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Danone US to discontinue two plant-based milk alternatives
Date: 2024-04-22 18:37:10
The decision to stop the production of Silk Nextmilk and So Delicious Wondermilk comes as sales of the alternative category fell in 2023, after four consecutive years of growth. This...
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No more fresh meat promotions from Jumbo in the Netherlands
Date: 2024-04-22 18:34:55
From 27 May Dutch retailer Jumbo will stop its price promotions on fresh beef, pork and chicken in all stores and online. Jumbo said the decision is in line with...
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These are the 20 most vegan-friendly cities in the world in 2024
Date: 2024-04-22 18:34:46
HappyCow is a platform that evaluates plant-based, vegan and healthy food venues, and the website has recently published list of the 20 most vegan-friendly cities in the world – once...
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More high-quality plant-based private label products
Date: 2024-04-22 18:32:52
According to PLMA, European private label sales will reach a record EUR 340bn in 2023. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 V-Label says this is partly...
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Beyond Meat expands into Co-op in the UK
Date: 2024-04-22 18:29:12
Beyond Meat’s plant-based alternatives are now available in 800 Co-op stores across the UK. The meat-free vegan brand’s products are available in the convenience chain’s frozen food section nationwide. Beyond...
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Wolt launches hybrid delivery service
Date: 2024-04-22 18:28:01
In mid-April Wolt started the Wolt Hybrid Delivery service, which makes it possible for restaurant managers to choose whether to use Wolt’s network of courier partners or their own delivery...
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Bamboo milk could replace cow’s milk
Date: 2024-04-22 18:27:30
A new study published in Trends in Food Science & Technology outlines the potential of bamboo as a key raw material to feed the world’s growing population. This article is...
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Reversal instead of filling the digital gap
Date: 2024-04-22 18:25:33
Digiméter has measured the digitalisation level of Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 The main index score was 40 on...
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Every third Hungarian cardholder regularly pays with their mobile
Date: 2024-04-22 18:22:28
Mastercard published the results of its research entitled “Bank Card Usage Habits and Attitudes” at the end of March. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 With...
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Germany’s REWE to open a vegan store this spring
Date: 2024-04-22 18:20:43
According to a report published on Plant Based News, REWE is planning to open a purely vegan store in Berlin, as there is a huge demand for plant-based foods in...
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Mogyi introduces new product to support healthy lifestyle
Date: 2024-04-22 18:15:59
In Hungary the overconsumption of animal protein is common. Experts say that 50% protein intake should come from plants and another 50% from animal sources. This article is available for...
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Brand reputation could suffer because of falling living standards
Date: 2024-04-22 18:09:41
KPMG’s Global Customer Experience Excellence Research 2023-2024 report has summarised the experiences of more than 81,000 customers in 21 countries. The survey covers around 3,000 brands. This article is available...
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Food price increase to slow down significantly this year
Date: 2024-04-22 18:00:22
Erste told at a press conference in April that food prices will continue to rise in Hungary in 2024, but after the significant increase in the past two years, the...
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GKI is more pessimistic than the government about growth, inflation and public finances
Date: 2024-04-22 17:50:04
GKI hasn’t changed its 2-2.5% growth forecast for 2024. However, it has lowered its inflation forecast to 5.5%. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 The expected...
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Raw milk’s price stays put
Date: 2024-04-22 17:44:41
According to AKI PÁIR, the producer price of raw milk in Hungary was HUF 164.3/kg in February 2024. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 With a...
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Joint workshop by ÖRT and the Ministry of Justice
Date: 2024-04-22 17:42:47
With record attendance, the Advertising Self Regulatory Board (ÖRT) held its first joint workshop with experts from the Ministry of Justice, about the activities of the consumer protection authority in...
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One in four consumers buys second-hand goods to protect the environment
Date: 2024-04-22 15:44:17
Owing to increasing living costs and consumer commitment to a more sustainable lifestyle, today it is no longer a shame to buy second-hand goods or have broken products repaired, according...
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Accessible products can be a real help for people with disabilities
Date: 2024-04-22 15:33:33
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 30 million adults face visual challenges in Europe alone and 200 million people suffer from hearing loss. This article is available for reading...
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European Private Label Awards 2024 winners announced
Date: 2024-04-22 15:12:32
The European Private Label Awards, organised by ESM: European Supermarket Magazine, attracted 68 entries this year, with 21 innovations in 17 categories. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Rapid digitalisation in pharmacies
Date: 2024-04-22 14:52:25
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 This is what impatient customers dream about Dr István Vámossy, general manager of Gollmann Magyarország/Pharmamatrix Kft. believes that digitalisation and...
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Self-checkouts also need a better strategy to succeed
Date: 2024-04-22 14:51:44
Grocery Dive’s report on self-service checkouts and Mordor Intelligence’s forecast suggest that the self-service checkout market can grow by an average of 10.2% per year between 2024 and 2028. This...
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An all-around convincing performance by this year’s EuroCIS
Date: 2024-04-22 14:34:37
This year’s EuroCIS – the leading trade fair for the retail technology industry – was a big success. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 The trade...
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The missing workforce – Lawyers from PwC Legal, Dr László Szűcs and Dr Melinda Molnár were the guests of Chain Bridge Club
Date: 2024-04-22 13:57:27
At the end of December, a new law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals was passed. Then we had to wait another two months for detailed procedural rules,...
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Conad Adriatico’s expansion in Albania
Date: 2024-04-22 13:52:20
Italy’s Conad Adriatico continues its expansion in Albania, opening a new supermarket in the capital city of Tirana. With this move the cooperative’s store number reaches 44 in Albania and...
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SPAR South Africa is targeting both affluent and lower-income shoppers
Date: 2024-04-22 13:50:18
South African grocery retailers are modifying their strategies to appeal to both affluent and low-income shoppers. While competitors, including the country’s leading grocery retailer Shoprite and Pick’n’Pay have brands that...
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DIA to close more than half its stores in Brazil
Date: 2024-04-22 13:48:56
Spanish grocery group DIA is to close 343 of its stores and three warehouses in Brazil, after the company ended last year with a negative result of a EUR 154m...
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Pingo Doce to open 50 new in-store restaurants
Date: 2024-04-22 13:47:30
Pingo Doce is looking to differentiate itself in the more and more competitive Portuguese market by expanding its foodservice offering. The retailer plans to open 50 in-store restaurants this year,...
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(HU) Shop! MarketPlace
Date: 2024-04-22 13:47:09
Shop! MarketPlace Shop! Association – the parent organisation of POPAI Hungary – held its biggest annual event, the MarketPlace conference and trade show at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati...
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Coviran wants greener footprint
Date: 2024-04-22 13:44:43
Spanish retail cooperative Coviran is aiming to expand the use of renewable energy throughout its supply chain, in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint and make its network more...
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Randstad explores the relationship between AI and the world of work
Date: 2024-04-22 13:42:34
In early February Randstad published the first details of its HR Trends 2024 research. The survey, which polled senior executives from more than 350 Hungarian companies in various sectors, also...
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