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The country’s wildlife is a national treasure
Date: 2024-08-23 09:30:33
The government considers Hungary’s wildlife as an important renewable natural resource, which is a national treasure, so it needs to be protected, but it also needs to be managed in...
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A green roof system that can be installed in a modular manner has been developed and patented by a Hungarian startup
Date: 2024-08-23 09:23:47
A new, modular green roof system called GIBox was developed and patented by a Hungarian startup, Frustum Kft.; the system can be easily installed on any flat roof and, thanks...
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More Americans view alcohol consumption as unhealthy – survey
Date: 2024-08-23 09:18:01
Americans are increasingly viewing alcohol consumption in moderation is unhealthy, a new poll shows. A recent survey by US analytics firm Gallup showed that 45% of Americans think drinking one...
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Beiersdorf runs smoothly thanks to Nivea
Date: 2024-08-23 09:16:37
Nivea made a growth spurt in the first half of the year. That came as a relief of parent company Beiersdorf, as Chinese luxury consumers are letting the company down....
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Wheat is one of the wonders of our created world
Date: 2024-08-23 09:00:28
Wheat is more than an arable crop: it has been carrying the message of the future and survival for thousands of years, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy declared on Friday...
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In August, the economic index of GKI did not change
Date: 2024-08-22 23:59:50
According to a survey conducted by GKI Gazdaságkutátó – with the support of the EU – in August, the prospects of the business sector worsened only within a margin of...
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The popular food of the summer can be safely consumed – the inspection of grilled cheeses ended with a good result
Date: 2024-08-22 12:21:51
During the summer seasonal inspection from mid-June, among the animal products, grilled cheeses received special attention this year. During the promotion, 7 producers (suppliing larger supermarket chains) were inspected, as...
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Such are the mineral water consumption habits in Hungary
Date: 2024-08-22 12:18:34
In the summer months, the demand for mineral water increases significantly in Hungary, but are there any differences between shopping habits in Budapest and rural areas? HelloVidék followed this up...
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According to the CEO of MOHU, the initial problems are slowly being solved
Date: 2024-08-22 12:15:55
MOHU’s redemption system has reached a milestone, as it recently passed the one hundred millionth transaction. According to Zsolt Pethő, the company’s CEO, the problems that appeared after the system...
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Public health product tax fails to curb unhealthy food consumption in Hungary
Date: 2024-08-22 12:14:57
A recent study by the Corvinus University of Budapest reveals that the public health product tax (known as the “Csipszadó”) introduced in 2011 has not succeeded in reducing the consumption...
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The financial wealth of Hungarian households rose to a record high level
Date: 2024-08-22 12:12:57
The financial assets of Hungarian households reached HUF 105,000 billion in the second quarter of this year based on preliminary data from the MNB. This amount is a new record,...
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Pálinka is in danger: climate change is forcing new fruits into the brews
Date: 2024-08-22 12:11:50
Climate change has a serious impact on traditional pálinka ingredients, which presents new challenges to pálinka brewers, László Mihályi, the president of the Pálinka National Council, pointed out on InfoRádio....
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Sunflower oil has replaced olive oil in many kitchens due to skyrocketing prices
Date: 2024-08-22 12:09:40
Spain, the world’s largest producer of olive oil, is witnessing a historic change: in Spanish households, sunflower oil has taken the place of olive oil in the kitchen. As a...
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The trends in the European egg sector are changing: decreasing imports, increasing exports in Hungary and the EU
Date: 2024-08-22 12:08:38
In the first four months of 2024, significant changes can be observed in the egg sector of the European Union. The EU’s egg imports fell by almost a fifth, while...
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The growth of economic activity in the Eurozone accelerated in August
Date: 2024-08-22 12:07:31
Instead of the expected moderate slowdown, the growth of economic activity in the Eurozone accelerated overall in August, according to the preliminary values of the joint survey of the London-based...
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Cucumbers may become more expensive
Date: 2024-08-22 12:06:50
This year’s cucumber season in Poland is facing extraordinary challenges: the market is characterized by high prices and limited supply, caused by the extraordinary weather conditions. Instead of the usual...
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The destructive banana disease threatens again: the elimination of monocultures may be the key to the solution
Date: 2024-08-22 12:05:10
Global banana production was once again in serious danger, as the fusarium wilt, which had already caused significant damage in the 1950s and 1960s, reared its head again. Scientists warn...
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In Poland, the growth of retail sales accelerated and the decline in production in the construction industry slowed down in July on an annual basis
Date: 2024-08-22 11:50:03
In Poland, the increase in retail sales accelerated and the decrease in production in the construction industry slowed down in July on an annual basis, according to data published by...
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A significant number of American baby foods do not meet WHO recommendations
Date: 2024-08-22 11:39:57
According to a recent study, a significant number of baby foods sold in the United States do not meet the nutritional guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO). The research,...
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Moody’s confirmed MBH Bank’s recommended investment rating
Date: 2024-08-22 11:27:00
With a stable outlook, Moody’s Investors Service confirmed MBH Bank’s recommended investment ratings: among other things, its long and short-term bank deposit ratings, as well as its senior unsecured MTN...
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One service less at Balaton
Date: 2024-08-22 11:10:39
This year, the Balaton First Aid Service treated a record number of injuries, providing assistance in more than 3,500 cases on 19 beaches in 13 settlements of Lake Balaton. More...
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Information about the changes in the HMKÁ regulations affecting the autumn sowing structure
Date: 2024-08-22 11:00:37
The Ministry of Agriculture has informed the farmers several times, most recently in June, about the domestic implementation of the simplification of EU rules created during the year as a...
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(HU) Az élelmiszerguru, aki a növényi alapú étrendre esküszik
Date: 2024-08-22 10:50:21
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More and more people can buy used laptops for environmental reasons
Date: 2024-08-22 10:49:29
Every third of the laptops currently in use were either bought used or received as a gift, according to the data of a recent representative survey by Furbify, which deals...
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The producer price of sunflower seeds rose by 10 percent
Date: 2024-08-22 10:30:37
In Argentina, spot sunflower seeds traded unchanged at $430/ton (FOB Buenos Aires) between June 14 and July 12. In Ukraine, the immediate export price of oilseed delivered to the western...
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There is no significant change in the antibiotic treatment of food-producing animals
Date: 2024-08-22 10:15:15
The willingness to report has improved, but there is still a lot of inaccurately recorded data regarding antibiotic treatments in food-producing animals. There is no overall change in the use...
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GKI: How do domestic companies perform in terms of digitalization compared to their EU competitors?
Date: 2024-08-22 10:11:27
Based on the past decades, it is clear that companies that quickly adapt to changes in the technological environment are competitive. The economic development of a country largely depends on...
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The export price of raw milk is 21 percent higher than a year ago
Date: 2024-08-22 10:00:25
According to data from AKI PÁIR, the national average producer price of raw milk in Hungary was HUF 164.24/kilogram in July 2024. In addition to a 0.05 percentage point deterioration...
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dm-drogerie markt Rolls Out New Tube Cap Design To Cut Plastic Use
Date: 2024-08-22 09:49:00
German retailer dm-drogerie markt has launched new caps for some own-brand products sold in tubes as it seeks to reduce the use of virgin plastic. The new lids have been...
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Focus on prepared meals pays off for HelloFresh
Date: 2024-08-22 09:33:58
While sales of meal kits continue to decline, HelloFresh does manage to sell a lot more prepared meals. The company is attracting fewer new customers, but existing customers are spending...
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