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Analysts: encouraging retail data for the first quarter GDP
Despite the slowdown in retail sales in March due to Easter, the first quarter indicator shows a pick-up in the last quarter of last year, which is an encouraging sign...
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The food industry group uses the Szentkirályi Magyarország brand name
The Szentkirályi-Kékkúti Ásványvíz Kft. uses the Szentkirályi Magyarország brand name in the future – Balogh Levente, president and owner of the Szenkirályi-Kékkúti Ásványvíz Kft. announced on Tuesday at a press...
Read moreChamber of Agriculture: thee appearance of the Swine Fever in China can help the situation of EU pig farmers
The European Union’s and Hungarian pig farmers may benefit from the appearance of African swine fever in China in the short term – Éder Tamás. the National Vice President of...
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Soft drinks makers combine for new recycling initiative
Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe join consortium founded by Carbios, a green chemistry organisation and L’Oréal that aims to support the circular plastics economy and promote...
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The Szegedi Paprika of Rubin Csipedett won a Gold Ribbon
The Hungarian Gastronomy Association (MGE) gave Gold Ribbon Quality Certification to the Szegedi Paprika of Rubin Csipedett. There is no more prominent recognition in Hungary. One cannot compete for Gold...
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ICA plans to halve its food waste by 2025
The Swedish grocer ICA Gruppen has set itself a new goal regarding food waste. Essentially, it plans to cut food waste by half from its warehouses and stores in Sweden...
Read moreThe online surface of the drought monitoring network is available fo free
The Drought Monitoring Network is a novel, complex water shortage forecasting system set up by the water sector. It is available from May to everyone on an open, free internet...
Read moreA program to help the international expansion of startups in the Visegrád countries started in Budapest
With the support of the International Visegrád Fund, the V4 Startup Force program was launched in Budapest on Monday, with the aim to boost the international expansion of the Czech,...
Read moreRetail sales in the Czech Republic increased by 4.3 percent in March
In March, retail sales in the Czech Republic increased by 4.3 percent year-on-year, slower than the 5.1 percent in February – the Czech Statistical Office announced in Prague. The calendar...
Read moreThe investor sentiment in the euro area improved in May
In May, the investor sentiment in the euro area improved for the third consecutive month, according to a statement of the Berlin-based Sentix Economic Research Institute in. The investor sentiment...
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Child may become obese if has a TV in the room
According to a recent research, about half of the American children have TV in their room at the age of seven, but the 24-hour TV usage cannot be controlled by...
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Enchanting chocolate
Researchers have new evidence in rats to explain how it is that chocolate candies can be so completely irresistible. The urge to overeat such deliciously sweet and fatty treats traces...
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AMC showcases a wide range of products, from salami to drinking straw
This year the Agricultural Marketing Centre (AMC) will be present at the PLMA trade show with a collective stand for the 13th time: 16 Hungarian companies will showcase their products...
Read moreKSH: retail sales increased in March
In March, retail sales grew by 4.9 percent, compared to a year before. Calendar effect adjusted the growth was 5.9 percent, mainly due to Easter – the Central Statistical Office...
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Edeka Collaborates With WWF To Reduce Private-Label Ecological Footprint
German retailer Edeka and environmental protection organisation WWF have published a progress report, to document the ways in which the retailer is reducing the ecological footprint of its private-label products....
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Lidl tests loyalty app in Germany
Discounter Lidl will be launching an app-based loyalty card in Germany, after a successful trial in four other countries. The Lidl Plus scheme will be rolled out to customers in...
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This year’s hungaricum competition was announced
This year’s Hungaricum competition was launched to support the promotion of national and foreign national values and the inheritance of traditional clothing culture in the Carpathian Basin – the Ministry...
Read moreDomestic strawberries to appear on the maarket
According to the panorama of the National Chamber of Agricultural Economics, the Hungarian wild strawberries are expected to appear on the markets in mid-May in larger quantities. Strawberries are Greek,...
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OMV starts summer with its own branded ice coffees
The season of weekend trips and cooling drinks has arrived at the beginning of May. OMV VIVA presents two new refreshing ice coffees in Cappuccino and Caffé Latte flavors that...
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Kaufland Introduces Lower-Carbohydrate Potatoes To Fresh Assortment
German retailer Kaufland is now offering a variety of potatoes with lower carbohydrates as part of its fresh assortment, to address consumer demand for lower-carb products. The new Coronada variety...
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Nébih suspended the operation of a meat factory in Baranya County
The National Food Chain Safety Agency (Nébih) suspended the operation of a meat plant in Baranya County, and withdrew more than twenty-eight tons of products of the company – the...
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The basics of food safety can be learned during fairytale reading
The educational program of the National Food Chain Safety Agency (Nébih) has been expanded with a new element, an educational storybook. The story titled “Fairy tale with a Birthday” for...
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The Hungarian business opportunities in Kazakhstan are expanding
The 600 million USD annual turnover of Hungarian-Kazakhstan commodities can grow significantly, and the number of joint ventures may also double as a result of expanding business opportunities and the...
Read moreRomanian retail sales grew above eight percent in the first quarter
In Romania, the volume of retail sales increased by 8.4 percent in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year – the Romanian National Statistical...
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Euro area private sector growth slowed down in April
The growth rate of the euro area’s private sector slowed down in April, according to purchasing manager indexes. According to the final data of the IHS Markit, a London-based financial...
Read more(HU) Az IFFA Nemzetközi Húsipari Szakvásárról jelenti munkatársunk
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Harmony of performance and branding
Brands have to fight for consumer attention, but it is matter how they do it. The ADDICT Interactive and MITTE Communications have produced a joint industry survey that shows that...
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Magazine: Refreshing scents in the shower cabin
Anita Pusztai, brand manager of Unilever Magyarország Kft. told our magazine that in 2018 sales in the shower gel market had grown more in value than in volume – this...
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Coca-Cola To Launch Its First Range Of Signature Mixers
Coca-Cola is set to launch its first range of Signature Mixers that can be paired with premium dark spirits. The first batch offers four options which include Smoky Notes by...
Read moreHungarian agriculture can come out of swine fever well
According to the agricultural analysis of the Atradius credit insurance company, the swine fever (ASF) epidemic caused short-term uncertainties for the sector, but the it did not cause a significant...
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