Events
Milk Product Council: the price of raw milk is in a narrow range for two and a half years
The objective of the Milk Interprofessional Organization and Product Council is to develop the Hungarian dairy sector, to ensure the effective operation of the Hungarian dairy operators, to protect the...
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AM: the European Commission also supports the Hungarian steps for long-term livestock transport
The European Commission also supports the Hungarian measures for long-term livestock transport. Hungary, like last year, has banned the launch of long-term consignments of ruminant animals from Hungary to Turkey...
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This year, the freight carrier CER private railway expects to grow strongly
The Central European Railway (CER) Hungarian Private Railway Company delivered 2.3 million tonnes of goods in the first five months of 2019. Dynamic, double-digit growth is expected for this year...
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Some edible insects are rich in antioxidants like fresh orange juice
The antioxidant level of edible insects was measured by a study for the first time, and as it turned out, grasshoppers and silkworms contain as many antioxidants as fresh orange...
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PC sales have grown
In the second quarter, 64,858 million PCs were sold worldwide, 4.7 percent more than the 61,931 million PCs sold in the previous year. According to the US International Data Corporation...
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Walmart matches Amazon, tests self-service grocery order pickup kiosk
Walmart has introduced an automated grocery pickup kiosk at an Oklahoma City store, matching a concept Amazon Fresh introduced two years ago. Customers order groceries online or use an app...
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Unlocking pulp potential: Nestlé invents 70 percent dark chocolate from cocoa fruit – with no added sugar
Nestlé has created a unique new chocolate made entirely from the cocoa fruit, using only the beans and pulp as ingredients. The new chocolate, to be launched in Japan this...
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KSH: the increase in agricultural producer prices slowed down in May
The annual increase in crop production prices decreased to 3.5 percent in May, from the 6.8 percent of April. While the increase in prices for live animals and animal products...
Read moreConcordia Közraktár Zrt.: crop may have medium quality this year
The arable sector is expected to have a medium-quality year, the rape yield became weaker than last year’s, there were worse batches of barley, the wheat crop was good despite...
Read moreThe NAK expects sixty thousand tons of sour cherries
About twenty thousand tons of this year’s sour cherry produced in Hungary are exported to the domestic market, and the rest is exported to Germany – Mártonffy Béla, president of...
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Credit card users spend an average of 52 thousand forints a month
Debit card users spend an average of 32 thousand forints per month and credit card users spend 52 thousand forints – origo wrote, after K&H Bank. Domestic payment card purchases...
Read morePM: more and more Hungarian companies enter the US market
Relations between Hungary and the United States are more successful in the field of economy and finance, more and more Hungarian companies are entering the US markets – Varga Mihály,...
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Application decision-making has risen in GINOP programs
After a few dozen new winners in June, nearly 300 companies have won a total of several billions of forints in EU economic development tenders in July, mainly for on-the-job...
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The Amazon Prime Day competes with the Black Friday
This year, the US Amazon Prime Day, which is the annual discount that is so popular that it is rivaling the Black Friday as well as Cyber Monday takes place...
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Hennessy Unveils New Design Of ‘Very Special’ Cognac Bottle
Hennessy has unveiled the new design of its limited edition ‘Very Special’ cognac bottle. Felipe Pantone, a renowned name in the world of international contemporary art, designed the new look...
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Coca-Cola Australia launches sugar-free sports drink
Coca-Cola Australia is introducing a new sugar-free sports drink to the market this month, in the form of Powerade Active Water. Formulated with Powerade’s ION4 electrolyte system, the latest innovation...
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Unilever Launches ‘Cif Ecorefill’ In The UK To Reduce Plastic Use
Unilever has announced the launch of ‘Cif ecorefill’ in the UK, which the company claims will remove 1.5 million plastic bottles from supermarkets. The cleaning liquid in ‘ecorefill’ bottles is...
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Fresh domestic watermelon to arrive
Domestic, high-quality, fresh watermelons will be available all over the country from the beginning of next week – the National Agricultural Chamber’s (NAK) panorama reveals. The Hungarian melon growers have...
Read moreGreen harvesting application was submitted for only less than 8 percent of the vineyards
Grape producers applied for a grape and wine surplus market claim until 11 June to the Hungarian State Treasury (MÁK), for less than 8 percent of the vineyards for about...
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Where chocolate tasting is a requirement toward students
You can learn about chocolate, coffee and tea production on professional level at the Szent István University’s Faculty of Food Sciences at the Chocolate, Coffee and Tea Maker Masters Course...
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The market in Pécs was renovated from nearly 600 million forints
On Friday, the renovated buildings and public areas of the market in Pécs were handed over. The buildings were renovated from 580 million forints. As part of the project, the...
Read moreExcise tax on cigarettes will increase
The excise tax rate on cigarettes rises to the EU level in three steps and the operation of sports properties becomes more favorable after the Parliament has adopted the necessary...
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Nestlé releases Nesquik pods for the Nescafé Dolce Gusto system
Nestlé has released a new range of Nesquik hot chocolate pods for the Nescafé Dolce Gusto system, providing a nostalgic hot chocolate experience for consumers. According to Nestlé, each serving...
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Asda To Remove Plastic Carrier Bags With Online Grocery Deliveries
UK retailer Asda has announced that it will stop offering single-use plastic carrier bags with its online grocery orders, effective 31 July. The retailer will remove the option of ‘bagged’...
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Sainsbury’s Extends Trial Of Reverse Vending Machine To Scotland
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has introduced a reverse vending machine in its Braehead superstore in Glasgow. The concept is already being tested in its stores in Lincoln and Hull. It allows...
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Magazine: Fuel cards: Help in the palm of your hand
The fuel cards of filling station chains are very popular. Why? Because the service offers tailor-made advantages, lower costs, transparency, safety and cashless payment. MOL cards can be personalised,...
Read moreNAK: sweet corn harvest may start next week
If weather allows, harvesting of sweet corn can begin next week. An average of 500 – 600 thousand tonnes are grown annually in Hungary on an average of 30-34,000 hectares...
Read moreThe barley harvest to be finished soon
90 percent of the 218,000 hectares of arable land of autumn barley has been harvested, and although the yield of 5.5 tonnes per hectare is slightly below last year’s level,...
Read moreSeasonal work attracts department store workers
In addition to the general shortage of labor in the stores, the summer seasonal job opportunities drain the trade workers because they can earn more money in tourist jobs and...
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