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Lidl is building a new administrative and logistics centre in Straubing
Lidl has begun construction of its new administration and distribution centre in Straubing, Germany, which will replace its current facility. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03...
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Hygiene on new foundations
In 2025 Hungary’s B2B hygiene market was shaped by the combined effect of several factors. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 The rise in hygiene standards...
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High-value shopping basket and more conscious shoppers: growing demand for domestic and healthy products
Based on our representative survey of 940 people, we introduce the factors that will be decisive in 2026. Last year two-thirds of respondents said they consciously looked for products in...
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From the shopfloor: What the Mere format reveals about retail concentration
Shopfloor observations in Lithuania highlight a format built around sell-through rather than category optimisation. An unusually diverse supplier mix points to a new route to market for small and medium...
Read moreEssity in EU flagship project PROTEUS to develop bio-based super absorbents from algae
Essity, a global leader in hygiene and health, is proud to announce its participation in PROTEUS, a flagship project supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and...
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Penny Czechia Seeks Growth With €112m Investment In 2026
Discounter Penny is accelerating its expansion in 2026 and planning to invest over CZK 2.8 billion (€112 million) in its Czech operations – a 13% increase from 2025. The company...
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The Store of the Future opens again at the SIRHA Budapest exhibition! (Part 3)
SIRHA Budapest is one of the most significant international food industry and HoReCa trade fairs in Central and Eastern Europe, welcoming professionals for the seventh time between March 3 and...
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Amikor a megszámlálhatatlan megszámlálhatóvá válik
Kereskedőként számokban élünk: forintok, eurók, százalékok, árrések, kosárérték, EBITDA – ezek a mindennapi nyelvünk. Bár sokan nem szeretnek a korukról beszélni (bevallom, én sem tartoztam közéjük), most mégis eljött egy...
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New country director at the helm of JYSK Hungary
As of March 1, 2026, a new country director will manage JYSK’s operations in Hungary: Tamás Szűcs will take over from Sándor Szimeiszter, who will continue his work at the...
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Smarter kitchens
The world of professional kitchens is undergoing a transformation: modern machines and tools are no longer separate elements, but part of a coherent system. This article is available for reading in...
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The number of Hungarian dishes has increased to one hundred with the terpertős pogácsa and Vecsés sauerkraut
The Hungarikum Collection and the Hungarian Treasures have been enriched with new items: the tepertős pogácsa and the Vecsés sauerkraut have been added to the Hungarikum Collection, while the Hungarian...
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Unfiltered lager is refreshed with citrus, Balaton Summer is coming soon
Soproni’s offer is expanding with two exciting new products to make the time spent together as diverse as possible! Its unfiltered lager beer arrives on store shelves with a twist,...
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The leasing market was able to grow last year in a stable environment
Last year – partly thanks to the stable interest rate environment – the amount financed and the number of contracts on the Hungarian leasing market increased, but the picture is...
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The search for the culinary talents of the future begins: the seventh edition of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition begins
The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy international competition awaits applicants from Hungary and all over the world for four months. S.Pellegrino once again offers emerging talents the opportunity to showcase their...
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Pálinka, my love…
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 “2025 brought serious challenges for the Hungarian pálinka industry. Market players describe the past year as rather gloomy, mainly due...
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Not a turnaround, but consolidation: an agricultural outlook for 2026
Based on what was said at the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) press breakfast in early January, 2026 promises consolidation rather than a turnaround for agriculture. The main points of...
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Sephora is coming to Belgium this year
Sephora has confirmed that it will enter the Belgian market this year, marking another milestone in the European expansion of the LVMH-owned beauty chain. This article is available for reading...
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Ford Kuga BlueCruise system
The driving experience of the future is here: Ford Kuga BlueCruise! Ford’s hands-free driving assistance system is available in the Kuga from 2026, offering an even more relaxed and comfortable...
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Egg packing house prices increased
According to data from the Hungarian Statistical Office, Hungary purchased almost 20 thousand tons of shell eggs from the international market in 2025 (–18 percent compared to the same period...
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Inflation has dropped significantly, a cycle of interest rate cuts may begin, while gold soars
The latest episode of the MBH Bank Bonus Podcast has been released, which explores two important topics, the upcoming central bank interest rate decision and the spectacular rise in the...
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National Association of Hungarian Labor Agencies: HR service providers can help operate according to the new wage transparency rules
The Hungarian National Association of Temporary Work Agencies (MMOSZ) says HR service providers are ready to help companies prepare for the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU 2023/970), which requires Hungarian...
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Expert: the 120-day limit could cause EFOs’ employment to be interrupted even during the year
Since March, the number of casual work opportunities has increased dramatically in many sectors, and employers often choose simplified employment (EFO) to fill them. However, few people expect that from...
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SMEs look to 2026 with positive expectations and growing confidence
The majority of Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises expect public charges to decrease in the next year, and fewer and fewer feel that they would negatively affect their company’s operations...
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Friends strengthens its presence in Meki with acoustic sofa concerts and the long-awaited Friends mugs
The Hungarian McDonald’s Friends campaign continues with acoustic concerts organized around the famous sofa and the long-awaited Friends mugs. The second act of the collaboration with the creators of the...
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PUDU CC1 Pro AI-based autonomous cleaning robot
With real-time visual perception and decision-making, it can recognise dirt spots and automatically select the best cleaning strategy. 4-in-1 cleaning: combines sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and scrubbing functions in one robot....
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Hungarian researchers’ findings shape the future of autonomous vehicles and robotics
The Autonomous Systems National Laboratory (ARNL) research and development program, which has been investigating the safe, fast and sustainable operation of autonomous vehicles, robots and drones – operating without human...
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MKIK: SMEs saved more than 1 billion forints with the program to help with cybersecurity preparation
With the program “Cybersecurity safety net for the SME sector“, which helps businesses prepare for cybersecurity, SMEs saved more than 1 billion forints in expenses – the Hungarian Chamber of...
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Ministry of Agriculture: the government is supporting the development of crop dryers with significant resources
One of the essential elements of the competitiveness of Hungarian agriculture is the development of modern crop handling infrastructure. That is why the Ministry of Agriculture announced a call for...
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Ford Ranger PHEV Limited
Ford Ranger PHEV Limited combines plug-in hybrid technology with premium comfort and massive performance. Advanced driver assistance systems, a modern digital dashboard, a large touchscreen, and the high-quality materials used...
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The guarantee of support for farmers is the preservation of an independent, autonomous agricultural policy
Hungary continues to see the guarantee that European and Hungarian farmers will receive the agricultural subsidies they are entitled to if they are provided within the framework of an independent,...
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