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Black Friday: GVH warns of the importance of conscious shopping before the sale season
Although the official Black Friday will only take place on November 29, various tempting offers and sales have already appeared, with which retailers are trying to grab the attention of...
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MOHU spoke up about the DRS limit
As of October 26, the MOHU reduced the amount available for redeeming beverage packaging to HUF 5,000 in one transaction, in response to the request of the National Trade Association...
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NGM: 1.5 million guests rested in our country in September, the performance of tourism continued to increase
Based on the data of the Central Statistical Office (KSH) and the National Tourist Information Center (NTAK), in September 2024, nearly 1.5 million people visited our country and used the...
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Most consumers believe AI will increase the risk of financial fraud
Americans are worried about an increase in financial fraud, which they say will be exacerbated by the rise of AI. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/10...
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This is how PENNY stores are open on the long weekend
PENNY stores in Hungary will be closed on Friday, November 1st, but customers will be waiting for their usual opening hours and selection on the other days of the week....
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Five Hungarian hotels also won awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards gala
At the 18th World Luxury Hotel Awards gala held in Galgorm, Northern Ireland, five Hungarian hotels received prestigious recognition, including the Mystery Hotel in Budapest, which was also among the...
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Consumers also care about ESG considerations
The Mintel Global Outlook on Sustainability 2024-2025 makes it clear: consumers are taking steps to reduce their environmental impact in their daily lives. This article is available for reading in...
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SPAR Hungary has reached a milestone: the 300th franchise store opened in Lenti
The franchise network of SPAR Hungary has reached a significant milestone: the 300th partner store, owned by Fe-Zo Kft., has opened in Lenti. The new store is located in the...
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(HU) Franc&Franc 2024: A fenntarthatóság útján
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Half of the employees thoroughly research the company before applying for its job advertisement
Almost without exception, employees want to see in job advertisements how much they can earn by filling a specific position, and there is a similar agreement that hiring processes are...
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Wine sales slump as long-term decline continues
Producers in the category — which is facing a long-term decline as younger consumers opt for other drinks — are shifting their approach to the bottled beverages. Wine sales declined 8% in...
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A joint online petition was launched to protect farmers
In order to protect the farming community and maintain a safe food supply, the Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Associations and Farmers’ Cooperatives (Magosz) and the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK)...
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The producer price of garlic is more than 20 percent higher
According to Eurostat data, the yield of garlic was between 5.2 and 7.1 thousand tons in the last five years, and in 2023, 5.26 thousand tons of garlic were harvested...
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Kaufland Aims For Net Zero By 2050
Kaufland has joined its Schwarz Group stablemate Lidl in announcing plans to be net zero by 2050 across its entire value chain, including Scope 3 emissions. By 2030, Kaufland is...
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Coca-Cola HBC in major product recall in Austria
While the Coca-Cola bottler did not disclose the exact number of bottles recalled, media reports suggest it amounts to around 28 million Coca-Cola HBC has issued a recall for half-litre...
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Helping people living with food intolerance
The Hungarian Dietetic Association (MDOSZ) and Auchan Foundation are working together to provide special food and meals to people living with food sensitivities and diabetes. Three types of recipe books...
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The most beautiful kitchen gardens were also awarded this year
In 2024, the country’s most beautiful kitchen gardens were also awarded. “This initiative not only contributes to maintaining the traditions of home gardening, but also popularizes this activity among the...
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Bananas are in danger: diseases and climatic changes threaten one of the world’s most popular fruits
Global warming and weather extremes are seriously affecting banana cultivation, which is one of the dominant agricultural sectors in tropical regions. However, in addition to the weather challenges, another, at...
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Waberer’s is implementing its warehouse development in Debrecen without subsidies
Waberer’s announced that it plans to develop warehouse logistics in Debrecen’s priority industrial zone, but the government does not provide financial support for the project. In November, the company will...
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Fluctuating workforce
Every year the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) publishes its statistical report on the hospitality industry. This publication is based on statistical data published by the Central Statistical Office (KSH)....
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The order of nature!
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/10 “In the Hungarian hospitality sector we see a strong push for a more serious green shift, especially from high-end establishments....
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Aldi Süd and Kaufland lead the way in animal welfare in Germany
Aldi Süd and Kaufland are the leaders among German food retail chains when it comes to animal welfare, according to the latest Greenpeace Supermarket Check survey. Aldi Süd took the...
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The prices of fodder crops have risen significantly
According to AKI PÁIR data, the producer price of edible wheat in Hungary excluding VAT and transport costs is HUF 80.1 thousand/ton (+12 percent compared to a year earlier), feed...
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Say it nicely: ah! – Video of the day
In the old days, they taught in advertising schools that a good ad wasn’t one where the joke could be made with other products at any time. The McDonald’s film...
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Black Friday 2024: more aware customers and a turnover of 160 billion is expected
Although Black Friday is no longer as attractive to customers as it used to be, this year’s turnover may still reach HUF 150-160 billion, according to recent research by Publicis...
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Kifli.hu, Mastercard and Élélmiszerbank are launching a fundraising campaign for children’s meals
The Magyar Élélmiszerbank Egyesület, with Mastercard and Kifli.hu are launching a fund-raising campaign to support the feeding of needy children and draw attention to the problem of food waste. Kifli.hu...
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JYSK’s newest store opens in Ózd, on the occasion of which the company once again supports a non-governmental organization
On November 6, JYSK’s newest store will open in Ózd, which will be their 101st store in Hungary. On the occasion of new store openings, the retail store chain organizes...
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A 5,000 HUF limit for reverse vending machines is a reasonable solution
The Hungarian National Trade Association agrees with the recently introduced measure, which sets a HUF 5,000 limit per transaction at cash machines. According to general secretary Katalin Neubauer, the maximum...
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