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Egg prices up nearly one-third
According to data from AKI PÁIR, the price of table eggs (M+L) from cage farming in Hungary was HUF 63.91/egg in the first ten months of 2025, which was 31.7%...
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Layers of problems
Máté Varga, vice president of the National Council of Wine Communities (HNT) responsible for interprofessional affairs, spoke to our magazine about the current situation and the problems that Hungarian viticulture...
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Too many gifts, too much food: our holiday excesses are putting a serious strain on the environment
We tend to overdo it during Christmas: we buy more gifts than we need and more food than we need, so after the holidays, these often end up in the...
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You can save a lot with Árfigyelő in the last days before Christmas
Families can save money and time in the last days before Christmas by using the online Price Watch – this is what the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) is drawing attention...
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You can now pay utility bills with qvik
From now on, electronic utility bills can also be paid with qvik payment on the Díjnet online interface. The domestically developed, instant transfer-based payment solution allows consumers to pay their...
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Replanning for export markets
In Hungary the volume of wheat milling is currently around 1 million tonnes per year, compared to the pre-2022 processing level of approximately 1.2 million tonnes. This article is available...
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Aldi unveils Brussel Sprout flavour cocktail
Budget retailer Aldi has asked the public to vote on its new ‘Sprout Nog’ cocktail flavour. The beverage blends cream, cinnamon, cloves and sprout flavours that it says pair well...
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REWE Partners With Bioland To Boost Organic Product Offer
REWE Group has partnered with German organic farming association Bioland to expand its offering of certified organic products. The initiative will provide customers with more high-quality organic options, including fruit,...
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Carrefour opens its 100th Spanish store of the year
Carrefour Spain has achieved its 100th store opening of 2025. With a Carrefour Express on Calle General Perón in Madrid, the retailer has fulfilled its previously announced ambition to open...
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(HU) Idei győztes sorrend: Grand Automotive East, Tesco Magyarország, Nestlé Hungária
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Bagels, stuffed cabbage and online scams – this could be the Christmas menu for many due to the rise in cybercrime
The family is together, the presents are under the tree, everyone is ready to celebrate. Christmas brings coziness, but if we are not careful, the holidays can also be filled...
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25,000 packages of donations will reach people in need as a result of the 2025 Joy of Giving! fundraising campaign
The joint donation campaign Adni Öröm! of the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and SPAR Hungary has concluded, making Christmas more complete for tens of thousands of people in difficult circumstances....
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Hungarian professional leadership also shaped global economic decisions at the historic B20 summit in South Africa
The year 2025 was a milestone in the history of global business cooperation: the official business forum of the G20, Business 20 (B20), was held in Africa for the first...
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Kifli.hu customers spend more than 60,000 baskets on szaloncukor
During the holiday season, every fifth order contains candy, which amounts to about 62 thousand baskets. The Christmas offer includes a total of 40 different types of candy, including sweets...
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Foodora expands: it brought fast delivery to 21 new cities this year
Foodora, the food and grocery ordering platform, launched its service in 21 new cities in 2025 with the opening of the Cegléd delivery zone in December. This significant expansion confirms...
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New Visa data shows Europe’s Christmas markets have a major economic impact
Fairies of lights, the smell of mulled wine in the winter air, and the well-known Christmas tunes – however, Europe’s Christmas markets are not only important for the festive atmosphere,...
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Awards at Lidl: The company’s activities have been recognized in several areas
Lidl Hungary has received several prestigious professional awards in recent months, which have rewarded the company’s quality products, responsible employer operations and innovative marketing communications. These clearly confirm the company’s...
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One hundred thousand smiles in ten years – The 10th Christmas SmileElves campaign has ended
The PontVelem Smart Program, the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and the GLS Hungary Parcel Logistics Service collected more than 12 thousand gift packages and 1.3 million forints in the fundraising...
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MOHU is preparing for post-holiday redemption with increased capacity
MOHU is preparing for the Christmas and end-of-year periods with increased capacity this year as well, as the number of returns typically increases significantly at this time – the Mol...
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Premium Gin Hungary introduced the LE Tribute brand at Time Out Market Budapest
Premium Gin Hungary presented LE Tribute gin, mezcal and award-winning premium mixers to the guests of Time Out Market Budapest at an exclusive professional event. The newly opened gastronomic meeting...
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Tradition and health on the holiday table – at least let’s eat fish at Christmas!
Christmas is an excellent opportunity to rediscover the tradition of fish consumption and its health-preserving role. Although the beneficial effects of fish are well known, fish consumption in Hungary remains...
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EU Council approves changes to agricultural rules to boost competitiveness
The EU’s agricultural council approved a package of measures on Thursday to simplify the common agricultural policy (CAP) in order to support farmers and boost competitiveness by cutting red tape,...
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How will AI continue to shape our lives? Seven areas to watch in 2026
AI will enter a new era next year: from a practical tool to a real digital assistant. According to a recent study by Microsoft, Hungary is keeping up with the...
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Millions of items sold out in a single day, but free stuff is the most popular – here are the second-hand market trends for 2025
Jófogás makes a huge contribution to the circular economy: an average of 400 thousand ads are posted on the classifieds platform every month. A lot of goods that have become...
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Perceived price increase index remains high
The consumer price index fell from its very high level in 2022-23 to below 5% by the beginning of 2024. Since then it has risen temporarily above this level for...
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Large companies expect easing inflationary pressures and decreasing public burdens
According to the third quarter research data of the K&H Large Company Growth Index, large companies are feeling easing inflationary pressure, and the number of companies for which the change...
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NKFH: Auchan recalled crumbled tarragon due to PAH content above the limit value
Auchan Kedvenc brand crumbled tarragon has been recalled and withdrawn from circulation by Auchan Hungary Trading Ltd. because self-checks found PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) content above the limit value in...
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Food industry loan portfolio increased by 3.9 percent in the third quarter of 2025
The food industry loan portfolio increased by 3.9 percent to HUF 749.2 billion by the end of the third quarter of 2025. The share of preferential loans in the sector’s...
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Beer evolution
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 Rather surprisingly, the domestic beer market contracted by 10% in 2025, but exports grew significantly thanks to the excellent quality...
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Timeless flavours, new expectations
In 2025 the domestic confectionery industry continues to operate in a duality of challenges and adaptation. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 The first half of...
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