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This year, the day of overconsumption fell on Thursday
This year, the day of overconsumption fell on Thursday: according to data from the Global Footprint Network, on August 1 this year, humanity’s consumption will exceed the level that the...
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According to preliminary estimates, there will be enough corn for domestic needs
Despite the crop-reducing effects of the drought, this year’s corn harvest can meet domestic needs, so imports are not expected to be necessary, according to preliminary data prepared by the...
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Podravka signs deal to buy Fortenova food and drink assets
Croatian food business Podravka has struck a deal to buy a clutch of food and drink companies from the local agri-food business Fortenova Group. The total value of the transaction is...
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The Samsung SmartThings platform was recognized with the ISO 27001 information security certificate
SmartThings, Samsung’s international connected living space platform, has obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). The certification recognizes SmartThings’ achievements in information security...
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An epidemic of plague of small ruminants is spreading in Europe
Since July, an epidemic of plague of small ruminants (PPR) has been spreading in Greece and Romania. The appearance of PPR, which is considered one of the most contagious diseases...
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MÁV and the logistics profession have agreed on regular consultations
MÁV and the logistics industry have agreed on regular consultations so that carriers and principals can prepare in time for the restrictions expected due to the renovations, the Association of...
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Nébih is recalling HIPP Bio products
According to the announcement, the affected products are the HIPP Bio plate 1 year Animal pasta with vegetables in a cream sauce, the HiPP Bio plate 1+ years Vegetable-meat, potato...
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Food limitation – Video of the day
It’s no secret, food is prepared differently for photography than when you order it to go!...
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In 2024, the Poppy Flower became the Cake of Hungary
The creation of Vác pastry chef Alfréd Kovács, the cake with the fanciful name “POPPY” can be named the Cake of Hungary this year. Hungary’s Sugar-Free Cake competition was won...
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KSH: The volume of exports of food, beverages and tobacco increased by 20 percent, while imports increased by 6.6 percent
In May, the product foreign trade surplus was 1.0 billion euros, the balance worsened by 218 million euros compared to a year earlier. Compared to April, the adjusted volume of...
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The seasonally adjusted July value of the Purchasing Manager Index (BMI): 49.2
The seasonally adjusted July value of the Purchasing Manager Index (BMI): 49.2. Compared to the previous July values, this year’s value is lower than the long-term average for this month...
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The performance of the manufacturing industry in the euro area also decreased in July
In July, the performance of the manufacturing industry in the euro area decreased to the same extent as the previous month, based on the Purchasing Managers’ Index (BMI) of London’s...
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Lidl Hungary: Significant revenue and profit growth in the 2023 financial year
Lidl Magyarország Bt. achieved significant growth in the fiscal year between March 1, 2023 and February 29, 2024, as confirmed by the company’s report published on Wednesday. The company’s net...
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Gábor Gál will be a member of the GVH Competition Council for another six years
On the recommendation of Balázs Csaba Rigó, the President of the Economic Competition Office, the President of the Republic Tamás Sulyok appointed Gábor Gál – after the termination of his...
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Zord soft drink made its debut on Lidl’s shelves with great success
The Zord soft drink, which was jointly launched by the Hungarian influencer couple Levente Balogh and Balázs Pachert (BalazsKicks), made its debut with great success. The drink recently appeared on...
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Tesco ended the business year with a significant loss
Tesco ended its 2023 business year with a significant HUF 21.5 billion loss, which presented the company with serious challenges. The reasons for the loss were analyzed in detail by...
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Kraft Heinz lowers its 2024 sales forecast
Kraft Heinz, one of the largest food companies, has cut its sales forecast for 2024 as higher prices put more pressure on consumer demand. As a result of the significant...
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There will be a decisive vote in Terézváros about Airbnb
A decisive vote will be held on the short-term apartment rental, Airbnb, in Budapest VI in September. district – the Terézváros municipality informed MTI on Thursday. According to their statement,...
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WWF Hungary: We can live in harmony with ourselves and nature if we consume more consciously
This year, August 1st is the day of overconsumption – this day marks the time when humanity’s consumption in that year exceeds the Earth’s resources that can be regenerated in...
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Another Hungarian company is acquired by the Romanian Sameday courier service
The Romanian courier service Sameday is acquiring another Hungarian company – reports economedia.ro based on the company’s announcement. Sameday acquires the Pactic group, the transaction has been approved by the...
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Szallas.hu: more people are traveling to Croatia this year
This year, in May, June and July, 10 percent more people booked accommodation in Croatia, and the number of reservations for August increased by 12 percent compared to a year...
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The Hero Dog of the Year Award – You can nominate the best working dogs for two more weeks
Service, therapy, assistance and rescue dogs can be nominated for the “Hero Dog of the Year” award until August 15. The purpose of the competition for working dogs is to...
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Farmers bought 65 percent more pesticides
In the case of plant protection products, 2024. IV–VI. based on monthly data, farmers bought 65 percent more of the observed products than in the same period a year earlier....
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17% Swiss online stores offer free delivery
Of the 47 biggest online stores in Switzerland, only 17 percent offer free shipping this year. A majority of 64 percent offers free shipping above a threshold value. Another 19...
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Primark continues U.S. growth, enters new state
Fashion and home goods retailer Primark is entering a new market in the Midwest. The retailer plans to open its first store in Michigan later this year in a northern...
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Agrometeorology: the drought is getting worse
The summer crops would have needed a lot of rainfall in the past week, a large part of Hungary is experiencing a high degree of increasing drought. Maize and sunflower...
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Nestlé Germany sources green electricity from German plants
Since July, Nestlé Germany has been purchasing electricity from German photovoltaic and wind power plants via the BKW Group, an energy and infrastructure company based in Bern. Nestlé aims to...
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Requests immediate notification from sheep and goat keepers in case of suspected Nébih ppr
Sheep and goat farmers must immediately notify veterinarians and the animal health authority if they see signs of plague of small ruminants (peste des petits ruminants, ppr) in their herds...
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