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The Sentix Eurozone Investor sentiment collapsed in March
The euro area investor sentiment index of the Sentix Frankfurt economic research institute dropped dramatically in March as a result of the rapid global spread of the new coronavirus, and...
Read moreTime is money with new Ikea payment pilot
According to Forbes, the Swedish home furnishings giant is piloting a program called “Buy With Your Time” at its three stores in Dubai. The offering enables customers who visit an...
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Amazon Launches Business Selling Automated Checkout To Retailers
Amazon.com Inc on Monday is set to announce a new business line selling the technology behind its cashier-less convenience stores to other retailers, the company told Reuters. The world’s biggest web retailer...
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Colruyt Launches Basil From Its Own Vertical Farm
Belgian retailer Colruyt Group has introduced basil grown in its own vertical farms under its Boni Selection store brand. The herb is available in 31 Bio-Planet stores and online via...
Read moreThe appearance of the coronavirus in Hungary did not cause any commercial shock
As the population was prepared earlier, the announcement of the coronavirus in Hungary did not cause much shock to the trade – the National Trade Association reported to the Hungarian...
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FruitVeB: good fruit harvest is expected, but mild winter and spring frosts risk
More risks for an unusually mild winter fruit crop, earlier bud budding, stronger infections, and possible spring frost can significantly affect this year’s currently promising fruit crop – FruitVeb with....
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The industry has committed itself to versatile portrayal of people in advertising
Under the auspices of the ÖRT, about thirty member companies and two professional organizations have committed themselves beyond the Code to promote human dignity in advertising. Signatories are committed to...
Read moreA cooperation agreement was signed between the Egri Borműhely and Erste Bank
A financial agreement has been signed between the Egri Borműhely (Eger Wine Works) and Erste Bank to support the development of the wine region – the financial institution told MTI....
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Hungarian women earn 11 percent less than their male counterparts
For International Women’s Day, Eurostat has published the latest figures on the gender pay gap by country – index reports. The bad news is that in most countries the pay...
Read moreWine tasting of female winemakers
The Wine Tasting of Female Winemakers was organized for the third time on International Women’s Day, on Saturday, at the Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge Hotel, where visitors could enjoy 123...
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Danish fish crab contaminated with nematode has withdrawn from the market
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has withdrawn the Twist branded fish crab from Denmark for filament nematode contamination – the agency announced on Friday. According to the information,...
Read moreGrain dealers in Tatabánya are accused of three billion HUF damage
The Tatabánya District Prosecutor’s Office accused two executives of a Tatabánya district prosecutor’s firm who entered into contracts despite the company’s insolvency and caused damages to 191 people – the...
Read moreReal wages increased by 4.2 percent last year in the Czech Republic
The average wage in the Czech Republic at the end of last year was 34,125 crowns (443,625 forints), which is an annual increase of 7.1 percent, compared to the end...
Read moreChina’s exports dropped significantly in the first two months of the year
China’s exports and imports dropped significantly in the first two months of the year as a result of a new type of coronavirus. According to Chinese Customs data released Saturday,...
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Amazon opens “mini-fulfillment centres” to speed up same-day deliveries
Amazon has opened “mini-fulfillment centres”, in four US cities, with the aim of speeding up same-day deliveries. The new “mini fulfillment centres”, which are about the tenth of the size...
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Mobile grocery bus launches in Dubai
Carrefour UAE, operated by Majid Al Futtaim Retail, has launched Mobimart, the first grocery store on a bus. The service will bring convenient and accessible shopping to underserviced neighbourhoods across...
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Food in the nude – NZ ditching plastic packaging of fruit and vegetables in supermarkets
‘Food in the nude’ is a New Zealand campaign to end plastic packaging for fresh produce in supermarkets. Foodstuffs have signed the NZ Plastic Packaging Declaration which is committed to...
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Magazine: Sipping on innovations
The Association of Hungarian Brewers reported that the unusually cold weather in May 2019 entailed a considerable sales decrease in the beer category, and there were no long hot periods...
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The Media Council advertises resorts, refreshments, and food in most product placements
Most product placements advertise resorts, refreshments and food, according to the latest study on product placements discussed by the Media Council. The National Media and Communications Authority’s (NMHH) communications directorate...
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The 2019 vintage is a great addition to the 19th National Syngenta Wine Competition
Last year was a memorable year for the wine industry, as vineyards had to be protected in extreme weather conditions, and yet excellent wines were produced – was said at...
Read moreTendering opportunities for Hungarian wines will be opened
Over the next three years, the ministry of agriculture will provide a total of 4.8 billion HUF support of EU funds to promote Hungarian wines – the Ministry of Agriculture...
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The proportion of companies owned or run by women is increasing
Today, compared to the 10 percent in 2010, 14 percent of domestic businesses are owned or managed by women – origo wrote after Népszava, on the basis of the statement...
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We won’t be oily with the new Japanese chip bag
Potato chips are at their most delicious when you munch on them while doing something else, like watching TV, playing video games, or checking the Internet’s undisputed most important website....
Read moreGrowth forecasts continue to worsen due to the coronavirus
Larger London financial and economic analysts are steadily undermining this year’s global growth forecasts due to the negative effects of the new type of coronavirus epidemic. According to recent analysts...
Read moreGerman retail sales increased in January
Retail sales increased more than expected in January on an annual basis in Germany, according to a report released on Wednesday by the German Federal Statistics Office, Destatis. Compared to...
Read moreRomanian retail sales started the year well
According to raw data, Romanian retail sales rose 11.1 percent in January compared to the first month of last year, the Romanian National Institute of Statistics announced on Wednesday. Seasonal...
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Outfit for clothing manufacturers
As China’s quarantine measures lead to production shortages at the world’s largest textile manufacturer, fashion companies are running out of raw materials – origo wrote. The delivery of summer and...
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PwC survey: Hungarian CEOs in wait-and-see mode, expecting a slowdown in 2020
Most Hungarian CEOs predict a slowdown in both global and Hungarian economic growth in 2020, according to PwC’s latest Hungarian CEO Survey. While CEOs are confident about their own company’s...
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World Food Prices Dip In February, Hurt By Coronavirus: FAO
World food prices slipped in February, ending four months of successive increases, with the spread of coronavirus dampening demand for some products, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) food price index,...
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Discover A World Of New Products At The Natural Food Show 2020
The Natural Food Show, part of Natural & Organic Products Europe, is returning to ExCeL London on 19-20 April 2020. The Natural Food Show will feature a vibrant choice of...
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