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A meat-free diet may be associated with an increased risk of fractures
Followers of a meat-free diet may face a higher risk of fractures, especially hip fractures, according to a new, largest study on the subject to date. The connection may be...
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Chamber of Agriculture: concerns about pesticides are exaggerated
In the European Union, there has a typically unfounded opposition to pesticides – the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) said in a statement on Friday. The rules for the authorization...
Read moreAn agreement between the EU and China on the protection of geographical indications could enter into force
With the approval of the Council of the European Union, an agreement could enter into force from early 2021 to protect hundreds of European geographical indications (geographical indications and designations...
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Walmart adds to its last-mile arsenal with acquisition of JoyRun
Walmart acquires startup JoyRun, which operates favourable or affordable fixed-price delivery within residential communities. Walmart is thus expanding its last-mile services. Walmart plans to acquire assets, including talent, technology and...
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In November, consumer sentiment declined to minus 17.6 points in the euro area
The European Commission’s euro area consumer sentiment index fell to a lower-than-expected level in November, but has also fallen to its lowest level since May. According to a preliminary survey...
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(HU) Kik nyertek CSR Hungary Díjat 2020-ban?
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Magazine: Nothing can stop quality and value from becoming increasingly important
In 2020, the Value and Quality Grand Prix Competition was organised by DIAMOND Szervezőiroda Bt., Hajnal Húskombinát Kft., Legrand Magyarország Villamossági Rendszerek Zrt., Poli-Farbe Vegyipari Kft., ProfessionCert Kft. and Szám-Pont...
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GKI’s economic sentiment index did not reach its level of the beginning of this summer in November
GKI’s economic sentiment index fell sharply in November, falling below its level in early summer. According to a survey conducted by GKI Economic Research Co. with the support of the...
Read moreMKIK GVI: business cycle indicator at the pre-epidemic level
The economic indicator of the MKIK GVI Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship Research (MKIK GVI) rose from 28 points to 38 points in April, the lowest value since the beginning...
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Santa Claus will be more successful than the bunny, the candy makers hope
Although they expect a drop in sales, domestic confectioners are confident that the turnover of seasonal sweets, chocolate figures and Christmas candy linked to Santa Claus and Christmas can approach...
Read more80 percent of the corn was harvested in Zala County
Almost 80 percent of the corn produced on 29,000 hectares was harvested in Zala County, with an average yield of 8.6 tons per hectare – the county president of the...
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The Hungarian and Moroccan seed associations have concluded a cooperation agreement
A co-operation agreement has been concluded between the Seed Association and the Interprofessional Organization and Product Council (VSZT) and the Moroccan Seed Producers Association, which will work closely together to...
Read moreA global map of 20,000 bee species around the world has been completed
A global map showing the distribution of 20,000 bee species around the world has been drawn up by Singaporean and Chinese researchers who say their work will help insect conservation...
Read moreThe economic performance of OECD member countries increased significantly in the third quarter
The economic performance of the 37 member states of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) increased significantly in the third quarter compared with the second quarter, when the...
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Pickup services are more and more popular
Retailers in the US have taken advantage of a large click-and-collect footprint while others have scrambled to expand the increasingly popular service. Pickup services are available int he US from...
Read moreShanghai has been voted the smartest city in the world this year
Shanghai has been voted the “smartest” city in the world this year at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), which recognized the Chinese city for the first time, the...
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When the shop closes…
The second wave of the pandemic brought several new regulations that affect the use of commercial-purpose spaces. In the shops everyone must wear a face mask – not only on...
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Sustainability in the FMCG industry
The importance of sustainability is increasingly permeating the FMCG industry and the daily lives of supply chain steakholders. Pascal Kuipers, reporter for the monthly video news program PLMALive.eu of the...
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The coronavirus changes the Hungarian and regional advertising market
Mainly due to state advertising spending – which was 10 percent higher in 2019 than a year earlier – the domestic advertising market, which was still soaring last year, is...
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Telenor: Hungarians do not give up Christmas despite the pandemic
Due to the pandemic, the conditions are not ideal for celebrating this year’s Christmas, but Hungarians are Christmas-loving, do not give up the celebration and plan to replace less personal...
Read moreWithout a terminal, Hungarian merchants can also accept card payments by smartphone
Hungarian merchants can also use their smartphones to accept cards when paying, so they can comply with the regulation, which will come into force within a month and a half,...
Read moreRetail sales growth slowed in the United States in October
In the United States, retail sales grew less than expected in October, according to a report by the Census Bureau, a statistical institute in the Washington Department of Commerce. With...
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Magazine: New methods of payment: All the proof of the pudding is in the eating
Payment by card or mobile phone are received positively everywhere, András Bakonyi, commercial director of Ingenico Hungary reckons. For a retailer, it is the easiest if it provides a POS-terminal...
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AM: The Parliament accepted the bill on family farms
Favorable tax conditions, decreasing administrative burdens and an operating environment in line with 21st century expectations are provided for primary producers by the law on family farms adopted by the...
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Non-Traditional Advent Calendars
The market for advent calendars continues to evolve as consumers search for unique ways to indulge before the holidays. It’s also an opportunity for retailers to allow their shoppers to...
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MNB: 3.5 percent increase in households’ monetary assets
Households’ net financial savings increased by 432 billion HUF, or 3.5 percent of GDP, in the third quarter. Financial assets increased by 719 billion HUF and liabilities by 287 billion...
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Fewer people buy counterfeit products, according to a study
Only 11 percent of the population has bought counterfeit products in the past year, but fewer and fewer Hungarians are recognizing their harmful effects on – the National Anti-Counterfeiting Board...
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The rules for teleworking have become more flexible
According to a government decree published in the Hungarian Gazette, the new rules for teleworking announced for the duration of the emergency will apply from Thursday. The decree regulates three...
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You can shop for Christmas and New Year until 7 p.m.?
The question is valid for those, who read the decree 505/2020. The answer is no, the Hungarian Government stated, that many news misunderstood the declaration. The fact is, that the...
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