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MBH Investment Bank currency analysis: the forint may strengthen in the short term
According to the latest analysis of the MBH Investment Bank, the Hungarian forint may gradually strengthen against the euro for the rest of the year. The analysis team used the...
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Aldi and Schwarz Group raise the bar for sustainable retail operations
German discounters commit to Net Zero by 2050. Aldi Süd and Schwarz Group want to reach carbon neutrality across their entire value chain, including suppliers. The ambitious goal sets a...
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Spanish Regional Chains Outperform National Competitors
The Spanish grocery market is showing signs of stabilisation after five years of upheaval caused by the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain disruptions. According to Kantar, the top four chains...
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Administration has become a political issue in agriculture
Administrative issues such as the amendment of strategic plans or the various annual performance reports and unit costs have such a direct impact on the lives of agricultural producers that...
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Here’s what consumers want from online grocers
A new survey reveals the types of features and services that draw shoppers to online grocery retailers. According to the results of a recent poll of 1,000 U.S.-based adults about...
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The price of chicken breast is 11 percent lower than a year ago
Based on data from the KSH, Hungary’s poultry meat exports increased by 2.5 percent to 106,000 tons in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period in...
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A gynecological preparation from Richter has received marketing authorization in Japan
The partner of Richter Gedeon Nyrt., Fuji Pharma Co., Ltd., received the marketing authorization for the Alyssa combination tablet developed in Japan. The approval means a milestone payment of 10...
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This year’s Green Pledge trademarks were awarded
For the second time this year, the trademarks of the Green Pledge application launched by ÖRT, MMSZ and MAKSZ were awarded. This year’s winners of the initiative, which emphasizes the...
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Variations on a theme: memories of world travelers – Picture of the day
Someone on the wall, someone on the fridge, but most people collect scalps....
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How to make your beer table – Video of the day
Of course, we are thinking of a patio table....
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Significant wage growth in Hungary: in July 2024, earnings continued to grow
According to the latest data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), in July 2024, the gross average earnings of full-time workers rose to HUF 636,700, while the net average earnings...
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Fruit growing is in crisis: There is no supply and rising costs are affecting the sector
Across Europe, fewer and fewer people see the future in fruit growing, which has serious consequences for the sector. Farmers are getting old, and in many cases there is no...
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Unrealistic green transition: the growth of global energy consumption and the limits of renewable energy
The Energy Institute’s 2023 Energy Statistical Yearbook paints a sobering picture of the global energy situation. Although renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power are growing at a...
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Blue Planet: we must adapt to the challenges of climate change
If the environment changes, we can be sure of one thing: the farmers must also change – stressed István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, to former head of state János Áder...
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EPR system: difficulties and challenges for companies
A year ago, companies were just getting to know the EPR (extended producer responsibility) system, but today it has become clear that compliance with the new rules is a serious...
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PENNY is coming up with a new chef
PENNY Hungary starts a long-term collaboration with chef Richárd Farkas, who strengthens the store chain’s aspirations with his expertise and creative approach. The gastronomic specialist’s youthful drive, innovative approach and...
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Rising coffee prices: disasters strike the world’s largest coffee growers
Coffee is becoming more expensive across Europe, as the world’s two largest coffee-growing countries, Brazil and Vietnam, faced severe natural disasters, reports EuroNews. Brazil was hit by a historic drought,...
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Luxembourgers have the highest retail purchasing power
In Europe the average per capita retail purchasing power is EUR 6,517, but there are significant differences in retail spending between the 25 European countries surveyed, with Luxembourg having the...
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One of Lidl’s cheapest products is a real superfood
One of Lidl’s cheapest products, Meadow Fresh’s reduced-fat hummus, costs just 69 pence (~326 forints) and according to a nutritionist, it can play a significant role in the prevention of...
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Danone and Ajinomoto have entered into a partnership to reduce the carbon emissions of the dairy industry
Food companies Danone and Ajinomoto have entered into a strategic partnership agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the dairy industry, Reuters reported. The goal of the two companies is...
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The EU is turning to the WTO over China’s anti-subsidy investigation into dairy products
The European Commission has submitted an official consultation request to the World Trade Organization (WTO) after China launched an anti-subsidy investigation into some dairy products from the EU – the...
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World Tourism Day and Researchers’ Night: METU welcomes those interested with special programs
On September 27, the Budapest Metropolitan University (METU) awaits its visitors with exciting programs, as this year they celebrate World Tourism Day and the first day of Researchers’ Night at...
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Job seekers want feedback after applying, but this is often lacking
Most employees are bothered by not receiving feedback on their job application, which often creates uncertainty. The reasons for this are those who see it in themselves, in the poor...
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The most beautiful shades of grey cattle
It is a prerequisite of the long-term survival of the almost extinct grey cattle to popularise its consumption in the culinary world. Kenyeres Estate, which has more than 15% of...
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K&H: We can really do something for a sustainable planet with authentic environmental protection programs
As a result of the tightening ESG regulations, social responsibility programs are being integrated into the activities of more and more companies, and professional organizations are trying to highlight with...
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Significant tax changes are coming in Slovakia: VAT increase and cuts to reduce the budget deficit
The Slovak government presented its new consolidation package, which fundamentally changes the country’s tax system. Contrary to Prime Minister Robert Fico’s previous promise, the basic value-added tax (VAT) rate will...
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What’s next? FMCG market exclusive for business decision-makers
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 Nenad Pacek, founder and president of Global Success Advisors and EMEA Business Group, started the series of presentations. He reported...
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Naomi Osaka launches her own vegan suncare line
Finding that people of colour are an afterthought in suncare research and discourse, former world number one tennis player Naomi Osaka has created her KINLÒ brand. This article is available...
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The Tapolcai spring cave: an increasingly popular tourist destination near Lake Balaton
The Tapolca spring cave, which is one of the most famous natural attractions of the city of Tapolca, attracts more and more tourists every year. According to the HelloVidék article,...
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