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Cheese in a chocolate fountain – Video of the day
South Korean YouTuber Tasty Hoon recently made a video of putting cheese in a chocolate fountain machine. And, while initially, it seems like an ingenious idea, the end result sure...
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Tesco shares predictions for “unprecedented Christmas”
In its third annual Christmas report, the retailer shares insight on what it expects from shoppers in the festive season. Family connections One in five people report having grown closer...
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A campaign is launched to encourage the consumption of poultry and eggs
The Ministry of Agriculture (AM), the Agricultural Marketing Center (AMC) and the Poultry Product Council (BTT) are launching a campaign to encourage the consumption of poultry and eggs. Minister of...
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SPAR is strengthening the Hungarian meat market with another plant
The SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft. has became the owner of the ZIMBO Perbál Húsipari Termelő Kft. in Perbál. Following the successful completion of the transaction, the company will further modernize...
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Analysts do not expect a substantial slowdown in earnings growth this year
Analysts interviewed by MTI did not expect a substantial slowdown in wage growth this year, who also drew attention to fluctuations in the composition of employees, which could lead to...
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Lidl further reduces plastic waste
Lidl Magyarország has a long-term commitment to reducing plastic waste, so in line with this approach, it will offer its customers reusable bags for the packaging and transport of fruit,...
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St. Martin’s Day New Wine Festival and Goose Feast await visitors to the Open-Air Museum throughout the weekend
St. Martin’s Day New Wine Festival and Goose Feast are waiting for visitors in the Open-Air Museum all weekend, including Martin’s Day folk customs, handicrafts, themed wine tasting, autumn delicacies...
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ITM: commercial and catering companies to join the European Waste Reduction Week!
Businesses and employees in trade, hospitality and tourism are also encouraged to join to the Hungarian program of the European Waste Reduction Week – Boros Anita, State Secretary of the...
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Never pour this household waste down the drain
The Hungarian Water and Wastewater Technology Association (MaSzeSz) carried out a social survey with the help of WWF Hungary, which also showed how consciously we use our drain, ie the...
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Green investment can make up for the jobs lost in Europe in the crisis
If implemented, the upcoming green projects analyzed by EY would create almost 3 million jobs in the European Union. Their implementation is also hampered by the economic impacts of COVID-19...
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A huge Aldi store opened in Germany
The German discount chain has opened its latest prestige project, the world’s largest Aldi store, in Mülheim, Germany, not far from the company’s headquarters – portfolio.hu wrote. Photo: Aldi The...
Read moreRetail sales in Germany fell in September
In Germany, retail sales fell much more than analysts expected in September on a monthly basis, which experts say is partly due to the resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic. The...
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Nestlé buys Freshly healthy meal delivery
Nestlé USA announced that it has acquired Freshly, one of the leading fresh-prepared meal delivery services in the U.S. The deal values Freshly at USD 950 million. With the transaction...
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Clorox’s results improved by the growing demand for disinfectants
Clorox Co. increased its sales and profits more than expected in the last quarter, as the demand for cleaning and disinfecting agents increased significantly due to the pandemic. According to...
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Europe and Central Asia discuss solutions to promote sustainable agri-food systems
The 32nd Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe started today as FAO Members from Europe and Central Asia will discuss several challenges facing the region on food and...
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Wearing a mask in restaurant while sitting at a table is optional
The government tightened some of the restrictions imposed last week due to the pandemic, with new rules effective from Monday – wrote 444.hu. The most tangible change is that there...
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The Good Box and Petbarn Foundation help homeless feed their pets
The Good Box has collaborated with the Petbarn Foundation to launch “The Good Pet Box”, helping pet-owners experiencing homelessness maintain the welfare of their four-legged friends. The box features a...
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The discrete beauty – Video of day
Yes, you’ve been cutting up fruit your whole life, but there’s a better, cleaner, more efficient way. Here are melons, lemons, apples, mangos and more made easy. For the film...
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Monster moves into sports drink category
Energy-drink brand Monster has entered the sports drink category launching a ‘Superfuel’ range. The new line consists of four flavours – Tropical Thunder, Purple Passion, Blue Ice and Zero Sugar...
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Nestlé USA Acquires Freshly, A Pioneer in Healthy Prepared Meals
Nestlé announced today that it has acquired Freshly, one of the leading fresh-prepared meal delivery services in the U.S. The deal values Freshly at USD 950 million, with potential earnouts...
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Contronics gets EU prize for reducing food waste
Dry misting technology company Contronics has received an award from the European Commission for its ‘Fresh Demo’ research project. Contronics has proved with this EU- funded project that its dry...
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Eight Fifty Food Group buys Greenland Seafood
Hamburg-based Greenland Seafood has acquired Eight Fifty Food Group for an undisclosed sum. The deal is subject to approval from the German, French and Polish competition authorities. Greenland Seafood is...
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Billionaire Issa brothers buy Asda
Blackburn-based Indian billionaires the Issa brothers and private equity group TDR Capital bought Asda from Walmart for GBP 6.8 billion. Walmart has kept a minority share in the business and...
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Guinness is now also available in alcohol-free version
In Ireland and the UK Guinness has put a new non-alcoholic beer on the market, called Guinness 0.0. The new beer is sold in 440ml cans in a 4-pack format...
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Germans start stockpiling toilet paper again as coronavirus cases surge
Sales of toilet paper and disinfectants are on the rise again in Germany, due to the second coronavirus wave: sales of toilet paper soared by 89.9 percent in mid-October in...
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Alpro celebrates 40 years with pledges
Popular plant-based food company Alpro is 40 years old. The brand celebrates the anniversary by launching a health and sustainability action plan that lasts until 2025, titled ‘Feeding our Future...
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Lidl carries on with its salt and sugar content optimisation programme
In the 2019 fiscal year Lidl Hungary used 18 tons less salt and more than 196 tons les sugar in making private label products, thereby contributing to the health of...
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Russia’s Fix Price Group opens 4,000th store
Russian retailer Fix Price Group has opened its 4,000th outlet in the country in the Orenburg region. The store sells a wide range of products at 6 fixed price points...
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Rémy Cointreau buys majority share in Champagne J.de Telmont
Rémy Cointreau has bought a majority stake in Champagne J.de Telmont, which is owned by the Lhopital family. The deal includes brands, inventory, production facilities, real estate assets and vineyards...
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Co-op prepares for Christmas by lowering prices
In the United Kingdom Co-op is investing GBP 50 million in lowering the prices of more than 300 branded and private label products – rice, pasta and coffee – by...
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