News and articles
Innovation was ‘inspired’ by the lockdowns
Date: 2020-08-11 19:00:45
Human Telex Consulting made a research in the second half of June to see what effect has COVID had on the innovation of different organisations. They were curious whether drastic...
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KSH: consumer prices rose by 3.8 percent in July
Date: 2020-08-11 11:50:48
In July, consumer prices were on average 3.8 percent higher than a year before. Over the past year, the prices of food and spirits and tobacco have risen significantly –...
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Soft drink association: mineral water, juice and soft drink sales decreased in the first half
Date: 2020-08-11 11:45:45
The sales of mineral waters, flavored waters, carbonated soft drinks, juices and ice teas decreased by about 8 percent to 1,177 million liters in the first half of the year...
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The SPAR online shop delivers on the day of the order
Date: 2020-08-11 11:40:17
Thanks to the latest developments, SPAR will deliver the products purchased in the online shop from August 10 on the day of the order in Budapest, around the capital and...
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The school start season in Auchan starts with quality, price, sustainability and of course fashion
Date: 2020-08-11 11:37:13
We buy booklets and stationery up to several times a year, while school bags and pen holders for our school children every 2-3 years, according to Auchan data. Responsible consumer...
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Consumers favor smartphones for back-to-school shopping
Date: 2020-08-11 11:36:02
More than half (59%) of U.S. consumers plan to use their smartphones for back-to-school shopping this year. Fifty-five percent of people said they purchased something directly on a mobile device...
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Tesco and the National Chamber of Agriculture agreed on supplier challenges caused by the epidemic
Date: 2020-08-11 11:35:16
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and Tesco Hungary have started negotiations to develop Hungarian supplier relations. The first meeting focused on the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and...
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Only half of households have a reserve for 2 months, according to a survey
Date: 2020-08-11 11:30:23
Only half of Hungarian employees have enough reserves for 2 months, while those who have recently lost their jobs are reserved for an average of 3 months, according to a...
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New managing director at the head of Diageo’s multifunctional competence center in Budapest
Date: 2020-08-11 11:28:59
Pais Mónika has been appointed head of the multifunctional competence center in Budapest by the beverage company Diageo. The new managing director will take over the management position in Hungary...
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Auchan makes the start of the school year easier even for large families
Date: 2020-08-11 11:27:12
Until September 11, Auchan announces a school supply collection campaign in its stores for the benefit of the National Association of Large Families (NOE). With their traditional charity campaign, they...
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The glass Magnum comes in recycled plastic packaging
Date: 2020-08-11 11:26:52
After tests last year, more than 7 million glasses of Magnum will be on European store shelves this year, coming in packaging made from recycled plastic. Previously, no suitable technology...
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The FuturAqua Plc. has restarted its mineral water extraction.
Date: 2020-08-11 11:25:44
At the end of July, after more than a year of preparation, FuturAqua Plc. restarted its mineral water extraction at its base plant. Hajnal Zsolt András, Chairman of the Board...
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The eighth PET Cup collected more than eight tons of waste on the section of the Tisza between Záhony and Tokaj
Date: 2020-08-11 11:25:15
The fleet of eleven teams from the 8th Tisza PET Cup reached Rakamaz. As a result of the coordinated work of the largely veteran field of returning pet-pirates, 8.2 tons...
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Economic sentiment in Germany and the euro area has improved significantly, according to a ZEW survey
Date: 2020-08-11 11:03:21
Instead of deteriorating, the economic sentiment index improved unexpectedly sharply, reaching a 16-year high in Germany and a 5-year high in the euro area – according to the August survey...
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UK Shopper Numbers Rise After Launch Of State-Funded Dining Scheme
Date: 2020-08-11 08:50:53
Shopper numbers, or footfall, across all British retail destinations rose 3.8% last week from the previous week, with the start of a state-funded eating out scheme helping evening traffic more...
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Food peeling – Video of the day
Date: 2020-08-11 08:40:14
Tthis video you will see how to food peeling very easyly....
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Lidl Launches Campaign To Raise Awareness On Organic Food
Date: 2020-08-11 08:30:57
German discounter Lidl has launched a campaign to raise awareness about locally produced organic products. The campaign will see the retailer focus on the value of Bioland products and the...
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SPAR Launches Operations In Ghana
Date: 2020-08-11 08:10:21
SPAR has announced that it has launched operations in Ghana, which will see the conversion of 17 existing supermarkets in and around the capital city of Accra. The retailer aims to generate...
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Magazine: The pandemic is transforming the food industry
Date: 2020-08-11 07:34:02
Our magazine interviewed Tamás Éder, president of the Federation of Responsible Food Manufacturers (FÉSZ). With what results did the food industry close 2019? – The volume of production in the...
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Albert Heijn offers home delivery service in Belgium
Date: 2020-08-10 21:51:41
In Belgium Albert Heijn has launched a home delivery service for groceries ordered online or through the retailer’s app. The service will be available to around 85,000 households in 10 towns and...
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Uber Eats: 30-minute delivery from Asda stores
Date: 2020-08-10 21:51:11
Asda is launching a test period with Uber Eats from its stores in Leeds and Birmingham. Customers will be able to order – with no minimum spend – from more...
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Carrefour to open first store in Andorra
Date: 2020-08-10 21:46:24
Carrefour is going to open its first hypermarket in Andorra, following the signing of a franchise agreement with Groupe Pyrénées, the principality’s leading retail enterprise. The planned 6,000m² store will...
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M&S: 950 workplaces are in danger
Date: 2020-08-10 21:42:29
Marks & Spencer has confirmed that 950 jobs are at risk – the company plans to reduce store management and head office roles. This step is hoped to result in...
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Coop Denmark takes food waste reduction measures to another level
Date: 2020-08-10 21:37:41
Coop Denmark has started cooperating with Stop Spild Lokalt to step up the donation of surplus food in order to reduce wastage. Stop Spild Lokalt is a voluntary organisation that distributes...
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Pernod Ricard partners with Ojo de Tigre Mezcal
Date: 2020-08-10 21:32:10
Pernod Ricard has announced that it has entered into a partnership with premium mezcal brand Ojo de Tigre. This move will help the spirits company to strengthen its position in mescal –...
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Debenhams is up for sale
Date: 2020-08-10 21:31:56
Debenhams is reportedly going forward with a plan that could see a change of ownership after the retailer fell into administration for the second time within a year. Investment bank Lazard...
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Morrisons: 4-day working week with a small catch
Date: 2020-08-10 21:28:29
Morrisons is about to ‘shake up’ its head office working practices by introducing 4-day weeks – although staff will still be required to work one Saturday per month. The move...
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Free grocery delivery by Amazon in the United Kingdom
Date: 2020-08-10 21:25:16
Amazon is scrapping grocery delivery charges for its Prime customers in the United Kingdom. Amazon Fresh orders over GBP 40 will be delivered for free to UK Prime subscribers –...
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Dobbies and Sainsbury’s team up
Date: 2020-08-10 21:19:13
Dobbies has started an exclusive partnership with Sainsbury’s to bring a range of food and grocery products to the former’s garden centres. The partnership commenced at Dobbies’ Edinburgh garden centre,...
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Lidl: Sustainable store and daycare facility in one
Date: 2020-08-10 21:19:08
German discounter Lidl has started building a sustainable store with a daycare facility in Bietigheim-Bissingen. The upper floor of the store will house a 1,400m² daycare centre with modern facilities and...
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