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The IMF has improved the growth forecast for the Hungarian economy further for this year and next

The IMF has further improved Hungary’s forecast for economic growth for this year and for the next year. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) increased it to 4.9 percent for 2019...

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ITM: Christmas checks serve the safety of consumers

The Christmas audits, which began in mid-November and end through December, affect consumers’ financial and product safety – Keszthelyi Nikoletta, Deputy Minister of protection of the Ministry of Innovation and...

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The 2019 Professional Awards of the Hungarian Sommelier Association were announced

This year the Hungarian Sommelier Association (Masosz) has awarded Par Excellence professional awards in five categories. The recognition given to Masosz’ membership votes will be given to domestic professionals who,...

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Wild boar carcass infected with African swine fever was found in Békés

An African swine fever (ASP) virus has been detected in a wild boar in the outskirts of the village of Biharugra, Békés County, by the Laboratory of the National Food...

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Over the course of two weekends, the NOE collected more than 11 tons of durable food

Eleven and a half tons of durable food was collected by the National Association of Large Families (NOE) nationwide on two November weekends, the organization’s president announced on Tuesday in...

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ZEW: Euro-area investor sentiment at a twenty-month highs

Instead of the expected decline, the Eurozone investor sentiment index of the ZEW Economic Research Institute in Mannheim rose significantly to its 20-month high in December. The mood index in...

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Colombia Launches Plan To Guarantee Sustainable Coffee Production

Colombia, the world’s top producer of washed arabica, has laid out what it called a road map to guarantee sustainable production of coffee for the next decade, with plans to increase quality...

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Netto Marken-Discount Introduces ‘Apeel’ Coated Avocados

German discounter Netto Marken-Discount has introduced avocados coated in an innovate layering that prolongs the shelf life of the product. The invisible coating, made of plant-based ingredients, has been developed...

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Grocery Sales In UK Slow As Shoppers Take Advantage Of Black Friday: Nielsen

Grocery sales slowed to +0.2% in the UK in the four weeks leading up to the start of December, as shoppers directed their spend towards Black Friday offers, according to...

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KSH: export surplus increased by 300 million euros in October

In October, exports grew by 6.7 percent in euro and imports by 3.6 percent year-on-year. The foreign trade surplus was 514 million euros, 300 million euros more than a year...

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Nébih has expanded its infected area due to swine fever

African swine fever (ASP) was confirmed by the laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nebih) in the immediate vicinity of the previously infected Pest County closed wildlife park....

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A Christmas market selling products made by people with disabilities was opened in Budapest

A Christmas market selling the products of development agencies run by DG Social and Child Protection, (ie products made by people with disabilities), was opened on Monday in the DG...

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The University of Debrecen is researching the health effects of Mádi wine

The health effects of Mádi wine are being researched at the new laboratory research facility of the University of Debrecen. According to a statement of the university sent to MTI...

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European Court of Auditors: teh utilization of EU measures to stabilize agricultural income is low

The EU measures to stabilize farmers’ incomes have only partially achieved their objectives, with low and uneven utilization and some targeted measures may lead to disproportionate compensation payments – the...

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Growth in retail sales in the Czech Republic slowed down

In October, retail sales growth in the Czech Republic declined to 3.4 percent year-on-year. In September, the figure has already been revised to 7.1 percent -the Czech Statistical Office annunced...

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China is preparing to exempt certain US agricultural products from additional duties

China is preparing to exempt a certain amount of US soybeans and pork from surcharges imposed during the trade war between the two countries – the Xinhua State News Agency...

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The Sentix euro area investor sentiment index improved in December

Instead of the expected decline, the Sentix Economic Research Institute’s Eurozone Investor sentiment index picked up slightly. The Perception of prospects reached a two-and-a-half-year high. The cumulative index was 0.7...

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Global Report on Food Crises: acute hunger still affecting over 100 million people worldwide

A report presented today jointly by the European Union, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) finds that around 113...

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DS Smith Profit Jumps 15% On E-Commerce Boost

UK-based packaging group DS Smith Plc reported a 15% jump in first-half operating profit on Thursday, bolstered by growing demand from online retailers and cost savings from its acquisition of...

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M&S rolls out urban farming scheme in 7 London stores

Marks & Spencer has rolled out the first phase of its in-store urban farming trial to seven locations in London as part of its new partnership with Infarm. The retailer used...

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Ahold Delhaize dives into cashierless checkout — no app needed

Ahold Delhaize is testing grab-and-go technology. The supermarket giant opened a “digital” store under its Albert Heijn banner at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. The store will be open for a...

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(HU) Ismét a Sziget lett a legjobb külföldi fesztivál a UK Festival Awardson

Sorry, this entry is only available in HU....

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ÁSZ: a careful assessment is needed before the VAT reduction

The most recent analysis of the State Audit Office (ÁSZ) is about the impact of VAT reductions on the sustainable whitening process. The Central government’s tax revenues increased by about...

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Winter harvest at the Hortobágy Fish Farm

The winter fish harvest is nearing its end in the lakes of the Hortobágy Fish Farm, and most of the fish are already in the wintering pools – the CEO...

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Agricultural organizations in Central and Eastern Europe have been discussing the future of the CAP

Agricultural organizations of the Three Seas Region held their next meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania. Bulgarian, Czech, Estonian, Polish, Lithuanian, Hungarian and Slovak experts discussed the future of EU’s agricultural policy....

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Eighty exhibitors from six countries participate in the Advent Wine Salon in Pécs

About eighty exhibitors from six countries will participate with two hundred wines in the Pécs Wine Bar gastronomy and wine magazine’s annual wine-company event, the Advent Wine Salon that will...

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Five hundred kilograms of honey were donated to the Transylvanian orphans as part of the “Make Every Day Honey Day” campaign

The Agricultural Marketing Center offered an additional 100 kilograms of honey to the four hundred kilograms of honey donated by the beekeepers, so a total of five hundred kilograms of...

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AM: the year of biodiversity was proclaimed for 2020 in the Most Beautiful Vegetable Gardens program

The national program of the most beautiful vegetable gardens in Hungary promotes home gardening. Its aim is to get the work of gardeners duly recognized – the Minister of State,...

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Consumer sentiment is on a seven month peak in the United States

The December consumer sentiment is on a seven month peak in the United States, according to a study by the University of Michigan. Consumer sentiment improved to a much higher...

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Analysts: export growth is a positive surprise

Analysts interviewed by MTI saw the September increase in exports as a positive surprise, pointing out that this is in line with the rise in industrial production. The Central Statistical...

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