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The Night of Modern Factories has doubled the number of its visitors
This year’s third edition of the Modern Factory Night program series interested more than ever visitors. The event, organized on 15 November 2019 attracted 5,300 visitors who get a first-hand...
Read moreNébih: 100 of the 104 pigs at an animal fair in Szekszárd had no certificate
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nebih) inspected an animal fair right on the spot in Szekszárd at the end of last week. The inspectors found out that 100 of...
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Revival in the world of industrial auctions
More and more large companies are deciding to sell their redundant industrial assets through online auctions. Kocsis Csaba, Managing Director of Intergavel The largest domestic player in the market, Intergavel...
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Hungarian startups introduced themselves in Asia
Three Hungarian startups were introduced in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta at local fintech summits thanks to a collaboration between the Startup Campus and the Hungarian Export Development Agency (HEPA)...
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A Chinese company acquires stake in Rail Cargo Terminal-BILK Zrt.
The Ocean Rail Logistics S.A., part of the Chinese Cosco Shipping Group, has acquired a more than 15 percent stake in the Rail Cargo Terminal-BILK Zrt., which is a Hungarian...
Read moreSlow growth in Swiss exports of watches
Switzerland’s watch exports slowed significantly in October, year-on-year, partly due to its nearly one-third drop in sales in one of its main markets, Hong Kong. According to data from the...
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A book of tales and a Discovery Game
Eszter Benedek, managing director of Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft. revealed at the company’s marketing forum in Kecskemét that they will come out with a Discovery Game campaign in 2020 –...
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Magazine: ‘A waste-free economy is still a long way away’
Miklós Nagy, secretary general of the Hungarian Association of Packaging and Materials Handling (CSAOSZ) talked to our magazine about changing trends and the efforts to improve waste utilisation technologies. In...
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KSH: crop and livestock performance increased last year
The volume of crop production increased by 0.9 percent and livestock production by 6.3 percent, compared to last year – according to the Central Statistical Office (KSH). According to the...
Read moreThirteen EU Member States have supported Hungarian apiculture proposals
Thirteen EU Member States supported Hungarian proposals to strengthen the beekeeping sector at a meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on Monday – the Ministry of Agriculture (MTI) told...
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The 15th birthday campaign of Lidl Hungary was a great success
Lidl Hungary is 15 years old. During the one-month campaign launched to mark the anniversary of the store chain, shoppers uploaded nearly four million codes. Among the participants of the...
Read moreMinistry of Agriculture launches a 12 million euros wine promotion program
The Ministry of Agriculture is launching a 12 million euros wine promotion program to support the sale of Hungarian wines – Feldman Zsolt, Minister of State of the Ministry of...
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This year the Hungarian Food Bank organizes Christmas collection in more than 200 stores
For three days, from Friday to Sunday, the Hungarian Food Bank Association awaits the food donations of the population in about 120 settlements and more than 200 stores nationwide. The...
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Survey: Hungarian workers remains optimistic
Hungarian workers remain optimistic about the likelihood of re-employment and the stability of their current job; 79 percent of those surveyed believe their job position is secure for a minimum...
Read moreMany Hungarian plant species are well adapted to tropical conditions
There are many arable crops or vegetables in Hungary that are well adapted to tropical conditions, – Gyuricza Csaba, Director General of the National Center for Agricultural Research and Innovation...
Read moreThe OECD’s economic growth slowed in the third quarter
The combined economic growth of the OECD member countries slowed down in the third quarter, compared to the previous quarter. According to tentative data posted on the Organization for Economic...
Read moreMore and more packaging waste is generated in Germany
More and more packaging waste is generated in Germany. According to the report of the Federal Environment Agency(UBA) released on Monday, the amount per person exceeds 100 kilograms a year....
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Magazine: Beautiful, natural
According to data from L’Oréal Magyarország, decorative cosmetics sales grew in 2018 and 2019, in both value and volume. However, the growth rate decreased and is likely continue this trend in...
Read moreAM: this year’s grape harvest may exceed 4 million tons
Corresponding to an average year, more than 400 thousand tonnes of grapes could be harvested this year by Hungarian farmers, so it is expected that about 3 million hectoliters of...
Read moreKSH carries out an Agricultural Census
The Central Statistical Office (KSH) carries out the collection of agricultural data between 15 November and 15 December. The results of the survey – which covers 484 settlements in the...
Read moreLidl opened its stores in Hungary fifteen years ago
Lidl Magyarország which celebrates its 15th anniversary today, has become one of the fastest growing retail chains in the domestic FMCG sector over the last decade and a half. In...
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Sága entered the market with an E-number-free sausage
Sága Foods is the first among the large domestic manufacturers to offer customers an E-number-free sausage. The Füstli Natural, which is free of many allergens, does not use E-labeled food...
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The dm won Trust Award
Dm received the Trust Award at the Premiere Gala Event of the Figyelő TOP200 2019 publication. The performance of Hungary’s market-leading company was evaluated on the basis of quantitative and...
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MNB: household savings reached 4.2 percent of GDP in the third quarter
In the third quarter of this year, households accumulated savings of 931 billion HUF and borrowed 422 billion HUF, increasing their net financial assets by 508 billion HUF, which is...
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At Advent, each Coca-Cola cap can serve a bowl of food
Coca-Cola, the Hungarian Red Cross and Street Kitchen are launching a joint charity campaign. Eating a delicious food and drink is much more than a meal – it can give...
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FIVOSZ more and more young people are thinking about starting a business
Over the last ten years, more and more young people have been thinking about starting a business, – Kovács Patrik, president of the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (FIVOSZ) told...
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410 actions to raise awareness to waste reduction this week throughout the country
Boros Anita, the Minister of State of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, announced at the press conference of the European Waste Reduction Week in Budapest that the number of...
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Henkel Q3 results reported
Henkel’s German household chemicals and cosmetics group’s operating result and profit declined in the third quarter, with almost unchanged sales revenue. According to a report published on the company’s website,...
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McDonald’s is testing innovative packaging and recycling solutions across Europe
McDonald’s announced the launch of its comprehensive waste reduction program in Brussels. As part of this, the company is taking initiatives across Europe to replace or reduce plastic packaging and...
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More innovative products among green packaging solutions
As a result of #zerowaste movements and other environmental campaigns, the number of degradable and recyclable packaging designs is growing. The following three firms are regional BUNZL Group members. Silwell...
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