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Carrefour Rolls Out Environmental Labelling On Non-Food Items
Carrefour France is introducing environmental labels on nearly 70 of its private-label Tex brand clothing items. The retailer claims to be the first French food retailer to launch such an...
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Pizza Hut may be up for sale; 250 US locations to close
Pizza Hut will close 250 restaurants in the United States in the first half of this year, while parent company Yum! Brands is considering a possible sale of the chain....
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The Ministry of Agriculture supports the replacement of plantations damaged by frost
Last year’s spring frost caused significant damage to the horticultural sector, to which the Ministry of Agriculture is responding with targeted measures. A new support opportunity is now available within...
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FAO food price index falls for five months
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Friday released its latest report on the world food commodity price index, which showed that food prices fell for...
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KSH: industrial production expanded by 1.8 percent in December compared to the same period of the previous year and by 0.9 percent compared to the previous month
In December 2025, the volume of industrial production exceeded the previous year by 1.8 percent, while adjusted for working day effects, it decreased by 1.0 percent – the Central Statistical...
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Super Bowl fever at Tesco: an American gastronomic experience made with Hungarian ingredients for watching the game
In just two days, one of the most watched sports events of the year, the Super Bowl, will be here. Although the American football championship final is tied to the...
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Costume hunt begins: Auchan explodes with brutal carnival offer
Carnival season has arrived this year, and Auchan is helping all ages create the perfect festive atmosphere with fun costumes, colorful accessories, and creative party supplies. Whether the little ones...
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The government has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dreher
The government has concluded its 103rd strategic cooperation agreement, this time with Dreher Breweries Zrt., which will raise beer production in Kőbánya to a new level within the framework of...
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NGM: no agreement with Alibaba on “Hungary surcharge” – misleading consumers is unacceptable
There is no and has not been any agreement between the Hungarian state and Alibaba on charging a “Hungary Surcharge”, and any practice that misleads consumers is unacceptable – the...
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Organic Agricultural Research Institute: Hungarian apples are safe
Apples from Hungarian producers comply with the requirements of the currently valid food hygiene regulations, therefore they are considered safe – emphasizes the Organic Agricultural Research Institute (ÖMKi) in its...
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István Nagy: We are responsible for maintaining the balance of nature
In Hungary, game management and hunting based on ecological knowledge prioritizes the preservation of biodiversity, increased protection of habitats, quality regulation instead of a quantitative approach, and sustainable and professional...
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Television advertising spots for this year’s Super Bowl sold for record prices
Television advertising spots for this year’s Super Bowl, the professional American football league (NFL) finale on Sunday, have sold at record prices – according to the summary before the most...
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The presence of bird flu has also been confirmed in Bács-Kiskun County
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has confirmed the presence of a highly pathogenic bird flu virus in a roast duck farm in the Lakitelek settlement...
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Innovation under pressure: how will the banking sector remain competitive in 2026?
Banking must be stable, regulated and experiential in an environment where neobanks, fintech players and artificial intelligence are creating new expectations. While customers would manage their finances 24/7, on their...
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Laser weed control: from prototypes to commercial solutions
The laser technology used for chemical-free weed control is developing dynamically, and manufacturers are making rapid progress. Several experimental models and prototypes, introduced 1-2 years ago, are now available for...
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The risk of introduction is increasing – the Japanese beetle has already appeared in Croatia
The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), which is one of the priority quarantine pests, has now appeared in Croatia, in addition to Austria and Slovenia, among the neighboring countries. This has...
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István Nagy: the government supports the generational renewal of agriculture
Supporting farm transfer cooperation is a key element of the multi-pillared tool system with which the ministry intends to ensure the long-term competitiveness and generational renewal of Hungarian agriculture. To...
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The second phase of the “Every business should have its own website” program is coming to an end
The second phase of the “Every business should have its own website” program implemented within the framework of the Sándor Demján Program will close on February 6, 2026 at 6...
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Producers are being attacked without reason – Hungarian apples are healthy and safe
The National Chamber of Agriculture fully supports domestic apple producers, who carry out their work with high expertise and great care. Contrary to the rumors published in the press the...
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dm suspends express delivery service in Germany after partner insolvency
dm has temporarily halted its express home‑delivery service in Germany after its logistics partner, Pickshare, filed for insolvency and ceased operations, according to a report by Lebensmittel Zeitung. The option...
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Market building is the most important thing, according to the government commissioner responsible for wine marketing
According to the government commissioner responsible for wine marketing, a market for Hungarian wine must be built with all resources – the Hungarian Wine Marketing Agency told MTI on Friday....
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Increased risk of avian influenza
As the weather has eased, wild birds have dispersed and pose a great risk to our poultry flocks across the country. The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) draws the...
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Distributor recalls refined rice bran oil from India
Due to the presence of glycidyl esters exceeding the limit value, the distributor Discovery Bliss Trade Kft. has recalled the 1-liter refined rice bran oil product originating from India –...
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Insura.hu: skiers going abroad took out ski insurance for an average of 930 forints per day in the first half of this season
In the first half of this year’s ski season, skiers heading abroad took out ski insurance for an average of 930 forints per day, an amount 10 percent higher than...
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Controlled propagation material against the spread of grapevine golden yellows
Controlled propagation material plays an important role in controlling the grapevine golden yellows (FD) phytoplasma. The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) draws the attention of producers and buyers to...
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Planteneers Presents Clean-Label System for Plant-Based Ice Creams at ISM Ingredients
Planteneers, a producer of custom system solutions for plant-based alternatives, has announced it will be presenting a functional system for the production of frozen desserts at ISM Ingredients in Cologne....
Read moreGlovo Adds New Personalisation Features To Its App
Glovo has upgraded its app with new personalisation features, including the ‘Discovery Wall’, ‘Fast Track’ and customer review functions. The Spanish delivery company started adding personalised features in 2024 and...
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The lists of products of the Agro-ecological Program have been updated this year as well
The Agro-ecological Program (AÖP), which is popular among Hungarian farmers and operates within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), will offer farmers several commitments in 2026, for the...
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Taxes befriend sports stars differently in every country
Alex Tóth – with his January transfer to English club Bournemouth – became the most expensive player to leave the NB I of all time, enriching his previous club, Ferencváros,...
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K&H: 16 thousand kilometers per year, 28 thousand forints per month for fuel – motorists’ budgets remain stable
Middle-aged Hungarian drivers drive an average of 16,000 kilometers per year, a distance that has been stable in the long term, according to K&H’s surveys. Looking at recent years, only...
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