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Shoppers loved chocolate bars
Chocolate bars have performed better than tablets recently, as their more favourable unit price has offered more affordable indulgence for consumers. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Nestlé hunts for clues to 12-ton chocolate theft with ‘Stolen KitKat Tracker’
Nestlé has confirmed that the news was not an April Fool’s joke, and that a shipment from Italy to Poland, totaling 12 tons, 413,793 pieces of KitKat, has indeed disappeared....
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Ceres sweet bread selection
The Ceres sweet bread selection is expanding with a new product. We have baked three-strand sweet breads before, but our new product is made with sourdough. For those who love...
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Using SZÉP card benefits has become easier
Before the 2026 Easter season, the use of SZÉP card benefits became dramatically easier: with digitalization, the card was also included in mobile wallets, so it was possible to pay...
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Revolut opens a Hungarian branch, transfers become more expensive
With the launch of Revolut’s Hungarian branch, the service provider will soon provide users with a domestic IBAN, making it easier to receive wages and manage domestic finances. However, localization...
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EWG report: Spinach leads the “Polluted Twelve,” pineapple tops the “Clean Fifteen”
According to the 2026 analysis by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), which was shared by Pénzcentrum, pesticide residues can be detected in a significant portion of conventional (non-organic) vegetables and...
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Lidl treats employees to a vegan breakfast
To mark the end of Veganuary 2026, Lidl surprised its colleagues at its head office with an inspiring, sustainability-themed breakfast – the company announced this in a LinkedIn post. This...
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Danone backs proteins supplier Standing Ovation
Standing Ovation said it will use the financing to commercialise its proteins, starting with the US. Danone has joined the investors backing French startup Standing Ovation to “accelerate” the commercial...
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István Nagy: the pig sector has received further assistance
The pig sector has received further targeted assistance, in recent days 500 sow farmers have received almost 1 billion forints in support – István Nagy said in a video message...
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Reusable Packaging Could Save 710,000 Tonnes Of Waste In Germany, Study Finds
A recent study by Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) and the German Reusable Packaging Association (MWV) unveiled the environmental impact of pre-packed food in supermarkets and the potential of reusable packaging. According...
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Colruyt is rolling out a driverless delivery vehicle in Leuven
Collect&Go, the Colruyt Group’s online grocery delivery service, is deploying an unmanned electric delivery vehicle in Leuven. The pilot project, which runs from mid-May through August, is a first for...
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Weight loss injections: a breakthrough in the treatment of obesity, but access and price are still bottlenecks
In an interview with Pénzcentrum, Prof. Dr. István Wittmann, director of the PTE KK II. Department of Internal Medicine and the Nephrology and Diabetology Center, spoke about: overweight and type...
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Ministry of Agriculture: At the initiative of Hungary, another EU source will help farmers affected by last year’s drought
Among others, at the initiative of Hungary, the European Commission approved that farmers affected by the extraordinary drought of 2025 will also receive compensation this year. As a result of...
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Using the system has a boost effect
In early 2026 cautious growth, increasing uncertainty, and accelerating pressure to adapt influence how the domestic franchise market works. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/04 New...
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Hungarian consumers are saving on ham, label reading is becoming more important
As Easter approaches, ham remains a staple on the Hungarian holiday table, but consumer decisions are increasingly shaped by shrinking wallets. In a recent broadcast of the Agrarszektor Alapvetés podcast,...
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International food prices have risen due to the impact of the Middle East conflict on energy prices
Food raw materials have been rising in price on international markets for two months due to the Middle East conflict, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported. The FAO...
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It doesn’t matter how big the egg is on the shelves: genetics, age, and the chains’ tender logic decide
Egg size is not just a marking on the box: the hybrids used in production, the age of the laying hens, and retail purchasing expectations all together shape the size...
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We know what is healthy, but we are seduced
A light, vegetable-rich dish or a juicy, fatty dish with a side dish? Most of us know in our heads what we should eat, but because of the immediate pleasure,...
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Robert Pattinson impresses audiences in three roles at once
What is good taste, and who decides it? 1664’s new campaign addresses these questions, and not just in a casual way: the face of the brand, Robert Pattinson, takes on...
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MOL opens new Fresh Corner kiosk at Liszt Ferenc Airport
Mol opened a new Fresh Corner kiosk at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport on Thursday. At the opening, Máté Lóga, Minister of Economic Development and Industry at the Ministry of...
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The Törley Mausoleum was illuminated
Thanks to the 200 million forint support from the Ministry of Agriculture, the renovated Törley Mausoleum received decorative lighting – announced Tamás Andréka, State Secretary for Administration of the Ministry...
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The horticulture of the future is being built in Szentes
The horticulture of the future is being built in Szentes, young people will not only receive a profession that ensures a living, but also the opportunity for a career –...
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Hungarian food rescue startup saves food worth eight billion forints
Since its founding in 2020, the Hungarian-developed food rescue platform Munch has saved around 8 billion forints worth of food, which is equivalent to approximately 6.5 million servings of food....
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A scoop of ice cream could cost 600–700 HUF in 2026: pastry shops are preparing for Easter and the election weekend
The spring season started early this year, and the industry expects full terraces on Easter weekend. In addition, Easter is immediately followed by election weekend, which can traditionally bring extra...
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Hotel Association: Turnover continued to increase in Hungarian hotels
The increase in turnover in Hungarian hotels continued in February: domestic and foreign guests spent 1.55 million guest nights in domestic hotels, which is 8 percent more than a year...
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Foxpost is trying to postpone the price increase with efficiency
FOXPOST will not raise prices as long as it can. According to the company, due to the rising energy prices as a result of the Iran war, the market is...
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The price of one-month-old radishes has increased, the price of leeks has fallen: a mixed start to the year for onion crops and early vegetables
2026 started off differently in the domestic wholesale markets in the onion and early vegetable segments: while the price of one-month radishes increased, the producer price of leeks fell noticeably,...
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Easter chocolates: despite the drop in cocoa prices, cheaper bunnies are still waiting
Although the world market price of cocoa began to decline at the beginning of 2026, chocolates produced at the previous, more expensive raw material prices still appear on store shelves...
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The Body Shop is no longer 100% vegan
The Body Shop can no longer call itself a 100% vegan brand, the British company confirmed, less than two years after becoming the first global beauty company to offer exclusively...
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Turkish food company Dogus Cay is establishing its first plant outside Turkey in Orosháza, creating 440 jobs
Hungarian agriculture and the Hungarian food industry can meet the most delicate international market demands, both in terms of quantity and food safety – emphasized Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
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