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Innovation from Lidl: Mystery Box campaign in the UK
Lidl’s latest marketing campaign launched in the UK has generated huge interest among customers. The mysterious boxes, known as “Mystery Boxes”, were offered on store shelves for only 20 pounds...
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A piece of Bonn in Budafok as part of the Budafok Champagne and Wine Festival
As part of the series of events of the 34th Budafok Champagne and Wine Festival, Bonn Park was inaugurated in Budafok. Ferenc Karsay, mayor of Budafok-Tétény, Jochen Reeh-Schall, mayor of...
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Philip Morris to build nicotine pouch factory in the United States
In the next two years Philip Morris International plans to invest USD 600m in a plant in the United States to produce Swedish Match ZYN nicotine pouch. This article is...
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AI could cause $1.6 trillion impact by 2030 — these retailers lead
Retailers stand to benefit from artificial intelligence, some more than others. The top 207 North American public retailers and restaurants could see nearly $1.6 trillion financial impact through the end...
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With intensive cultivation technology, the market for domestic walnuts can rise again
There is a demand for domestic walnuts, but for successful cultivation, a change of attitude is needed on domestic plantations – it was said at the walnut trade day organized...
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Unilever turns to generative AI to cut costs and boost growth
Unilever has teamed up with digital solutions company Accenture to introduce generative AI, in a bid to reduce costs and drive efficiency. The food and drink manufacturer has expanded its...
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Kaufland favours Bioland meat
Kaufland is expanding its organic range to include meat products produced in accordance with Bioland guidelines. 17 items, including minced meat and schnitzel, are now Bioland-certified. The food retailer Kaufland...
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The corn and sunflower yield forecast has been changed
By the beginning of September, agricultural chamber yield estimation data based on both satellite and producer data are available for domestic corn and sunflower. For the former, the third lowest...
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Who do you think deserves the Gundel Award in 2024?
In memory of the work of the restaurateur and gastronomy writer Károly Gundel, the Hungarian Catering Industry Association – with the cooperation of several partner organizations – is also announcing...
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NESCAFÉ taste experience renewed
Nestlé’s biggest coffee brand, NESCAFÉ® is undergoing a complete makeover this year! The brand is getting a fresh look, complemented by modern product packaging designs. Contact: Nestlé Hungária Kft. Veronika...
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The Gods Must Be Crazy – Picture of the day
Message for the bar guests, somewhere in Africa....
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Challenge for whiskey connoisseurs – Video of the day
Flaviar created its whiskey advent calendar again this year: 24 x 5 cl real – many of which are said to be hardly available anywhere else – special, with a...
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The FAO food price index decreased slightly in August
According to the Friday report of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the world market index of food commodities decreased slightly in August, as the drop in quotations of...
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Mihály Varga: the prospects for the Hungarian economy are good
The prospects for the Hungarian economy are good, the current moderate economic growth is accelerating – said Minister of Finance Mihály Varga at the closing plenary session of the 62nd...
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KSH: industrial production fell by 1.3 percent in July
In July 2024, the volume of industrial production was 1.3 percent lower than a year earlier, adjusted for the working day effect, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported on Friday...
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Extra costs of the start of the school year: most parents spend more than just on school supplies
The costs of starting school in September go far beyond stationery and classical equipment. According to a recent survey by Pepita.hu, sports and the purchase of a new desk or...
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Hungary’s milk consumption is above the world average
More than 6 billion people worldwide consume milk and milk products, and the global average is 87 kg per person per year, according to FAO 2021 data. During the last...
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Apple harvest and prices: further shortages and price increases are expected during the season
According to FruitVeb’s forecast, the 2024 apple harvest may decrease significantly in Hungary, which predicts a 10-15 percent increase in the price of edible apples on store shelves. This season,...
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Tesco is updating its vehicle fleet
Tesco is once again modernizing its vehicle fleet. The goods ordered during online purchases are delivered to the customers with refrigerated vans of the already proven IVECO and Mercedes-Benz (according...
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Health, nature, wallet
Organic food is defined as products that don’t contain artificial additives or preservatives, and are grown and produced without the use of synthetic chemicals, pesticides or genetically modified plants or...
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We value and strongly support the work of beekeepers
The activity of beekeepers makes our environment livable and sustainable. Honey can be imported, but pollination cannot, but without it, there is no future and no food security either –...
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Hungarian tourists spend more and more abroad
The trips and spending of Hungarians abroad increased significantly in the second quarter of 2024, although the numbers are still below the levels before the COVID-19 epidemic, according to the...
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Apple Tap to Pay has arrived in Europe: it can revolutionize commercial payments
Apple’s new payment service, Tap to Pay, arrived in Europe this year and simplifies payment processes by turning iPhones into POS terminals. The technology allows users to make contactless payments...
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Traditions and trends
In the Christmas period there is a great opportunity for manufacturers and distributors to introduce new products and make existing ones more attractive through promotions and special packaging – and...
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The 34th Budafoki Champagne and Wine Festival begins
The events of Budapest’s oldest wine festival will start at 18:00 on the Market with the performance of the band Jammal and the GrooveTroop. This is followed by Juliverz Feat...
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Eurostat: Hungary is in the middle ground in terms of organized travel inflation
Based on the latest Eurostat data, Hungary was in the middle of the European Union in the inflation of organized travel in July 2023. This type of, typically all-inclusive trips...
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Miklós Panyi: the Hungarian wine industry can make Hungarian champagne a success
The Hungarian wine industry is capable of making Hungarian sparkling wine a success – emphasized the Parliamentary and Strategic State Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday at the...
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Analysis: They start in Italy, but the Hungarians continue their summer in Croatia
On the basis of aggregated data, Yettel continuously examines the type and intensity of traffic on its network for both domestic and foreign customers using mobile phones. The company has...
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Strategic partnership for environmentally conscious aviation
OTP Travel and Lufthansa Airlines have signed an agreement on the purchase of sustainable fuel. The domestic market-leading travel service provider joined the sustainability program launched by Europe’s second largest...
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