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KSH: consumer prices rose by 3.4 percent in September
In September, the annual growth rate of consumer prices slowed to 3.4 percent from 3.9 percent in the previous month, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported on Thursday. Analysts also...
Read moreKopint-Tárki: 5.8 percent decline in the Hungarian economy is expected this year
Due to the return of the pandemic, Kopint-Tárki expects a 5.8 percent decline in the Hungarian economy this year, compared to the 5.5 percent annual decline indicated in April and...
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Returpack, the collection system for aluminum beverage cans of three domestic breweries, is ten years old
It is now 10 years that the members of the Association of Hungarian Brewers have started the redemption of metal beverage cans using the unique Hungarian patent of Returpack Kft....
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Nestlé’s vegan novelties have arrived
Nestlé is also presenting plant-based innovations in the Hungarian market in two different product categories. NESCAFÉ Gold Almond and Coconut Latte provide a vegetarian alternative for coffee lovers following a...
Read moreMore than a hundred ALDI stores saves groceries for those in need in cooperation with the Food Bank
In order to save food that is no longer marketed, but still suitable for consumption, ALDI Hungary has further expanded its partnership with the Hungarian Food Bank Association. The collaboration,...
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A campaign to promote apple consumption has been launched
The Ministry of Agriculture (AM) and the Agricultural Marketing Center (AMC) have again launched a campaign to encourage the consumption of apples, raising awareness to trhe good quality, healthy Hungarian...
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Alza: secure shopping and pandemic control in e-commerce
Many sectors are struggling with the detrimental effects of this year’s changes due to the pandemic: declining turnover, reduced production capacity, layoffs and even fears of closure hovering threateningly over...
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Environmentally friendly packaging at Auchan
Recently, Auchan has taken a number of steps to offer its customers more environmentally conscious solutions and at the same time help them in their education. Auchan has already paid...
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34 organizations support MOL’s Children’s Healing Program with 45 million HUF
Despite the viral situation, the MOL Foundation announced the tender of the MOL Pediatric Healing Program to support experience and art therapy programs with an unchanged budget this year as...
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Palletways will be the first to introduce pallet delivery for consumers
Celebrating the second anniversary of its operation in Hungary, Palletways Magyarország will launch its first pallet delivery service in the industry specifically for home delivery in October. The P2C service,...
Read morePandemic rules are being tightened in the German capital
The rules for slowing down the coronavirus pandemic in Berlin will be tightened from the end of the week, because the spread of the virus has accelerated above the limit...
Read moreRetail sales grew by 1.6 percent in the Czech Republic in August
In the Czech Republic, retail sales grew 1.6 percent year-over-year in August after 1.8 percent in July. Monthly growth was 0.3 percent in August – the Czech Statistical Office announced...
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New Trends at this Year’s Salute to Excellence
Consumers’ demand is always changing and product innovation is key to stay on track. One place to find innovation at an international level is PLMA’s international „Salute to Excellence” Awards....
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Prices of several staples up to multi-month highs
The benchmark price index for food commodities rose in September, led by vegetable oils and cereals, according to a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations....
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Google Shoploop launched in North America
As Google’s manager Lax Poojary wrote on the company’s blog: Shoploop provides a more interactive experience than browsing on a traditional online shop page. Shoploop videos are shorter than 90...
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Aldi UK driving plastic reduction
Aldi has announced it will be removing all free plastic bags for loose fruit and vegetables from store by the end of 2020. Shoppers will instead be able to purchase...
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Robot Waitress First in UK to Serve Customers – Video of the day
Theresa stands ready to serve at the Tea Rooms and Restaurant in Cobham, Surrey....
Read moreCoop Switzerland To Add Hydrogen Trucks To Its Fleet
Coop Switzerland has announced plans to add seven hydrogen-powered trucks to its fleet by the end of this year. The retailer has launched the first truck in cooperation with the...
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Henkel accelerates climate action and renewable energy usage
On the way to becoming a climate-positive company, Henkel has signed a large-scale virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) relating to a new wind farm in Bee County, Texas. The agreed...
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Japan: increased investment in online grocery
In response to more consumers staying at home, retailers in Japan are investing more in their online grocery offer. In May 2020, Lawson expanded the scope of stores offering the...
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Magazine: Private label innovation trends
Koen de Jong, managing partner of International Private Label Consult (IPLC) analysed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on private labels in the European Supermarket Magazine (ESM). He revealed that...
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Charity doesn’t stop in the autumn: Procter & Gamble donates tens of thousands of products to the Hungarian Red Cross again
In response to the health challenges of recent months, Procter & Gamble (manufacturers of Ariel, Always, Jar, Lenor, Pampers, Head & Shoulders, Pantene and many other well-known brands in Hungary)...
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Good quality sunflowers with the right oil content were grown in Zala
Sunflowers with adequate oil content and quality were grown in Zala County, but the average yield was lower than expected due to the droughty weather – the county president of...
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Job Market 2020: artificial intelligence will help you select the best candidates
Due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, several industries have turned to the supply of the former demand job market – there are areas where three times as...
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The Széchenyi Alapok has invested in an agricultural IT system development company
The Széchenyi Alapok has invested into an agro-informatics system development company with 260 million HUF. The Animalsoft Kft. is further developing Livestocker’s precision animal husbandry software platform from the amount....
Read moreCut tobacco was seized by NAV in Szabolcs county
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) seized about one and a half tons of leaf and 311 kilograms of cut tobacco in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county – the regional press officer...
Read moreLiquidity support for small businesses is the most effective anti-crisis tool, according to ifo
Liquidity support for small and medium-sized enterprises is the most effective means of repairing the economic damage caused by the pandemic, according to a survey by the ifo economic research...
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Markit survey: growth in euro area economic performance slowed
Growth in the eurozone’s economic performance slowed in September as re-imposed restrictions on the coronavirus pandemic pushed back the services sector, which plays a key role in the economy, according...
Read moreThe IWH research institute does not expect a wave of bankruptcies in Germany
Despite the coronavirus crisis, the number of corporate bankruptcies in Germany has stabilized at a low level, but the number of jobs lost has risen, according to a report by...
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