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The message of Hungarian business leaders for 2026: Consolidation instead of revolution
Hungarian business leaders are not looking for new directions in 2026, but are focusing on how to operate stably and grow in a permanently uncertain economic environment. This is revealed...
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The Easter table can be complete without any problems
When most of us think of Easter, we think of a lavishly laid family table: braided bread, boiled eggs, ham, creams, and pastries. However, for those who are gluten intolerant,...
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Cocoa price shock: hectic world market rewrites candy manufacturers’ plans
Fluctuations in agricultural markets are increasingly directly shaping the costs of the confectionery industry, especially through the world market price of cocoa beans. Gábor Intődy, Secretary General of the Hungarian...
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How to protect foods that require refrigeration during a power outage
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) Education Program provides useful practical advice for protecting food requiring refrigeration during power outages and reducing food safety risks. Power outages can occur...
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The mineral water bottling company made significant commitments as a result of the GVH proceedings
The recently closed procedure of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) regarding the communication of green claims related to PET bottles may have a serious impact. Fonte Viva Kft., which bottles...
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NAV: Easter inspection campaign begins
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) is starting its Easter inspection series: the office is particularly examining those selling vegetables, fruit, meat and eggs – the office told MTI...
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What is found in our food, plastic packaging, cosmetics – and consequently in our bodies?
In his new book Poisoned Everyday, Dr. Szabolcs Bíró, a doctor of chemical engineering, seeks the answer to the question that concerns more and more people: how do the artificial...
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ADA furniture group files for bankruptcy protection in Austria
The Austrian ADA furniture group, which employs around six hundred people in its plants in Körmend, Zalaegerszeg and Nova in Hungary, has filed for bankruptcy protection in Austria; Production in...
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Metro modernises fresh logistics with artificial intelligence
Metro is launching a comprehensive upgrade of its fresh food logistics operations, aiming to standardise ordering and inventory processes across 540 stores and 70 distribution centres worldwide. The wholesaler is...
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Ferrero Agrees Deal For Brazilian Protein Snacking Company Bold Snacks
The owner of Ferrero Rocher said it had agreed to acquire Brazilian protein snacking company Bold Snacks for an undisclosed sum, in a deal that gives the Italian group greater...
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Amazon to invest over 5 billion euros in Poland
Between this year and 2028, Amazon is planning to invest 5 billion euros in Poland. This is in addition to the 10 billion euros that the company has already invested...
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István Nagy: the Ministry of Agriculture has started the preparation of a new state origin certification mark
The Ministry of Agriculture, with the involvement of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), has started the preparation of a new state origin certification mark – the Minister of...
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Brake on Shein’s growth in Europe
The number of European users of shopping platform Shein is still growing, but no longer rapidly. From August last year through January this year, an average of just under 156...
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GKI: High base rate, low inflation?
At its interest rate-setting meeting on Tuesday, the Monetary Council kept the base rate at 6.25%, in line with analysts’ expectations. Looking at the inflation data, this may come as...
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The domestic press market maintained its stability in 2025, although the expansion in real terms was minimal
According to the MLE, in 2025 the “net-net” (reduced by agency and other discounts) print advertising market revenue was 36.316 billion forints.The total press revenue from newspaper distribution was 55.919...
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Hungarian Advertising Association: solid growth in 2025, but still lagging behind 2019
The 2025 MRSZ Media Cake is HUF 1,415.9 billion, the total Communication Cake is HUF 2,758.7 billion, meaning that despite the economy being close to stagnation, the media and communication...
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Cheap clothing ordering sites: the “hidden risk” is not only environmental, but also cultural
The environmental burden of fast fashion has long been known, but the impact of ultra-cheap, lightning-fast online clothing ordering platforms is more complex: they can also cause cultural destruction –...
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Lamb prices rose in the EU and at home
According to European Commission data, the European Union’s sheep and goat imports (live animals and meat) were 172 thousand tonnes in January-November 2025, an increase of 13 percent compared to...
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Irish poultry exports surge by 18% in 2025
The Irish poultry sector saw impressive growth in 2025, with total exports up 18% to almost €165m. The UK remained the most important market, with exports up 20% to €105m....
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European agricultural representation: EU-Australia agreement raises serious concerns
The Brussels-based representation of European farmers and agricultural cooperatives, Copa-Cogeca, expressed serious concerns about the free trade agreement announced between the European Union and Australia on Monday evening. The organization...
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The NKFH closed a store and withdrew food products from circulation due to serious violations.
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) revealed serious food safety and hygiene deficiencies during an inspection of three different commercial units, the authority announced in a statement sent...
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Generation Z vs. senior executives: young people are ready, companies need to act now
For younger generations, it is now a basic assumption that sustainability is part of economic decisions. However, companies often still need to prove that green aspects can bring not only...
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An irrigation project that is outstanding at a European level was implemented in Mezőfalva
An underground micro-irrigation system has been built on approximately 330 hectares in Mezőfalva with the professional support of Pipelife Hungária Kft., a member of the Wienerberger Group. The project is...
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István Nagy: generational change is becoming a reality in more and more places in Hungarian agriculture
Generational change is becoming a reality in more and more places in Hungarian agriculture, which is thanks to the fact that young people also see their future in the renewing...
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Asda And Podback Recycle 20 Million Coffee Pods In First Year Of Partnership
UK retailer Asda has recycled 20 million coffee pods in the first year of its partnership with Podback. Since the partnership launched in January 2025, more than 250,000 Podback bags...
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Half of Hungarians experience noise-related symptoms, according to a new Ipsos survey
Our home could be a mental sanctuary – if only it were quiet. However, according to recent research by Ipsos and Wavin, constant background noise can make it difficult to...
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Agrometeorology: autumn sowings overwintered well, even managed to strengthen at the beginning of winter
Autumn sowings overwintered well, even managed to strengthen at the beginning of winter, but freezing at the end of winter could have caused problems – wrote HungaroMet Zrt. in its...
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Important deadline: annual nitrate data reporting due by March 31
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) draws producers’ attention to the upcoming deadline. The deadline for nitrate data reporting is March 31 every year. The data to be submitted...
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Danone buys meal-replacement firm Huel
Huel “resonates with Danone’s mission of delivering health through food”, the French dairy giant’s CEO said. Danone has snapped up UK meal-replacement business Huel. Hertfordshire-based Huel, set up in 2014,...
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Zalando is scaling up its use of AI-powered warehouse robots
Zalando is rolling out smart warehouse robots to several European distribution centers. According to the e-commerce giant, the robots speed up order fulfillment and lighten the workload by taking over...
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