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According to domestic manufacturing, distribution and trading companies, a possible increase in EPR fees next year could have an inflationary effect.
The possible increase in extended producer responsibility (EPR) fees for packaging and products next year could have a noticeable inflationary effect, the professional organizations representing manufacturing, distribution and trading companies...
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Hungary is on the verge of banning artificial meat
Next week, the National Assembly will continue its work with a five-day session, where, in addition to several economic and commercial proposals, the possible ban on artificially produced meat –...
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Official inspections and significant price reductions for products affected by margin reduction – announced the State Secretary of the Ministry of Finance
The Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, Róbert Zsigó, announced that the authorities are continuously monitoring compliance with the government’s margin reduction regulations introduced in March....
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Budapest hosts Europe’s most significant innovation event
Europe’s most innovative young entrepreneurs will meet in Budapest on November 25 at the EIT Innovation Awards 2025 event, where, among others, 42 promising startups selected from 908 entrants will...
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Egg prices near record high: European shortage caused by bird flu drives up prices
The European egg shortage caused by the bird flu epidemic has caused a significant price increase on the Hungarian market – according to recent data from RTL Híradó and the...
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Príma Aranyhegy opened, with new technology in redemption
A new Príma store has opened in Aranyhegy as a development of the Breier Group. The store offers more than 12,000 products, including locally baked goods, as well as a...
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The Consumer Protection Authority’s 2026 inspection program was presented
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) has presented the 2026 Inspection and Inspection Program, which includes 73 inspection areas. The program was presented by Bence Gerlaki, State Secretary...
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Significant funding sources may be available for the Hungarian fishing sector
In the coming months, several long-awaited calls for tenders will be received by the actors in the domestic fisheries and aquaculture sector, Ede Timmel, the executive director of the Hungarian...
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Industrial alcohol production is built on a broad raw material base – this is how use and consumption are changing in Hungary
The production of industrial ethyl alcohol now relies on an extremely diverse range of agricultural raw materials, as revealed by a detailed overview of Agrárszektor. Domestic and international producers use...
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AM: 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 (MA) supports market players in...
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NAV: almost 1,700 liters of counterfeit detergent found in a van
The tax inspectors found almost 1,700 liters of counterfeit detergent in a van that was checked on the M7 motorway, the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) told MTI on...
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Young people expect to spend 43 million forints on their first home
26 percent of young people plan to buy a home within three years, and they would like to buy a property worth more than 43 million forints on average, compared...
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The annual conference of the Neumann Society and HUN-REN SZTAKI focuses on AI, holography and this year’s Neumann Prize winners
The Neumann Society and HUN-REN SZTAKI will hold their annual conference on November 19, 2025. At the event, Professor László Palkovics, Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence, will present the specific...
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Children’s dinnerware from China recalled due to presence of bamboo fiber
The UOUOROSE brand children’s dinnerware from China has been recalled due to the presence of bamboo fiber – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) announced to MTI on...
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Mars to close factory in Belgium
Mars, present in Belgium since 1962, attributed the decision to economic reasons, citing a “sharp decline in production volumes” and a “sharp rise in costs”. Mars is looking to shut...
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A market leader innovation: the Innovation Room proves its worth
A market leader innovation: the Innovation Room proves its worth In June we reported that Dunapack Packaging had unveiled its latest development, the Innovation Room, where the DIVE (Dunapack’s Innovative Virtual...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Kentucky State University of Agriculture have signed an agreement on joint training courses awarding Hungarian and American degrees
The management of the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE) and Murray State University in Kentucky signed an agreement on joint training courses awarding Hungarian and American degrees...
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Still no agreement, huge farmers’ protest possible in Brussels
There is still no substantive dialogue between farmers and the European Commission. Meanwhile, pressure is growing in Brussels, as the escalation of the dispute could even lead to a veto...
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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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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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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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