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Corporate leaders’ commitment to sustainability at record level
According to the latest data from the K&H Sustainability Index, the attitude of company leaders has improved dramatically: the attitude sub-index rose to 72 points. The greatest progress was made...
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FAO food price index rose slightly in June due to higher prices of meat, dairy products and vegetable oils
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported on Friday that the world food commodity price index rose slightly, by 0.5%, in June. While international quotations of...
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What can cause the price of a wine to increase tenfold?
There are fewer of them worldwide than the number of people who have been in space, their number is much more modest than that of Nobel laureates, and there is...
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Now you can get the ingredients for Hungarian lecsó up to 20% cheaper at PENNY
The unmissable favorite of the summer season is fresh, homemade lecsó, for which many ingredients are now available at significant discounts in PENNY. Domestic products and budget-friendly prices play a...
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MBH Bank-CIG Pannónia: nearly half of passengers do not take out travel insurance
Nearly half of travelers do not take out travel or accident insurance, even though accidents and illnesses during vacations can cost millions, according to research by MBH Bank and an...
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Beer with melon? Or how do Hungarians cool themselves off in the heat?
More people choose air conditioning to relieve the heat at home than chilled melons or ice-cold beer – according to the latest online survey by Pepita.hu. However, the application of...
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Alcohol-free novelty in the Balaton wine world
Laposa Birtok has reached a new milestone: it has introduced its first alcohol-free wine, Laposa Vitorlás Alcohol-Free Italian Riesling, which offers conscious consumers an uncompromising wine experience. The wine presentation...
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We celebrate World Chocolate Day!
It’s hard, even painful, to imagine a world without chocolate treats. World Chocolate Day is celebrated worldwide on July 7th, paying tribute to the sweet treat that has enchanted millions...
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Hungarian SMEs see the future in development
The vast majority of companies desire and plan technological developments, and they see digitalization as key to increasing competitiveness, but the prevalence of automation and Industry 4.0 solutions is still...
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The European Commission has authorised the import of genetically modified soybeans into the EU
The European Commission has authorised the import of genetically modified soybeans into the EU and their use in food and feed, the EU’s executive body announced on Friday. According to...
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Small shops and pubs will continue to receive support
The focus is on rural Hungary, and the government is providing special support to settlements with a population of 5,000 or less under the Hungarian Village Program, the Ministry of...
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Euro or forint? Which one should we choose when making card purchases abroad?
If you are going on holiday abroad, it is worth preparing for a pitfall when using your bank card, which could mean unnecessary expenses of up to tens of thousands...
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We have already announced a tender worth 1,500 billion forints for the development of agriculture
Within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan, the Ministry of Agriculture has already published 46 calls for proposals, with a total of 1,502 billion forints in resources...
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MTÜ: sixty applicants submitted one hundred and twenty works to the Tokaj Mosaic Design Competition
Sixty applicants submitted one hundred and twenty works to the Tokaj City Municipality and the Hungarian Tourist Agency (MTÜ) competition on the past and present of the Tokaj wine region....
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Tamás Éder: “The goal is increasing efficiency and promoting robotics and automated technologies”
We asked Tamás Éder, president of the Federation of Responsible Food Manufacturers (FÉSZ) about the state of play in the sector. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Dividend freeze at Hugo Boss: the British owner reaches the peak of its influence
The British Frasers Group, the largest shareholder of Hugo Boss, announced that it does not support the German fashion company’s dividend payment plans. The share price shot up on the...
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The number of alternative protein patents is skyrocketing
Innovations related to alternative proteins are developing at a breakneck speed: the latest study by GFI Europe reveals that in 2023 1,191 patents were filed in the fields of plant-based...
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Revolut: crypto services suspended in Hungary
Revolut is temporarily suspending its crypto services in Hungary, we have been informed by several users. According to the company, due to recent Hungarian legislative changes, they are currently unable...
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Irrigation water resources equivalent to one-third of Lake Balaton are available
Despite the extreme drought and lack of precipitation, we can meet all irrigation needs – said Imre Hubai, the State Secretary responsible for agriculture at the Ministry of Agriculture. He...
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Debrecen radishes and wheat are already growing on the International Space Station
Radish and wheat treated with the method of researchers from the University of Debrecen (DE) have started to grow on the International Space Station, the plants are already 2-3 centimeters...
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China imposes anti-dumping measures on wine spirits imported from the EU
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced anti-dumping measures on wine spirits from the European Union on Friday, amid an ongoing trade dispute with the European Commission. The ministry said in a...
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Hand luggage is expanding: Ryanair responded to the EU proposal
Ryanair passengers will soon be able to travel with a larger bag – the budget airline is increasing the size of hand luggage allowed on board by twenty percent. The...
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Glass bottles found to contain microplastics
Drinks sold in glass bottles have been found to contain more microplastics than those sold in plastic bottles, according to a new study. The research, released by France’s food safety...
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The success of Hungarian-developed products with reduced deuterium content in China
HYD Cancer Research and Drug Development Ltd.’s Preventa deuterium-reduced drinking water product line was successfully introduced at China’s most important health and nutrition forum, the Healthplex Expo 2025, Natural &...
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PepsiCo teams up with NotCo on NPD
The limited-edition launches include NotMayo Doritos, a plant-based mayonnaise with the Doritos Cheese flavour. PepsiCo has joined forces with Chile’s NotCo to launch products in the South American market. The companies...
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Aldi Ireland Announces €5m Investment In Green Energy Solutions
Aldi Ireland has announced a €5 million investment in green, energy-efficient solutions, marking a major step in the retailer’s ongoing sustainability journey. Through a new two-year partnership with Greenvolt Next...
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More than a thousand businesses received the “Every business should have its own website” voucher
Another success in the Demján Sándor Program: the thousandth enterprise has received the “Every enterprise should have its own website” voucher – the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) announced to...
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The number of foreign tourists in Romania increased by 7 percent in May compared to the previous year
The number of foreign tourists in Romania increased by 7 percent in May compared to the previous year, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced on Friday. In May, 239,400...
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WHO: They urge a 50 percent price increase for tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for the prices of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages and sugary soft drinks to be increased by at least 50 percent over the next...
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Eurozone economic growth accelerated in June
The eurozone’s economic performance accelerated in June, according to the final purchasing managers’ index (BMI) released by S&P Global Market Intelligence and Hamburg Commercial Bank AG. The eurozone’s composite BMI,...
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