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A new manager was appointed to head the Continental factory in Makó
From June 1, 2024, József Hrubi will perform the management duties of the Makó factory unit of ContiTech Fluid Automotive Hungária Kft., a member of the Continental company group. The...
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Tesco recalls red beans
Due to pesticide residue levels exceeding the limit, Tesco-Global Zrt. has recalled the 500 gram TS red kidney beans from the market, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) reported...
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Recent research: Hungarians buy these household appliances
Hungarians are extremely price-sensitive when it comes to buying household appliances: they only buy new ones if the old one is broken, and the most important factors when buying are...
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Euro zone inflation rose to 2.6 percent in May
Eurozone inflation was higher than the 2.5 percent expected by analysts, at 2.6 percent in May, exceeding April’s 2.4 percent, Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, announced as...
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NAK – FruitVeb: from the beginning of June, even more cherries will be on the market
Thanks to the early varieties, the cherry season started early, but a larger quantity can be expected on the domestic market from the beginning of June – the National Chamber...
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SPAR suffered from the extra tax
The loss of Spar’s Hungarian subsidiary increased significantly last year, even more than previously expected. The company’s management initially estimated the loss at HUF 13 billion, however, according to the...
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Aldi’s income increased, but it ended the year at a loss
In 2023, Aldi Magyarország Bt. faced the challenges, despite which it achieved a significant increase in revenue, yet closed a loss year. Last year, the company’s revenue increased to HUF...
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Lidl’s sister store, Kaufland may come to Hungary?
There are still opportunities for new retail chains to expand in Hungary according to statistics, but challenges such as a retail plaza ban and special taxes could hinder their progress....
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Borsodi encourages celebration with a new campaign during the championship
With a new campaign, the Borsodi Brewery encourages Hungarians to support the Hungarian national football team together with their friends during the 2024 European Championship. Borsodi, as the official beer...
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The “Domi Mekis favorite” menu is available in Hungarian McDonald’s restaurants from June 4
The spotlight has been shed on Domi Mekis’ favorite: the menu made up of the delicacies favored by the captain of the national football team will be available in the...
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The Excellence Awards of the Hungarian Logistics, Procurement and Inventory Society were presented
For years, the Hungarian Logistics, Procurement and Inventory Association (MLBKT) has been announcing the most prestigious awards in the Hungarian procurement and logistics profession in several categories. The aim of...
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Hungary was the most successful in the World Championship of Italian Rieslings
Hungary was the most successful in the World Championship of Italian Rieslings; Hungarian wines won 8 platinum, 48 gold, 54 silver and 47 bronze medals at the Grow du Monde...
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Tesco decided to take an environmentally friendly step
Supermarket chain Tesco has announced a new eco-friendly move that involves laser engraving the skins of extra-large avocados. With this method, the use of plastic stickers is reduced, which contributes...
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Tesco strengthens with more than 200 DRS machines
There are more than 200 DRS machines available in Tesco stores across the country, which enable the delivery of single-use and refillable beverage packaging. The supermarket chain also prioritizes the...
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Lidl Hungary’s communication tools continue to expand
Lidl Hungary’s communication toolkit continues to expand and at the same time its social media presence, so as of today it is also available on TikTok. The site’s followers can...
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Rossmann Hungary won the title of Trusted Employer
As part of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s (DUIHK) annual meeting on May 16, 37 companies were awarded the title of “Reliable Employer 2024/2026”, including Rossmann Magyarország Kft.,...
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Climate change is also a challenge for Hungarian breweries
Global climate change also presents challenges to breweries, since raw materials such as barley and hops are sensitive to weather conditions. Hungarian breweries are particularly sensitively affected, as their options...
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MLBKT has announced the latest award winners in the procurement and logistics profession
The Hungarian Logistics, Procurement and Inventory Association (MLBKT) has chosen the best in the procurement and logistics profession, who won the category awards of the call for interest representation announced...
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The CEO denies: the price of a Big Mac has not even doubled since 2019
Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s America, denied reports that the price of the Big Mac had doubled since 2019. According to a statement provided by Apnews, the price increase was...
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Hungarian winner at the Global Awards
A total of 76 entries from 23 countries were sent in for the Shop! Global Awards, the “Oscars” of the POP industry. Winners were announced in 23 categories and “Coca-...
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Distributors say AI could be a game changer in the fruit supply chain
AI technology has the potential to change the supply chain for produce and fresh fruit, according to fruit and vegetable distributors. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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The rise and fall of ultra-fast delivery: speed alone is no longer enough
Fast trade, which promises the immediate delivery of food and other commercial products, became a guiding trend in 2020, but has already reached the limits of its development today. According...
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Shaveology: a new chapter in the history of shaving
The product line specifically provides a solution to the challenges associated with shaving, as these special cosmetics easily fight ingrown hairs, irritation, and redness, and also soothe and moisturize. The...
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Even on the day after the opening, the crowd was huge in Primark’s first Hungarian store
The first Hungarian store of Primark, the Irish fast fashion brand, opened in Budapest on Tuesday, but long lines are expected even in the coming days. According to the Világgazdaság...
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The 4th Villányi Gold Tasting is coming
“Good wine doesn’t need a company,” goes the saying. Still, we prefer to take the bottle in hand, which is decorated with the proud awards of recognized wine competitions. And...
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AMC is participating at PLMA in Amsterdam with a bigger stand than ever before
The range of so-called private label products distributed in retail chains, running under a unique brand name, is mostly acquired by the distributors of the store chains at the Amsterdam...
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The purchasing power of Hungarian consumers may improve soon
According to Giacomo Pedranzini, managing director of Kométa, the purchasing power of Hungarian consumers may soon improve as a result of lower inflation and wage increases, enabling them to buy...
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SPAR is preparing for the barbecue season with a thousand tons of marinated meat and new flavors
SPAR Hungary is preparing for this season with many new flavors and the usual high-quality products. Thanks to the company’s meat plants in Bicske and Perbál, 1,000 tons of marinated...
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Tesco and Elelmiszerbank are Civil Award winners
The collaboration between the Élelmiszerbank (Hungarian Food Bank Association) and Tesco food rescue was honored with a special award and an audience award at the 2024 Civil Award competition. The...
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IKEA has achieved significant growth in the 2022-2023 business year
IKEA achieved considerable success in the 2022-2023 business year in Hungary, where the net sales revenue from domestic sales reached HUF 146 billion, which represents a 12 percent increase compared...
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