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Couple charged for returning bottles with photocopied labels
A woman and a man have been charged with collecting non-returnable plastic bottles and “making” them returnable with photocopied labels last fall, the spokesperson for the Csongrád-Csanád County Prosecutor’s Office...
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President of the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture: The European Commission is making European agricultural production impossible
The agricultural chambers of the V4+ countries held a joint demonstration in Holics, Slovakia, because in their opinion, the European Commission is making European agricultural production and European farming society...
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István Nagy: exemplary development has taken place in the horticultural sector
The development process that has taken place in the horticulture sector can be exemplary for everyone – the Minister of Agriculture stated on Thursday in Szeged. István Nagy said at...
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The Managers’ Association and the Pálfalvi Centrum present: Fiat Charity Fashion Market
The opening event of the campaign, timed for Women’s Day, is the FIAT Charity Fashion Market, an exclusive charity clothing fair, which will be hosted by the Apollo Gallery this...
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András Rácz: the government has spent about one and a half billion forints on the preservation of caves in the past decade
The government has spent around one and a half billion forints on the preservation of caves in Hungary over the past decade, said the State Secretary for Nature Conservation of...
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SPAR Netherlands university retailer to open stores on university campuses in Arnhem and Nijmegen
In collaboration with Compass Group Netherlands, SPAR Netherlands’ university retailer will open two stores on the campuses of the HAN University of Applied Sciences in Arnhem and Nijmegen during the...
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Agrometeorology: hard frosts and heavy rainfall were much needed
The past week brought hard night frosts and the very end of winter brought heavy rainfall; both were much needed from an agricultural perspective – wrote HungaroMet Zrt. in its...
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Hams tied up in a price sensitivity web
The experience of producers and distributors is that the dual nature of the demand for Easter hams has strengthened recently: sales of high-quality, premium hams augmented a little, but the...
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KSH: the foreign trade surplus in goods was 458 million euros in December
In December last year, the volume of exports was 1.9 percent lower and that of imports was 9.8 percent lower than in the same period of the previous year. The...
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The rise of robotic cash registers in Hungary
Self-service checkouts are gaining ground in Hungarian stores, while they continue to receive a mixed reception from customers. Although many people still trust traditional cashiers more, according to data from...
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Processed meats: healthy or should they be avoided?
Cold cuts are extremely popular among Hungarians, offering a quick and easy solution for making sandwiches and other meals. However, more and more experts are drawing attention to the fact...
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Viktor Orbán: pensioners will receive a special card to claim VAT refunds
For the VAT refund, pensioners will receive a special card, which must be validated at the time of purchase; according to the government’s plans, seniors will be able to get...
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Waberer’s Group appears on the road passenger transport market
Waberer’s Group is entering the road passenger transport market after reaching an agreement to acquire a 51 percent stake in PANNON-BUSZ-RENT Kft., the listed logistics company informed MTI on Tuesday....
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Equilor: The Hungarian National Bank faces a new era, headed by Mihály Varga
From March 4, Mihály Varga will be the new president of the Hungarian National Bank, but a sharp change in monetary policy is not expected, according to the assessment of...
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Hungarian quick-frozen vegetables and fruits are increasingly popular both at home and abroad
The demand for Hungarian quick-frozen vegetables and fruits is significant both domestically and abroad. Lidl Hungary has sold more than 40 thousand tons of domestic quick-frozen products in the past...
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AI and sustainability will be this year’s key trends
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. Price-sensitivity is still with us, as consumers are still struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, claims Capgemini in its What Matters...
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The willingness of large companies to invest has become more predictable
Large companies have reported significant changes in their willingness to invest. According to the K&H Large Company Growth Index data for the last quarter of 2024, the proportion of companies...
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Spring sowing: common mistakes and basic concepts for hobby gardeners
As spring approaches, many hobby gardeners start planting, but they often make mistakes due to confusion over basic gardening terms. Clarifying these terms will not only help you work more...
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Expanding Membership, Expanding Leadership, Growing Responsibility – Attila Chikán Jr. Re-elected as President of BCSDH
The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH) elected its leadership for another three-year term at its renewal General Assembly. Attila Chikán Jr. has led the four-member Board for...
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Kisfaludy2030: liquor stores in small settlements will receive quick help this year
The simple and easy application and minimal administration ensure that year-round liquor stores operating in settlements with fewer than a thousand inhabitants will receive effective, fast help this season through...
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Degrees Celsius
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. There has been a spectacular “evolution” in the commercial freezer category, driven by sales promotion, space use and cost optimisation,...
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Despite their stable positions, Hungarian SMEs are still a little pessimistic
K&H’s SME confidence index monitors the outlook of Hungarian SMEs. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. In the 4th quarter of 2024 the index dropped to...
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Lekkerland opens a cashless store at Frankfurt Airport
Lekkerland has opened Germany’s first cashless airport shop in Terminal 1 of Frankfurt Airport. The automated Rewe To Go store is unmanned: cameras record what customers take from the shelves...
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Walmart to deploy AI price forecasting tool
The retailer will use tech provided by Helios to predict the price and availability of agricultural commodities. Walmart will soon begin using software that calculates climate risk and provides price...
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K&H: it is worth reviewing home insurance
This year, there will be a home insurance campaign, the aim of which is to review existing contracts and, if necessary, renew them, announced K&H, which, like last year, is...
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Constellation Brands takes minority stake in functional drinks maker Hiyo
The company said that Hiyo is planning new retail launches, innovation and growing the team in 2025. US alcoholic drinks major Constellation Brands has acquired a minority stake in local...
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Easter bunny sitting in the grass
Not only 2024 but unfortunately 2025 will also be influenced by the rising cost of chocolate ingredients. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. Consumers are feeling...
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The GVH promises decisive action in food retail
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) is supporting initiatives aimed at reducing food prices with all available means, the GVH told MTI on Tuesday. Several competition supervision procedures are currently underway...
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Why was the price stop brought up again?
In his year-end speech, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán once again raised the possibility of imposing official prices if food prices do not fall. The issue has also been raised earlier...
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Pensioners and VAT refunds: will the significant amount remain a dream?
The government has announced that pensioners will receive a refund of VAT on vegetables and fruit from the second half of the year. The measure is intended to ease the...
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