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British exports to the EU fell by more than 40 percent in January

In January, the value of British exports to European Union markets fell by 40.7 percent; imports from the EU fell 28.8 percent – the British statistical office (ONS) said. The...

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Optimistic consumer sentiment developed in the United States

With a larger-than-expected rise, the Consumer Sentiment Index in the U.S. reached a level that reflected the most optimistic attitude since March 2020 – according to the results of a...

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Walmart beauty on TikTok

Walmart put its second shoppable livestream on social video app TikTok, this time to showcase beauty products. The retail chain’s “Spring Shop-Along: Beauty Edition” works with brands like L’Oréal’s Maybelline and...

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Record high increase in shipments of mobile phones in China in February

In China, mobile phone shipments rose by a record high in February compared to February last year, when severe restrictions were in place in the Asian country due to the...

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The castle bath in Gyula expands with a thermal palace

Service and capacity expansion will be carried out at the Gyula Castle Bath. According to a design procurement published at TED, the project, which won the tender, will develop infrastructure,...

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Eurostat halved the number of tourist nights in the EU last year

The number of guest nights spent in tourist accommodation in the European Union fell to 1.4 billion last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, which is a 52 percent decline...

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Who dares wins!

Online grocery retailer Kifli.hu has launched a promising, very 21st-century gastro project, called Kifli Bistro! The pandemic has given a boost to the recently dwindling ‘meal kit’ concept of restaurants....

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Better times!

Before the pandemic the University of Jena prepared a study, which found that guests are nicer to bar and restaurant staff in the evening than during the day, based on...

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Witty product coding concept

Just a few weeks after Burger King unveiled its new corporate design, McDonald’s introduced its new packaging concept, which was made by creative agency Pearlfisher. The new graphical elements are...

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In’s Mercato to open 30 new stores in 2021

Italian discounter In’s Mercato plans to strengthen its brand identity and expand market penetration in 2021.They intend to open 30 new stores and to implement 90 store restyling projects in...

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Retailers in the era of artificial intelligence

Loyalty comes first Experts predict that 2021 will be the year of both uncertainties and opportunities. With the pandemic 2020 brought the online food industry boom which had been forecasted...

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Co-op removes plastic from Easter eggs in the UK

British retailer Co-op has removed the plastic packaging from its private label Easter eggs. The move will result in over 14 tonnes of plastic not being used. This isn’t the first step...

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Gruppo VéGé enters into partnership with Everli

Italian retail cooperative Gruppo VéGé has joined forces with online shopping service Everli, (formerly known as Supermercato24). The 3-year partnership will see Everli’s online ordering and home delivery services rolled out...

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Coty: Drop in cosmetics product demand results in millions lower sales result

Coty Inc is to increase its investments in skin care to offset a pandemic-induced fall in demand for its makeup products that led to disappointing quarterly sales revenue. The company...

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101 smiling pizzas

In the difficult year of 2020 the owners of Toscana restaurant in Budapest supported several non-profit organisations. For instance they turned up in the Fót Children’s Centre with innumerable smiley-decorated...

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Operating responsibly even when times are hard

The Responsible Gastro Hero Foundation has partnered with NetPincér to organise a competition, which has the goal to reward hospitality units that realise socially responsible and eco-friendly ideas in the...

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ALDI defines 2030 sustainability goals

ALDI has created a new sustainability charter to demonstrate its commitment to protecting the planet’s resources and ecosystems with a series of initiatives that will be achieved between now and...

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Vollmart steps on the Polish discounter scene

A new hard discount chain called Vollmart has entered the Polish market – the first store opened in Siedlce. Vollmart plans to open stores in towns with a minimum population...

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Spar UK rolls out new range called Spar Natural

Spar UK has rolled out 15 products from the Spar Natural range in select stores across the country. The range targets customers seeking better healthcare, healthier lifestyles, natural products and food intolerance solutions....

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Nestlé plans to launch vegan KitKat

This year Nestlé is introducing a plant-based version of KitKat in several countries. Chocolate experts developed the new vegan KitKat in Nestlé’s confectionery research and development centre in York. The...

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Aldi eliminates 2 million pieces of plastic from Easter range

Aldi has removed two million pieces (29 tons) of throwaway plastic from its seasonal confectionery range for Easter this year. Aldi gave some of its Easter eggs a square-shaped bottom,...

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X5 became Russia’s top e-grocery company in 2020

In 2020 the X5 Retail Group was the leading Russian online food retailer with a gross merchandise value (GMV) of EUR 240 million. Last year the company produced a 34-percent...

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Amazon Fresh enters Milan

Amazon’s Italian ‘leg’ has started the Amazon Fresh service in Milan, offering a same-day grocery delivery service. At first the service will be available to Amazon Prime customers in and around Milan....

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Lidl named supermarket of the year in the UK

Lidl GB has been named Supermarket of the Year in the United Kingdom at the 2020 Retail Industry Awards. Judges praised Lidl’s effort to provide affordable fresh produce to families...

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New director for MKVM

Last November Dr Róbert Török replaced Imre Kiss in the director’s seat of the Hungarian Museum of Trade and Tourism (MKVM). How long have you been working in MKVM and...

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Heineken joins global initiative for promoting responsible alcohol sales

Heineken joined a new coalition to develop and enhance safeguards to prevent the online sales and delivery of alcoholic drinks to minors and support moderate drinking among adults. The company has...

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McCain Foods invests in technology company

Frozen food maker McCain Foods has acquired a minority share in data science firm Fiddlehead Technology. Fiddlehead provides food and beverage producers with analytics and machine learning solutions. McCain had already made a major investment...

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(HU) Elvitel és terasz – így nagyobb az esély a vendéglátóhelyek túlélésére

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Carrefour Brazil Introduces Blockchain Technology For Citrus Fruits

Carrefour Brazil has introduced blockchain technology to track a new range of citrus fruits under the Sabor & Qualidade label in São Paulo. The QR Code on the packaging will...

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