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Beam Suntory aquires On The Rocks
For an undisclosed sum, Beam Suntory acquires the ready-to-drink cocktail brand, On the Rocks, in which it previously held a minority stake. The brand launched in 2015 is primarily available...
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Sole-Mizo rolls out new functional product range
With HUF 783.26 million EU funding via the government’s Széchenyi 2020 programme, Sole-Mizo Zrt. developed E-number free cream cheese, butter spread and a fermented dairy product range. Sole-Mizo’s new dairy...
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Müller set to integrate FRijj in Yogurt&Desserts division
Dairy giant Müller plans to integrate milkshake brand FRijj in its Yogurt & Desserts division as of 2021, which may help the brand’s growth in the segment. Frijj has a...
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Platypuses teach finances
OTP Bank and the Fáy András Foundation have developed a phone game that teaches young people in a fun way how to manage their finances. The mobile game is called...
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Magazine: Crisis management: Who is responsible for cancelled contracts?
After 11 March 2020 the economic and legal environment changed considerably, therefore many companies decided to review their trade relationships, sometimes cancelling long-term contracts in part or in full. The...
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Free-from products on the rise in Italian supermarkets
Free-from products have grown in popularity in Italy: over 13,000 SKUs have driven a turnover of 6.8 billion euros this year – a study of GS1 Italy and Nielsen says....
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Coop Switzerland offers bee-free honey alternative
Coop Switzerland has launched a bee-free honey alternative. The Karma Bee-Free dandelion spread is a sweet all-rounder, the strong floral aroma and mild taste of which makes it apt as...
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Nagy István: It is important for agriculture to change generations and supply professionals
Generation change and the supply of specialists are extremely important for agriculture, the Minister of Agriculture told MTI after his tour in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County. Nagy István about his visit to...
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Kunsági Éden: Hungarian raw material, eco-friendly production method
Kiskunfélegyháza-based NT Élelmiszertermelő és Kereskedelmi Kft. has been manufacturing refined sunflower seed cooking oils since 2004. The company is the Hungarian market leader in the private label cooking oil category,...
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How to be an environmentally conscious customer
Demand for food increased significantly during the pandemic. The number of online purchases increased by 15 percent in the first quarter, but due to increased consumption, unfortunately, more household waste...
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The MNB’s 50-point package of proposals has been published
On the website of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB), a 50-point package of proposals was published on Tuesday to support the government’s crisis management and economic recovery work in the...
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The competition authority has conditionally approved the expansion of the OTP group in agriculture and the food industry
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has authorized the OTP Group to acquire the NAGISZ Group, which is active in the agricultural and food markets, but under conditions that are able...
Read moreMinistry of Agriculture: the Ministers of Agriculture of eleven countries adopted a statement
A statement of predictable, feasible proposals for a Common Agricultural Policy to reduce farmers ‘and Member States’ financial risks was adopted by the agriculture ministers of eleven countries at the...
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DS Smith Launches a new Sustainability Strategy – “Now and Next”
DS Smith Strengthens Commitment to Circular Economy with Ambitious Two-Step Sustainability Strategy and its strategy of making significant commitments and targets for the next decade. With its innovative two-step “Now...
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Nébih: the amount of food waste in Hungary decreased by 4 percent between 2016 and 2019
In Hungary, the amount of food waste decreased by 4% between 2016 and 2019, as according to the food waste survey conducted with the involvement of 165 households at the...
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KSH: the number of employees was over 4.5 million in August
In August, the average monthly number of employees increased by 54 thousand to 4 million 514 thousand compared to the previous month, and decreased by 18 thousand, compared to August...
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K&H: companies step on the brakes, little investment expected next year
The willingness of companies to invest, which can be said to be stable so far, has faltered, and they expect significantly less development in the next 12 months – this...
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The labor market split into two: for some jobs oversubscription is up to 200 times
The Hungarian labor market seems to be splitting in two: over-application for certain positions can be as much as 200 times, while there is still a large shortage of IT...
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The number of complaints received by the Hungarian Competition Authority has increased significantly
The number of complaints received by the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has increased significantly, which can be explained by the corona virus pandemic, which is increasing the already expanding online...
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Economic sentiment has improved in the euro area and in the EU
After a significant deterioration in March-April, economic sentiment continued to improve in September in both the euro area and the European Union. According to data posted on the website of...
Read moreAfrican swine fever can also bring a crisis to the domestic meat market
The emergence of African swine fever in Germany could endanger the European meat market, including the Hungarian meat market. A significant surplus of pork is increasingly likely to appear on...
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CBA, Metro and Auchan joined the #buyhungarian campaign
During the coronavirus pandemic the Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft. launched its ‘Buy Hungarian! Protect domestic products!’ campaign, and several retailers decided to back the initiative. CBA was the first to...
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In September, two new units will be added to the domestic McDonald’s network
As a result of an investment of more than two billion forints, the newest units of the Hungarian McDonald’s restaurant network were built on both sides of the M1 motorway....
Read moreNAK: the coronavirus has also transformed consumer habits
Shoppers spend less time in grocery stores and shop more purposefully. The overview of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) shows that although the usual buying habits before the outbreak...
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GfK increasingly important role of manufacturers, the responsibility of manufacturers
At international level, GfK prioritises the continuous monitoring of customer attitudes related to sustainability. In Hungary, the last time we surveyed the environmental awareness of household managers was in May...
Read moreLidl have been waiting for customers for a longer period of time
The German discount chain has announced that the opening hours of Lidl’s stores will change from September 27, 2020: Hungarian stores will be open on Sundays for a longer period...
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SPAR gives a mask to forgetful shoppers
SPAR, which also ordered 8,000 liters of disinfectant, gives a free mask to customers – napi.hu wrote. To protect against the coronavirus pandemic, it is mandatory to wear a mask...
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dm: responsibly for customers, responsibly for employees!
dm Hungary supports its employees with a one-time contribution worth 50,000 HUF, thanks to the exemplary support provided during the previous tough months. Thus, dm thanks its employees for their...
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Auchan delivers to your home without meeting the courier
Given the epidemiological situation, home quarantineers can order completely contactlessly and contactlessly from Auchan’s recently nationwide online store. You can choose from 21 thousand products, which the company will deliver...
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