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KSH: industrial producer prices in November 2025 were on average 2.7 percent lower than a year earlier and 0.3 percent lower than the previous month’s prices
In November 2025, industrial producer prices were on average 2.7 percent lower than a year earlier. Domestic sales prices fell by 1.8 percent and export sales prices by 3.1 percent...
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Employment at 4.5-year low
In November 2025, the number of employed people among the working-age population between 15 and 74 years old was 4 million 637 thousand, which is the lowest value since May...
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This is how we eat honey in 2026
The role of honey has changed dramatically in recent years. It is no longer just a natural sweetener that is added to morning tea or toast, but is increasingly a...
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HELL ENERGY 20 years – an anniversary film was made about the history of the brand
The 100% Hungarian HELL ENERGY will be 20 years old in 2026. This is the anniversary of a brand that has become internationally significant in a short time: HELL products...
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Circular transition more urgent than ever
The Circular Economy Summit in Budapest has highlighted that rising global material use is responsible for more than half of climate impacts, making the transition to a circular economy unavoidable. This article...
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It’s also worth going to Auchan for beef because they pass on the VAT reduction to customers
As of January 1, the VAT on beef and beef offal was reduced to 5 percent, the effect of which Auchan Hungary immediately implemented in its consumer prices. Beef has...
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Farmers help animal shelters with straw donations
With the coordination of NAK and Péter Ovádi, the government commissioner responsible for animal protection, farmers nationwide are helping homeless animals living in domestic animal shelters with straw donations. Due...
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Ads Interactive Media Group will sell the retail media platforms of Auchan Hungary Kft. stores from 2026
Ads Interactive Media Group and Auchan Hungary have signed a strategic agreement, under which Ads Interactive will become the sales partner for the retail media platform of Auchan’s Hungarian stores...
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Tesco recalls avocado oil
Tesco-Global Áruházak Zrt. has recalled the product called Tesco Finest Avocado Oil 250 ml that it distributes due to its glycidol content above the limit value – the National Trade...
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Logistics professional organizations welcome the new year with a 10-year concept
Domestic logistics professional organizations have entered the year 2026 with long-term plans. The National Logistics Concept 2030-2035 has been completed, which sets a clear goal for Hungary to become a...
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Lock on the bag: a Hungarian shop photo goes viral, while plastic bags are already being phased out in several markets
A photo circulating on social media has once again drawn attention to the small but spectacular “loss prevention” solutions that can appear in retail: the photo shows a locked bag...
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Foxfilm teaches entrepreneurs how to make videos
As a reaction to market demand, Foxfilm has launched its domestic AI video editing course, which offers practical knowledge to small business owners and marketing managers – in a world...
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A digital milestone in the life of Ahold Delhaize USA
Ahold Delhaize USA has completed the rollout of its digital and e-commerce platform across all five of its US chains. The cloud-based system connects more than 2,000 stores and webshops,...
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Due to the high level of interest in the Demján Sándor Capital Program, new applications will be temporarily suspended from January 16th.
In order to ensure the responsible and predictable use of resources and a thorough, professionally based evaluation of the applications received, the Demján Sándor Capital Program (DSTP) will temporarily suspend...
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Wizz Air’s Budapest fleet expands to 19
With a new aircraft, Wizz Air’s Budapest fleet will expand to 19, thanks to which the airline will launch 5 new flights exclusively available on Wizz Air’s offer from the...
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Albertsons gets a big boost from AI during Q3
New AI search feature is driving bigger baskets, but grocer sees new softness from middle-income shoppers Albertsons on Wednesday said it got a big payoff from new artificial intelligence platforms...
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(HU) Visszavásárolja amerikai dobozgyárait az AB InBev
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Consumer protection authorities have withdrawn choking hazard toys from circulation – 62% of the toys tested failed at the customs border
Last year, 64% of toys sampled in the trade, while 62% of toys checked at the customs border, did not comply with product safety regulations. Based on the accredited laboratory...
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Allegro to sell businesses in Slovenia and Croatia to Germany’s Mutares
Polish e-commerce company Allegro said on Wednesday it had agreed to sell its operations in Slovenia and Croatia to Germany’s Mutares, as it aims to simplify its international footprint. Allegro...
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LG Unveils AI-Powered Home Robot at CES 2026
LG Electronics (LG) announced LG CLOiD™, an AI-powered home robot that will be first introduced to the public at CES 2026. The robot is designed to work with connected home...
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Water tourism developments begin on the Ráckevei-Soroksári Danube branch
Water tourism developments begin on the Ráckevei-Soroksári Danube branch, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and the Hungarian budget with a non-refundable grant of 734.99 million forints – RS...
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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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Surprising ordering statistics: foodora sampled the ordering habits of Hungarians in 2025
Hamburgers, pizza and sushi lead this year’s order statistics at foodora. Most people reach for their phones at home on Fridays to order food, and there was one who did...
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Garfield stars again: stickers, album, brand new plushies and accessories in SPAR’s loyalty promotion
Garfield, a favorite of children and adults, is back in SPAR and INTERSPAR stores: the “Save the Planet!” sticker collection promotion invites families to go on an adventure with the...
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Lidl is the main sponsor of Veganuár™ 2026: the year starts with new vegan products and discounts
Lidl Hungary joins the global Veganuár™ 2026 initiative as a main sponsor, which encourages consumers to try a plant-based diet every January. The company supports customers’ conscious choice with a...
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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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6.7 million forints raised in Allee’s charity initiative
Allee’s holiday initiative raised 6.7 million forints, the amount will be used to implement an experience day for children living in orphanages organized by the Kuckó Voluntary Program Foundation. The...
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Anti-drug regulations for restaurants to be relaxed from 2026
As of January 1, 2026, the anti-drug legislation affecting catering establishments has been amended: the previous emergency regulations have been abolished, and the new regulations now take into account the...
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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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