Tag "Trade magazin 2024/11"
Co-op uses AI to fight GBP 40m losses in the UK
British supermarket chain Co-op is using AI technology to detect offenders carrying hidden weapons or stolen goods, after costs from theft and fraud rose by 19% to GBP 39.5m in...
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VOSZ Barometer: business sentiment is worsening again
The results of the VOSZ Barometer for the third quarter of 2024 declined in most parameters, it was revealed at a joint press briefing of the National Association of Entrepreneurs...
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SPAR innovates with AI-generated advertisements in Slovenia
SPAR is using AI technology to create promotional videos and in-store holograms on its digital channels in Slovenia, to raise awareness of its customer loyalty programme. This article is available...
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AI could have USD 1.6 thousand billion impact in North America by 2030
Retailers could benefit from the use of AI to varying degrees, according to the “2024 AI Readiness Index” of IHL Group. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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In September only the trade outlook deteriorated significantly
In September domestic business expectations didn’t change very much. After July and August, the GKI Business Confidence Index was lower in September than in August only within the margin of...
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AI handbook for the communications industry to be published
Domestic trade organisations, including MAKSZ, MMSZ and MLE have teamed up under the leadership of Nikolett Blaskó to draft an industry code of practice for AI use. This article is...
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EHI: AI is revolutionising retail
According to a new study by EHI, there is great potential in using generative AI in retail trade. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 IT consultancy...
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Mondelēz uses AI to personalise marketing
Mondelēz is launching a new platform to improve its global marketing capabilities and better leverage consumer trends through the widespread use of AI technology. This article is available for reading...
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Shelf space restructuring at Tesco in the UK
Tesco is using AI technology to expand its range of healthy, convenient snacks and meals at more prominent points in its stores. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Lower poultry prices
According to AKI’s slaughtering statistics, 487.3 thousand tonnes (live weight) of poultry were slaughtered in Hungary in the first eight months of 2024, 10.9% more than in the same period...
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The AI-revolution is yet to come
40% of companies are just getting to grips with the business potential of AI technology. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 Although three quarters of firms...
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EY Magyarország to launch pioneering new service with globally acknowledged managers
EY is launching a new service called AI Confidence, to provide an integrated approach for assisting companies in implementing AI solutions. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Winners of the HUNGAROPACK Hungarian Packaging Competition in 2024
The National Association of Packaging and Materials Handling (CSAOSZ) organised the 41st HUNGAROPACK Hungarian Packaging Competition in 2024. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 Several of...
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Signature 40 once again – Signature Platform takes things to the next level: Signature Alumni Club launched
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 Márton Nagy: – We are happy to report that we took things to the next level, as we received exactly...
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Cigarette vending machine 2024
A US entrepreneur has installed vintage cigarette vending machines in bars and restaurant in several cities across the country, which sell pieces of art made by local artists. The machines...
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Coffee and art
300 entries were sent in for the Costa Art & Craft competition organised by Coca-Cola HBC Magyarország. From these the jury selected 40 for the final of the coffee-inspired art...
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The oldest trick
Employing pretty girls in restaurants is perhaps one of the oldest tricks. Well, you could call the trend that started two or three years ago a somewhat sexist premiumisation of...
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Coffee on the go
Hungarians are the second biggest coffee drinkers in Central Europe, according to a survey on the coffee consumption habits of travellers visiting MOL service stations in Hungary and other countries...
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Budapest Cocktail Week
Bringing together well-known and respected professionals in the world of drinks and cocktail lovers, 41 Budapest bars were present at the Budapest Cocktail Week in early October, showcasing their cocktail...
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Generation Z and alcohol
Premium Gin Hungary is monitoring international drinking trends and since the end of last year the company has been researching the drinking habits of Generation Z. Recent changes in consumer...
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When Bocuse winners meet
In September Christian André Pettersen from Norway gave a cooking demonstration and workshop for Hungarian chefs at METRO’s knowledge centre, and together with Bence Dalnoki he prepared a six-course tasting...
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KitchenControl student quiz
In October the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) organised an online student quiz on the Okos Doboz platform: KitchenControl offered valuable prizes to the students who solved the most...
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What do they call teamwork?
It was a really fine example of cooperation in the trade what the people of Óbuda saw during the flooding of the Danube: more than two dozen students from two...
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The name obliges
One of the country’s leading hospitality groups has reached a milestone: it created a new umbrella brand, Semsei Gastronomy, to unite its restaurants, confectioneries and event catering services, plus it...
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SPAR recruits famous wine expert
SPAR Magyarország sells the products of more than 100 wineries, from nearly every wine region in Hungary. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 In October Dr...
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Best free-from places of the year
For the third time this year the best free-from places by menteshelyek.hu competition has been organised. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 More than 4,000 votes...
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Gluten-free bakery products of the year
October brought the third edition of the competition for gluten-free breads and pastries. This year the event has been expanded to four categories: fresh and long life bread and filled...
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Historic victory at the Young Chef World Championship
This year the METRO Gastro Academy hosted the final of the Chaine Young Chef World Championship. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11inally, after 50 years there...
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Trade teacher training 2024
Training courses for confectionery teachers by the Innovative Training Support Centre, within the framework of the Teacher Training Scheme, continued this year. The programme is run by the Hungarian Confectioners’...
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Foundation for Artisan Confectionery
There have been great changes in the life of the Foundation for Artisan Confectionery this year. One of these is that Mária Lusztigh is taking over from Zsuzsa Andrásné Kemény...
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