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KSH: retail turnover in December exceeded the same period of the previous year by 3.5 percent and the previous month by 0.2 percent
2025. In December, the volume of retail trade turnover exceeded the same period of the previous year by 4.0 percent according to raw data, and by 3.5 percent adjusted for...
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Targeted consumer protection inspection launched to protect vulnerable consumers – focus on products promising misleading medicinal effects
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), in cooperation with the government agencies under its professional supervision, has launched a comprehensive investigation to prevent unfair commercial practices targeting vulnerable...
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Positive turn: the proportion of companies affected by inflation is decreasing
Since the beginning of last year, the proportion of companies that perceive the negative effects of inflation to a large extent has been continuously decreasing – according to the latest...
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Organic products really do have fewer pesticide residues!
Last week, the results of the research by the non-governmental organization PAN Europe on pesticide residues in European apples caused a stir. The results of Hungarian-produced apples purchased from domestic...
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Rituals Cosmetics celebrates 25 years with sales of over €2.4 billion, reflecting the brand’s growing global presence
Rituals Cosmetics celebrates its 25th anniversary: the company achieved net sales of €2.43 billion in 2025, an increase of 16% year-on-year, while EBITDA rose to €545 million, with a margin...
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Retail turnover in the Czech Republic grew by 3.5 percent last year
Retail turnover in the Czech Republic grew by 3.5 percent last year, after 4.6 percent the previous year, the Czech Statistical Office (CSÚ) announced on Thursday in Prague. Retail turnover...
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Deloitte: artificial intelligence has become the main driver of the global digital economy
AI (artificial intelligence) has become the main driving force of the global digital economy, simultaneously transforming business software, search and content consumption – Deloitte wrote in a statement sent to...
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The forint and the Czech koruna strengthened against the euro and the dollar
January 2026 brought a moderate but noticeable strengthening of Central European currencies against major world currencies. The forint and the Czech koruna both strengthened against the euro and the US...
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Samsung expands signage portfolio with glasses-free 3D
Samsung announced an update to its commercial display portfolio at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 trade fair: the company first introduced an 85-inch “Spatial Signage” model that provides a...
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Albert Heijn Targets 10% Organic Own-Brand Share By 2030
Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn is upping its commitment to organic products, targeting a 10% organic own-brand turnover share by 2030. This represents more than 40% growth from the levels...
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EM: increased budget, extended deadline in the corporate e-car program
The budget has been increased and the application deadline has been extended in the corporate e-car program – announced Energy Minister Csaba Lantos in the ministry’s latest Facebook post on...
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Carlsberg exits Tibet joint venture
Fellow brewer Tibet Development will hold full ownership of the Lhasa Brewery once the deal is completed. Carlsberg has reached an agreement to offload its stake in its Tibet-based Lhasa...
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International dishes gaining popularity, says HelloFresh
British dinner recipes are becoming increasingly globally inspired, according to data from HelloFresh. The research, which analysed close to a billion meals across 18 countries, revealed that UK households are...
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A change of perspective in forest management
Protected forest habitats are being destroyed – while two-thirds of the wood cut down and burned in power plants is not used to heat homes, but rather to heat the...
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New CEO in the Ecofamily team
“Experience, strategy, and a customer-centric mindset in retail” — this is the credo of László Bagaméri, a professional with more than three decades of experience in commerce. Across his career...
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MBH AgrárTrend Index: Hungarian agriculture faces significant changes in 2026
Due to the serious challenges experienced in recent years and at the beginning of 2026, the Hungarian agriculture sector is facing significant changes. In addition to the essential change in...
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Deposit-return systems can cut waste to a minimum
According to a recently published data-driven study by the University of Edinburgh, using returnable cups and food containers can reduce waste by as much as 92%. Another key takeaway from...
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EmpCo 2026: uniform EU rules for green claims – GREEN BRAND is already prepared for the change!
In the spring of 2024, the European Union adopted the “Directive (EU) 2024/825 on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition”, ECGT, or more commonly known as EmpCo. The directive is...
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Exports could be a breakthrough opportunity for Hungarian farmers
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) has launched a new service specifically to help Hungarian farmers and food industry players enter foreign markets. The aim of the NAK Foreign Market...
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K&H: price correction in the pig industry: financial stability comes to the fore at the beginning of the year
The beginning of 2026 will be characterized by a significant price correction in the European pig sector. The price decline that began in the second half of last year is...
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Imports drove growth in sea container traffic in 2025
Hungarian intermodal containerized cargo traffic increased significantly in 2025, according to aggregated data from the Hungarian Logistics Service Centers Association (MLSZKSZ). The annual volume exceeded the 2024 level by more...
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Variety trial: the best varieties received awards
The winter wheat, winter rapeseed and corn varieties that performed most successfully in the GOSZ-VSZT-NAK post-registration variety trials received awards at the AGROmashEXPO and Agricultural Machinery Show in Budapest! The...
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István Nagy: You can join the agricultural crisis insurance system soon
The past year has presented farmers with serious challenges: the unpredictable climate environment, the appearance of epidemic animal diseases and market crises have repeatedly drawn attention to the importance of...
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The car remains the favorite of Hungarians, but public transportation dictates the pace in the capital
According to more than 60 percent of middle-aged Hungarians, their own car is still the most attractive means of transportation. This is also indicated by the similar proportion of those...
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Sándor Czomba: The number of registered job seekers has decreased by 6 thousand people – a new program helps job seekers find employment
According to data from the National Employment Service, the number of registered job seekers was 224,130 in January 2026, which is a decrease of more than 6 thousand compared to...
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AM: Ministry of Agriculture supports the grape and wine sector with subsidies and measures
The Ministry of Agriculture supports the grape and wine sector with subsidies and measures – the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) told MTI. The statement quoted Imre Hubai, the Minister of...
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Demand For No-Alcohol And Functional Drinks On The Rise, Says IWSR
No-alcohol and functional drinks are continuously and rapidly rising in popularity driven by different factors, according to a new study by IWSR. The IWSR estimated that no-alcohol beer, wine, spirits...
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Carrefour wants to make the hypermarket hip again with a sleepover party
“An exciting night at the hypermarket”: that’s what Carrefour promises its Spanish customers. Lucky shoppers can take part in a crazy “CarreNight” sleepover party in the stores. Games between the...
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The government has declared the liquidation of Bászna Gabona Zrt. to be of strategic importance
The government has declared the liquidation of Bászna Gabona Zrt. to be of strategic importance, so that the affected farmers can get their money faster – said István Nagy, Minister...
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Stricter Nutri-Score Criteria Prompt Exit of PepsiCo, Danone, Alpro and Others in Germany
As new, more rigorous Nutri-Score regulations come into force across Europe, several major food manufacturers—including PepsiCo, Danone, and plant-based leader Alpro—are stepping back from the voluntary front-of-pack labelling scheme, according...
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