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Own webshop or online marketplace?
In a growing number of countries there is a trend of online marketplaces offering a selection of various private labels in one place. This article is available for reading in...
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Liver patés entering a new era
Liver paté is a traditional product on the dinner tables of Hungarians. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-2025/01 “Stopping food waste is one of the main...
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Most online shoppers are fed up with unpredictable parcel delivery times
According to a recent Ipsos survey commissioned by DODO, it has already happened to every second customer that they weren’t at home when a parcel was delivered, and nearly two-thirds...
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Hungary’s “most world market compatible” e-tailers!
This October the HungarEcomm Stars Awards were presented for the first time to Hungary’s most outstanding and globally competitive e-commerce companies. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Growing security awareness in online shopping
According to the latest survey by Pepita.hu, Hungarian online shoppers are becoming increasingly aware of the need to protect their personal data and use secure payment solutions. This article is...
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Goodbye, meat!
This year the METRO Gastro Academy hosted the fourth edition of the Plant-based Conference, Hungary’s premier plant-based food event. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-2025/01 In...
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Beyond Meat partners with McDonald’s to offer plant-based chicken nuggets in France
In France McDonald’s has launched a new plant-based product in collaboration with Beyond Meat: Veggie McPlant Nuggets are now available in 1,560 restaurants across the country. Made from pea protein,...
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ProVeg: Lidl Germany offers the best prices for vegan products
According to a recent survey by ProVeg, Lidl’s basket of plant-based cold cuts, sausages, meatballs, fish sticks, fresh cheese and yogurt, sliced cheese, cooking cream, milk, pizza and breaded slices...
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Finland’s Oddlygood buys British brand Rude Health
Nordic vegan market leader Oddlygood has acquired Rude Health, one of the UK’s best-known plant-based drinks brands. Founded in 2005, Rude Health produces oat, almond, soy and other plant-based milk...
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Starbucks drops plant-based milk surcharge in North America
Starbucks phases out charging extra for plant-based milk at its company-owned stores in the US and Canada from 7 November. As a result of this step, drinks made with oat,...
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The Coconut Collaborative rolls out vegan white chocolate dessert in a pot
UK-based The Coconut Collaborative has launched a new range of vegan coconut-based desserts in supermarkets across the country. Dubbed Choc & Caramel, the dessert is a creamy treat made with...
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Aldi Süd has the strongest vegan private label offering in Germany
Aldi Süd is the biggest grocery retailer in Germany in terms of its selection of vegan private label products, the company says citing a Nielsen survey. Aldi Süd currently offers...
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Proposed new US dietary guidelines may prioritise plant proteins
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) are considering new dietary guidelines that would shift emphasis towards plant proteins for the first time. A preliminary...
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SIAL Innovation Award winners 2024
SIAL Innovation is the international centre for food innovation, which reviews the entries of thousands of exhibitors every two years, in collaboration with ProtéinesXTC. This article is available for reading...
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KSH: In the third quarter, the economic performance decreased by 0.7 percent compared to the same period of the previous year
The volume of Hungary’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2024 was 0.8 percent lower than in the same period of the previous year based on raw...
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Animal Processing in 2024: Increasing Pork and Poultry Slaughter, Decreasing Cattle and Sheep Processing
In the first three quarters of 2024, animal processing data in Hungarian slaughterhouses showed mixed results. While pig and poultry slaughterings showed a significant increase, cattle and sheep processing declined,...
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Home renovation: a new opportunity with the SZÉP card
According to the government’s decision, from 2025, 50% of the amount available on the SZÉP card can be used for home renovation. This includes the following expenses: Purchase of hardware,...
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More and more Hungarian e-retailers are moving their headquarters to Slovakia
In recent years, more and more Hungarian online retailers have decided to relocate their operations to Slovakia. Although corporate tax in Hungary is one of the lowest in Europe (9%),...
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MOHU: kitchen food waste can also be disposed of at waste yards
In addition to the door-to-door collection of kitchen food waste, which was launched as a test, MOHU has also made it possible to drop off such materials at certain waste...
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The crisis of spicy peppers: declining production and growing challenges
The Szeged spice paprika, once a pride of Hungarian gastronomy and agriculture, is now facing serious challenges. Weather extremes, rising costs and import pressure all contribute to the fact that...
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Tesco for people with disabilities
On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, Tesco also prepared a Santa Claus as part of a competition launched jointly with the National...
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Cucumber prices: Rising prices in Europe
Cucumber prices have risen significantly on European wholesale markets in recent weeks. According to a report by FruitVeB, by mid-November, the price of imported cucumbers on Polish wholesale markets had...
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European discount airlines on the rise
Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, Ryanair and Wizz Air, continued to strengthen in November. Both companies saw passenger traffic grow, although the two companies achieved their growth under different circumstances. Ryanair...
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Tea garden near Budapest? Yes! And now anyone can be a part of it!
“Tea is not only important in the Far East or in Anglo-Saxon culture. This noble drink also has a place in Hungary, which also has community-building power.” This is the...
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Pumpkin: a versatile and healthy winter treat
Pumpkin is a favorite vegetable of the autumn and winter months due to its characteristic taste, and is a popular addition not only to the table but also to home...
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McDonald’s doubled the number of disabled employees in one year
On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Hungarian McDonald’s proudly announced that it has made significant progress in promoting inclusion in the labor market thanks...
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Turkey sector faces serious growth opportunities
According to the data of the Hungarian Turkey Association, the demand for turkey meat in our country has further decreased, while market concentration has continued, but global effects predict positive...
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Global trends – food industry insights
In collaboration with experts from Kantar, ProtéinesXTC and Circana, SIAL Paris has created a research tool called SIAL Insights, the results of which are published every autumn, before the opening...
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The state can digitize, the question is how to go about it
Modern government supports the modern economy, and governments and public sector organizations are also moving forward on the path of digital transformation. Now, however, they must accelerate their pace and...
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Fifteen master butchers received their master’s certificates
The National Chamber of Agriculture and Food inaugurated master butchers, and after the training and master exam, fifteen received their master certificates. After successfully passing the master exam organized with...
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