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Even though the price of cocoa has halved, chocolate will not become cheaper
Although the world market price of cocoa corrected significantly in 2025, a significant decrease in the consumer price of chocolates cannot be expected – it was revealed in the statement...
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Temu is crushing domestic webshops – Christmas won’t change either
Despite the Christmas peak season, the room for maneuver of domestic players in Hungarian online retail is shrinking dramatically. Although Hungarian webshops are still in the majority in terms of...
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The Hungarian Food Bank is putting together 44,000 food packages from the proceeds of ALDI’s first Advent market
ALDI Hungary’s first Advent market, which the company organized in the parking lot of its Pannónia Street store in Budapest’s 13th district between December 19 and 21, ended successfully. Over...
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How to prepare for the holidays with your four-legged friend
The holiday season is not only exciting for us, but also for our special four-legged companions. The hustle and bustle of Christmas, the crowds of guests, the trips, and the...
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Róbert Zsigó: The purchasing value of pensions has increased by 25 percent since 2010
Since 2010, the purchasing value of pensions has increased by 25 percent, their amount has doubled – the parliamentary state secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation announced on...
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Green lending: sustainable financing gaining momentum
According to the latest data from the Hungarian National Bank, the volume of sustainable financing in Hungary has continued to grow: the corporate and municipal green loan portfolio exceeded HUF...
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Tipping rate approaches 10% in Hungary
According to bank card usage data, in 2025, Hungarian consumers tipped 8.12% at catering establishments. Tipping habits are changing in the economy and the amount varies by sector, which is...
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Mészáros Group strengthens with new baby store chain
Following a successful agreement, Talentis Group Zrt., a subsidiary of Mészáros Group, signed a purchase agreement with the Slovenian ALFI Private Equity Fund and other small owners, according to which...
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This year, 10 percent more new wine was produced than last year
About 2.9-3 million hectoliters of new wine were made from the grapes harvested this year, which is 10 percent higher than last year’s level, which is around the average of...
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Metro recalls peanuts
METRO Kereskedelmi Kft. has recalled Aro roasted peanuts in shell from the market due to quality reasons – the notice published on the website of the National Trade and Consumer...
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Lidl recalls Bryndza
Lidl Hungary Ltd. has recalled Pilos bryndza made from sheep and cow’s milk – the notice published on the website of the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) on...
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Roast, meatballs: these are the favorite dishes of the Hungarian winter
Traditional Hungarian dishes are the most popular during the winter season – this is evident from the experiences of Óbuda Lacikonyha, where they have prepared 5 million portions of food...
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In Italy, there are queues in front of shops and soup kitchens
In the last days before Christmas, Italian stores are full of customers: according to the trade association, Italians spend three and a half billion euros on festive dinners and lunches...
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Christmas shock in commerce: for the first time, we can pay with bank cards in fewer places
The Christmas shopping rush will fill the malls again this year, but in the meantime, the map of Hungarian commerce is showing a marked rearrangement. For the first time in...
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Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers Association: trends in 2025 and prospects for 2026
Customer choices are becoming increasingly cost-conscious due to price increases, while no one is willing to compromise on quality. Two main trends are emerging. On the one hand, there is...
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Most grocery chains will be open until noon on December 24th
Most grocery chains are open on December 24th, and their stores usually open until 12:00, but opening hours may vary from store to store for some chains. Aldi informed MTI...
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Fidelity Outlook 2026: Who will bring the pick and shovel to artificial intelligence?
What is the answer to the $21 trillion question? That’s how much the U.S. tech sector is currently worth in dollars, although the stakes could actually be higher. According to...
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ORLEN DESPAR stores are open even at Christmas
ORLEN Hungary already operates DESPAR grocery stores at 70 gas stations across the country, where everyday shopping can be done quickly and conveniently in addition to refueling. The DESPAR units...
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Coffee and hot dogs at their peak: MOL closes a record year
MOL ends the year stronger than ever: 2025 brought an absolute record for Fresh Corner’s two iconic products, coffee and hot dogs. 66 million cups of coffee were sold in...
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This is how the lives of sole proprietors will change from January 1: the individual tax-free limit will increase to 20 million forints, SZOCHO will be transformed
Important tax changes will come into effect from January 1, 2026. The individual tax-exempt (AAM) limit will increase, one of the key elements of flat-rate taxation, the cost ratio, will...
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Important data arrives before the holidays: it’s no longer embarrassing to say no to alcohol
According to the results of a newly published international study, conscious choice and moderation in alcohol consumption have become an increasingly strong cultural trend. Saying no has now become accepted,...
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Pantene unboxing event
An iconic hair care brand is opening a new chapter: PANTENE brought 70 years of scientific expertise and the latest innovations to dm customers in an experiential presentation. At the...
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The new, innovative cash register at Tesco in Nyíregyháza swallows 100 bottles per minute
In response to the demand for bottle returns, the supermarket chain’s first large-capacity vending machine, into which customers can add bottles in bulk, was put into operation on December 19th...
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OMV Hungária supports the Maltese Charity Service with a record amount
The annual fundraising campaign of the Hungarian Maltese Charity and OMV Hungária ended with outstanding results this year. Thanks to the customers of the filling station network, 8.4 million forints...
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Comprehensive Advent Food Safety Inspection Results
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the government agencies under its professional supervision inspected catering establishments and Christmas fairs, markets, market halls and shops selling dried fruits,...
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800 disadvantaged children participated in MBH Bank’s anniversary Christmas Children’s Gala at the Opera House
The International Children’s Rescue Service and MBH Bank organized their joint Christmas Children’s Gala for the 30th time on December 21st at the Hungarian State Opera House. The festive matinee...
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This year, the 3-day Santa Claus trip of Kerekes Kft. and the Privát Üzletlánk has started again
Kerekes Kft. and the Privát Üzletlánc launched their festive Santa Claus tour for the third time this year, which visited the Privát stores in Ebes and the surrounding settlements for...
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K&H: December SZÉP card top list: is a trend reversal expected this year?
The end of last year was particularly busy in terms of SZÉP card spending – in December, cardholders spent the most on food delivery services, while the average value of...
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Safe holiday preparations: food safety tips for your Christmas menu
At Christmas, family recipe collections come to the fore again, serving as the basis for compiling the festive menu. During Christmas catering, it is of utmost importance that, in addition...
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Time is the most precious commodity – Christmas peak in logistics
The Christmas period traditionally brings a boost in piece goods transport. However, according to the experience of Raben experts, the end-of-year peak no longer begins in November: inventory increases in...
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