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Adapting to the ban on plastics
From 2021 certain types of plastics are banned in the European Union and many of these (drinking straws, plates, cutlery, etc.) are used regularly by hospitality units. How does this...
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Mountain villages: there will be less wine this year, but can be an excellent vintage
This year, the harvest began in all wine regions later than last year, with 15-20 percent yield loss expected for varieties affected by drought and spring fros – Légli Otto,...
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Trend change is around the corner in freight transport
The pandemic is likely to generate a trend change in freight transport: while Hungarian – mainly international-destination – road transport produced a major drop in the first half of 2020,...
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Investing in the future
Eszterházy Károly University and Ostorosbor Winery signed a strategic cooperation agreement in August. Gergő Soltész, president-CEO of Ostorosbor Zrt. told: the collective goal is supporting and promoting vine and wine...
Read moreOnline marketplaces can save Hungarian businesses
During the pandemic, more than a third of SMEs increased their sales in online marketplaces, according to representative research by GKI and eMAG. The survey examined, among other things, how...
Read moreFocusing on food chain safety
The Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), thus the entire food chain supervision is directly subordinated to the Minister of Agriculture as of October 1, 2020. In the future, Dr. Lajos Bognár...
Read moreGKI: half of the teleworkers workked for a company based in Budapest or Pest County in September
In September, GKI Zrt. conducted a survey of the domestic employment situation among Hungarian enterprises. The questions were answered by 820 companies, the survey did not cover large multinationals. Compared...
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There is a special tax risk in the home office
Because of the coronavirus, a significant number of companies have switched to working from home. However, home office processes designed without due diligence can involve significant tax risks – EY...
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Mobile apps – Nike in 3-digit growth
Mobile experiences have become a vital part of Nike’s marketing strategy, providing a direct sales channel and a way to maintain one-to-one relationships with its most loyal customers. Nike drives...
Read moreFrostkrone launches new free-from range, Green Date
Frostkrone Food Group has launched a new free-from product line under the Green Date label inspired by fresh green vegetables. The products are not pre-fried and are free from gluten,...
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Student display competition 2020
POPAI Student Design Awards student display competition was announced this year, organized by POPAI Hungary in cooperation with Zewa as theme sponsor and the main sponsor of SPAR Group. Online...
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Master Good Kft. Is building workers’ accommodation at its two sites
The Kisvárda-based Master Good Kft., which deals with poultry processing and builds workers’ hostels, handed over the certificate of support for the 584 million HUF investment to the company’s representatives...
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Analysts: dynamic wage increase remain this year
Until the end of this year, the rate of wage growth will remain around 10 percent, which will also be helped by the composition effect, with the exclusion of part-time...
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MediaMarkt makes all its stores accessible
All MediaMarkt stores will be renewed as part of a long-term plan. During the renovation project, all stores will become a certified barrier-free location in collaboration with Access4you. Access4you is...
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New CEO at the lead of the Hungarian Branch of Cofidis
From December 2020, Jean-François Rémy, the former CEO of Cofidis in the Czech Republic, will take over the position of CEO of the Hungarian Branch of Cofidis. He replaces Holló...
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Aldi UK launches PL liquid cleaning concentrates and reusable bottles
Under its own Power Force label, Aldi UK rolls out recyclable cleaning concentrate liquids and reusable spray bottles that can be refilled up to four times without compromising on the...
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Constellation Brands acquires the American brandy company, Copper & Kings
For an undisclosed sum, Constellation Brands has bought the Kentucky-based American craft brandy company, Copper and Kings, whose portfolio includes also absinthe, gin and Destillaré liqueurs. The acquisition that followed...
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Leader in change management
Ágnes Kovács, managing director of Sió-Eckes Kft. won the Change Leader award in the Sustainable Future programme of the Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH). The main reason...
Read moreTesco tests drone deliveries in Ireland
In an effort to reach ever more customers, Tesco trials drone delivery in Ireland, where its partner, Manna has already received a licence. The trial is limited to a few...
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No more plastic lid on Penny’s 500gramm yoghurt cups
Penny removes plastic lids from its private-label 500 gramm yoghurt cups, thereby eliminates some 50 tons of plastic waste in its yearly operations. In return, the German discounter offers its...
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Dinner in 20 minutes from Valdor!
Hungerit Zrt. has put a new ready-to-cook dinner on the market. Valdor Fresh marinated meats with various side dishes can be prepared simply, in just 20 minutes. There are four...
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Pampers campaign to help premature babies
Pampers Hungary has been helping pre-term baby care in Hungary for years, by donating special nappies to most premature baby intensive care units in the country. In its latest campaign,...
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Cofidis: people spend an average of 15,000 forints a month on health products
In Hungary, people spent an average of 15,000 HUF a month on the purchase of health-related products, mostly medicines, according to the August Cofidis Credit Monitor. According to the credit...
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Tesco wades into grocery price war
Tesco’s latest Clubcard campaign is exclusively available for Clubcard customers who can thereby save up to 50 per cent on products of brands such as Carte D’Or, Birds Eye and...
Read moreMolson Coors launches non-alcoholic beverages
In association with L.A. Libations, Molson Coors rolls out a new non-alcoholic range. This autumn, the flavoured seltzer HUZZAH with added probiotics will come out in California followed by the...
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Pringles chips in new recyclable paper packaging
With the intent to accomplish its pledge to favour reusable 100 per cent recyclable/compostable packaging by the end of 2025, Pringles has unveiled a new, recyclable paper tube. It is...
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Workshop from GVH
Csaba Balázs Rigó, president of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) founded the Economic Development and Competition Workshop. The new professional forum’s primary goal is to make recommendations for fostering fair...
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Triple-caffeine Espresso Monster
Most Ready-To-Drink (RTD) coffees in the market contain 25-40mg caffeine, while an espresso brewed with a machine has three times as much, 60-70g in it. Thanks to its triple portion...
Read moreLidl rolls out private-label hard seltzer in Germany
Under its own Sunrise brand, Lidl launches hard seltzer as first among discounters in Germany. The refreshingly light tasting, low-sugar and low-cal drink contains flavoured seltzer and dessert fruit wine....
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Heston Blumenthal adds Mediterranian gin to his Waitrose range
The „Heston from Waitrose” range includes now the Mediterranian gin, „Lazy Sunshine” inspired by the celebrity chef’s attraction to the south of France. He calls the new drink „Provence in...
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