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The 82nd OMÉK, Hungary’s largest agricultural and food industry exhibition, has opened
The 82nd National Agricultural and Food Exhibition and Fair (OMÉK) began with the ceremonial opening, which is once again the most important meeting point for the Hungarian agricultural sector. The...
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Taste the cuisines of 13 nations and regions at Auchan
Auchan Hungary offers its customers the flavors of the cuisines of 13 nations and regions all year round. An extremely wide selection awaits those interested in the islands of international...
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Metro Trading Ltd. signed a cooperation agreement
Minister of Agriculture István Nagy and Vladimir Gnjidić, CEO of Metro Trading Ltd., will sign a cooperation agreement on Thursday following the opening of the National Agricultural and Food Exhibition...
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Coffee, Creativity, Community – Caffè Vergnano Barista Championship 2025
Following last year’s success, Hungary’s most talented baristas gathered for the second time this year at the Caffè Vergnano Barista Championship, which took place on September 10 at the Highland...
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SPAR development worth more than 2.3 billion forints in Eastern Hungary
SPAR has reopened its Nyíregyháza and Mátészalka stores, and every detail of the modernization serves the customer experience, comfort and wide product selection. The stores welcome customers with self-service checkouts,...
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A new era at FOXPOST: Z-BOX vending machines are integrated
Starting September 8, the integration of Packeta’s Z-BOX parcel lockers into the FOXPOST network will begin. During the transition, users will encounter two locker types that operate within a single,...
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Leadership change at IKEA: Jakub Jankowski takes over
Inter IKEA Group CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring will step down at the end of the year. From January 1, 2026, Jakub Jankowski, a 49-year-old Pole who has previously led IKEA’s...
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eMAG appoints Balázs Polgári as its country manager in Hungary
Balázs Polgári has been appointed Country Director of eMAG Hungary with effect from October 1, the online store announced to MTI on Thursday. Balázs Polgári joined eMAG in 2017 and...
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Indotek Group acquires €43.5 million worth of real estate portfolio in Spain awaiting restructuring
Budapest-based real estate investment and asset management company Indotek Group today announced the acquisition of a portfolio of 524 residential and commercial properties in Spain for EUR 43.5 million. The...
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The consumer protection authority has revealed serious violations at the Wolt group of companies
Several serious violations were found in the operation of two companies belonging to the Wolt group during a consumer protection procedure conducted under the professional supervision of the National Trade...
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Mars named to TIME magazine’s list of the world’s best companies for 2025
Mars Incorporated, a global leader in confectionery, snacks, food and pet care products and services, has been named to the inaugural edition of the World’s Best Companies 2025. The prestigious...
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Four Lidl products and one product line received the Value and Quality Grand Prize
Lidl Hungary once again successfully participated in the Value and Quality Grand Prix Competition: this year, it won the prestigious award with four products and one product line. The awards...
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The 2025 PET Cup competition season has ended
The 2025 season of the PET Cup competitions ended with the VI. Bodrog PET Cup. The balance shows more than 29 tons of collected floodplain waste despite the fact that...
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BioTechUSA invites you back to the gym with lifestyle advice and a significant discount
In September, not only the leaves fall, but also the excuses we’ve used to postpone exercise and healthier eating. BioTechUSA’s 2025 “Back to the Gym” campaign aims to support these...
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Nébih at OMÉK: knowledge, fun and tasting
Between September 18-21, 2025, Nébih will also participate in the 82nd OMÉK. The event, which presents the colorful palette of agriculture and food economics, is organized by the Agrármarketing Centrum....
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DSV’s environmentally friendly warehouse in Szigetszentmiklós has started operations
The world’s largest logistics and forwarding company, the Danish-based DSV, has reached another milestone in Hungary: the company’s newest, nearly 18,000 square meter warehouse in Szigetszentmiklós has officially begun operations....
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€290 billion economic footprint: PMI is the driver of the EU’s smoke-free future
Philip Morris International (PMI) created almost €290 billion in economic value in the EU between 2019 and 2023, indirectly supporting 1 million jobs, investing €19.6 billion in SME suppliers and...
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Focus on rural SMEs – the “Rural Entrepreneur of the Year” award and the Rural Entrepreneurs’ Night are launched
For the first time in Hungary, only rural micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises will be awarded. Organized by the Modern & Stylish Countryside Business Community (MSVK), the Night of Rural...
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OTP Bank helps its customers with a new security feature against transfer fraudsters
OTP Mobilbank’s new security feature, Transfer Guard, provides protection against transfer fraud. When activated, online transfers of larger amounts must be approved by an authorized person designated by the account...
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This year, the best in private banking, asset management, and premium banking were awarded again
The private banking and wealth management profession once again chose the service providers with the most outstanding performance in 2025. The Private Banking Hungary Award, announced since 2015 as the...
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Lactalis sets out France capex programme
Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company, has 69 dairies across France and markets around 6,000 SKUs in the country. French dairy giant Lactalis is to invest €1bn ($1.18bn) into “modernising”...
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The state banned the purchase of Alföldi Tej
The Hungarian state has prevented a foreign group of companies – according to market information, a Greek company – from acquiring a 100 percent stake in Alföldi Tej Kft., the...
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Exotic flavors, record-long kürtőskalács and native animals at the 82nd OMÉK
From exotic specialties to the Guinness-record-breaking kürtőskalács, from native animals to gastronomic demonstrations, the 82nd National Agricultural and Food Exhibition and Fair (OMÉK) awaits its visitors with countless exciting programs....
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Jack Ma is back at the forefront of Alibaba – AI development could boost the company
Jack Ma, the legendary founder of Alibaba, is once again actively involved in the company’s life. Although he does not hold an official position, sources say he has not been...
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Fashion Show, unique color advice, sneaker design in the Allee autumn event offer
Colors are invisible companions of our everyday lives. Every shade carries a message that reflects our individuality, subconsciously shaping our mood and the impression we form of the other person....
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Samsung’s 2025 OLED TVs Receive VDE “Real Black” Certification for Leading-Edge Picture Quality
Samsung’s 2025 OLED TV (S95F) has been certified as “Real Black” by Germany’s leading electrical engineering certification body, the Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE). By meeting the requirements for the “Real...
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A third of Hungarians would completely isolate themselves from their neighbors
Even our fence can reveal a surprising amount about us. For Hungarians, it primarily means security, privacy and also orderliness – according to research by Semmelrock, a manufacturer of paving...
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There are no McDonald’s restaurants in several countries, this is the reason
Despite its global success, McDonald’s has not yet opened a restaurant in more than 80 countries. Political decisions, economic difficulties and cultural factors have all contributed to the fact that...
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Biggest Anuga of all time: Around 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries cover the entire fair grounds
With around 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries and gross exhibition space spanning around 290,000 m², Anuga 2025 is the biggest edition in the event’s history. From 4 to 8 October,...
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Tibor Kapu tasted the space-travel-inspired Kometini
As a supporter of the Hungarian Astronaut Program, KOMETA has developed a snack product inspired by space travel. Although Tibor Kapu was not allowed to take it into space, he...
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