Events
NFH: almost all of the swimsuit have passed the tests
The National Consumer Protection Authority (NFH) tested swimsuits this year for the first time. The professionals did not find swimsuits containing dangerous substances,only one product had misleading information written on...
Read moreNGM: savings and consumption are expanding in long-terms
Balogh László, Deputy Minister of State of the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), responsible for Finance Policy told that savings and consumption turned into the right direction in Hungary, their...
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The Dairy Product Board calls for tighter regulatory controls
The Dairy Product Board Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board calls for stricter official controls in order to protect the Hungarian dairy sector’s participants – Hartz Zoltán, executive director of the...
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KSH: imports grew faster than exports in April
The value of exports calculated in euros increased by 8.8 percent in April, while the value of imports increased by 9.7 percent. The export surplus was 497 million euros, 16...
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OKI: you should pay attention to the proper storage of foods
You should pay attention to the proper storage of foods in the heat, because there are bacteria that like warm – Páldy Anna, Deputy Director General of the National Environmental...
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The leaders of one hundred and fifty Hungarian SMEs discussed with companies in Serbia
The Hungarian-Serbian business forum was surrounded by a high interest. It was organized by the Hungarian National Trading House. At the event, took place with the participation of 150 Hungarian...
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The wine regions of Burgundy and Champagne were added to the list of UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) competent committee declared the Burgundy wine region as well as the cellars of the Champagne region as World Heritage at a...
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Fake perfumes and pálinkas without tax stamps were found in a Romanian bus
Hundreds of boxes of fake branded perfumes and twenty-five liters of unverified pálinkas without tax stamps were seized by the finance officers on the M7 motorway. The value of the...
Read moreFamíliatészta is certified to be stable
Famíliatészta Kft. earned Bisnode’s AA certification – only 1.75 percent of companies have it in Hungary. Unbiased expert Bisnode attests that the Mezőberény-seated, Hungarian-owned pasta manufacturer and distributor is a...
Read moreRetail sales increased above 5 percent in May
In May, the volume of retail sales increased by 5.2 percent according to the calendar-adjusted data, while by 4.2 percent, according to the unadjusted data – the first estimate of...
Read moreThe turnover of seasonal products increases significantly during the summer heat wave
Due to the heat, the retail sales of mineral waters, beers, ice-creams can significantly increase in the following days. Fodor Attila, communications director of the CBA told MTI on Friday...
Read moreMLSZKSZ: Russian embargo, conserved Hungarian market loss
Business exporting to Russia and logistics companies are the biggest losers of the sanctions. The question now is not whether how much the EU is losing with the Russian embargo,...
Read moreOutstanding optimism in SME sector
After the stagnation of the beginning of the year the firms’ confidence in the has improved. The K&H SME confidence index is currently -7 points after the 7-point jump. This...
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The KDNP would tighten the rules on product demonstrations
Companies dealing with product demonstrations and sales have to open customer support service and these companies cannot provide consumer credit – the Christian Democratic People's Party suggests. Rétvári Bence, vice...
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More than a hundred tons melons of unknown origin were seized by the NAV
More than one hundred tons of watermelons were found in a warehouse in Budapest by the inspectors of the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) – the tax authorities told...
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One and a half thousand Hungarian innovation projects won EU support
Out of 7391 tenders, 1500 Hungarian tenders won a total of 278 million euros within the European Union's R & D support program that was ended in 2014. During the...
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This year’s new Magnum products were inspired by delicious pastries
Magnum Tiramisu is covered with crispy chocolate and the experience is made complete by the coffee sauce, the soft tiramisu ice cream and the spongecake bits. Magnum Crème Bruˆlée is...
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Innovation ‘showroom’ in Lauterbach
STI Group built an innovative ‘showroom’ in its Lauterbach (Germany) headquarters to present their packaging and display solutions to partners. There are several stages of the exhibition in the showroom....
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Magazine: Consumers don’t agree with closing shops on Sundays
AsiaCenter had a survey conducted with 600 participants at four weekends since shops have to stay closed on Sundays. Bucholcz Consulting implemented the study using the ‘app2date’ system. Director Csaba...
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The Hungarian fish program will reach its final form in two weeks
The Prime Minister's Office intends to hear the opinion of all interested in connection with the Hungarian Fish Operational Programme (MAHOP). The Prime Minister's Office expects to increase the domestic...
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The NAV detected a suspiciously cheap UHT milk distributor
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) detected a suspiciously cheap UHT milk distributor in Budapest. The tax officers detected an almost 55 million HUF net tax difference. According to...
Read moreWhite wines are becoming more popular
According to the data of the Agricultural Research Institute, the domestic sales volume of the protected geographical indication wines grew by four percent in first five months of 2015, compared...
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Ranch development applications can be submitted again
The program to be launched for the renewal of farm management, value conservation and reduce the disadvantages of farm life. The ranch development program to be relaunched. The electronic application...
Read moreNew sales director at Kaiser Food Kft.
17 July 2015 Csaba Vajdahunyadi joins Kaiser Food Kft., who is going to replace László Benedek in the sales director position. Csaba Vajdahunyadi graduated as a building contruction engineer, and...
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Magazine: Impulse buying drives the ice cream market
Good news for ice cream makers and sellers: despite the rainy summer the market expanded once again in 2014. Enikő Grán, trade marketing manager of Unilever Magyarország Kft. told Trade...
Read morePig population is on nadir
The domestic pig population is on the level of the 1940s and the post-war times – was said at the event of the K&H and the Agrár Európa Kft. In...
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FAO: the growing income levels in developing countries also affect eating habits
People in developing countries can expect the growth of population, income levels, food consumption as well as the rate of urbanization to increase. All of these factors will have an...
Read moreCareful with import wines because added sugar can be found in them
The domestic wineries withdraw and block their stocks of Italian wines – the National Council of Wine Communities (HNT) draws their members attention. The organization was informed recently from Italian...
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Fair egg trade in a Brussels way
The representatives of the European Parliament recently listened to Mark Williams, the Secretary of the European Egg Packer, Distributor and Manufacturing Trade Association (EUWEP). Mark Williams addressed a call to...
Read moreThe harvest started well
This year's harvest started well in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County, where half of the barley has been harvested, and the average yield right is better than medium – Rácz Imre, president of...
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