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(HU) MBH AgrárTrend Index: stabilizálódtak a magyar élelmiszer-gazdaság kilátásai
The assessment of the situation of the actors of the Hungarian food industry has stabilized, which is more favorable than before in the first three months of 2024, according to...
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Borsodi is the official beer of the Hungarian national football team
Borsodi Brewery and the Hungarian Football Federation have signed a cooperation agreement. In connection with UEFA Euro 2024, Borsodi Brewery will be the official beer of the Hungarian men’s national...
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MNB: the activity of the commercial real estate market may increase with economic growth
After the vacancy rates in the office market and industrial-logistics continued to rise in 2023 with subdued demand and significant new transfers, the activity of the commercial real estate market...
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The EP approved the review of the EU’s common agricultural policy
The revision of the common agricultural policy (CAP) was approved at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the aim of which is to reduce the administrative burden...
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Coca-Cola signs $1.1bn deal with Microsoft in generative AI push
The drinks group has been working with generative AI for nearly a year and is using Azure OpenAI throughout its business. The Coca-Cola Company has signed a $1.1bn deal with...
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Hungarian strawberries are already ripening, a good harvest is expected this year
Hungarian strawberries are already ripening in heated and unheated foil tents, and the harvest can also begin in open-field plantations at the beginning of May. According to the overview of...
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6 in 10 Gen Zs prioritise user experience and trustworthy reviews
Over 75% rely on reviews and customer service when shopping, Shopee Malaysia’s survey reveals Sixty percent of Gen Z shoppers prioritise platforms with easy search, comparison functionalities, and trustworthy reviews,...
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French supermarkets have to inform shoppers about shrinkflation
From 1 July, supermarkets in France will have to alert customers to instances of so-called “shrinkflation”, when retailers or manufacturers make their products smaller without reducing the price. When a...
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Agrometeorology: rainfall was good for plant development
The cool weather of the past few days stopped the premature, extremely fast development of the plants, and the precipitation was also good for the vegetation. In the continuation, warmer...
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Royal Bitter
Royal is launching a new product in 2024, which will also enter a new category: bitter liqueur Royal Bitter will be added to the portfolio. Carefully selected, natural ingredients give...
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In 2023, SPAR realized a turnover of over HUF 1 billion
SPAR Hungary achieved a turnover of HUF 1,023.2 billion in 2023, which represents an increase of 15.79% compared to the previous year. The company opened five new stores and modernized...
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KSH: Gross average earnings were HUF 605,400 in February 2024, 14.0 percent higher than a year earlier
In February 2024, the gross average earnings of those employed full-time was HUF 605,400, and the net average earnings calculated with discounts taken into account was HUF 417,100. The gross...
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Primark’s first domestic store will open in a month
Primark will open its doors at 10 a.m. on May 28 in Budapest’s Aréna Mall, the international fashion department store chain announced. The 3,100-square-meter store will offer women’s, men’s, and...
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Sándor Czomba: 566 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises receive capacity-building support
566 people successfully applied for the capacity expansion support aimed at micro, small and medium enterprises, the budget of the program, which started in January this year, is HUF 6.5...
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Heineken achieved strong volume growth in the first quarter
Heineken, the world’s second largest beer producer, achieved a 4.7% increase in organic beer volume in the first quarter, significantly exceeding analysts’ expectations. The year-on-year volume growth is an encouraging...
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FHA Singapore has opened, six exhibitors at the stand of the Agricultural Marketing Center
One of Asia’s most important international exhibitions, Food and Hotel Asia (FHA), opened in Singapore with the participation of about 1,500 exhibitors from more than fifty-two countries. Nearly sixty thousand...
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UN: worldwide food insecurity continued to increase last year
The insecurity of the food supply has increased further in 2023, according to the UN report published on Wednesday, according to which 282 million people are in urgent need of...
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Tesco is introducing cheaper own-brand products in its Expressz stores
Tesco is introducing cheaper own-brand products in its Expressz stores in response to rising living costs and changing customer behaviour. The supermarket chain is replacing more than 50 products in...
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“I Love Trade Marketing” conference series: Inflation from different perspectives
Held around Valentine’s Day for more than 20 years, the online conference I Love Trade Marketing took place on 15 February and attracted nearly 200 participants. This article is available...
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There are serious sustainability issues with packaging in e-commerce
With the rise of online shopping, the optimization of packaging dimensions is a serious challenge in terms of sustainability. Packaging is often chosen disproportionately to the size of the products,...
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Diageo was the main sponsor of the domestic round of the Young Cannes Lions international creative competition
This year, Diageo was also the main sponsor of the domestic round of the Young Cannes Lions international creative competition, where young talents from the marketing communication and advertising professions...
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The Romanian courier service Sameday is expanding in Hungary with the acquisition of Sprinter
he Romanian-based courier service Sameday, which operates easybox parcel machines, can expand its home delivery infrastructure in Hungary by 60 percent with the acquisition of its Hungarian sector partner, Sprinter,...
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Can free Facebook and Instagram without personalized advertisements come?
Great anticipation preceded the decision of the EU Data Protection Board (EDPB) regarding the data protection aspects of the “consent or pay” business model used mostly by Meta. What is...
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Nébih is reporting on product size reductions
On 1 March a National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) database was launched, where shoppers can find out how much the size of certain products has reduced. This article is...
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Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger at risk
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is opposing the controversial merger of the supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons, fearing it will lead to higher prices for consumers and worse working...
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One in four adults wants to quit smoking due to price increases
According to the results of a recent research in England, the increase in the price of cigarettes and the awareness of the health risks of smoking are encouraging more and...
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Bertolli Carbonara pasta sauce
The culinary secret behind Bertolli Carbonara pasta sauce is inspired by authentic Italian recipes. A truly creamy sauce made from Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano cheese, enriched with smoked pancetta...
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Annual Costs From Climate Change Set To Total €35 Trillion
A study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has estimated that the global economy faces approximately $38 trillion (€35.61 trillion) in damages each year due to the...
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Displacing the voles and the invasive plant is a challenge at the same time
In the last hundred years, February and March have been like this three times, as far as heat and warm weather are concerned. This unusual weather means for the plants...
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The market-leading electricity company continues to strengthen its regional role
Daniella Villamosság, with more than 30 years of professional experience, opened its second location in Székesfehérvár on April 24, 2024. In its new unit, the market-leading Debrecen-based family business with...
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