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Fidelity Kitekintés 2026: Ne becsüljük alá az inflációt!
There are several big decisions to be made in the period ahead. The appointment of the next Fed chairman and the US midterm elections will be key. Meanwhile, Asian exporters...
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Company Trend 2025 – domestic businesses under strong pressure, in a negative trend
The main driver of the decline in the number of companies was not closures, but the lack of new entrants. The number of partnerships has been declining for the third...
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Plastic packaging waste in the EU: 35.3kg/capita
In 2023 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste was generated in the EU – 177.8kg/capita. This was an 8.7kg/capita decrease compared to 2022, but still above the 2013 level of...
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EU strictness is on its way: BNPL will also be affected by the regulations this year
The Consumer Credit Act (Fhtv.) will be amended from November 20, 2026, and the changes will also affect deferred payment (BNPL – Buy Now, Pay Later) solutions. According to the...
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KSH: the GDP-proportionate deficit was 4.2 percent in the third quarter of 2025, and 1.9 percent in the first three quarters in total
The government sector’s deficit in the third quarter was 909 billion forints, 4.2 percent of GDP. The balance is 95 billion forints, or 0.2 percentage points, worse than a year...
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Vegan January is coming after the holidays: Veganuár helps with the switch with free recipes
Veganuár awaits those interested with free recipes and sample meals, offering help from the end of December to those who would like to try a plant-based diet after the holidays....
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KSH: the foreign trade deficit in goods was 121 million euros in November
In November, the goods trade deficit was 121 million euros, the volume of exports was 8.6 percent lower, and that of imports was 3.8 percent higher than in the same...
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Fidelity: AI is starting to deliver tangible benefits for companies
According to a recent survey of Fidelity analysts, the perception of AI in terms of corporate profitability has changed significantly over the past year. While a year ago the majority...
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Tetra Pak unveils digital manufacturing platform
Tetra Pak has launched Factory OS, a modular and open smart factory platform that provides real-time, contextualised data to food and beverage manufacturers. The system aims to create an easy-to-implement,...
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Recent research: four out of ten Hungarians would try Veganuár
39 percent of Hungarians between the ages of 18 and 69 will definitely or very likely participate in the Veganuár 2026 challenge, according to a new, nationally representative survey. About...
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The 8% Rule: How to Stay Visible in AI-Driven Search Engines
Search engine optimization (SEO) has reached a critical point by 2026. We are no longer fighting to rank, but to be included in AI-generated answers. Mihály Tóth, the The founder...
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NKFH: Nestlé initiated the recall of 13 infant formulas due to microbiological non-compliance
Due to microbiological non-compliance, Nestlé Hungária Kft. recalled milk-based infant formula after a self-check revealed the presence of cereulide toxin from the bacterium Bacillus cereus – the National Trade and...
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What is the use of eggshells, which our grandparents held in even greater esteem?
Eggshells make up about 10% of the total weight of a chicken egg. Many people think that they are just waste generated every day, even though they contain many useful...
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Cartelling using algorithms? The competition authorities are watching
Action against cartels remains a priority for Hungarian and EU competition authorities. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 Companies would be well advised to pay attention...
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K&H: What do young people spend their worker’s loan on and where are their personal loans?
The average amount of personal loans taken out at K&H increased to 2.4 million forints by 2025 from 1.6 million forints last year, meaning the average loan amount increased by...
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NKFH: anchovy paste recalled due to histamine content above the limit
Olaszbolt Kft. has recalled its 60-gram Anchovy Paste (Pasta di acciughe) product from the market due to a histamine content above the limit value – the National Trade and Consumer...
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Akcenta: The Hungarian economy returned to growth in 2025, risk management will come to the fore in 2026
In 2025, the Hungarian economy gradually recovered from the previous slowdown: the GDP growth rate approached 2 percent, while inflation decreased to a range of 3.5–4.5 percent, according to a...
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At profit temperature – 3 climate trends reshaping the economy
According to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 climate trend analysis, sustainability is no longer a separate project, but an integral part of corporate decision-making. This article is available for reading...
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BMI: The manufacturing industry ended the year with sustained expansion
The performance of the domestic manufacturing industry continued to strengthen in December 2025: the seasonally adjusted value of the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 53.7 points, indicating expansion –...
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Qvik is spreading at an incredible pace and is available at more and more merchants.
Not only since its launch, but also on a quarterly basis, qvik turnover has shown a significant jump: in the third quarter of 2025, the amount that people paid at...
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AI-based automation: labor market restructuring accelerated
The effects of AI on the labor market are no longer theoretical scenarios: tens of thousands of observable jobs have been lost worldwide in recent months, while companies are increasingly...
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Bulgaria celebrates entry into euro zone, lev currency banished into history
EU member Bulgaria marked its entry into the euro zone on Thursday with a display of euro coins on the facade of the central bank in Sofia and fireworks to celebrate a...
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More than just refrigeration
Three key trends are influencing the commercial refrigeration industry at a global level: the rise of natural refrigerants such as CO2 and propane (R290), manufacturing practices aimed at reducing energy...
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Podravka buys Zvijezda food group
Podravka-owned Žito has signed an agreement to acquire the Croatian and Slovenian food company Zvijezda from the Fortenova Group. Zvijezda primarily produces sauces, spreads and cooking oils, and its portfolio...
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The Ministry of Agriculture is helping dairy farmers with a new tender
With a new tender, the Ministry of Agriculture is helping the actors of the milk sector, within the framework of which farmers and businesses operating the market can buy milk...
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France imposes import ban on several fruits
The French government is suspending the import of agricultural products that contain pesticides or other prohibited substances banned in the European Union. The measure aims to protect domestic farmers and...
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István Nagy: Hungarian agricultural vocational training gives young people 21st century knowledge
Hungarian agricultural vocational training gives young people real 21st century knowledge, which is stronger, more attractive, and more competitive today than ever before – said the Minister of Agriculture in...
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AM: Tax and administrative burdens for farmers to be reduced from January 1
A number of relief measures adopted by the government to reduce the tax and administrative burdens of agricultural actors have come into effect since the beginning of the year. Thanks...
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2026 begins in agriculture amid crises and a wave of investment – banking focuses on the dairy and pig markets, as well as CAP investments
Falling prices in the pig and dairy sectors and crop farmers’ hopes for more rainfall are set to define the first half of 2026—while financiers argue the ongoing investment “boom”...
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Sovereignty Protection Office: According to the public, there is no place for foreign majority ownership in strategic sectors
According to the Hungarian population, there is no place for foreign majority ownership in strategic sectors – the Office for the Protection of Sovereignty (SZH) announced in a statement sent...
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