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Ahold Delhaize Sets New CO2 Emission Reduction Targets
Dutch retail group Ahold Delhaize has set new CO2 emission reduction goals of at least 37% across its value chain (scope 3), and 50% across its own operations (scope 1...
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The last day for agricultural damage mitigation has arrived
Until November 30, 2022, farmers can submit their application for damage mitigation benefits on the electronic application interface of the MKR (Agricultural Risk Management System) of the Hungarian State Treasury...
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Trade magazin has won the Business Superbrands award seven times – this year’s awards were presented
This year, the Superbrands Hungary Expert Committee awarded the Superbrands awards for the eighteenth time, and the Business Superbrands award-winning brands received awards for the fifteenth time at the gala...
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Nébih: the black trade of large scale fishes continues to flourish
The black trade in large fish continues to flourish, the fish guards of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) and KTVHESZ managed to bring another large Tisza carp home...
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A circular economy can stop the loss of biodiversity
Today, more than 90% of the loss of biodiversity is the result of the extraction and processing of natural resources. 1 million species are at risk of extinction by 2050....
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Cooperation between FAO and Hungary continues to strengthen
As a committed partner of the FAO, Hungary helps to achieve sustainable development goals with an international agricultural scholarship program covering almost 50 countries and by financing joint projects –...
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How much do groceries really cost? (Video)
About 14% of all food produced goes to waste between harvest and the wholesale market, resulting in $400 billion worth of food waste each year. But it’s not just a...
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SoftPOS: replacing cash with contactless payment
From 1 January 2021 online cash register users are obliged to offer an electronic payment option to customers. From the contactless, QR and link payment solutions of SimpleBusiness, every customer...
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Opten: The liquidation procedures have stalled! Does it indicate insolvency or an aftereffect of Covid?
Changes in liquidation procedures dominate the company trend in October, with the number of initiated procedures exceeding 1,000. This is almost four times more than the same period of the...
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A plant-based diet can reduce the risk of bowel cancer in men by 22 percent
A plant-based diet can reduce the risk of colon cancer in men by 22 percent, according to new research – the online edition of The Guardian cited the results of...
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Target expands Starbucks curbside pickup service
Adding to its partnership, Target will deliver Starbucks food and beverages in its Drive Up curbside service at select locations, according to a press release. Target initially began integrating the...
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The EU exported more apples and imported less last month
According to data from the same period last year, the European Union exported 11% more apples and imported 42% fewer apples. Analyzing the relevant data, we see a clear increase...
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Lavazza Agrees To Buy France’s Maxicoffee
Italian coffee maker Lavazza has made a binding offer to acquire French coffee seller MaxiCoffee to strengthen its position in France and in e-commerce. “Our strategy is to support the...
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Over a third of Brits open to having a vegan Christmas dinner
Over a third of Brits are open to having a vegetarian or vegan Christmas dinner this year, a new survey has revealed. According to research conducted by international online supermarket British...
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Development is also the key to success in agriculture
In order to increase the efficiency of the agriculture and food industry and remain competitive, the further, wide-ranging modernization of the sector is essential. The actors of the agrárium understood:...
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New regulations and stricter rules than ever await distributors of capsule coffees
It does matter a lot how much and what kind of packaging is used for products distributed in the EU. By the end of 2025, the member states will have...
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Fewer and fewer retail chains publish discount newspapers
Half of the consumers demand discount newspapers, the other half are left cold by printed catalogs. Retail chains are therefore either discontinuing or starting to publish fewer copies of their...
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Kifli prices have risen by 133 percent in the past year
Vakmajom blog follows the development of the price of kifli in a bakery in Budapest on a regularly updated graph, and they reported quite shocking numbers recently. “290 didn’t last...
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Consumers can spend less for Christmas this year
The effect of inflation can be felt, that is, it is clear: the monthly income is no longer enough for Christmas – it is clear from the report of ATV...
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KSH: Developments in the food industry significantly exceeded the previous year
In the third quarter, the volume of investments increased by 7.7 percent compared to the same period of the previous year, and rose by 1.9 percent seasonally adjusted compared to...
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These are the most valuable companies of the millenia
Electronics, FMCG and automotive companies are all on the list. Interbrands uses three key indicators to determine brand value: the financial performance of branded products or services, the role of...
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NAV: you can bid on alcohol with an estimated value of more than HUF 350 million
Alcohol with an estimated value of more than HUF 350 million can be bid for from November 28 for 4 days, until December 1, the National Tax and Customs Administration...
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Doesn’t red meat pose a health risk after all?!
For years, some studies have linked red meat consumption to health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Almost all research is observational and cannot conclusively establish cause and...
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A pack of cigarettes can be three thousand forints
According to the proposal of the European Commission, the minimum excise tax per box would be raised from 1.80 euros to 3.60 euros per box, in Hungary the excise tax...
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Hungaropack Hungarian Packaging Competition 2022 winners
In 2022 the Hungarian Association of Packaging and Materials Handling (CSAOSZ) organised the Hungaropack Hungarian Packaging Competition for the 39th time. There were 61 competition entries from 31 firms – 42...
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Recession, growing inflation, rapidly worsening external balance
In the latest GKI report, which was published in September, the company raised its growth forecast from 3.7% to 4.5% for 2022. For 2023 the company envisages not plus 2.7%,...
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Nébih found contamination in the products of a dairy plant
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) detected aflatoxin contamination in the products of a dairy plant in Győr-Moson-Sopron County in quantities slightly above the limit value,...
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The domestic toy market turnover is around HUF 100 billion
The domestic toy market is quite large, around HUF 100 billion, and it can also be said to be a crisis-resistant sector. At the same time, there are also changes...
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EY: It has become clear what the tax authorities are afraid of
Domestic companies expect stricter tax inspections in 2023, transfer pricing is considered the riskiest area, according to a survey of more than 250 participants of the EY Tax Conference. However,...
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Nespresso unveils home-compostable coffee capsules in partnership with Huhtamaki
Nestlé’s Nespresso brand will pilot home-compostable coffee capsules on the Nespresso Original system in France and Switzerland from spring 2023 before further launches in several other European countries within a...
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