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Inflation accelerated to 24.5%
Significantly below expectations, inflation jumped to 24.5% in December, which was primarily caused by the cancellation of official fuel prices, but the rise in food prices also continued to accelerate....
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Despite rising food prices, the German economy “held up well”
According to the first estimate of the German statistical office, the German economy grew slightly more than experts expected last year mainly due to the positive consequences of the catch-up...
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From Sunday, you can only pay in euros in Croatia
Croatia joined the Eurozone on January 1st, and after the two-week transition period, payments can only be made in euros in the country from Sunday, wrote the Croatian daily Vecernji...
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Buffet carts have raised the price of their products by an average of 30 percent in the past year
Businesses operating buffet carts typically purchase raw materials from small factories and primary producers, the prices of which have increased by 100-120 percent over the past year, and in response...
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This is how the rules on the inheritance of agricultural land changed
From January 1, 2023, new, special regulations came into force based on a law adopted in 2021. The new regulation, effective from January 1 of this year, applies only to...
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OTC products is a booming category
ültek még inkább előtérbe. A szegmens szárnyalása folyamatos, annak ellenére, hogy a szinte minden kategóriát érintő alapanyaghiány ezt a területet sem kímélte, ami főként a termékek csomagolásában hozott kisebb-nagyobb változásokat....
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The durable and transparent packaging is the winner – results on the soup paste dry pasta Product sample
We asked the reviewers during the soup paste dry pasta Product Sample how important they consider packaging and presentation when buying pasta, and also on what basis they choose the...
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Agro-Ferr Kft. increases its production with the help of support.
Agro-Ferr Kft. is increasing its production by about 10 percent this year, and plans to produce six million liters of milk by the end of the year. The family business...
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A reduction in the VAT on food was suggested as a solution
According to Lajos Korózs, the vice president of the MSZP, the general sales tax (VAT) on basic foodstuffs should be reduced to zero percent. Meanwhile, Jobbik also proposed the reduction...
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Giant Food joins forces with Loop for reusable packaging
Ahold Delhaize subsidiary Giant Food is offering more than 20 products from 20 leading consumer brands in reusable containers instead of single-use packaging, in partnership with Loop, the circular reuse platform...
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In Germany Wolt plans to serve retail too
Courier service Wolt is getting ready to team up with retailers in Germany. With the help of the Wolt-Drive programme, every retailer can offer the delivery service of Wolt to...
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SZÉP card traffic increased significantly last year
SZÉP card traffic increased significantly last year, cardholders spent the most out of pocket on hospitality – the card issuers informed MTI. Last year, the turnover of the K&H SZÉP...
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Mars Petcare, Broad Institute Launch New Genome Project For Pets
A new initiative is being planned that could eventually lead to the creation of one of the largest open access cat and dog genome databases in the world. Mars...
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Amazon to shutter three UK warehouses
Amazon is to shutter three UK warehouses and replace them with two new distribution centres. Sites in Hemel Hempstead, Doncaster and Gourock are slated for closure, and staff there will...
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7-Eleven Enters Israel, Opens First Store In Tel Aviv
Convenience chain 7-Eleven has opened its first store in Tel Aviv at the Dizengoff Centre Mall, marking its entry to Israel. Located in the country’s second-largest city and largest metropolitan...
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Nébih: due to an unmarked milk allergen, Tesco has withdrawn several slices from the market
Due to an unmarked milk allergen, TESCO-Global Zrt. recalled the products “Tesco Plant Chef Protein Vegan Bar” and “Tesco Free From GM” from the market – the National Food Chain...
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Bird flu has appeared in another area of Békés county
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) confirmed the presence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in a farm in Békés county that keeps about 2,000...
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Focaccia Garden – Image of the Day
In different parts of the world, flatbreads are made under different names – focaccia, lavash, naan, frybread, and the thinner versions – but we are not surprised that decorating them...
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The year starts with another brutal increase in food prices
The significant rise in food prices continues, according to Privátbankár’s Árkosár survey, an average family bulk purchase is already around HUF 36,000, i.e. an average family bulk purchase costs 41.3...
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Pork could soon be a luxury
Unfortunately, the year 2022 significantly weakened the pig sector, and they had to face several factors of price increases. Although he did not want to make predictions, he revealed this...
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A new executive at the head of foodpanda
From the first of January, Zoltán Radeczky will manage the company, while his predecessor, István Juhász, will continue to assist in the strategic tasks of the European region. The transformation...
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The government has revealed when they would decide about food price caps
While László Parragh, the president of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK), has already discussed the end of price caps in the past few days, the Ministry of...
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Beyond Meat’s plant-based steak available in more than 5,000 US stores
Beyond Meat officially launched its plant-based beef tips: Beyond Steak is available in more than 5,000 Kroger and Walmart stores nationwide, as well as some Albertsons and Ahold divisions. The...
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Hungarians crossing into Romania buy flour imported from Hungary
Many Hungarians work in Romania, and there are more and more people who cross over to Romania from the border towns to refuel or shop – in the latter case,...
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Subway is for sale
One of the largest fast food chains has been put up for sale, the owners would sell the company for more than 10 billion dollars. Subway is currently present in...
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Per capita food waste was 127kg in the EU in 2020
According to the latest data from Eurostat, food waste was 127kg per person in the EU in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Households in the EU generated 55%...
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Danone continued its year-round donation even at Christmas
Danone Magyarország Kft. continued to help those in need in 2022, but during the winter months, around the holidays, it turned its attention to those in difficult situations in order...
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No clothes left dry…
According to Yvette Krubl, Procter&Gamble’s corporate communications manager in Central and Eastern Europe, laundry detergent volume sales stayed put in the July 2021-June 2022 period, while in value sales there...
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The number of guest nights increased by 7.8%
The number of guest nights increased by 7.8%, despite a rising base due to the revival of tourist traffic following the gradual lifting of restrictions against the epidemic two years...
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Nearly a third of domestic companies plan to reduce staff in the first quarter
In the first quarter of 2023, 32 percent of domestic employers plan to reduce their workforce, while only 22 percent predict expansion. According to ManpowerGroup’s Labor Market Forecast, published today,...
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