Tag "alkohol"
Changes to alcohol advertising rules from January 1, 2024
From January 1, 2024, significant changes will take effect in alcohol advertising regulations, primarily affecting public spaces and the HORECA (hotel, restaurant, cafe) sector. The new regulations aim to limit...
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Beer consumption is decreasing in Germany and Europe
German beer culture is known around the world, but even during this year’s European football championship, it was not possible to boost consumption. German beer sales show a significant decline,...
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The future of premium beverage consumption: less, but better quality
WhiskeyNet Kft. its two founders, Kati Szatmári and Zsolt Szigeti, spoke in an interview with Pénzcentrum about the benefits of high-quality alcohol consumption and the noticeable increase in demand for...
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The price of bananas, chocolate and alcohol may increase due to shortages and strikes
A strike by coastal workers at Eastern and Gulf ports on Tuesday could cause major disruptions to the supply of popular products, causing major concern in the trade sector. Businesses...
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Transformation of alcohol consumption habits: alcohol-free drinks and premium products are making progress
Alcohol consumption is undergoing significant change worldwide, especially among younger generations. A growing number of people are opting for non-alcoholic beverages due to conscious lifestyles and concerns about social media,...
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We know how young people drank this summer: in the spirit of fair play and responsible drinking
Of course, there are those who think it’s “to a small extent medicine, to a large extent medicine”, or who “drink for a week, exercise for a week”, but the...
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6 tips from Diageo for responsible alcohol consumption
Summer is in full swing, the time for outdoor events, gatherings of friends, joint barbecues and, of course, summer festivals. This week also marks the start of the Sziget Festival,...
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Weak results and falling shares: Diageo faces challenges
The world’s largest spirits company group, Diageo, shocked investors with unexpectedly weak quarterly results. The company blames the decline on weak consumption and inflation in the Americas. Diageo’s sales fell...
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The decline in the prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages slowed down in Ukraine
In Ukraine, the increase in consumer prices accelerated to 4.8 percent, the highest level this year, in June in an annual comparison from 3.3 percent in May – according to...
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Big sporting events also help with beer consumption
Although major sporting events temporarily have a positive effect on the development of beer consumption, this year the weather will also decide whether the beer market can correct itself this...
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NAV: a license is not required for the non-commercial transport of excise goods in the EU
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) told MTI on Tuesday that a private person does not need a permit for the non-commercial transport of excise goods – such as...
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The message of the Hungarian Spirit Industry Association and Product Council this summer: Fair play, responsible drinking
This summer holds a lot of excitement for sports fans and supporters. The events of both the 2024 European Football Championship and the 2024 Olympic Games create many opportunities for...
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The Evolving Landscape of Beverage Trends in 2024
As the beverage industry enters 2024, several emerging trends are shaping the future of how we drink. From culinary-inspired cocktails to the rise of low-alcohol options, the alcohol industry is...
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In April, annual inflation accelerated to 2.9 percent in the Czech Republic
Annual inflation in the Czech Republic accelerated to 2.9 percent in April from 2 percent in March, the Czech Statistical Office announced on Monday in Prague. The increase in inflation...
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More than four thousand packs of cigarettes were found in a Belgian van near Nagylak
The tax inspectors found more than four thousand packs of cigarettes in a van with Belgian license plates at the Nagylaki border crossing, the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV)...
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Cigarette and alcohol smugglers were busted in Zala
In just a few hours, two cigarette smugglers were caught by the tax inspectors of the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) in Zala, and a large amount of alcohol...
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NAV: more than 25,000 liters of alcohol of unknown origin were seized by the tax inspectors in a distillery
The tax authorities seized more than 25,000 liters of alcohol of unknown origin in a distillery – the National Tax and Customs Office (NAV) informed MTI on Monday. According to...
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(HU) Euromonitor International: a kiskereskedők bizakodóak az idei Valentin-nap kapcsán
Retailers are optimistic for Valentine’s Day 2024 with signs consumer confidence is returning, according to experts at Euromonitor International. Euromonitor’s analysts say that slow growth and high inflation, with ongoing...
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Digital technologies could play greater role in preventing under-age booze sales
The British government has launched a consultation on whether to allow digital technology to play a role in age verification for alcohol sales. It is also considering whether to amend...
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Zwack’s profit decreased significantly
In the first three quarters of the 2023-2024 business year, Zwack Unicum Nyrt. achieved gross sales revenue of HUF 31.58 billion, 3.4 percent more compared to the same period of...
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The demand for alcohol-free alternatives is increasing
Dry January is over, but according to analysis by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the market for non-alcoholic beverages worldwide is already worth 13 billion dollars. However, some of those...
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The Campari company raised 1.3 billion euros to buy out the owner of Courvoisier
Italian spirits maker Davide Campari-Milano has raised €1.2 billion in shares and bonds to finance its acquisition of the owner of the Courvoisier cognac brand. According to Campari’s announcement on...
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Twenty-five thousand liters of counterfeit pálinka were seized in Szabolcs by the NAV
The financial inspectors of the National Tax and Customs Office (NAV) found more than twenty-five thousand liters of illegally produced brandy on the property of a family business in the...
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A criminal group selling drinks cheated more than one and a half billion forints in VAT
Charges were brought against the members of a criminal group selling alcoholic beverages in Kecskemét, the perpetrators avoided paying VAT with fictitious invoices for several years and thus caused HUF...
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They can ban the sale of alcohol in tobacco shops after 10 p.m
The ban on the sale of alcohol after 10 p.m. does not apply to tobacco shops, and the mayors of the Democratic Coalition would change this. “It’s a common problem...
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Richárd Tarnai: the authorities will take action against those who serve alcohol to minors
Violations of catering industry units and commercial units of supermarket chains have significantly decreased in Pest county in recent years thanks to the series of inspections by the consumer protection...
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NAV: unmarked food, cigarettes and alcohol were also found in a Romanian van
A Romanian driver whose van was stopped at Hegyeshalom by the staff of the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) received a fine of almost one million forints; unmarked food,...
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HNT: surveys show a decline in wine consumption
The number of wine consumers and the amount of wine consumption have decreased significantly in Hungary in recent years – the National Council of Mountain Communities (HNT) announced to MTI...
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An average Hungarian household spends 2.8 percent of its total expenses on alcohol
Alcohol consumption accounts for only 2.8 percent of the total expenses of the average Hungarian household. Although this may not seem like a lot at first, the data is still...
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Sárrét kökenypálinka has received EU geographical indication protection
The European Commission has approved the addition of the name Sárréti kökénypálinka to the EU list of protected spirit products as a new protected geographical indication (PGI), the Brussels body...
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