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Livestock farms are developing with nearly 300 billion HUF in support
Date: 2021-08-26 11:19:26
So far, 621 winning applications for the development of livestock farms have received 290.5 billion HUF in support nationwide, said the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture in...
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GfK’s German consumer sentiment index deteriorated more than expected by September
Date: 2021-08-26 11:05:09
GfK’s German consumer sentiment index deteriorated more than expected in September. According to a report by the Institute for Economic Research published on Thursday, the consumer sentiment index fell to...
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A bear stole an Amazon shipment
Date: 2021-08-26 11:00:17
It is a common crime in the United States to steal delivered packages from residents ’homes, Origo wrote. Usually people are the perpetrators, but this time it seems a hairy...
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The domestic fish farming sector may also benefit from Eurofish’s activities
Date: 2021-08-26 10:40:27
Sándor Szentpéteri, Deputy State Secretary for Forests and heads of the Fish Management Department of the Ministry of Agriculture discussed the possibilities of cooperation between EUROFISH and Hungary in Budapest...
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Mars introduces new supply chain director
Date: 2021-08-26 10:00:52
Daniela Hlaváčková, the Marketing Director Central Europe for Mars Confectionery – Gum, Confections and Chocolate, is returning to her position after a fifteen-month break. Marta Gil was Ms. Hlaváčková’s proxy...
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39 per cent of workers expect at least an annual bonus equivalent to their monthly salary
Date: 2021-08-26 09:56:17
44% of employees receive some kind of bonus, reward, commission in addition to their salary, the rate of which in most cases (62%) is made dependent on their performance by...
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3 tips for a more sustainable diet
Date: 2021-08-26 09:51:21
While it is convenient to point the finger at the private jets of the richest or the giant cargo liners to say that there is nothing we can do for...
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Procter & Gamble experiments with paper bottle
Date: 2021-08-26 09:26:23
Procter & Gamble has debuted with its first paper bottle for Lenor in cooperation with paper bottle company Paboco, and announced a test period for Western Europe in 2022. P&G’s...
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Morrisons plans to open cashierless stores
Date: 2021-08-26 09:16:26
Morrisons wishes to compete with Amazon Fresh stores by testing cashierless store technology. The retailer is working with US technology company AiFi, which uses cameras to track the objects customers...
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REWE launches new meat product with 50-percent vegetable content
Date: 2021-08-26 09:12:15
Germany’s REWE Group has launched classic meat products made of 50 percent vegetables, under the brand name ‘Better Half’. At the beginning the retailer will be offering two products – minced...
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FrieslandCampina introduces sustainable labels
Date: 2021-08-26 09:12:10
Dutch dairy company FrieslandCampina has introduced sustainable labels for Campina, Optimel and Mona yogurt and soft cottage cheese packagings. The company’s R&D department developed the new labels, and this move will make...
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Unilever partners with Arzeda
Date: 2021-08-26 09:07:43
Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced a strategic partnership with Arzeda for improving the sustainability and performance of its cleaning and laundry detergent products portfolio. In the next 3 years...
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(HU) Több mint félezer csapost képzett a Dreher a nyáron
Date: 2021-08-26 09:07:15
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PepsiCo plans to cut the sugar content of products
Date: 2021-08-26 09:05:52
By 2025 PepsiCo intends to reduce the sugar content of its popular drinks in Europe by a quarter, plus they also want to launch a wider range of healthier, nutritious...
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Nestlé Waters to concentrate on local solutions
Date: 2021-08-26 08:58:15
Nestlé Waters is to step up efforts to manage water sustainably and to identify and support local solutions. The company will help regenerate the ecosystems in the areas around each of Nestlé...
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SPAR Austria rolls out organic baby food range
Date: 2021-08-26 08:58:14
SPAR Austria has launched a new range of organic baby food suitable for infants aged between 5 and 12 months. The product range is completely organic and the ingredients are...
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Müller enters the kefir category
Date: 2021-08-26 08:57:59
Müller is about to shake up the flavoured dairy product market with its first ever kefir product, Müller Kefir Smoothie. Kefir sales are growing by 24 percent in the United...
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High-performance supplements made from discarded food waste
Date: 2021-08-26 08:50:50
Founded in 2017, Nova Scotia-based Outcast aims to tackle food waste by diverting food from landfills. The company turns discarded fruit and vegetables into nutrient-dense food products. Outcast’s food upcycling technology rescues imperfect, surplus or out-of-date...
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Robot Bartenders Mix Drinks At This Cruise-Ship Bar – Video of the day
Date: 2021-08-26 08:46:24
Two robots are the bartenders at the Bionic Bar onboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas cruise ship. Order a drink using an iPad, and the pair of bots will...
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Location-based marketing: Thoughts on geofencing
Date: 2021-08-26 08:44:14
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed consumption habits and made the online world – and online marketing – more important. One of the latest tools is geofencing, which in the retail...
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Mastercard to remove magnetic stripe from cards
Date: 2021-08-26 08:41:52
Mastercard has announced that in most markets their debit and credit cards won’t have a magnetic stripe from 2024. By 2033 the magnetic stripe will be gone from all Mastercard...
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Hungary’s first smart mall to open in September
Date: 2021-08-26 08:39:21
Hungary’s first smart mall is waiting for shoppers with never before seen smart solutions from this September. Etele Plaza’s smartphone app can guide customers to the mall from their homes,...
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Young consumers: Digital and physical go hand in hand
Date: 2021-08-26 08:35:29
In July Mastercard published the results of its Gen Z (18-24 years old consumers) survey that covered the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. This reveals that young consumers are...
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Restaurant chain throws virtual Comic-Con afterparty to boost engagement
Date: 2021-08-26 08:30:48
For the second consecutive year, San Diego Comic-Con had to take place virtually due to COVID-19. With such digitalisation, brands looked for ways to expand their platforms and engage with pop...
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Partners in recycling
Date: 2021-08-26 08:15:28
Tetra Pak and Stora Enso have entered into a partnership to work towards a circular economy, and to make progress in the area of recycling in Central and Eastern Europe....
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Single-person electric planes to start flying in 2022
Date: 2021-08-26 08:10:01
Japanese startup teTra aviation corp recently introduced its commercial Mk5 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The lightweight planes hold a single person and are powered by 32 vertical lift motors. Built with aluminium and reinforced carbon fibre, the...
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Danone introduces Nutri-Score in Hungary too
Date: 2021-08-26 08:01:22
Supporting shoppers in making conscious consumption decisions, from July the packaging of Danone Krémtúró cottage cheese cream products feature Nutri-Score nutrition information. WHO, BEUC and the EU all recommend the...
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Confectionery industry reacts to challenges with innovating
Date: 2021-08-26 07:54:58
Innovation work didn’t stop during the pandemic period either, on the contrary, it gained momentum – it was revealed at a press event of the Association of Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers...
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(HU) Helyzet van a sertéspiacon
Date: 2021-08-25 12:10:52
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A campaign to encourage the consumption of pork is launched
Date: 2021-08-25 11:27:14
The Ministry of Agriculture (AM), the Agricultural Marketing Center (AMC) and the Association of Hungarian Meat Industry (Meat Association) will continue their campaign to promote the consumption of pork and...
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