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EU tax on ultra-processed foods and alcoholic beverages could come – EU’s first cardiovascular action plan is being prepared
Az Európai Bizottság 2026-tól új uniós szintű adókat vezetne be az ultrafeldolgozott élelmiszerekre és az alkoholos üdítőitalokra – értesült az Euractiv. A cél a szív- és érrendszeri betegségek visszaszorítása, amelyek...
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We spend record amounts during Black Friday sales, wage transparency is more than compliance
Unlike previous years, Black Friday no longer consists of just one day in November, but consumers are bombarded with a series of promotions lasting several days or weeks. However, only...
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Hungarian food exports open up to the Baltics
The next business development meetings of the Agrármarketing Centrum food export development business unit were held in the Baltics, Lithuania and Latvia between November 10-13, 2025. The aim of the...
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Lidl employees received the Grand Prize for Hungarian Commerce
Two Lidl Magyarország employees who have been working for the company for over 20 years have received prestigious professional recognition. Beáta Lampertné Pisch, a store employee at the Lidl store...
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Retail trade in turbulence
At this year’s Business Days conference Dr Tamás Kozák, secretary general of the National Trade Association (OKSZ) gave a presentation in which he emphasised: if trade is doing well, the...
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Survey: 98 percent of Hungarians use the cashback system
Hungary is leading the way in the use of the mandatory return system (DRS), according to a recent international study covering 16 countries. The “Global Recycling Habits and Attitudes 2025”...
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Auchan stores will remain open on December 24th, preparing for the holiday season with an extremely wide range of toys and decorations
The Christmas spirit has already arrived in Auchan stores: customers can find the festive offer nationwide, in which the decoration, gifting and toy categories play a prominent role. The end...
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Industrial alcohol production: it’s in a lot more than we think
Industrial ethyl alcohol is now not only a raw material for beverage production: it is a key product for agriculture, the chemical industry, the pharmaceutical industry and energy. Due to...
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Coca-Cola’s retro favorite is back – Mr. Pibb is back on sale
After a twenty-five-year hiatus, the Coca-Cola Company is relaunching one of its most unique soft drinks, Mr. Pibb, as reported by vince.hu. Originally introduced in 1972, the caramel-spice-cherry-flavored drink was...
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Trump’s tariff cuts could reshape the global food market
New trade policy steps aimed at reducing US food prices could even affect global agricultural and FMCG markets. US President Donald Trump announced that he is preparing broad tariff reductions...
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The Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market has opened – premium prices, stable selection, thematic weekends
One of Budapest’s most important Advent events has started: the Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market awaits visitors from the beginning of November until the holidays. According to the Pénzcentrum‘s on-site report,...
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Creates a safer and consumer-friendly market for SMEs Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) helps businesses operate in a fair, trust-based market by developing the conciliation board system and supporting the expansion of consumer rights. This...
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Winners of the 2025 Hungaropack Hungarian Packaging Competition
The Hungarian Association of Packaging and Materials Handling (CSAOSZ) announced the 42nd Hungaropack Hungarian Packaging Competition in 2025. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. This year...
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73 inspection areas and many new features in the NKFH’s 2026 inspection program
The Ministry of National Economy (NGM) and the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) presented the NKFH’s 2026 Inspection and Inspection Program (EVP) at a press conference. The announced...
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Beauty treatments at the filling station – even at Christmas
From October 20, OMV filling stations will offer innovative beauty products that bring the quality of beauty salons to our own homes, and also make practical Christmas gifts. The Remington...
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Most seniors are unsure if they are consuming enough protein
The majority of Hungarians over the age of 60 consider regular meals and physical activity important, but many are not aware of whether they are actually getting enough protein. According...
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This is how Hungarian companies can prepare for the new global trade order
More and more Hungarian exporters and importers are affected by the strengthening and accelerating protectionism in the global economy. Additional tariffs, trade policy measures (such as anti-dumping measures) and other...
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The government remains committed to supporting wine producers
It is our common interest that our historic wine regions produce quality wines, providing a livelihood for farmers, which is why the Ministry of Agriculture supports market players in the...
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MaReSz’s Sustainable Event Planning Guide has been published
The aim of the MaReSz Sustainable Event Management Guide is to provide players operating in any area of the event industry with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge to learn the...
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The Honey Breakfast program is starting again
The national Honey Breakfast, which Hungarian beekeepers organize every year in schools and kindergartens with the aim of getting children to learn about domestic, farm-raised honey and later, as adults,...
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Werther’s Original Caramel Popcorn and Werther’s Original Salted Caramel Popcorn
Werther’s Original Popcorn has arrived, offering the perfect combination of crispy popcorn and rich, creamy caramel. The product is available in classic caramel and salted caramel flavours. Contact: Distributor: Storck...
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November 14th is World Diabetes Day
Diabetes is one of the fastest-spreading diseases of our time. There are more than 1,200,000 diabetics in Hungary, and at least 20% have some kind of eye complication. The problem...
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The VOSZ MultiMentor Program has been launched – a bridge between businesses and multinationals
Budapest, November 14, 2025 – The National Federation of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) has launched the VOSZ MultiMentor Program, which aims to connect Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises with multinational...
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Turmoil in the tubs
What goes on bread rolls, croissants or loaves of bread has been influenced not only by trends, demands and tastes, but also by inflation and the margin freeze affecting thousands...
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TECHXPO 2025: AI is spreading faster than organizations can adapt
AI is changing work, decision-making and industries faster than most companies can react – this was one of the key messages of the opening day of TECHXPO 2025. At the...
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Lidl made commitments to boost competition and reduce prices as a result of the GVH’s proceedings
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has closed the competition supervision proceedings initiated by Lidl Magyarország Kereskedelmi Bt. regarding price leadership claims. The retail chain has submitted a complex package of...
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EM: Hungarian companies can green their fleets with more than ten thousand electric vehicles
The number of climate-friendly vehicles to be purchased through the corporate e-car program has exceeded ten thousand, and based on the applications, nearly 7,800 environmentally friendly passenger cars and more...
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Super prices at Auchan gas stations for three days
The end of the year is approaching, and Auchan is making sure that motorists do not start the holiday season with an empty tank. Between November 14 and 16, 2025,...
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Hungarian Association of Event Organizers: Sustainable Event Organization Guide Published
The Sustainable Event Organization Guide of the Hungarian Association of Event Organizers and Service Providers (MaReSz) has been published, which provides any participant in the event industry with comprehensive theoretical...
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Margin reduction extended to new products – in-store price restrictions remain in place until the end of February
According to the latest government decree published in the Hungarian Gazette, the government has extended the margin reduction for food and drugstore products until February 28, 2026, and will extend...
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