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Woolworths becomes first supermarket globally to issue ‘green bonds’
Woolworths is taking steps to reduce its impact on the environment by becoming the first supermarket globally, and first retailer in Australia to issue Certified Green Bonds. The Bonds, certified...
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Nébih: The ban on catching six more fish species begins on 15 April
A ban on the catching of six more species begins on 15 April: Restrictions on the catch of the Garda, Domolykó, Paduc, Bream, Jász Bream and Márna will last until...
Read moreIn the United States, consumer prices increased more than expected in March
In the United States, consumer prices rose at a slightly stronger rate than expected in March, in year-on-year and month-on-month comparision. The US Department of Labor announced on Wednesday that...
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Coca-Cola zero Vanilla launched
For the first time in over a decade, Coca-Cola is unveiling a new flavor. Say hello to Orange Vanilla Coke and Orange Vanilla Coke Zero Sugar. The pair of new...
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FAO: New standards to curb the global spread of plant pests and diseases
The body charged with keeping plant pests and diseases at bay and trade in plants safe has adopted new international measures to prevent pests from crossing borders and spreading. The...
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Magazine: Competing for the consumers – but obviously no sweating is involved!
According to Katalin István, brand and trade marketing manager of Henkel Magyarország Kft., deodorant sales grew above the beauty product average in terms of both value and volume in 2018. Roll-on...
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Nestlé Launches R&D Accelerator Programme For Product Innovation
Nestlé has announced the launch of an R&D accelerator programme to boost the development of innovative products and systems. It will bring together scientists from Nestlé, students, and start-ups, who...
Read moreThe horticultural sector’s output was 300 hundred billion HUF last year
The horticultural sector is the dominant area of Hungarian agriculture. The role of vegetable production is the most important within the sector – the Minister of Agriculture said on Thursday...
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Domestic cucumbers are cheaper than last year
Domestic cucumbers may be cheaper than last year; according to the data of the Institute of Agricultural Economics, the producer price of domestic snake cucumbers in Budapest Wholesale Market is...
Read moreThe Agricultural Chamber continues the development of irrigation by preparing seven investments
This year, with the preparation of seven water facility projects, irrigation development will continue, with the government allocating 594 million forints – the National Agricultural Chamber (NAK) told on Friday....
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Coop Switzerland Launches Almond-Based Yoghurt Alternative
Coop Switzerland has introduced a new range of own-brand, almond-based preparations that offer an alternative to conventional dairy-based yoghurts. The lactose-free range, which is also low in sugar, is suitable for...
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Most parents spend thousands of forints on Easter gifts
One third of the Hungarian parents are expected to spend over 5,000 forints, a quarter of them 3,000-5,000, one fifth of them 2,000-3,000 forints for their child’s Easter this year...
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Pre-and probiotics-enriched hot drink powders were developed by the Pécs-based Flexoco Kft.
Pre-and probiotics-enriched warm-drink powders with a positive impact on health have been developed by Flexoco Producelő Kft –was said at the project ending event, held on Friday at the site...
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Nébih: it is not too late to defend against the monilia in sour cherry and peach trees
It is not too late to protect against monil disease in sour cherries and peach trees – the National Food Chain Safety Agency (Nébih) points out on its website. They...
Read moreThe US consumer sentiment deteriorated significantly in April
US consumer sentiment worsened much more than expected in April, according to the the preliminary results of the Michigan University’s regular monthly survey, which were published on Friday. The consumer...
Read morePM: Hungarian companies can get opportunities in several areas in Eurasian markets
Through cooperation with the Eurasian Development Bank, Hungarian companies see investment opportunities in the water, transport and information technology, pharmaceutical and health industries, agricultural technologies and food and vehicle industries...
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Huawei is the market leader on the smartphone market
Focusing on its retail business, including the sales of smartphones, Huawei Technologies is planning to boost its turnover – Világgazdaság Online wrote. Ju Cheng-dong, retail business director said on Friday...
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Auchan Tests ‘Shop Without Staff’ In France
Auchan Retail France has announced that it is testing a new ‘shop without staff’ concept – Auchan Minute – in its headquarters in France. It involves a vending machine which...
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More than 7,800 tons of smoked goods are consumed during the holiday season
More than 7,800 tons of ham and other cooked and smoked meat products are consumed during the Easter celebration in a value of 13 billion forints – Mostisch Martina, Executive...
Read moreDespite the challenges, the output of the pig sector has increased
Despite the Russian embargo and market crisis caused by African swine fever, emissions from the pig sector grew by 3 percent and 1.8 percent, respectively, last year – Feldman Zsolt,...
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REWE Replaces Plastic Straws With Straws Made Of Steel
Germany’s REWE Group has announced it is to sell steel drinking straws in its straws, to replace ‘unsustainable’ plastic straws. Plastic straws are used for only a few minutes and...
Read moreThe agricultural research center is begins a country tour for the mitigation of drought damage
The National Agraricultural Research and Innovation Center (NAIK) is launching a professional country tour to give farmers the new knowledge that can effectively reduce drought damage – the director general...
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AM: the ministry is doing its utmost for the competitiveness of the egg, vegetable and fruit sectors
The state’s margin of maneuver is influenced by Hungarian and EU legislation when influencing market processes, while the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) makes use of all possibilities and grabs all...
Read moreConsumer protection: data protection requires the exchange of customer book forms
Due to the increased protection of personal data, you will soon need to change your customer book form so that other customers do not have access to personal information such...
Read moreIn order to comply with plant protection regulations, Nébih is committed to protecting bees
By complying with plant protection legislation and regulations, the risk to bees can be minimized – the National Food Chain Safety Agency (Nébih) pointed out on its website. According to...
Read moreMabisz: the highest amount of agricultural-damage relief is available only with insurance
The producer receives 100 percent of the aid awarded from the compensation fund only if the producer has market insurance, otherwise the producer can only expect a 50 percent reimbursement...
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Aldi Süd Expands Its Work With Influencers
Aldi Süd has announced plans to strike up long-term cooperation agreements with five social media influencers for a period of one year. The discounter has also formed a new group...
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Meat industrial traineeship days continue
The Food Industry Directorate of the National Chamber of Agricultural Economics (NAK) launches “Learn together!” programs on new topics based on membership requirements. During the professional days dedicated to the...
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The turnover of Alza.hu more than doubled last year
Alza’s net sales in Hungary exceeded 12 billion forints last year, which is an increase of 129 percent, compared to the previous year – the company told MTI. According to...
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How the world’s largest family businesses are responding to the Transformative Age
The 2019 EY and University of St Gallen Global Family Business Index provides significant insights into the world’s largest family-owned businesses, ranked by revenues. This year we see little change...
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