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A new initiative to serve people, pets and the planet
Mars launches $85 million Impact Fund to build community resilience, expand scientific opportunities and support pet welfare. Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in snack, food and pet food, today...
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By maintaining the margin freeze for too long, the government overshot the target, but the harmful effects are now becoming more pronounced.
February inflation fell below the lower end of the central bank’s target range (2-4 percent), and the retail food price index was negative. This definitively confirmed that the government overshot...
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Manpower: More than a third of domestic companies plan to increase staff in the next quarter
The employment plans of domestic companies show improving prospects: in the second quarter of 2026, 35 percent of Hungarian employers plan to expand their current workforce, while only 17 percent...
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Around 3,000 listeriosis cases per year in the EU: the “cruel survivor” of cold stores
According to the latest data from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), listeriosis has become one of the most dangerous foodborne infections in the European Union. The statistics are dramatic:...
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Talent does not start with equal opportunities – Waberer’s helps seven young women start their careers in the labor market
In the European Union, there is an increasingly strong regulatory focus on equal opportunities in the labor market: the Pay Transparency Directive and the women’s quota rules both aim to...
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Contactless payment will soon be available on all metros
On March 11, the Budapest Transport Center (BKK) will begin installing new ticket validators on the capital’s metro network, necessary for the expansion of the Pay&GO bank card payment pilot...
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K&H: From Monopoly to Minecraft: it’s not – just – a game
Could the management skills learned in Minecraft be the key to later, confident financial decisions? For more than a decade and a half, the K&H Vigyázz, szét, pénz! financial contest...
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Let’s preserve the health of our kidneys: what damages them, what protects them, and what can we do in our everyday lives?
The kidneys work “silently”: they regulate the body’s salt and water balance, participate in blood pressure control, acid-base balance, red blood cell formation and bone metabolism. Their dysfunction can be...
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Why won’t AI replace marketers?
Economic uncertainty, declining purchasing power, and the AI-accelerated marketing environment have put Hungarian small and medium-sized businesses on a completely new path. Based on the experiences of marketing strategy expert...
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Henkel Opens New Research Centre In Brazil
Consumer goods giant Henkel has opened its new ‘Inspiration Center’ in Jundiaí in Brazil. The company aims to support the research and development of new adhesive technologies for the Latin...
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SPAR Austria Advances Sugar Reduction In Own-Brand Products
SPAR Austria removed approximately 5,300 tonnes of sugar from more than 380 own-brand products by the end of 2025, continuing its long-term commitment to sugar reduction. This achievement is part...
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HelloFresh sees surge in demand for ultra-fast meal kits
The demand for ultra-fast home-cooked meal kits has increased as British workers spend more time in the office, according to the latest data from HelloFresh. The delivery service saw orders...
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Sentix: investor sentiment in the eurozone deteriorated in March
The Sentix GmbH economic research institute’s eurozone investor sentiment index deteriorated to a level in line with analyst expectations in March, when it recorded its first weakening in three months...
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Research: Coupons don’t determine which brands we stay loyal to
The majority of customers are more bothered by mass discount newsletters than they are by strengthening brand loyalty – this is what a nationally representative domestic research of 2,000 people...
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New trend in online shopping: Hungarians pay later
Price alone is less and less a decisive factor in online shopping in Hungary. Customers are increasingly looking for fast delivery, reliability and flexible payment options, said Géza Bruzsa, fintech...
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NAK announces digitalization competition for food producers and retailers
The National Chamber of Agriculture, with the professional support of the National Technology Platform Association, is announcing a competition for the most innovative processors. The aim of the competition is...
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Temu is cheaper, but not stronger in everything – this is what Hungarian stores can rely on
Hungarian shopping habits have changed drastically: although the dominance of physical stores remains, decisions are made before mobile screens. Temu and other global e-commerce platforms have brought strong price competition...
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Home or parcel machine? It’s been revealed how Hungarians order and what they fear most about delivery
94% of Hungarians have ordered technical products online; women prefer the convenience of home delivery, and men prefer the flexibility of parcel machine collection – this is revealed in a...
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Frost, cost shock, generational change: the pálinka sector is cornered on several fronts at once
The year 2025 was not simply a weaker season for the pálinka sector: the crop failure due to the spring frost, the increase in raw material and energy costs, and...
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The spring cleaning fever has started: this is how eMAG customers can avoid the hassle of shopping
Demand for cleaning tools increased at eMAG in February, where stick vacuum cleaners and robot vacuum cleaners became the absolute stars of the season. Shopping habits show a clear shift...
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This is how carbonating devices shape domestic water consumptions how carbonating devices shape domestic water consumption
According to a recent study, the majority of Hungarian adults are aware of the importance of adequate fluid intake, yet they drink less than professional recommendations in their daily lives....
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SPAR spent nearly 220 million forints on social initiatives in 2025
For more than three decades, corporate social responsibility, charitable initiatives and community support have been an integral part of SPAR Hungary’s corporate culture. In 2025, the chain helped thousands of...
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International seed sampling workshop: experts from 15 countries arrive in Hungary
Budapest will host a practice-oriented international professional workshop between March 17-20, organized by the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA), the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), and Alisca-Mag Kft. The...
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The MNB has renewed its green recommendation for credit institutions.
The Hungarian National Bank (MNB) has renewed its green banking recommendation, the aim of which is for domestic credit institutions, relevant investment service providers and third-country branches to consistently and...
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The expanding Kifli.hu reaches hundreds of thousands of new customers in five counties
As of March 9, Kifli.hu has brought the convenience of online grocery shopping and home delivery to more than 40 new settlements in Eastern and Central Hungary, reaching 330,000 new...
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József Viski: we are committed to supporting the grape and wine sector
We are committed to supporting the grape and wine sector – said József Viski, the State Secretary responsible for agricultural and rural development support at the Ministry of Agriculture (MA)...
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A renewed Pizza Hut has opened in the city center of Eger
The Pizza Hut restaurant in downtown Eger has opened with a new look. The unit follows the Modern Dine In concept, which complements traditional table service with digital solutions. Guests...
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EU agreement: farmers’ bargaining power would be strengthened and “meat” names for alternative proteins would be restricted
The European Parliament and Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on strengthening the bargaining power of farmers in the food supply chain. The package includes the need for member...
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4+1 useful tips for conscious spring gardening
The spring months are bringing back the desire to spend time in the garden. Fresh air, sunlight and slowly reviving plants give many people energy after the darkness of winter,...
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The domestic qualifiers for the Next Generation PR World Cup are starting again – the MPRSZ is looking for applications from young communication professionals
The ICCO has once again announced the Next Generation PR World Cup, an international competition for the next generation of PR professionals. The competition offers communications professionals under the age...
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