Events
NGM: operators of food and drink machines have to install the so-called automated control unit by 1 July
Businesses operating food and drink vending machines must install the so-called automated control unit by 1 July, which will enable the National Tax and Customs Office (NAV) to track the...
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A food safety alert was issued due to a bitter apricot kernel diet supplement
The Dutch Authority issued an alert for a bitter apricot kernel diet supplement, (which was shipped to 12 EU Member States, including Hungary) due to a higher content of cyanide...
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The value of last year’s agricultural exports is expected to be record high
Last year’s export of agricultural products is expected to be record-breaking. In the first 11 months of the year, agricultural export exceeded the 2016 level by 8 billion euros (2400...
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GKI: The Hungarian economy before elections
Although Hungary’s GDP expanded slightly faster than expected in 2017, by 4 per cent and considerably faster than the EU average, its growth rate was moderate in the CEE region....
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Earnings increased significantly at the beginning of the year
In January, gross and net average earnings were 13.8 percent higher than a year before, which is a six-month peak. Growth was affected by the 8 percent increase in minimum...
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FM: results in the fish sector can be achieved through co-operation
Udvari Zsolt, head of the Department of Fishing and Fisheries Management at the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) said that the results in the fish sector can be achieved through the...
Read moreSwine fever and Ukraine may also threaten Hungarian agriculture
The Hungarian agriculture is facing a serious challenges, in addition to the uncertainties of the EU budget cycle starting after 2020, the swine fever surrounding Hungary and the dynamically growing...
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Tokaji March great tasting in Budapest
More than 150 wines of almost sixty wineries from Tokaj-Hegyalja and master courses are waiting for the public to the Tokaji March great tasting on Saturday in the Corinthia Hotel...
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Easter can bring a lot of turnover to the toy stores
Easter can bring nearly one-fifth of the annual sales revenue on the gaming market, which is the second busiest period after Christmas – Világgazdaság Online wrote. The value of the...
Read moreConsumer sentiment improved in the United States
Consumer confidence improved in the United States in February. The US households are more hopeful to the current and prospective situation of the economy – according to the regular monthly...
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EU agricultural subsidies will be linked to performance targets
The EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) fundings should be linked to progressive and essential performance targets, according to the European Court of Auditors – agrarszektor.hu wrote. According to the Luxembourg-based...
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Animal breeders can prepare for huge changes after 2020
The Council of Agrarian Ministers met in Brussels on Monday and adopted a resolution on the post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy – agrarszektor.hu wrote. The farmers can prepare for huge changes...
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Happy Week again to promote water consumption
In order to promote water consumption this year, the Happy Week event will be organized again for primary school children and kindergartens – the National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition...
Read moreThe Jedlik Prize is a recognition of the entire wheat breeding community.
The Jedlik Prize is the recognition of the work of the whole wheat breeding community. The result is not a single man’s work; the new plant varieties are created by...
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The number of employed people in the EU and in the euro area broke records again
In October-December last year, the number of people employed in the European Union and in the euro area rose to a new record for the fourth consecutive quarter, indicating that...
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Hungarian national stand at the Bolognese international cosmetics fair for the first time
Hungarian manufacturers have introduced themselves at the Cosmoprof cosmetics trade fair in Bologna, Italy, which is one of the most important sectoral meetings of Europe and the world. Hungary launches...
Read moreConsumer confidence has decresed in Germany
Germany’s consumer confidence deteriorated more than expected by the experts – according to GfK’s survey released on Wednesday. The consumer sentiment mood of the Nuremberg Market Research Institute in March...
Read moreIncrease on the alcohol-free beer market
According to the preliminary data of the Association of Hungarian Brewers, the consumption of non-alcoholic beers in Hungary has risen in the past year. The 25 percent growth far exceeds...
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Magazine: Rising dairy product prices
According to the Agricultural Economics Research Institute (AKI) and KSH’s market price information system (PÁIR), a forecast by German food economics research centre IFE predicts that the European Union’s milk...
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Pork consumption increased as a result of VAT cuts
Pig meat consumption increased by about 2.2 kg per capita in Hungary per person according to the data of the Central Statistical Office (KSH). The increase in consumption is mainly...
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Tokaji wines were introduced in northern Italy
Tokaji wines were presented in the cities of Northern Italy at the professional wine tasting series organized by the Hungarian Consulate General in Milan.Ű The wine specialties of the Árpád...
Read moreNébih African swine fever in the eastern neighborhood of Hungary
The Romanian Animal Health Service detected African swine fever (ASF) about 4 kilometers away from the Hungarian-Romanian border. Due to the outbreak, some Hungarian border towns had to introduce animal...
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EU school meal program: 30 million children received healthy food last year
About 30 million children received fruit, vegetables and milk in the 2016-2017 shool year through an EU school meal program across Europe – the European Commission reported on Thursday. According...
Read moreGrowth in retail sales accelerated in the Czech Republic
In January, the annual growth in retail sales in the Czech Republic accelerated to 8.2 percent from the 4.6 percent of December, the Czech Statistcal Office (CSÚ) announced on Thursday...
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Making Every Drop Count: UN Water Presidency called everyone to fight against the global water crisis
The United Nations Water Presidency urges immediate steps to avoid the global water crisis. Making Every Drop Count: An Agenda for Water Action, released by a panel of 11 Heads...
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Magazine: Strong hair and an even stronger category
The Hungarian hair care market had been growing dynamically for years and the trend continued in 2017 – our magazine learned from Abigél Győri, Henkel Magyarország Kft.’s junior brand manager. All...
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Future Store for the fifth time
International trade fair SIRHA Budapest took place between 7 and 9 February. Trade magazine built a 500m² shop, called Future Store, where never before seen technologies and FMCG innovations were presented. Visitors...
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Exhibitors entered the competition with successful innovations once again
On 7 February the award ceremony of the 3rd Sirha Budapest Innovation Competition took place at the Sirha Budapest 2018 trade fair. The diplomas and prizes were presented to the winners...
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Cake of Hungary
The Guild of Hungarian Confectioners organised the Cake of Hungary contest for the 12th time, to celebrate national holiday 20 August in style. New and creative ideas were welcome by the...
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Dessert competition
The Sirha Budapest Dessert Competition took place on the last day of the trade fair, which was organised for the third time by Zoltán Kolonics, one of Hungary’s most famous...
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