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Albert Heijn Targets 10% Organic Own-Brand Share By 2030
Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn is upping its commitment to organic products, targeting a 10% organic own-brand turnover share by 2030. This represents more than 40% growth from the levels...
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MBH AgrárTrend Index: Hungarian agriculture faces significant changes in 2026
Due to the serious challenges experienced in recent years and at the beginning of 2026, the Hungarian agriculture sector is facing significant changes. In addition to the essential change in...
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23 million coin collection is the record-breaking sale of Vatera 2025
Collecting is also booming online: last year, hundreds of thousands of old and modern currency found new owners at Vaterán, and eight out of ten numismatic items were sold at...
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Tesco against domestic violence: extra paid leave and financial support for abused colleagues
In Hungary, 43.8 percent of women have experienced domestic violence, and 17 percent of Tesco employees have. For many, the workplace is the only place where they feel safe. Creating...
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Deposit-return systems can cut waste to a minimum
According to a recently published data-driven study by the University of Edinburgh, using returnable cups and food containers can reduce waste by as much as 92%. Another key takeaway from...
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It’s not company founding that has stopped, but risk-taking – this is what the 2025 data shows
In 2025, not only were fewer new businesses established, but the number of those who started a company for the first time also fell dramatically. According to OPTEN data, the...
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The National Pálinka Excellence Program 2025 awards were presented
The production of pálinka involves both conscious selection of varieties and technology based on tradition, while also being constantly renewed – stated State Secretary András Tállai at the National Pálink...
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Breier Group launches retirement weeks in Príma and CBA stores
February is one of the most difficult months for many, especially for the elderly. That’s why the Breier Group is providing targeted, real help to retired customers: in February, it...
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EmpCo 2026: uniform EU rules for green claims – GREEN BRAND is already prepared for the change!
In the spring of 2024, the European Union adopted the “Directive (EU) 2024/825 on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition”, ECGT, or more commonly known as EmpCo. The directive is...
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New leaders at Chimpex!
From February 1, András Szűcs will continue as Managing Director and Krisztián Beláz as Operational Director at Chimpex Hungária Kft. András Szücs’ task is not only to further increase the...
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Exports could be a breakthrough opportunity for Hungarian farmers
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) has launched a new service specifically to help Hungarian farmers and food industry players enter foreign markets. The aim of the NAK Foreign Market...
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K&H: price correction in the pig industry: financial stability comes to the fore at the beginning of the year
The beginning of 2026 will be characterized by a significant price correction in the European pig sector. The price decline that began in the second half of last year is...
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Magyar Posta and Temu strengthen their relationship with a declaration of intent
Magyar Posta and the Temu online marketplace have signed a letter of intent to strengthen their business relations and explore joint development opportunities. The aim of the two companies is...
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Imports drove growth in sea container traffic in 2025
Hungarian intermodal containerized cargo traffic increased significantly in 2025, according to aggregated data from the Hungarian Logistics Service Centers Association (MLSZKSZ). The annual volume exceeded the 2024 level by more...
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After a cancer diagnosis – free advice sites for support
In Hungary, every year, tens of thousands of people are diagnosed with cancer, according to official health statistics. In addition to the patients, the often invisible relatives, family members, and...
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Variety trial: the best varieties received awards
The winter wheat, winter rapeseed and corn varieties that performed most successfully in the GOSZ-VSZT-NAK post-registration variety trials received awards at the AGROmashEXPO and Agricultural Machinery Show in Budapest! The...
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István Nagy: You can join the agricultural crisis insurance system soon
The past year has presented farmers with serious challenges: the unpredictable climate environment, the appearance of epidemic animal diseases and market crises have repeatedly drawn attention to the importance of...
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The car remains the favorite of Hungarians, but public transportation dictates the pace in the capital
According to more than 60 percent of middle-aged Hungarians, their own car is still the most attractive means of transportation. This is also indicated by the similar proportion of those...
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Sándor Czomba: The number of registered job seekers has decreased by 6 thousand people – a new program helps job seekers find employment
According to data from the National Employment Service, the number of registered job seekers was 224,130 in January 2026, which is a decrease of more than 6 thousand compared to...
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AM: Ministry of Agriculture supports the grape and wine sector with subsidies and measures
The Ministry of Agriculture supports the grape and wine sector with subsidies and measures – the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) told MTI. The statement quoted Imre Hubai, the Minister of...
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Demand For No-Alcohol And Functional Drinks On The Rise, Says IWSR
No-alcohol and functional drinks are continuously and rapidly rising in popularity driven by different factors, according to a new study by IWSR. The IWSR estimated that no-alcohol beer, wine, spirits...
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Carrefour wants to make the hypermarket hip again with a sleepover party
“An exciting night at the hypermarket”: that’s what Carrefour promises its Spanish customers. Lucky shoppers can take part in a crazy “CarreNight” sleepover party in the stores. Games between the...
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The government has declared the liquidation of Bászna Gabona Zrt. to be of strategic importance
The government has declared the liquidation of Bászna Gabona Zrt. to be of strategic importance, so that the affected farmers can get their money faster – said István Nagy, Minister...
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Stricter Nutri-Score Criteria Prompt Exit of PepsiCo, Danone, Alpro and Others in Germany
As new, more rigorous Nutri-Score regulations come into force across Europe, several major food manufacturers—including PepsiCo, Danone, and plant-based leader Alpro—are stepping back from the voluntary front-of-pack labelling scheme, according...
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Exports can be a breakthrough opportunity for Hungarian farmers
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) has launched a new service specifically to help Hungarian farmers and food industry players enter foreign markets. The aim of the NAK Foreign Market...
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MOHU: people in Hungary returned more than 3 billion beverage packaging in 2025
In MOHU’s REpont deposit return scheme (DRS), people in Hungary returned more than 3 billion beverage containers (plastic bottles, cans and glass bottles) last year, representing nearly 90% of the...
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From now on, Kifli.hu also delivers to Oroszlány and Várgesztes, Bokod and Dad
Kifli.hu is expanding its delivery area with four new settlements: from February 4, 2026, residents of Oroszlány, Várgesztes, Bokod and Dad will also have access to the online supermarket’s home...
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Cold chain: temperature is now data, not a “feeling” – this is how expectations in food logistics have become stricter
Breaking the cold chain is now not only a quality risk, but also a food safety risk: due to the acceleration of spoilage processes, the temperature along the entire route...
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Sándor Czomba: Hungarian SMEs can increase their capacities with 4 billion forints
Domestic micro, small and medium-sized enterprises can now apply for the “SME Capacity Expansion Support 3.0” program, which will provide them with nearly 2.5 million forints of support for each...
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Richter and Fuji further strengthen their strategic cooperation
Gedeon Richter Plc. and Fuji Pharma Co., Ltd. are expanding and further strengthening their long-term strategic cooperation – Richter announced on the Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) website on Tuesday. According...
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