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Apple remains the most valuable brand in the world
For the eighth consecutive year, Apple has become the world’s most valuable brand in the global rankings of an American consulting firm called Interbrand. In the “Best Global Brands” global...
Read moreAccording to a survey, more than half of Hungarians search for a specialist on the Internet
More than half of Hungarians are looking for a specialist or mechanic on the Internet, from whom they expect a greater digital presence, primarily proving their reliability, according to NRC...
Read moreMLSZKSZ: Transport below costs causes serious damage
Road transport below the cost price caused by the pandemic in the logistics sector is causing serious damage – warns the Association of Hungarian Logistics Service Centers (MLSZKSZ). The practice,...
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Cabbage shortages may cause kitchen emergency in a country
South Korea’s typhoon-stricken cabbage shortage has pushed up vegetable prices by 60 percent due to extreme weather – origo wrote. Summer typhoons passing through the country have heavily decimated the...
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SPAR – for a sustainable future’ is the slogan of the retailer’s new umbrella brand
SPAR has introduced a new umbrella brand, called ‘SPAR – for a sustainable future’. Head of communications Márk Maczelka told: the company’s various sustainability activities in the fields of the...
Read moreThe Czech government is helping travel agencies with 500 million crowns
The Czech government will provide 500 million crowns (6,750 million forints) to support travel agencies and tour guides severely damaged by the coronavirus pandemic, Regional Development Minister Klára Dostálová wrote...
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The FAO predicts a decline in meat production
Global meat production is expected to decline by 1.7% in the next two years – agrarszektor.hu quotes the report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)....
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Magazine: Whitened black coffees are going greener
About 70 percent of Hungarian consumers drink their coffee ‘white’ – we learned from Zsófia Szente, HoReCa category manager of Danone Magyarország. She told that plant-based drinks are increasingly popular...
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GVK: COVID affected purchasing power all across Europe
In 2020, the average European citizen will have 773 euros less, a total of 13,894 income. However, there are significant differences in net income between the 42 countries surveyed: Liechtenstein,...
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Danone takes 13,000 small steps against food waste
Danone delivered food packages containing 13,818 products to needy families with the help of the Hungarian Food Bank Association. Danone also pays attention to those in need during the coronavirus...
Read moreMinister of Agriculture: research and development to ensure long-term sustainable management
Research and development activities, knowledge transfer and innovation are such a profitable investment that ensures long-term sustainable management in Hungary – the Minister of Agriculture said at a handover ceremony...
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Three more radios in Atmedia’s portfolio
From January 1, 2021, Atmedia’s portfolio will be expanded with national market-defining radios, and from next year the company will sell the advertising time of Retro Rádió, Rádió1 and Rádió1...
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GROWN RESPECTFULLY: NESCAFÉ products in new packaging
In the autumn of 2020, the renewed packaging of the glass members of the NESCAFÉ Classic product family will be introduced, so NESCAFÉ fans can find their favorite NESCAFÉ Classic,...
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40 percent more people are applying for a job now than last year
An average of 40 percent more people applied for the advertised positions in the third quarter of 2020 than a year earlier, on Hungary’s market-leading job portal. The greatest interest...
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Indotek buys 24 percent of Waberer’s
Mid Europa Partners has entered into an agreement with Trevelin Holding Zrt., a member of the Indotek Group, to sell 24 percent of the shares in Waberer’s International Plc. And...
Read moreThe opening hours of the stores changes during the long weekend
October 23 is a national holiday in Hungary, a day of remembrance for the 1956 Revolution and the War of Independence. The stores, department store chains and shopping centers will...
Read moreThe competitive disadvantage of EU e-merchants could be eliminated
The good news for EU e-merchants is that the 22 euros VAT-free limit for products ordered from third countries will be lifted, thus reducing their competitive disadvantage compared to Far...
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Kifli.hu does not plan to expand in the short term
“There are basically three factors that determine whether an online retail model can be operated cost-effectively. the size of the population, the second is the density of adresses, and the...
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Inflation in the euro area fell to a four-and-a-half-year low in September
Annual headline inflation in the euro area fell to a four-and-a-half-year low in September, and core inflation was the lowest ever recorded, according to final data released by the Statistical...
Read morePanic shopping is spreading again in Germany
With the intensification of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the phenomenon of panic shopping has reappeared in Germany – the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) wrote on Monday. According...
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Explorer: Twice as many shoppers in this year’s prize game
There were 127 Hungarian Product trademark user products from 6 manufacturers participating in the Explorer promotion this spring. Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft.’s prize game started on 1 April and lasted...
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Henkel supports global business call for UN treaty on plastic pollution
Jointly addressing the problem of plastic waste: Together with 28 other major global businesses, Henkel endorsed a business manifesto calling on governments to negotiate and agree on a United Nations...
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Green packaging has started to conquer Hungary
What shall we do with BIO packaging materials after use? – OK compost Home products degrade in about six months in a home compost, producing valuable biomass. As for OK...
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University students can dine with the CEO of Auchan
Students from three countries also submitted entries to the Auchan Case Challenge business case-solving competition, allowing the jury to select excellent materials from a total of 645 students at 22...
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Nébih closed a restaurant due to serious deficiencies
Nébih closed a restaurant due to serious deficiencies which also pose a food safety risk in Budapest. The activities of the catering unit were suspended with immediate effect. According to...
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Amcor and Nestlé unveil world’s first recyclable retort pouch for pet food
Amcor and Nestlé are launching the world’s first recyclable flexible retort pouch with the Purina wet cat food brand in the Netherlands in October 2020. The “recyclable packaging breakthrough” reportedly...
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Pack Tech incentivizes fishers to collect ocean plastic for customizable packaging conversions
Denmark-headquartered Pack Tech has collected 4,000 metric tons of ocean plastic to create personal care packaging applications under its Ocean Waste Plastic (OWP) line. The company employs Indonesian fishers to...
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Asda Commences Trial Run Of ‘Sustainability Store’ In Leeds
UK retailer Asda has announced that it has commenced the test run of its ‘sustainability store’ in Middleton, Leeds. The outlet aims to help shoppers reduce, reuse and recycle with...
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Edible Cookie Dough Shop – Video of the day
Cookie DŌ opened in New York City and immediately became a sensation; over 1,000 pounds of cookie dough is made per day! They use pasteurized eggs and heat-treated flour, so...
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Magazine: Stronger competition and a level playing field in the e-payment market
In the summer of 2019 a study by the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) found that the costs of bank card payment are too high for small-turnover retailers – so high...
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