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Mars named to TIME magazine’s list of the world’s best companies for 2025
Mars Incorporated, a global leader in confectionery, snacks, food and pet care products and services, has been named to the inaugural edition of the World’s Best Companies 2025. The prestigious...
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Four Lidl products and one product line received the Value and Quality Grand Prize
Lidl Hungary once again successfully participated in the Value and Quality Grand Prix Competition: this year, it won the prestigious award with four products and one product line. The awards...
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BioTechUSA invites you back to the gym with lifestyle advice and a significant discount
In September, not only the leaves fall, but also the excuses we’ve used to postpone exercise and healthier eating. BioTechUSA’s 2025 “Back to the Gym” campaign aims to support these...
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DSV’s environmentally friendly warehouse in Szigetszentmiklós has started operations
The world’s largest logistics and forwarding company, the Danish-based DSV, has reached another milestone in Hungary: the company’s newest, nearly 18,000 square meter warehouse in Szigetszentmiklós has officially begun operations....
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€290 billion economic footprint: PMI is the driver of the EU’s smoke-free future
Philip Morris International (PMI) created almost €290 billion in economic value in the EU between 2019 and 2023, indirectly supporting 1 million jobs, investing €19.6 billion in SME suppliers and...
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Focus on rural SMEs – the “Rural Entrepreneur of the Year” award and the Rural Entrepreneurs’ Night are launched
For the first time in Hungary, only rural micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises will be awarded. Organized by the Modern & Stylish Countryside Business Community (MSVK), the Night of Rural...
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OTP Bank helps its customers with a new security feature against transfer fraudsters
OTP Mobilbank’s new security feature, Transfer Guard, provides protection against transfer fraud. When activated, online transfers of larger amounts must be approved by an authorized person designated by the account...
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Lactalis sets out France capex programme
Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company, has 69 dairies across France and markets around 6,000 SKUs in the country. French dairy giant Lactalis is to invest €1bn ($1.18bn) into “modernising”...
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The state banned the purchase of Alföldi Tej
The Hungarian state has prevented a foreign group of companies – according to market information, a Greek company – from acquiring a 100 percent stake in Alföldi Tej Kft., the...
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Jack Ma is back at the forefront of Alibaba – AI development could boost the company
Jack Ma, the legendary founder of Alibaba, is once again actively involved in the company’s life. Although he does not hold an official position, sources say he has not been...
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Fashion Show, unique color advice, sneaker design in the Allee autumn event offer
Colors are invisible companions of our everyday lives. Every shade carries a message that reflects our individuality, subconsciously shaping our mood and the impression we form of the other person....
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Samsung’s 2025 OLED TVs Receive VDE “Real Black” Certification for Leading-Edge Picture Quality
Samsung’s 2025 OLED TV (S95F) has been certified as “Real Black” by Germany’s leading electrical engineering certification body, the Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE). By meeting the requirements for the “Real...
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A third of Hungarians would completely isolate themselves from their neighbors
Even our fence can reveal a surprising amount about us. For Hungarians, it primarily means security, privacy and also orderliness – according to research by Semmelrock, a manufacturer of paving...
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There are no McDonald’s restaurants in several countries, this is the reason
Despite its global success, McDonald’s has not yet opened a restaurant in more than 80 countries. Political decisions, economic difficulties and cultural factors have all contributed to the fact that...
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Tibor Kapu tasted the space-travel-inspired Kometini
As a supporter of the Hungarian Astronaut Program, KOMETA has developed a snack product inspired by space travel. Although Tibor Kapu was not allowed to take it into space, he...
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The 15th anniversary Children of the Day competition ended with great success
For the fifteenth time, dm announced the Children of the Sun educational sun protection competition for Hungarian kindergartens. Nearly 760 applications were received in response to the drugstore’s call. All...
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What does meat content mean in meat products?
How can the meat content of a meat product be calculated? What labels can we find on products regarding the amount of meat they contain? What regulations ensure a unified...
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Zsófia Németh is the new HR manager of ING Bank
Zsófia Németh has been appointed Head of HR at ING Bank Hungary as of September 15, 2025. Zsófia Németh has over 15 years of professional experience in HR and organizational...
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Gyula Marik is the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shell Hungary
As of October 1, Gyula Marik will serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shell Hungary Zrt., in addition to his existing position as Regional Procurement Manager,...
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Pensioner vouchers: each chain entices customers differently
In early September, the distribution of food vouchers for pensioners began, and retail chains are outbidding each other with special offers for seniors. From Auchan to Tesco, every retailer has...
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Extraordinary rush at Aldi: customers took home 290,000 clothes on the first day
A single price, gradual price reductions and an earlier opening: Aldi went all out in the discount campaign launched on September 11th, and the success was not lacking. Aldi’s national...
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A taste journey at Auchan: customers are welcomed with the cuisines of 13 nations
Auchan Hungary offers its customers the flavors of the cuisines of 13 nations and regions throughout the year. An extremely wide selection awaits those interested in the islands of international...
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Kik would strengthen its position by closing loss-making stores
The Germany-based textile discount chain Kik has announced that, in order to strengthen its competitiveness, it may close unprofitable stores in the future. At the same time, the company promises...
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New Happy Meal rule after scandal
Following the summer’s Pokémon Happy Meal frenzy, which led to fights, food waste, and mass resales, McDonald’s Japan has tightened its purchasing rules. The new measures aim to prevent bulk...
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Scandal over Ukrainian eggs
In France, there has been a major outcry after several supermarket chains were selling eggs imported from Ukraine, which the French egg industry association CNPO has found to contain banned...
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TikTok fever in Budapest: young people line up for QQ Express Asian stores
A new player has burst onto the capital’s retail market: the QQ Express chain of stores is conquering the TikTok generation with exotic Asian snacks, drinks and ramen cooked on...
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Tesco announced an astonishing amount: it returned 12 billion forints worth of Clubcard coupons and vouchers to its loyal customers
Nearly 12 billion forints worth of coupons and vouchers were redeemed by Tesco Clubcard customers in the 2024/25 financial year. The supermarket chain’s Clubcard program, which is the most widely...
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Auchan can double the 30,000 forint value of food vouchers for pensioners
As is known, pensioners receive a one-time subsidy of 30,000 forints from the state in the form of food vouchers. At Auchan, customers can receive Trust Points credits equal to...
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Pepco has been present in Hungary for ten years – expansion continues
Pepco is celebrating its tenth anniversary in Hungary this year, and the company is preparing ambitious plans for the future, as revealed in the article by Pénzcentrum and the company’s...
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Green financing has become a major driver of the global energy market
Demand for sustainable financing instruments is accelerating worldwide, and investments in renewable energy have now become one of the key drivers of global growth. According to data from the International...
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