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Production has started at Magna’s new Vecsés plant – the investment will create hundreds of jobs
The Hungarian automotive industry has reached a new milestone: the Canadian Magna International Inc. has officially started production at its Vecsés factory, which serves the strategic expansion of the company’s...
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Present your innovation at the SIRHA Budapest 2026 exhibition!
SIRHA Budapest 2026 is not only one of Central Europe’s largest food, hospitality and packaging technology trade fairs – it is also a showcase of innovation! We are pleased to...
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Hungarian intermodal traffic is about to change pace
The Hungarian intermodal market entered a new phase: maritime container traffic has surged, rail transport of semi-trailers is expanding dynamically, while the new EKR regulation provides a long-term support framework...
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Women make 89% of decisions, yet they feel ignored
Today, when economic crises are radically transforming consumer behavior, it is especially important to understand who really controls the choices. According to the latest representative research from B2W – Business...
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PENNY wins the Energy Efficient Company award again
PENNY Hungary has won the Energy Efficient Company title for the third time within the framework of the Virtual Power Plant Program (VEP). The nationally recognized professional award rewards companies...
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One of the most significant sale periods of the year has begun at Auchan!
Black Friday will start again between November 6th and 26th in all Auchan stores in the country, and the promotions are also valid in the Auchan online store. During the...
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SPAR: 1.4 billion forint development in Pápa and Miskolc
With an investment worth more than 1.4 billion forints, two renovated stores await customers: the INTERSPAR hypermarket in Pápa and a SPAR supermarket in Miskolc have undergone significant developments in...
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Kifli.hu expands its service areas by opening a new logistics center
Kifli.hu has opened a new logistics center in Biatorbágy, the automated warehouse will enable the further expansion of the online supermarket’s delivery area, faster deliveries and a wider selection –...
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The 2025 challenge of the Feed Your Brain education program will launch in November
Feed Your Mind, the joint health education initiative of Nestlé for Healthier Kids and Okos Doboz, is announcing a new challenge in 2025. In the 4-week program starting on November...
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Many domestic companies have digitalized their operations with Wolt, with shops and restaurants joining the platform mainly due to extra orders
Overall, the Wolt platform generated around 5 billion euros – equivalent to nearly 2 trillion forints – in revenue for local merchants and restaurants across the 23 countries included in...
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Packaging regulations are getting stricter – competitive advantage or risk?
The European Union’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is fundamentally and in several steps transforming the practices of EU companies. The aim of the regulation is to reduce...
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The sustainability expo will be held again in Budapest next year
The Planet Budapest sustainability expo will be held for the third time from February 25, 2026, with accompanying programs awaiting visitors for a month in the Railway History Park –...
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Nearly half of Generation Z would stay at one company for 3-4 years and would rather gain experience in multiple places
Generation Z is now setting the pace in the domestic labor market, according to SteiGen’s latest, representative research, which examined the values, expectations, and career strategies of young employees. According...
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A bright future for the plant-based food market
A recent report by Future Market Insights has found that the global market for plant-based foods could triple between 2025 and 2035, reaching a USD 44bn value. This article is...
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The 10th Italian Gastronomy Week has begun – a celebration of Italian flavors, culture and innovation
The tenth edition of the World Week of Italian Gastronomy, organized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) in collaboration with Italian embassies, consulates, cultural institutes...
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Students can solve a real manufacturing problem at Intersnack’s first engineering competition
How can waste heat generated during production be recycled and thus reduce energy consumption? This is the question posed by Intersnack Hungary’s first Engineering Competition, where young engineering teams can...
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10 new things that Hungarian revolutionaries may receive in the near future
There are reports in the press that Revolut has opened a branch in Hungary. But few people know that it has legally existed for years, so nothing will change from...
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Kaufland Germany Tests New Packaging Return System For Cosmetics
Kaufland Germany has partnered with start-up reo, a digital platform for sustainable packaging, to test a new return system for cosmetic product packaging. The project was launched in cooperation with...
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Christmas Sweets in Germany See Price Hikes
In 2025, the prices of Christmas sweets in Germany have risen significantly. According to data from the price comparison app Smhaggle, chocolate Santas are up to 25% more expensive, while...
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Molson Coors eyes M&A to build out beyond beer portfolio
The Miller Lite owner plans to redeploy savings from its corporate workforce reduction into growing its nonalcoholic presence. Molson Coors is considering new acquisitions to further expand its portfolio beyond...
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The Heim Pál National Institute of Pediatrics reported a mass food poisoning outbreak
Regarding the news published in the press, we confirm that since yesterday afternoon, children have been continuously arriving at the Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute from several educational and training...
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21st European Trade Day – A new concept and strengthening of partnership are needed
The 21st European Trade Day was held in Budapest on November 5, 2025. The organizer VOSZ focused on the strategic importance of the situation of the domestic trade sector and...
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KSH: retail turnover increased by 3.0 percent compared to the same period of the previous year, while remaining unchanged compared to the previous month
2025. In September, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 3.4 percent according to raw data, or 3.0 percent adjusted for calendar effects, compared to the same period of...
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Annual inflation in the OECD accelerated to 4.2 percent in September
The annual average increase in consumer prices in the member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) accelerated to 4.2 percent in September from 4.1 percent in...
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Eurozone retail sales fell month-on-month, but rose year-on-year in September
Retail turnover in the eurozone fell in September compared to the previous month, but increased in annual comparison. According to data published on Thursday by the statistical office of the...
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OPTEN: The annual decrease may again be in the order of tens of thousands
Based on the data for the third quarter of 2025, the number of companies in the Hungarian business world continues to decline. New establishments are still unable to offset the...
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SPAR: closer to generation Z – instant shopping, cool products and social experiences
The Sneakerness Festival will return to Budapest on November 8-9, 2025. The most important European event of sneaker and streetwear culture will be held this time at MTK Sportpark. SPAR...
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Lidl stores will be closed on December 24th this year as well
Lidl Hungary continues its pioneering initiative launched in 2023, according to which its stores will be closed nationwide on December 24, Christmas Eve. The aim of the decision is for...
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Goose season is in full swing: record quantities of St. Martin’s Day delicacies are being sold!
Hungarians consume an average of 3 kilograms of duck meat and 70 deka to 1 kilogram of goose meat annually. Demand for waterfowl increases in the fall, especially from the...
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The NOE and CBA fundraising campaign runs from Friday to Sunday
The CBA’s “A Basket of Love” fundraising campaign, which supports the National Association of Large Families, will run from Friday to Sunday. Donors are welcome at 25 locations nationwide in...
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