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KPMG: The perception of brands may suffer due to falling living standards
According to the global research of KPMG Customer Experience Excellence, consumer satisfaction has worsened in the past year according to all aspects examined. The global livelihood crisis is primarily behind...
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General meeting 2024
On 12 February the Hungarian Confectioners Guild (MCI) held its annual general meeting and a confectioners’ ball in Balatonalmádi. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/4 MCI...
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The prices of Easter hit items vary widely
As the holidays approached, preparations for Easter began, and store shelves were already covered with products typical of the holiday season. Of course, in addition to ham, smoked knuckles, pre-packaged...
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The EU has strengthened the rules for the protection of geographical indications for food and beverages
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, the ministers of the EU member states adopted the decree on improving the protection of geographical indications and other quality systems...
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Sustainability in food safety is a growing challenge
The Ministry of Agriculture gives priority to the relationship between food packaging and sustainability, because we have a responsibility to the younger generation – said Dr. Beáta Olga Felkai, Deputy...
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Same-day delivery is the desire of Hungarian customers
Among Central European customers, fast home delivery is clearly the preferred solution, most often because something was left out during a previous shopping trip. Hungarians, however, would spend less on...
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Tesco uses solar energy to generate 26 percent of its store energy needs
Tesco has built small household-sized solar power plants on the roofs of 25 of its stores across the country. The power plants that provide renewable energy are able to cover...
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Hungarian tomatoes and peppers on the shelves of PENNY
High-quality domestic tomatoes and peppers await customers in PENNY stores, further strengthening the company’s commitment to supporting Hungarian agriculture with this step. From March 16, vegetables in four product categories,...
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Cerbona acquires BOCI, which marks a new chapter in the story of the iconic brand
Nestlé has announced the sales of its BOCI, MELBA and PÁRIZSI KOCKA trademarks to Cerbona (A.R.M. Alba Régia Mercator Ltd.). Nestlé acquired BOCI and the other brands concerned during the...
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Our WATER VISION will be complete with you – Cup Revolution is launching a national design competition
Hungary’s number one reusable cup system, Cup Revolution, is launching a graphic competition on the occasion of World Water Day. The winning works of the competition, called VÍZió, can be...
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It has been revealed which companies will be targeted by NAV inspections in 2024
NAV’s 2024 audit plan already clearly shows which areas the central tax authority will focus on during its tax audits this year. Special attention is given to companies employing a...
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This is what Hungarians are looking for now, according to Árukereső.hu
With the arrival of good weather, interest in products related to leisure activities has increased. The search for related products has increased both in Hungary and in the countries of...
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Generation Z trends
What will young people be doing, wearing and thinking in 2024? – asks Rebecca Stewart in Adweek. She lists three key trends for targeting young consumers. This article is available for...
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Strategic Cooperation Between the Modern and Stylish Rural Business Association (MSVK) and the Stylish Rural Accommodations (SVSZ)
March 19, 2024 – The purpose of the new strategic partnership established between the Modern and Stylish Rural Business Association (MSVK) and the Stylish Rural Accommodations (SVSZ) is to support...
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Increasing company founding activity in the shadow of rising new procedures
There was a definite increase in the willingness to start a business in February. The number of terminations decreased seasonally. The number of companies has been decreasing for the sixth...
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The jubilee Logistics Yearbook is coming: authors and sponsors are also welcome
The Logistics Yearbook, published by the Hungarian Logistics Association (MLE), has been one of the most prominent annual publications of the Hungarian logistics world for decades. Work has already begun...
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Tetra Pak to invest more in recycling capacity
Tetra Pak is about to invest more in increasing its carton packaging recycling capacity in the EU, supporting the objectives of the EU’s proposed PPWR Regulation. The packaging giant invested...
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The digital nutrition labeling system for wine products will be launched in April
The National Council of Mountain Communities (HNT) in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) will launch a digital nutrition labeling system for...
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The restaurants are waiting for the money to collect the used oil
Many Hungarian restaurants are still waiting for the money from the MOHU for the collection of half a year’s worth of used oil, which arrives with a delay of several...
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Hungarian executive in the management of zooplus SE
On 8 January Ágnes Kovács joined zooplus SE, Europe’s leading online pet food platform, as vice president own brands. Her responsibilities include the corporate level management of the company’s own brand...
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Complex payment terminal solution for electric vehicle charging stations in Europe
Mastercard and Last Mile Solutions have joined forces to revolutionise the payment process for charging electric vehicles. A cikk a Trade magazin 2024/4. lapszámában olvasható. Their new solution will enable...
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This is what the youngest customer group spends on
Two-thirds of the 14-18-year-olds receive an average of HUF 22,000 in pocket money per month. Girls spend more on clothes and gifts, boys spend more on online games and electronic...
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Foxpost customers needn’t worry after hacking
After the hacker attack in October, Foxpost strongly defended the privacy of its customers and immediately cooperated with the authorities to investigate the matter. During the attack, a hacker hacked...
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This year’s support program for the beekeeping industry is starting
Beekeepers can benefit from more than HUF 3 billion, as the regulation of the sector’s support program according to the Strategic Plan of the Common Agricultural Policy has been published...
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This is how the webshop regulation affects retailers
At the 8th Ecommerce Expo Budapest, held on 29 February 2024, Dr Barnabás Balczó, president-CEO of MPL spoke about the new government regulation known to many as the “Webshop Decree”. This...
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Mobile payment is now a daily routine for Hungarian students
Mastercard has conducted a survey among young Hungarians about their financial habits, personal motivations and goals for the second time. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/4...
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Mastercard and Nexi working on open banking payments
Europe’s leading PayTech company Nexi has chosen Mastercard as a strategic partner for its open banking programme in Europe. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/4 The...
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About seventeen thousand families are supported by Katolikus Karitász’s Easter non-perishable food collection
One hundred and fifty tons of food were collected at the Easter non-perishable food collection initiated by the Hungarian Catholic Bishops’ Conference and conducted by Catholic Charity, of which almost...
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Hungarian Product trademarks underline the true value of AGROSPRINT products
For more than three decades Agrosprint has been a leading company in the domestic market for quick-frozen fruit and vegetables. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/4...
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Ten million kilograms of food donated
Last year the Hungarian Food Bank Association saved 10 million kilograms of food from stores and manufacturers, donating it to people in need. This article is available for reading in...
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