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Using the system has a boost effect
In early 2026 cautious growth, increasing uncertainty, and accelerating pressure to adapt influence how the domestic franchise market works. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/04 New...
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Hungarian consumers are saving on ham, label reading is becoming more important
As Easter approaches, ham remains a staple on the Hungarian holiday table, but consumer decisions are increasingly shaped by shrinking wallets. In a recent broadcast of the Agrarszektor Alapvetés podcast,...
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International food prices have risen due to the impact of the Middle East conflict on energy prices
Food raw materials have been rising in price on international markets for two months due to the Middle East conflict, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported. The FAO...
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It doesn’t matter how big the egg is on the shelves: genetics, age, and the chains’ tender logic decide
Egg size is not just a marking on the box: the hybrids used in production, the age of the laying hens, and retail purchasing expectations all together shape the size...
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We know what is healthy, but we are seduced
A light, vegetable-rich dish or a juicy, fatty dish with a side dish? Most of us know in our heads what we should eat, but because of the immediate pleasure,...
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Hungarian food rescue startup saves food worth eight billion forints
Since its founding in 2020, the Hungarian-developed food rescue platform Munch has saved around 8 billion forints worth of food, which is equivalent to approximately 6.5 million servings of food....
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The price of one-month-old radishes has increased, the price of leeks has fallen: a mixed start to the year for onion crops and early vegetables
2026 started off differently in the domestic wholesale markets in the onion and early vegetable segments: while the price of one-month radishes increased, the producer price of leeks fell noticeably,...
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Easter chocolates: despite the drop in cocoa prices, cheaper bunnies are still waiting
Although the world market price of cocoa began to decline at the beginning of 2026, chocolates produced at the previous, more expensive raw material prices still appear on store shelves...
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The Body Shop is no longer 100% vegan
The Body Shop can no longer call itself a 100% vegan brand, the British company confirmed, less than two years after becoming the first global beauty company to offer exclusively...
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The Hungarian Procurement Community (HPC) and the Hungarian Logistics Association (MLE) have signed a cooperation agreement
The Hungarian Logistics Association (MLE) and the Hungarian Procurement Community (HPC) have agreed to cooperate. The partnership aims to provide mutual support for each other’s activities and to strengthen the...
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ISTA workshop in Budapest: international standards for seed sampling in practice
Hungary hosted the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) seed sampling and quality assurance workshop for the first time, which was attended by participants from 18 countries. The four-day program, organized...
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From danger to strength: how does climate resilience create value?
The world to which we have adapted our companies, business models, and systems no longer exists. Climate change-induced extremes and the associated physical risks are increasing rapidly and pose a...
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Artificial intelligence in companies: its application is a competitive advantage today, its absence is a competitive disadvantage tomorrow
Domestic companies perceive the business opportunities inherent in AI, but in many cases more guidance and practical support are needed for implementation. Nearly a third of companies that are still...
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Every twentieth instant payment is now processed through the Qvik system
Four out of every hundred forints are already transferred to our accounts via some kind of qvik payment within the instant payment system – points out Péter Gergely, financial expert...
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The Ministry of Agriculture is providing significant additional resources to help preserve the Hungarian heritage
Initiatives serving to preserve our national values can receive support on a wider scale than ever before, as the Ministry of Agriculture is providing an additional 500 million forints for...
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K&H: travel budget has reached its ceiling
According to the K&H survey, the 30-59 year olds plan to spend an average of 389 thousand forints on vacation this year. This amount is essentially the same as the...
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Kavosz: financing opportunities are expanding in the Széchenyi Card Program for domestic SMEs
The Széchenyi Card Program’s Agricultural Széchenyi Investment Loan MAX+ scheme can be applied for with four new support titles from April 1, 2026, the change provides broader financing opportunities for...
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After a professional award, the Bookstry book community expands with a marketplace
Less than a month after winning the top prize in the community category at the Website of the Year competition, Bookstry has reached another milestone. The fast-growing Hungarian book platform...
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Easter drunk driving: not only will you lose your license, but also your insurance
Zero tolerance and increased road checks at Easter do not deter many people from getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol. According to the report of the National Police Headquarters,...
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The labor market is changing rapidly
The job market is changing rapidly, and so are the expectations of companies. Although professional knowledge has not disappeared from the list, more and more companies are now saying that...
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Another record year at AKKO Invest: further increasing sales and EBITDA
AKKO Invest, listed in the Premium category of the Budapest Stock Exchange, closed another record year, after its consolidated revenue rose to over 46 billion forints, while EBITDA, which shows...
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Three trends that will reshape the labor market due to AI
In recent years, the role of robotization and automation in modern labor market processes has come into focus more than ever. According to WHC Group experts, the question is no...
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Hungarian development can improve animal welfare and efficiency in dairy farms
A Hungarian-developed service supported by artificial intelligence can improve animal welfare and operational efficiency in dairy farms, Adutrade Farm Kft. told MTI. The development works based on camera recordings of...
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Hungarian sheep farmers can expect stable demand
Hungarian sheep farmers can expect stable demand, foreign markets would also absorb more exports – the executive director of the Sheep and Goats Sector Inter-Provincial Organization told MTI. Dávid Mezőszentgyörgyi...
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Turkish food company Dogus Cay is establishing its first plant outside Turkey in Orosháza, creating 440 jobs
Hungarian agriculture and the Hungarian food industry can meet the most delicate international market demands, both in terms of quantity and food safety – emphasized Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
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Rabbit keeping information is published by Nyuszijogsi
A gap-filling educational program has been launched under the auspices of the Our Common Cause Animal Protection Foundation under the title Nyuszijogsi, which provides modern, understandable and practice-oriented knowledge for...
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An exciting journey into the world of beauty
In 2026 dm is once again inviting customers on a special journey, while continuing to focus its activities on the #bewhole concept. This spring shoppers can visit ten different locations...
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Oat-based “feta” wins the cheese innovation competition of Lidl Germany and ProVeg
Finland’s Mö Foods has won the cheese innovation competition organised by Lidl and ProVeg, meaning that their oat-based feta alternative will be available in the German discount supermarket chain’s stores...
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The horticulture of the future is being built in Szentes
The horticulture of the future is being built in Szentes, young people will not only receive a profession that ensures their livelihood, but also the opportunity for a career –...
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The cereals commodity group accounted for the majority of Hungary’s agricultural balance in 2025
Hungarian exports were highly concentrated, while imports were somewhat less concentrated. 76 percent of the value of agricultural exports and 67 percent of the value of imports were accounted for...
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