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GfK’s German consumer sentiment index deteriorated
The GfK Nuremberg Economic Research Institute’s consumer sentiment index in Germany fell slightly more than expected, to a three-year low, and consumers’ willingness to buy and their economic and income...
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We know wines better than before
Our magazine has asked some of the wine market’s top representatives about consumer preferences, the role retail chains play in the world of Hungarian wines and the importance of wine...
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Tesco to launch Finest pop-up eateries
Tesco is planning to launch a number of Finest branded eateries in the run-up to Christmas, according to reports in The Grocer. The temporary shops will open for four to six...
Read moreSchwarz Group Invests In Artificial Intelligence
Schwarz Group, the parent company of Lidl and Kaufland, has invested in a new artificial intelligence platform alongside the Deutsche Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI, German Research Centre for Artificial...
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Five new Spar China stores open
Grocery-retailer Spar China has launched five new supermarkets. The Dutch-headquartered international franchise business has opened two stores in Shandong and three in Guangdong, both Chinese provinces, and bring the chain’s...
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Magazine: Microfibre cloth is the new star in cleaning
According to the experts of Freudenberg Háztartási Cikkek Bt., shopper basket value is growing in the category of household cleaners. Marketing manager Edit Oláh called our attention to the fact...
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100 first brand posts on the seven years old Instagram
Instagram celebrates its ninth birthday in October 2010, launching its world conquest. By the way, iStory.hu examined when and with what success the first Instagram brand pages with the most...
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The contamination of fishponds was examined
In every field, Hungary ‘s first comprehensive survey of fish pond contamination, organic and inorganic pollutants in fish, the effects of processing and transportation, and microbiological risks has brought positive...
Read moreHungary’s competitiveness improved
Hungary is one place ahead of last year, ranking 52nd in the World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 Competitiveness Ranking, confirming that Hungary’s economic policy is on the right track, while...
Read moreAn agreement has been concluded between the Takarék Group and the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Fund
A strategic agreement has been signed between Takarékbank Zrt. and the Agricultural Business Credit Guarantee Fund (AVHGA) to improve access to credit for agricultural and food companies – the financial...
Read moreThe EP asks the European Commission for a new proposal to protect bees
MEPs adopted a resolution on Wednesday calling for greater protection of bees and calling on the European Commission to draft a new proposal after Member States say they have loosened...
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Exhibition in Milan for Hungarian exhibitors
The Agricultural Marketing Center (AMC) encourages Hungarian export to Italy with the launch of the community stand from November 30 to December 8, 2019. The stand featuring high quality traditional...
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The private sector of the euro area grew slightly in October
As a result of weaker demand, the euro area private sector grew slightly less than expected in October – according to preliminary Purchasing Manager Indexes of the London-based IHS Markit...
Read moreAfrican-made smartphones are coming
Rwanda showcases the world’s first truly African-made smartphones – origo wrote. The Dubai-based Mara Group electronics division is dedicated to competing on cheaper Samsung devices with new models. The company...
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The popularity of the SPAR Lifestyle Programme is growing
SPAR Hungary has been an active partner of customers in compiling health-conscious or special-need menus for a long time. The retail chain’s latest programme, ‘Less sugar – more vitality!’ also serves...
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Amazon Expands Pickup Network In US
Amazon has announced the expansion of Counter, a service that offers customers the option to pick up their Amazon packages at a partner location across the US. The online giant...
Read more(HU) Kisebb a munkaerőhiány a vendéglátásban
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Scotland Plans To Impose Charges On Single-Use Drink Cups
The Scottish Government is planning to introduce a charge on single-use drink cups, according to environment secretary, Roseanna Cunningham. Cunningham said, “The scale of the challenge is clear – an...
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Kaufland Reduces Plastic On Meat Packaging
Discounter Kaufland has introduced new packaging for its self-service mince meat, which uses 70% less plastic than before. Instead of plastic, Kaufland uses now a cardboard carton with a thin...
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AM: a number of sustainability programs are operating successfully in Hungary
The Department of Agriculture (MoD) is successfully running a number of sustainability programs, such as the development of producer markets, the Food Abandonment Initiative and the Afforestation Support Program –...
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Schwarz Group is the No.1 grocery retailer in the Czech Republic
Schwarz Group is the leading retailer in the Czech Republic – and in Europe – as sales of the group soared by nearly 36 percent last year. Lidl and Kaufland...
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Magazine: Candies are in a good mood
Candy volume sales grew twice as fast as the average of the confectionery market. Ákos Perjés, general manager of marketing and sales at Haribo Hungária Kft. told our magazine that...
Read moreCoface: growth in the region may slow in the coming years
Although the Central and Eastern European region’s GDP growth is impressive at EU level, growth may slow in the coming years, with regional GDP rising by 3.6 percent in 2019...
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Google, Samsung, Pick are the strongest brands in Hungary
Google is at the forefront of the 2019 national representative survey of the VMLY & R advertising agency again, which provides an overview of how brands are perceived by Hungarian...
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Kárpát EXPOrt: economic development without borders
The CED Central European Economic Development Network Nonprofit Ltd. and HEPA Hungarian Export Development Agency, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Affairs, are organizing for...
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The NAK draws attention to the difference between Halloween pumpkins and real pumpkins
Pumpkin consumption is increasingly popular in the fall and Halloween pumpkin carving at the end of October, but while the former are delicious, not all of the pumpkins for decorative...
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Dove To Launch Bottles Made Of 100% Recycled Plastic By Year End
Unilever has announced plans to introduce bottles made of 100% recycled plastic for Dove beauty products range by the end of 2019. The new bottles will be launched in Europe...
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Walmart’s InHome Delivery Service Completes First Deliveries
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s InHome Delivery completed its first delivery orders across multiple cities, including Pittsburgh; Kansas City, Mo., and Kan.; and Vero Beach, Fla. More than 1 million consumers in these markets can...
Read moreSainsbury’s to remove fireworks from shelves
Sainsbury’s is set to become the first major retailer in the UK to ban the public sale of fireworks after revealing it would remove them from their shelves. The Big...
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