasted until the beginning of the year, until Easter, and in fact, it has extended the...
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Magyar Vajkrém dairy spread
Magyar Vajkrém dairy spread products are made from selected ingredients and are based on an original recipe. All products under the brand are made from milk exclusively produced by Hungarian...
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The food industry is also challenged by the destruction of pollinators
One percent of premature deaths, around half a million deaths in the world, can be attributed to the death of pollinating insects, the online edition of The Guardian cited estimates...
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K&H agricultural research: the sector is receptive to innovation and digital development
The agricultural sector is receptive to innovation and digital development, but at the same time, farmers tend to be more cautious when it comes to application, K&H told MTI on...
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More than HUF 6 billion investment was realized
One of the most important sectors of the Hungarian economy is the food industry, with more than 4,000 companies engaged in production in 33 branches, stated Márton Nobilis, the Secretary...
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New trends in e-commerce
Cross-docking based and packaging-free home delivery are the main directions in which parcel delivery is going in the peak period before Christmas – according to the experts of smart logistics...
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Hungarian agricultural subsidies will continue to be predictable in the future
Hungarian agricultural subsidies will continue to be predictable in the future and provide support to farmers even in difficult economic conditions, said Minister of Agriculture István Nagy on his social...
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Spain Scraps VAT On Staple Foods For Six Months
Spain has scrapped VAT on staple food items for six months as part of a series of new measures to help the population to cope with the rising cost of...
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Mars Announces Acquisition Of Trü Frü Snacking Brand
Mars, Incorporated has announced the acquisition of Trü Frü, a whole-fruit snacking brand that has seen a five-fold increase in sales over the past five years. The Trü Frü range,...
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The Ministry of Agriculture is extending the extraordinary interest subsidy program
A decision was made to extend the advanced interest subsidy of up to 14 percent of the Agrár Széchenyi Kártya Overdraft for agricultural producers affected by the drought until March...
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German Shoppers Buy More Vegan Products From Discounters, Survey Finds
Shoppers in Germany are buying more vegan products from discounters, according to a survey by Appinio commissioned by Aldi. The study also unveiled that 90% of respondents rated the price-performance...
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What is premiumization – Picture of the day
We have dissected the concept of premiumization several times – although we have never found a more appropriate translation for the English word premiumization, examples are even more absurd. Now,...
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Restaurant no-show
The German restaurant association DEHOGA conducted a survey among its members on the subject of the problem of guests who do not show up at the restaurant despite the reservation...
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The Chinese branch of the Green Farm movement – Video of the day
We can only guess why the corn house that fits the folktales was built: maybe it was a winter resort for Chinese homo ludens in the countryside, but it could...
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This could be behind the sharp rise in food prices, and this is what 2023 will bring
In November, inflation was 22.5 percent year-on-year, which is the highest in the EU. This is more than surprise inflation, especially considering that at the beginning of 2022, analysts were...
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Spotlights 2023: Discover what’s new at FRUIT LOGISTICA now
With technical innovations, the industry ensures greater sustainability and less food waste. FRUIT LOGISTICA is the ideal platform for the fruit and vegetable trade to present innovations. Whether it’s new...
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FAO Food Price Index continued to drop in December, however, it rose substantially on a yearly basis
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 132.4 points in December 2022, down 2.6 points (1.9 percent) from November, marking the ninth consecutive monthly decline and standing 1.3 points (1.0 percent)...
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The senior management of SPAR Hungary continued to expand
As of January 1, 2023, Eduard Vonier will join SPAR Hungary as managing director. The specialist with a degree in economics has been working in the daily consumer goods retail...
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Retail turnover increased by 0.6%
The volume of retail trade grew more modestly than expected, by 0.6% according to the raw data, and also by 0.6% when adjusted for the calendar effect, compared to the...
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Green solutions from SPAR
Compared with the 2017 level, SPAR Magyarország’s greenhouse gas emissions level decreased by 49% by 2021. The light fixtures of the stores are replaced with LED lights, the efficiency of...
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Retail turnover in the euro area and the EU increased in November on a monthly basis
Retail sales in the euro area and the European Union increased in November in a monthly comparison. The statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat, announced on Friday that in...
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Small butcher shops receive extraordinary support
The government is subsidizing small butcher shops with four and a half billion forints, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced. The minister drew attention to the fact that despite the...
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Csaba Burján continues his work as Director of Global Customer Development at Food Solutions
Csaba Burján, the Central and Southeastern European manager of Unilever’s Food Solutions business, will continue his work as Director of Global Customer Development of Food Solutions from November 2022, after...
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The managing director of Coca-Cola HBC Hungary spoke about a serious price increase
In his interview with Index, László Békefi, managing director of Coca-Cola HBC Hungary, spoke about the very serious economic challenges that will force the giant company to raise prices on...
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Retail turnover in Romania increased by 4.5 percent in the first eleven months of last year
In Romania, according to raw data, the volume of retail trade increased by 4.5 percent in the first eleven months of last year compared to the same period in 2021,...
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These consumer protection inspections are expected in 2023
Domestic companies can expect comprehensive consumer protection investigations in 2023 as well – draws attention to EY. This year, special foods, the operation of webshops, and the so-called greenwashing were...
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