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What is a cigarette vending machine good for in 2024 – Picture of the day
An American entrepreneur has put “heritage” cigarette vending machines, which are of great value in themselves, into the battle line: they are used to sell items of lesser value by...
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Everything, everywhere, anytime – Video of the day
The Heatbox food (miracle) box heats food anywhere, anytime with the energy of its built-in element. The device, which can be used 3 times with one charge, keeps it fresh...
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Speciesism in AI could hinder animal welfare reforms and the shift to plant-based diet
Speciesism is a strengthening concept in animal ethics that claims a moral advantage for members of the human species. According to Food Ingredients First, animal rights groups are concerned about...
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Flora Plant ice cream base
New Flora Professional 100% plant-based, allergen-free ice cream mix! It can be used to make scoop ice cream, soft ice cream and shakes. Ready to use, no other ingredients are...
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KPMG: Currently, every third company feels prepared for ESG-related regulations
According to the latest research from KPMG, approximately a third (29%) of companies feel they are ready for independent certification of their ESG disclosures, up from just 4% nine months...
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84% of Hungarians plan to pay by card or smart device during their trip abroad
40% of Hungarians are planning a holiday abroad this year, and the most popular destinations are Italy and Croatia. The card usage experience of OTP Bank customers also shows that...
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Domestic slowdown vs. soaring Temu
NorbertAccording to GKID and Mastercard’s Digital Commerce Survey 2024 report, the Hungarian e-commerce market still showed growth in 2023 (8.5%), but this was a significant decline from the double-digit growth...
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The Hungarian people saved twice as much food
Last fall, they were only around one million – today it has doubled. Hungarian people are increasingly opening up to sustainable solutions like Munch. Most food was saved in Pest...
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Tetra Pak Hungária Zrt. and Tej Szakmaközi Szervezet es Terektánács have renewed their cooperation agreement.
Tetra Pak Hungária Zrt. and the Tej Szakmaközi Szervezet és Terektánács renewed their cooperation agreement again. The contract was signed by Áron Tamás, Key Account Director, on behalf of Tetra...
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The German-Hungarian match is coming! This is how the fans of the two nations prepare for the meeting
In order to ensure the victory of the teams in the European Football Championship, fans practice many rituals and most of them would do even more for their favorites, according...
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On the path of environmental awareness, SPAR toGo food bars
In recent years, SPAR Hungary has launched a number of initiatives aimed at environmental awareness, responsible waste management and optimal energy management in its toGo food bars. The good news...
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The orange crisis continues to intensify
Brazil, which as the world’s largest producer of orange concentrates has an 80% market share in the European Union, is warning of a significant drop in orange production. According to...
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This is why startups fail in the first three years
The first three years are the most critical in the life of startups, because this is when most good ideas fail. According to the start it @K&H incubator program, there...
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Minimum effort, maximum experience – the ideal promotion for 2024
The Promotion of the Year 2024 competition, organised by Trade magazin, has once again put the world of promotions in the spotlight. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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How do factories solve seasonal labor shortages?
In Hungary, the rules prescribed by the Labor Code apply to employees in the company’s own staff and temporary workers, including foreigners, when granting holidays. From an HR point of...
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GLS Hungary introduced a new convenience service
Parcel logistics service providers in Hungary are responding to the transformation of package handling preferences across Europe. With an expanding network of parcel vending machines across the country and the...
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Harvesting has begun across the country
The harvest has started all over the country, thanks to the invigorating export, the warehouses are almost empty by now – said the State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture...
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Albert Heijn publishes climate impact of 1,100 private label products
Albert Heijn is to publish the “climate impact” of 1,100 private label products in stores and its digital app, as part of a collaboration with Vienna-based climate technology start-up inoqo.The...
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The producer price of the slaughter heifer decreased by 37 percent
According to the AKI’s slaughter statistics data, cattle slaughter in January-April 2024, expressed in live weight, was 11.5 percent below the January-April 2023 quantity. Cows, which account for two-thirds of...
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GVH’s program for educating people on conscious internet use has closed a successful semester
The staff of the Economic Competition Office (GVH) held classes for a total of more than 4,000 students in 175 classes of 52 schools in recent months as part of...
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No more money for diapers: Rossmann is launching a subscription
Rossmann treats its customers with young children to a new, subscription-based diaper package. Their goal is for parents to be able to plan freely, stress-free, without fuss, and always get...
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Albertsons aims to make TV advertising less complex
The grocer’s new Collective TV unit wants to help advertisers launch and measure the impact of ad campaigns across streaming and digital video using a unified platform. Albertsons Media Collective...
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Danone aiming to scale up precision fermentation with aid of partners
The Activia brand owner hopes its newly-announced project will aid the development of healthier products. French dairy giant Danone is teaming up on a project to invest in precision fermentation....
Read moreAnuga presents its new trade show Anuga Alternatives
Anuga, the No. 1 for Food & Beverage Business, is presenting its new trade show Anuga Alternatives. The trade show exclusively concentrates on a wide variety of products from the...
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Hungary exceeded the target number for the collection of packaging materials contaminated with plant protection agents
Hungary has exceeded the target number for the collection of packaging materials contaminated with plant protection agents – MOHU MOL Hulladékgazdászólji Zrt. announced in a joint statement to MTI with...
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Hungarians don’t really want to pay in cash anymore
In the first quarter of 2024, the number of Hungarian bank card cash withdrawals barely exceeded 20.6 million, which means an average of two transactions per card in three months....
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According to forecasts, 300,000 people may be missing from the Hungarian labor market by 2030
At a recent conference held by the Employers and Industrialists National Association (MGYOSZ), Sándor Czomba, State Secretary of the Ministry of National Economy, reported that Hungary could face a shortage...
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This year’s Russian grain harvest could be the lowest since 2021
This year’s Russian grain harvest may be the lowest since 2021, according to a report presented on Wednesday by SovEcon, a Russian economic research company specializing in the study of...
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The Hungarian recovery of bales contaminated with plant protection agents was successful
In 2023, the MOHU Mol Waste Management Co. achieved a record-high 77% collection rate for pesticide-contaminated packaging in Hungary, surpassing international benchmarks. This success is attributed to the company’s concession...
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