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Raw milk’s price kept falling in December
According to AKI PÁIR data, the average producer price of raw milk in Hungary was HUF 189.6/kg in December 2025. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Henkel To Acquire US Hair Care Brand Not Your Mother’s
Consumer goods giant Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire hair care and styling brand Not Your Mother’s as it seeks to strengthen its position in the North American haircare...
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Sauce, Spice Makers Attract Deal Interest As GLP-1s Send Americans Looking For Hot Stuff
America’s obsession with weight loss is creating a hot market for makers of condiments and spices, as the surge in GLP-1 drug use has consumers craving more flavour in their...
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dm Tests QR-Code Checkout Technology in Selected German Stores
German drugstore chain dm has begun testing the use of two‑dimensional codes, including QR codes, at checkout in selected stores. The new technology can transmit far more information with a...
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Grayling CEE Outlook 2026 analysis maps political risks and policy shifts in a region in transition
Grayling, a global public affairs and PR consultancy, has published its CEE Outlook 2026 report, which analyses the political, regulatory and economic developments that will shape Central and Eastern Europe...
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According to VML’s The Future 100: 2026 trend report, crisis-aware optimism and human connection will be the most trendy trends this year
As the world is shaped by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and health concerns, consumers are increasingly open to change and new opportunities, says international advertising agency VML in its trend...
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The jubilee Environmental Protection Awards were presented
One of the most prestigious professional awards in Hungarian environmental protection, for the 25th time this year, spotlighted those businesses and professionals whose innovative solutions and dedication are essential to...
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World Sleep Day: Hungarians are increasingly consciously seeking the secret to restful sleep
Quality sleep is no longer a luxury, but a basic requirement for everyday well-being. On the occasion of World Sleep Day, JYSK, with its Scandinavian roots, draws attention to the...
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Puratos acquires Dawn Foods, combining the two companies’ complementary baking capabilities
Puratos and Dawn Foods announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Puratos intends to acquire Dawn Foods. The transaction is subject to the necessary regulatory approvals. For...
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National Restaurant Week begins on Thursday
The National Restaurant Week event begins on Thursday and runs until March 29, during which around 250 restaurants across the country will offer multi-course menus at a fixed price. According...
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Nor/ma’s new store has opened on Bartók Béla Street
Nor/ma is known for its Nordic-style, long-ripened sourdough breads, Scandinavian-inspired pastries, and conscious, sustainable approach. Its mission is to turn everyday bread shopping into a communal experience, based on quality...
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FAO welcomes UN resolution on International Coffee Day
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations welcomes the UN General Assembly’s decision to designate October 1 as World Coffee Day. The resolution adopted in New York on...
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March 15th falls on Sunday: large chains are closed, shopping on Saturday
In 2026, the first public holiday, March 15th, falls on Sunday, so there will be no long weekend, and most shops will be closed due to the national holiday. According...
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Filtering out dangerous products – Hungary ranks sixth in the EU ranking
In 2025, the EU’s product safety alert system registered a record 4,671 alerts. In 2025, Hungarian authorities sent alerts about 317 dangerous products to the Safety Gate system, placing Hungary...
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Kavosz: new agricultural loan product expands the portfolio of the Széchenyi Card Program
A new agricultural loan product expands the portfolio of the Széchenyi Card Program, with the support of the Ministry of National Economy and under a set of conditions agreed with...
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Global orange juice market in transition
The global orange juice market is increasingly driven by supply disruptions and rising costs. Although the market is worth more than €5.5 billion, growth in the coming years is expected...
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NAK announces digitalization competition for food producers and traders
The National Chamber of Agriculture, with the professional support of the National Technology Platform Association, is announcing a competition for the most innovative processors. The aim of the competition is...
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Hungarian-Serbian food industry adult training program launched
A gap-filling adult training program launched with Hungarian and Serbian cooperation and EU support offers practical solutions to the most pressing challenges of the food industry – digitalization, sustainability and...
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According to UNIQA Insurance, these are things worth considering when renewing home insurance
The economic decisions of the past year – including the stabilization of insurance premiums or the introduction of a 3 percent interest-subsidized home loan – have created an environment in...
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Active tourism along the Danube: there are developments, but service providers’ language skills and complex packages are still lacking
According to what was said at the recent conference on the development of active tourism along the Danube, several measures and investments have supported the sector in recent times: active...
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AI is also transforming taxation
According to EY’s survey of 1,600 executives in 30 countries, AI could increase efficiency in taxation and finance by nearly 30%. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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2026 will be the year of construction in agriculture
This year will be the year of construction in agriculture: developments and investments will be launched, which will mean jobs, a secure livelihood and a future in the Hungarian countryside...
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ESG in Hungary: measuring is the weakest link
According to K&H sustainability data from the second half of 2025, the main index stands at 35 points, while social responsibility is strengthening and strategic planning and measurement are weakening...
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Municipal lockdown ordered in part of Békéscsaba and Békés due to bee disease
The Békés County Government Office has ordered a protection zone from Monday, after the laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office diagnosed a disease in honey bees in a...
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Habits, budget hinder health-conscious Europeans
Of the nearly 20,000 surveyed in EIT Food’s report, 51% said they want to eat more healthily. There is an “intention-behaviour gap” among consumers in Europe, with a desire for...
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KitKat Launches F1 Partnership With Life-Sized Chocolate Car
KitKat has launched its 2026 partnership with Formula 1 in the UK and Ireland with the unveiling of a life-sized chocolate racing car at Silverstone racetrack in Northamptonshire, England. The...
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The complete renewal of Hungarian agriculture is underway
2026 is the year of construction in Hungarian agriculture, developments are starting one after another, which will mean jobs, a secure livelihood and a future in the Hungarian countryside –...
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NAV announces a short film competition for young people who can show how to say no to smoking
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) is announcing a short film competition for students aged 13-18 entitled “Thank you, I’ll skip it!”. Applicants can submit short videos that show...
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NAK organizes sowing day in Mezőfalva
Buoyed by the success of the NAK Arable Days and Agricultural Machinery Show-Mezőfalva exhibition, which has become a tradition in recent years, the National Chamber of Agriculture – in cooperation...
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Sustainable, innovative and longer-lasting: REWE Group sets a new standard in hydroponic cultivation with its loose-leaf lettuce
Sustainable, innovative and longer-lasting: REWE Group sets a new standard in hydroponic cultivation with its loose-leaf lettuce REWE Group is bringing lettuce mixes from hydroponic cultivation to its stores for...
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