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The global food price decline has stopped
In recent months, global food markets have shown only minor changes, but according to Zoltán Fórián, the lead agricultural expert at Erste Agrar Center, there is no cause for complacency....
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Surprising price drop in the Hungarian pensioners’ price basket
According to the May data of the Mfor Pensioners’ Price Basket survey, there was a surprising 2.5% decrease compared to April, translating to a savings of 701 forints. This trend...
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A cashier-free shop sells gastronomic products from catch-up settlements
Currently, the country’s only fully automated store operating without a cash register or a salesperson sells handicraft products made from vegetables and fruits produced in the Felzárkózó settlements in downtown...
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The biggest food collection of the year so far is coming
3,000 volunteers will serve on Friday and Saturday in the biggest food collection campaign of the year so far, organized by the Hungarian Food Bank Association. Helpers wearing green vests...
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There is a big problem with ultra-processed foods
According to a 30-year study by Harvard University, consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can increase the risk of premature death. The study analyzed the eating habits of 115,000 American adults...
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Illés Boglárka: the government supports the strengthening of self-sufficiency in the food industry
The crises of recent years have shown that self-sufficiency is extremely important, especially in the fields of agriculture and the food industry, which is why the government continues to give...
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Traditional during the day, automatic at night: this will be the first Hungarian store operating without staff
According to the plans, the first remotely monitored stores in Hungary will start this summer. Thanks to the technology, traditional stores can remain open without the presence of staff after...
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This superfood could be the big hit of the soccer European Championship
The new type of crunchy snack made from the production by-product of craft breweries, which is behind a dedicated team of female entrepreneurs, can be a worthy opponent of the...
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A diet based on fish can also be dangerous
While fish is an indispensable element of the festive tables of Hungarian cuisine, and its consumption shows an increasing trend in the rest of the year, it is important to...
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The green transition is a business opportunity, not just an obligation
The K&H Group received another prestigious recognition for its sustainability efforts. This year, the financial institution was included among the best in the HVG’s sustainability list. The award was accepted...
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The growth of retail turnover accelerated in the Czech Republic
In March, the growth rate of the retail concept accelerated to 6.1 percent in the Czech Republic from 2.5 percent in February, the Czech Statistical Office reported on Thursday in...
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The cheese judge training will start this year as well
This year, the cheese judge training is being launched for the third time by the Hungarian Cheese Makers’ Association with the support of the National Chamber of Agriculture and the...
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Live pig exports increased by 71 percent
According to the KSH data, Hungary’s live pig exports increased by 71 percent (6 thousand tons) in January-February 2024 compared to January-February 2023. The main partners were Romania, Austria and...
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Important information about satellite monitoring of irrigated areas
Due to the regulations of the European Commission, since last year – as in the other EU member states – the territorial monitoring system using the Sentinel satellite family, i.e....
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Casino combats out-of-stocks together with suppliers using VusionGroup technology
French Groupe Casino has started to provide real-time product availability data to suppliers of its Monoprix and Franprix banner operations via its supplier platform RelevanC. It calls the system Dispositif...
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Kraft Heinz still feeling impact of cost-conscious consumers
US sauces and soup major Kraft Heinz remains in negative territory as far as volumes are concerned as cash-strapped consumers look for cheaper options. The company has also been hit...
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Farmers are entitled to a higher excise duty refund for diesel
The government is helping farmers with another measure. The government decree has been published, which stipulates that from May 1, 2024, the amount of tax that can be reclaimed for...
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The Hungarian company 77 Elektronika Kft. is introducing a continuous sugar monitoring system at home
The 100% Hungarian 77 Elektronika Kft. is introducing a new generation, continuous sugar monitoring system at home. The integrated sensor-transmitter device, which is a pioneer in the domestic market and...
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Carrefour Polska Expands Collaboration With Wolt
Carrefour Polska has expanded its collaboration with Wolt to 59 stores in the country following a successful pilot in two stores. The delivery service is currently available throughout Poland, including...
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Agrometeorology: the drought intensified in the Alföld and the central part of Tiszántúl
In the past few days, the sunflower and corn stocks in the initial stages of development received a sufficient amount of rain in the southern and southwestern parts of the...
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World Poultry Day: May 10th is a celebration of the poultry industry
On May 10, the poultry industry celebrates World Poultry Day on Hungarian initiative, the purpose of which is to focus attention on the actors of the poultry sector. Nowadays, poultry...
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NGM: the weakness of the export markets continues to worsen the performance of the industry
Based on the data of the Central Statistical Office, in March 2024, according to calendar-adjusted data, the volume of industrial production decreased by 2.8 percent compared to the previous year....
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By establishing a working group, NAK supports the development of the market for exempt products
The special professional activities of the National Chamber of Agriculture have been expanded, and the working group for “Free” products has been established, the purpose of which is to provide...
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About sustainable lifestyle in a playful way: New tasks have been added to the popular educational program, and a record number of solutions have been received
New, playful tasks have been added to the highly successful educational program of Nestlé for Healthier Children and the Smart Box, Etesd az Eszedet, which not only helps children learn...
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EXIM: contracts have already been concluded for more than 90 percent of the additional resources of 200 billion within the framework of the Gábor Baross Credit Program
The interest in loan products offered with even more favorable financing conditions than before, now exclusively for investment purposes, was extraordinary, and the entire amount was exhausted within a month....
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Great skin in winter and summer
Values sales were up 17.5% in the body lotion category over the past year and volume sales grew by 21%. The former was mainly the result of price increases in...
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Automatic labor advance becomes available
MagNet Faktor in partnership with Kulcs-Soft provides a new service called Automatic Labor Advance System (AMBER). With the help of the new solution, employees of companies that use payroll software...
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Sport as a marketing supertool
Over the years sport has become a top marketing tool, used by companies around the world to increase their brand equities, communicate their messages and reach their target groups. Sports...
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Ikea launches AI-based interior design assistant
You can now use ChatGPT to design an Ikea interior. The furniture store chain has launched its own AI-based assistant, which not only helps you design your kitchen but also...
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In the first quarter, retail sales in Romania increased by 6.4 percent
In the first quarter, based on raw data, retail sales in Romania increased by 6.4 percent year-on-year, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced. The turnover of non-food products increased...
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