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FAO food price index rises again in February after five months
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released its latest report on Friday on changes in world food commodity prices. Breaking a five-month downward trend, the index...
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MBH quick analysis: The snow situation shaped store traffic in January
Monthly, store sales increased by 0.5% at the beginning of the year, with fuel sales contributing most to the change, while the non-food category only grew slightly. According to raw...
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Emotions, stories, authenticity – these were the deciding factors in 2025
For the third time, Trade magazin organised the Christmas TV Commercials – Audience Award Voting competition. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 Nine commercials entered the...
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Progress in female employment has stalled
Women’s labor market participation continues to be sensitive to economic and social challenges. According to PwC’s current Women in Work Index, the pace of improvement in gender equality has continued...
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K&H: style, comfort, speed – this is how women pay today
On the occasion of Women’s Day, K&H examined the payment habits of women in March. The data shows that the financial institution’s female customers follow technological trends and choose mobile...
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Cleaner than clean
Hungary’s cleaning products market achieved minimal growth in value in 2025, while remaining stable in terms of volume. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 However, the...
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It used to be like this: more than a hundred thousand people joined health funds in 2025
The number of new members joining health funds increased by over 100,000 last year, bringing the total number of members to almost 1.26 million – points out Mihály Barát, financial...
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Dramatic contradictions in transportation: 15 thousand trucks forced back on the roads
The Tata Regional Supply Chain Platform (TRELP), initiated by Trans-Sped, in partnership with the Hungarian Logistics, Procurement and Inventory Company, the Association of Hungarian Logistics Service Centers and Edutus University,...
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Nestlé, Planet A Foods team up for cocoa-free brand launch in Germany
Nestlé Choco Crossies incorporate Planet A Foods cocoa-free ingredient ChoViva. Nestlé is to launch a product in Germany containing cocoa-free chocolate through a tie-up with ingredient supplier Planet A Foods....
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(HU) Új technológiával mérsékli az avokádó-pazarlást a Coop Norvégia
Coop Norway has implemented a ripening technology designed to reduce avocado waste. This method aims to provide more consistent fruit quality and extend shelf life, ultimately helping to cut down...
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Technological response to the global environment: AI as a new pillar of growth
The long-term growth potential of the global economy is fundamentally determined by technological development, especially the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The related investments could become one of the most...
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By 2050, every second person could be nearsighted – spring especially intensifies hidden vision problems
The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that by 2050, nearly half of the world’s population could be nearsighted. Modern lifestyles, prolonged close focus, and the increasing use of digital devices...
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KSH: retail turnover in January exceeded the same period of the previous year by 3.5 percent and the previous month by 0.5 percent
2026. In January, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 3.0 percent, adjusted for calendar effects, compared to the same period of the previous year, the Central Statistical Office...
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Polish wholesale onion market: prices at a permanent low, no quick turnaround expected due to import pressure
The price of red onions in the Polish wholesale did not move from the lowest point either markets: after a price decline since the beginning of the season, there was...
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Basmati jam in India: 400,000 tons of rice stuck in ports and on the road, Middle East deals halted
About 400,000 tonnes of Indian basmati rice are being wasted in Indian ports and in transit after the risk and cost of shipping to the region rose sharply due to...
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We have the Sports Marketing Ambassador of the Year for 2026
On March 4, at the Digital Forum, the Sportmarketing Diamond Awards, founded by the Sportmarketing Section of the Hungarian Marketing Association, were presented. The thematic marketing award honors the most...
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European Commission: cosmetics continue to top the list of dangerous non-food products
The EU Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products received the most notifications last year for cosmetic products and toys, and cosmetics also topped the list of Hungarian alerts, followed...
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Shape the future, in other words: build a brand!
Today one important element of conscious brand building can be the consistent communication of Hungarian origin, especially at a time when consumer decisions are both more rational and emotionally charged...
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Spring brought an increase in the price of business invoices
Erste will increase the fees for corporate bank accounts with effect from May 5, 2026, with the annual inflation rate of 4.4 percent last year published by the Central Statistical...
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Labor force: number of job seekers at historic low
According to data from the National Employment Service, the number of registered job seekers in February 2026 was 225,994, which is a decrease of more than 6,000 compared to the...
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MKIK seeks partnerships with businesses and government
The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) strives for partnerships with both businesses and the government, because the country’s development can only be guided by cooperation, the organization’s president...
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MME calls attention to the protection of hedgehogs during spring gardening
The Hungarian Ornithological and Nature Conservation Association (MME) is calling attention to the protection of hedgehogs hiding under piles of leaves during spring gardening. According to the MME’s announcement on...
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Rising oil and gas prices could increase inflationary pressures in energy-importing countries, including Hungary
The US and Israeli military operation against Iran began on February 28, 2026, and immediately increased risk aversion in global markets. Brent oil prices rose significantly in the first sessions...
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Mars To Allocate $85m For New Philanthropic Fund
Candy and snack giant Mars, Incorporated has introduced its Mars Impact Fund, committing an initial allocation of $85 million (€73.3 million) from 2025 to 2027. The enterprise level fund is...
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The consortium of Neocons Zrt. and CodeYard Kft. is developing business and production support software supported by artificial intelligence
The consortium of Neocons Zrt. and CodeYard Kft. is developing business and production support software based on predictive analytics, supported by artificial intelligence – Neocons Zrt. told MTI. According to...
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Private Label Share Consolidates Its Strong Position in Europe
The private label share across 17 countries in Europe is growing according to the data of NielsenIQ. The share grew to 38.8% based on MAT W52 2025 (+0.33%pnt versus MAT...
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Aldi Nord Expands European Footprint With Opening Of 5,555th Store
Aldi Nord has opened its 5,555th store, marking a new milestone as it strengthens its European footprint. The new store, located in Mijas, Spain, is also the discounter’s 500th store...
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Agrometeorology: the soil near the surface dries out a lot in sunny, dry weather
The soil near the surface dries out more and more in sunny, dry weather, and the deeper layers in the Great Plain did not fill up with moisture in a...
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MBH Analysis Center: The Hungarian economy may accelerate again in 2026, but the Iranian war carries serious risks
In parallel with the strengthening of external demand, the growth of the Hungarian economy may accelerate in 2026: the revival of consumption and the start of production of new industrial...
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Cultured beer consumption is at the forefront: quality and shared experience
Beer consumption habits are changing throughout Europe, and this trend was clearly evident in Hungary last year. Consumers are choosing more and more consciously: quality and experience come to the...
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