Events
Coca-Cola Cherry becomes sugar-free
In June the new Coca-Cola zero Cherry appeared in shops and bars. The product contains no sugar but has the same, unique taste. Senior brand manager Krisztina Méhler told: they...
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The chain of stores expect growing sales of melons this season
This season, the chain of stores operating in Hungary expect the growing sales of melons this season. The promotional campaign organized by the Agrármarketing Centrum (AMC), the National Chamber of...
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KSH: exports increased by nearly 19 percent, imports increased by 18 percent in May
The value of exports in euro increased by 18.8 percent while imports by 18.4 percent in May compared to the same period of last year, according to a first estimate...
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An industrial area and agricultural logistics center is under construction in Bátaszék
An industrial area and an agricultural logistics center is under construction in Bátaszék with the 800 million forints support of the Regional Development and Municipal Development Operational Program – the...
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Banks have raised their SME lending commitments by more than 30 percent
Credit institutions have raised their SME lending commitments by more than 30 percent on Thursday on the Hungarian National Bank’s (MNB) HIRS tender – the central bank published on its...
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A Hungarian cultural and gastronomic festival will be held in Brussels
A two-day Hungarian cultural and gastronomic festival begins on Saturday afternoon in Brussels, where pop, folk and jazz concerts, dance shows and children’s programs await the visitors. At the HUNGAstRY...
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The Nébih tested the durability of the dog collars
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has tested the durability of dog collars – the agency told MTI. The Office draws attention to the fact that livestock owners only...
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There is still time to register for OMÉK
Organiser the Agricultural Marketing Centre (AMC) extended the registration deadline for the 78th National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK) until 31 July 2017. Thanks to this step, not only Hungarian...
Read moreTesco starts home delivery in Veszprém
After Budapest, Székesfehérvár, Győr and Szeged, from June Tesco starts a home delivery service in Veszprém, Kádárta and Gyulafirátót, three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday). Tesco’s head of...
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Magazine: The French connection
Last year, when Hungary’s agri-food export performance improved by 1.6 percent, the country exported 10.5 percent more to France – this was one of the biggest market growths for us...
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Analysts expect a rise in consumption
Retail sales in May rose much higher than expected. Retail sales reached the best result of this year, analysts told MTI, who are expecting strong purchasing power and rising consumption...
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A campaign is launched for the consumption of high quality domestic melons
The National Agricultural Chamber, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Agrármarketing Centrum Nonprofit Kft. are launching a melon promotion program. Within this, tastings will be held in the storesd seven...
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The most successful promotion of the year 2016 – silver medal winners
Erik Vágyi research director Kantar Hoffmann According to Erik Vágyi, research director of Kantar Hoffmann, the proportion of consumers who are sensitive to promotions is 59 percent. Less educated consumers, city...
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The FM considers the expansion of the Hungarian-Russian agricultural cooperation important
One of Hungary’s most important strategic partners is Russia, so Hungary continues to be interested in the widening of the Hungarian-Russian agricultural co-operation. The export of non-embargoed products is playing...
Read moreThe savings banks would increase their market share in agriculture
The savings banks would increase their market share in agriculture, and in addition to maintaining their existing customer base, they would like to expand the financing of the medium and...
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That’s how the grilled turkey will be really is delicious
During the summer months, grilling is one of the most popular activities when cooking can finally get out of the kitchen. No wonder, besides the delicious snacks, it is often...
Read moreBisnode: the number of liquidations decreased
Liquidations and redundancies continued to declinein the first quarter of this year – the Bisnode Magyarország Kft. told MTI on Wednesday. According to the quarterly analysis, the sharp decline in...
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The Ombudsman urges the accessibility of online cash registers
The Commissioner for Fundamental Rights urges the accessibility of online cash registers for blind and partially sighted people, the Ombudsman’s Office told MTI on Thursday. According to the statement, a...
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Handbags were popular on Mother’s Day
According to a new survey by Loop Commerce, many shoppers opt for handbags and purses as a Mother’s Day gift. Loop Commerce analysed sales data from Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue,...
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POPAI meeting hosted by Unilever
Unilever Hungary was the host of the POPAI meeting held on 8 June 2017. Customer marketing leader Tibor Veress welcomed club members and the discussion was focusing on the online...
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Industry 4.0: data-driven manufacturing is already here
IT makes the production process more efficient. At the beginning of the fourth industrial revolution digital solutions need to be considered in manufacturing too. Industrial machines now have their digital twins, and...
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Smart homes is a possibility
Research by Accenture has found that the time of smart homes hasn’t come yet, but they will spread soon. The Internet of Things (IoT) will create new growth opportunities for communication...
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Parliament gives green light to tax package
The Hungarian parliament has given a green light to the 2018 tax package. The VAT on internet services reduces by 13 percentage points to 5 percent – this step will leave...
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Retail sales jumped 3.2 percent in April
In April 2017 like-for-like retail volume sales augmented by 3.2 percent; adjusted for calendar effects, the sales growth was 1.7 percent – reported the Central Statistical Office (KSH). Food and...
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Above-average food price increase in May
According to data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), in May 2017 consumer prices were 2.1 percent higher on average than a year before. In comparison with May 2016, food...
Read moreKSH: Retail sales increased by 6 percent
The volume of retail sales turnover grew by 6.0 percent according to the raw data. Calendar effect adjusted, the increase was 5.4 percent in May compared to the same period...
Read moreFazekas: Turkish export is a good opportunity for Hungarian farmers
In particular, Turkey is a good market for cattle exports, but on the basis of recent meetings it is possible to build Hungarian slaughterhouses in Turkey in the form of...
Read moreK&H: the confidence of Hungarian companies decreased slightly
The confidence of the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has weakened slightly, the K&H SME confidence index reflecting the companies’ expectations for a year now is down by two...
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