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There are places where the Christmas product range is already on the shelves
At the end of August, when summer is still palpably present and the school season has just started, Aldi decided to take a surprising step. On August 26, the German...
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A new type of sugar-free chocolate is developed from cocoa shells and fruit juice
Swiss scientists have developed a revolutionary method that could change the future of chocolate production. Kim Mishra and his team at the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich) have...
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IKEA’s new step towards sustainability: the online marketplace for used furniture is coming
IKEA’s new project, an online marketplace for second-hand furniture, may soon change the world of second-hand furniture trade. The Swedish home furnishing giant recently launched a platform called “Ikea Preowned”,...
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Social responsibility tender: free website development for three Hungarian businesses in 2024
This year, Flybuilt is announcing another social responsibility tender, the aim of which is to help Hungarian entrepreneurs develop their online presence. As part of the initiative, three lucky projects...
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Five reasons why you should start the school year with honey!
School bag, pencil holder, textbooks and notebooks. This might be a tick on every parent’s list, but what else could be needed during the school year? Honey is also one...
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Vinted was not the only one screwed by consumer protection
There are a number of digital platforms operating in the European Union, often with a similar structure but operated by different market players. In the case of new actors, information...
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Tesco recalled toxic chips
The Tesco supermarket chain has announced that the 150-gram Tesco sea salt potato chips will be withdrawn from circulation due to a pollutant. The reason for the recall is that...
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The start of school places a significant burden on parents: the turnover of pawnshops also increases during this period
The new school year will start soon, so many families spend part of their August income on school supplies and school bags. Enrollment in school places a significant burden on...
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Revolut is planning more and more serious steps in Hungary
The fintech company Revolut, which defines itself as a technology company, has made significant progress in Hungary. The company that offers mobile phone and card financial operations recently reached 1.5...
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LG’s transceiver module developed for Volkswagen has received a hacker-proof certificate
The V2X (vehicle-to-everything) solution developed by LG Electronics (LG) for Volkswagen, which enables communication between vehicles and their environment, received the Common Criteria (CC) certificate, an internationally recognized standard in...
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The proportion of people living in independent households has increased significantly
63 percent of young Hungarians live in independent households, which is a particularly high proportion compared to the data of the last decade. However, what are the plans of the...
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Majority of young people think bank cards can retire now
According to the latest K&H youth index survey, in Q2 2024 72% of 19-29 year olds thought paying with their smartphone or smart watch was just as secure as a...
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AI regulation enters into force
On 1 August the European Union’s regulation on artificial intelligence, the AI Act entered into force. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 The AI Act is...
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Nébih asks winemakers to be careful about must gas
The harvest season has begun, winemakers must pay attention to the dangers of must gas formation in their cellars, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) told MTI on Wednesday....
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These 4 IT challenges are worth paying attention to in 2024
Companies quickly adapt IT solutions that are developing at breakneck speed, but the same can be said less about the higher education sector. According to the TOPdesk expert, IT professionals...
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Poultry slaughter increased by 11.9 percent in the first half of the year
118.5 million pieces of poultry were slaughtered in the first half of 2024, 11.9 percent more than in the same period of the previous year. The live weight of slaughtered...
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Nearly 40% of online shoppers make monthly returns
Nearly four-in-10 consumers return an item they purchased online at least once a month, according to a new survey. Post-purchase intelligence platform Narvar’s 8th annual State of Returns Report found...
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Pingo Doce introduces eco-friendly, reusable bread bags
Portuguese retail chain Pingo Doce has launched 100% cotton reusable bread bags made in Portugal. The move is part of Pingo Doce’s commitment to minimise single-use packaging and promote a...
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Delhaize Serbia Expands Logistics Network With New Distribution Centre
Delhaize Serbia has consolidated its supply chain capabilities by opening a new distribution centre in Dobanovci. The state-of-the-art facility, located within VGP Park Belgrade, spans across 42,000 square metres and...
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Lidl shows resilience against Biedronka and Dino
Lidl has taken the lead in revenue growth on same sales areas among Polish top grocers. For the first time the German discounter’s like-for-like figures exceed those of grocery market...
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The joint project of Nébih and MATE has ended: the National Laboratory of Agricultural Technology
The development of the National Laboratory of Agricultural Technology in cooperation with the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) and the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) has...
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Nearly half of the adult Hungarian population suffers from varicose veins
Varicose veins are caused by dilation and swelling of the veins, most often in the legs. Although they are often seen as an aesthetic issue, they can also pose a...
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Little change in the GKI economic sentiment index in July
According to a survey conducted by GKI Economic Research with support from the European Union, neither the outlook for the business sector nor for the population changed significantly in July...
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The quiet revolution of the modern kitchen: microwave ovens
The quiet revolution of the modern kitchen: microwave ovens. These devices not only keep up with today’s fast-paced life, but also reshape the concept of cooking. Thanks to their compact...
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Hisense won at this year’s EISA awards
The Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) found Hisense devices to be the best in a total of five categories, of which the jury awarded 3 TVs and 2 projectors....
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The expansion of a Ferrero plant in Germany is given the green light
The Italian confectionery group has received official approval to build a new production hall at its site in Stadtallendorf. The €170 million investment is intended to “ensure the long-term viability...
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Fertilizer prices fell by almost 37 percent on average
Fertilizer distributors sold 789,000 tons of fertilizer directly to agricultural producers in the first half of 2024. Although the volume sold was 38.7 percent higher, due to the 36.9 percent...
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Six-meter shark in Las Vegas restaurant – Video of the day
English sculptor Damian Hirst’s “creation” of the tiger shark in the Palms Hotel Unknown bar – the animal comes from the Australian coast, is cut into 3 parts and soaked...
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Variations on a theme: cork – Picture of the day
Because what else could decorate a wine bar better! ...
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