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A glass revolution instead of a plastic tsunami
While sustainability has become a central topic, millions of tons of plastic packaging are produced every year. Degradable alternatives are promising, but without industrial composting, they often end up in...
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The amount of subsidies from the Széchenyi Card Program reached 100 billion forints
The Széchenyi Card Program significantly contributes to strengthening the competitiveness of domestic SMEs and stimulating economic growth, a key factor in this is the fact that the interest rate on...
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DélKertész: Healthy snacks, happy children – this is how more vegetables will be included in the box from September this year
As September rolls around, school desks and lunch boxes fill up, but it doesn’t matter what the contents are. DélKertÉSZ experts, with the help of dietitian Vivien Enyingi, can help...
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SZ. Variant plans to expand based on the export market
Sz. Variáns Kft., a premium packaging manufacturer in Debrecen, is planning an export-based expansion in the next one and a half to two years, with a new product range, the...
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Meili Vodka debuted in Hungary with Jason Momoa
One of the most awarded vodkas of the past two years (2 perfect scores, 3 platinum and 10 gold certifications), Meili, officially arrived on the Hungarian market in August, with...
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Labubu fever: Pop Mart is racing with a nearly 400% profit increase – already ahead of Mattel and Sanrio
The craze built around the “ugly-cute” Labubu figures, blind box sales and international expansion have combined to rocket China’s Pop Mart: in the first half of the year, net profit...
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8.5 million baked goods sold in one year: local bakeries, artisanal flavors, conscious choices at Kifli.hu
In the past 12 months, customers have ordered more than 8.5 million pieces of bread and pastries on Kifli.hu, which has increased the category turnover by 25 percent compared to...
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McDonald’s fights back: price cuts in the US to restore ‘affordable’ image
In some locations across the United States, the price of a Big Mac meal climbed as high as $18 (≈HUF 6,400), prompting McDonald’s to launch a nationwide round of price...
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Shell remains the world’s most valuable oil and gas brand, according to Brand Finance
Shell has retained its top spot on the list of the world’s most valuable oil and gas brands, despite its value falling 10 percent to $45.4 billion in a year,...
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When the HÉV was too crowded: the influencer living off her pension took a taxi home
In one week, a foreign fashion event, festival work and unexpected everyday expenses put the participants of K&H’s eternally active campaign to a serious test. The latest series of events...
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Kneipp recalls “Lebensfreude” aromatic shower gel sold in Müller stores
In order to protect consumers, Kneipp is recalling the Aroma-Pflegedusche Lebensfreude (200 ml, EAN 4008233114781). The recall only affects items 2506917, 2506918 and 2506919, which are distributed in Hungary by...
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SPAR’s logistics takes the next level with a 2.7 billion forint investment
SPAR Hungary spent more than HUF 700 million on the development of its logistics center in Üllő last year. This year, the company has invested around HUF 2 billion in...
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PENNY stores will be closed on August 20th
PENNY stores will be closed on August 20, the national holiday, while they will be open as usual on the days before and after the holiday. The holiday period can...
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Márton Nagy and Elek Nagy discussed the implementation of the Government-MKIK program
The implementation of the 2025–2030 strategic agreement signed between the Government and the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) for the period 2025–2030 was discussed by Minister of National...
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Yettel launches new initiative: customer service workers in the spotlight
Many people only visit customer service when they have a problem. However, few people think about who is on the other side and what an important job they do. That...
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The price of Novo Nordisk’s star drug drops significantly
Danish Novo Nordisk has announced a drastic price cut in the United States: one of the company’s most popular blood sugar-lowering drugs is now available for $499 per month (approximately...
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AutoWallis’ revenue grew by over 20 percent in the first half of the year, thanks to improved efficiency
Compared to the first three months of the year, the AutoWallis Group’s operating efficiency improved, and its sales revenue increased by nearly 21 percent to HUF 235 billion in the...
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62,700 purchases – all previous records broken at ALDI’s Sziget store
ALDI has set up a pop-up store at the Sziget Festival for the eighth time. The range of products tailored to festival-goers, consisting of around 300 products, and the free...
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The world of Minecraft comes to life in SPAR stores
The characters from one of the world’s most well-known and beloved video games – including Steve, Creeper, Alex and Piglet – are now moving into SPAR stores as part of...
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Shein’s UK subsidiary had a strong year, but serious risks cloud the outlook
Shein’s UK subsidiary has posted strong growth in 2024 as the company prepares for a global IPO. The division reported a 32.3 percent increase in revenue to £2.05 billion in...
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MOL opened a Fresh Corner unit at Nyugati Railway Station
Ten years after the launch of Fresh Corner, MOL is once again taking the consumer experience to a new level: as part of a pilot project launched jointly with MÁV,...
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This year’s Carpathian Basin Wheat Gathering Ceremony of the Hungarians’ Bread program was held
The Carpathian Basin Wheat Merging Ceremony of the Hungarian Bread – 15 Million Grains of Wheat program was held on Friday in Edelény. At the event, László Kövér, the Speaker...
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The Chamber launches free training for budding entrepreneurs
The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK), in collaboration with regional chambers, is launching a new, free training course for business planners and managers of existing companies. The aim...
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Apple is the world’s most valuable brand for the fourth year in a row
Apple has topped the list of the world’s most valuable brands for the fourth time in a row this year. According to the “BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands”...
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SPAR presents its own brand offering with Roland Sallai
SPAR Hungary is launching a nationwide campaign with Roland Sallai, a key player for the Hungarian national football team. The company is proud of the quality of its own-brand products...
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Eszter Vitályos visited the Szobi factory: the brand beloved by Hungarians is experiencing a new era of glory
The Szobi brand name and its related products may be familiar to millions of Hungarians. The brand has a history spanning several decades, although it has had some difficult years,...
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We cracked the collagen code: here’s what works and what’s just empty promises!
Collagen has been quietly doing its job in our bodies for thousands of years, but today it has taken on a prominent role in maintaining health, as many people see...
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New challenges, innovative answers in sunflower and corn cultivation
Hungarian agriculture has reached a crossroads: the effects of climate change, economic pressure, and the withdrawal of plant protection active ingredients are collectively transforming the future of crop production. At...
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K&H: CEOs of large companies are finally reaching into their pockets when it comes to development
Significant changes have taken place in the investment willingness of large companies, according to the second quarter research data of the K&H Large Company Growth Index 2025. Although company managers...
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Lenovo’s quarterly profit doubled
China’s Lenovo Group, the world’s largest personal computer maker, reported a better-than-expected second-quarter profit after tax of $505 million, up 108 percent from $243 million a year earlier, according to...
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