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AM the food industry plays a strategic role
In the spring, Hungarian agriculture proved that it can withstand even the most difficult conditions, the efforts of farmers have raised agriculture and the food industry to a strategic sector...
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The pioneering brand of plant-based nutrition celebrates its 40th birthday this year
One of the popular manufacturers of plant-based foods, Alpro is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. On this occasion, the brand is launching a new sustainability action plan until 2025...
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Safe food production is aided by NAK’s new publication
A new, free-to-download publication of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) will help you meet food hygiene requirements, knowledge and follow the rules. The three-volume publication, “Safe Food Production,” is...
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The secret of the finest Hungarian poppy seeds is strictly guarded
Only the employees of the Zöldi Kertészet in Dunavecse know what makes their poppies so delicious, because the technology they use is a professional secret. Boasting a hundred-year history, the...
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Shell helps by distributing a storybook about a little girl born with severe heart failure
Shell Hungary has also noticed the special storybook for the noble cause, so the volume “Janka’s Way” will also be put on the shelves of the shops of the main...
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TheVR and HELL have a long-standing partnership
HELL ENERGY has entered into a strategic cooperation with Hungary’s most popular streamer team. The Debrecen team will continue to produce the content as a HELL sponsor from this year....
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Coca-Cola HBC is Europe’s most sustainable soft drink manufacturer again
Based on the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index, the most important global indicator of companies’ sustainability performance, Coca-Cola HBC has once again become Europe’s most sustainable soft drink producer. The...
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A self-disinfecting face mask was developed by American researchers in sunlight
Researchers at the University of California have developed a special cotton face mask that can kill 99.999 percent of the bacteria and viruses on it in one hour when exposed...
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A master for several generations
Dr László Csizmadia, the 83-year-old retired director general of BGF KVIK was one of the Gundel Award winners this year. How long have you been in the hospitality business? I...
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Magazine: Digitalization in banking: fast, safe, convenient
Budapest Bank, MKB, K&H Bank and OTP shared their experiences in the Instant Payment System with Trade magazin. All four banks agreed that the operation of the instant payment system...
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If they can do it, so can you! – Video of the day
Who knew birds would be absolutely crushing it in the recycling game? ...
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Business expectations improved, consumer ones worsened in October
After a two-month decline within the statistical margin of error, GKI’s economic senti-ment index rose slightly in October; however, it still did not reach its July level. According to a...
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PLMA’s “World of Private Label” goes Online
PLMA’s Online “World of Private Label” will be held in place of the event originally planned to take place last May in Amsterdam. The theme of the event, “Life is...
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Japanese restaurant ‘Tori Tori Santa Fe’ inspired by samurai armors – Video of the day
Inspired from Samurai armors and Japanese writing characters (kanji), the Tori Tori Santa Fe in Mexico City is the fifth project from the renowned line of Japanese restaurants. Designed by...
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The VAT rate discount for restaurants brings over 10 billion
Locally prepared food and non-alcoholic beverages are subject to 5% VAT when taken away or shipped. VAT on freight has not decreased, nor has the 27% key for workplace hospitality....
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Restrictions on markets, measures to help businesses in rural areas
Due to the risk of coronavirus infection, the number of people who could stay in the markets at one time was restricted in several rural cities. There are places where...
Read moreEconomic performance declined by 4.7 percent year-over-year in the third quarter
According to raw data, Hungary’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 4.6 percent and seasonally and calendar-adjusted and balanced by 4.7 percent in the third quarter compared to the same...
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New signatories joined for versatile portrayal of human in advertisements
Twenty-two member companies have joined the commitment to promote human dignity in advertising since its launch in March. Signatories are committed to contributing to positive cultural change through responsible and...
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The opening hours of Lidl stores are changing
The opening hours of Lidl stores will be changed on the basis of a government decree that will enter into force on 11 November 2020. The discount chain also announced...
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ALDI already handed over the 100th e-charger
ALDI handed over e-chargers at another 18 stores in cooperation with the E.ON Hungária Group, so the 100th charger is also available as part of the network of 147 chargers...
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The 7 pm shop closure will also curb Black Friday
The 7 pm shop closure also curbed the pick-up points. Due to the pandemic, parrots envied Black Friday, a Christmas present would pull the web better, but couriers can’t stand...
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What a good loyalty program like?
A well-run business can be built on loyal, returning customers. While acquiring a new customer costs 6-7 times more than retaining an old one, existing customers spend even 67 percent...
Read moreThe Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry: crisis management in the capital should be started immediately
They say no to the idea of an IPA + capital crisis tax, and call for the immediate launch of the Budapest Crisis Management Fund, previously proposed by the Budapest...
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Christmas in a bottle: Have you tasted the new limited edition Coca-Cola Zero Cinnamon?
In addition to the difficulties and challenges, this winter will be strange, in many ways. To mention just a small, but so far indispensable detail that seems essential for the...
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TM: telecommuting rules will be more flexible in times of emergency
Telework rules will become more flexible during emergencies, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (ITM) told MTI on Thursday, following the publication of a government decree on telework in the...
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The customer reception order at the Chamber of Agriculture is changing
Following the government’s measures to protect its members and employees in response to the government’s action on the coronavirus pandemic, the leadership of the National Chamber of Agriculture reviewed the...
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Economic performance in the euro area rose sharply in the third quarter
Economic performance rose sharply and employment increased significantly in the European Union and in the euro area in the third quarter, as the first wave of the global coronavirus pandemic...
Read moreShopping malls and schools are also closing in Austria
In Austria, schools will close, smaller shops may remain open, but shopping malls where many people can congregate will have to pull down the blinds to curb the spread of...
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Budapest hotels: survival mode for at least half a year
According to the data of the KSH, in the first nine months of the year, the providers of commercial accommodation in the countryside suffered a loss of 42 percent, while...
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