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Court lifts protection of Nespresso capsules in Benelux
The design of Nespresso‘s coffee capsules is no longer protected in the Benelux: competitors are allowed to create and sell capsules that fit in the coffee brand’s machines. Nespresso owner...
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Live pig exports, imports and producer prices are also decreasing
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, Hungary’s live pig exports decreased by 30.7 percent to 10 thousand tons In January-May 2025, compared to the quantity sold on...
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Shein fined again: Italian competition authority steps in over misleading green claims
China-based fast fashion giant Shein has been hit with another financial penalty: the Italian competition authority (AGCM) has fined Dublin-based Infinite Styles Services Co. Limited, the company that operates the...
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McDonald’s plans to ‘double down’ on AI investment by 2027, executive says
McDonald’s plans to “double down” on its artificial intelligence investments by 2027 and is betting on India to be a key hub for data governance, engineering and platform architecture, a...
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Lidl’s “Deluxe” Move in Bakery: A New Layer in the Discounters’ Premiumization Strategy
Lidl is quietly premiumizing its bakery section – inviting shoppers to see rustic breads as crafted indulgence, not discount staples. Lidl has taken a notable step forward by introducing its...
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The seed sector is preparing for the sowing of winter cereals starting in September
The biggest field work of the autumn, the sowing of cereals, will begin within weeks. According to the information of the Seed Association Interprofessional Organization and Product Council, the seed...
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July storms in numbers: the biggest damage at Generali Insurance is nearly 400 million forints
According to Generali Insurance, Hajdú-Bihar, Pest and Csongrád counties were the most affected: about half of the reports came from here. We also encountered the highest value of damages in...
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Agricultural higher education is a good perspective for young people
The score limits for higher education programs starting in September 2025 have been announced. Based on the data, it can be said that agricultural higher education majors are becoming increasingly...
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The 30,000-forint pensioner food voucher cannot be used in all stores
Between September 1 and October 15, the 30,000-forint pensioner food voucher will be delivered to those affected, in several denominations and on paper. The voucher aims to support the elderly’s...
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Baby Coupon Week at Rossmann – for the first time, the 10% discount is also available at the Online Drugstore
Between 4 and 10 August 2025, Rossmann is once again launching its popular Baby Coupon Week campaign. The aim is to make baby care, feeding, diapering and childcare products more...
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Tens of thousands of orders have already been placed in Kifli.hu’s new discount program
The number of subscribers to the Kifli.hu Xtra loyalty program has reached 20,000 in just one quarter. Joining was free during the first trial month, and around 5,000 customers took...
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It’s not the star that matters: Hungarian customers want to see negative reviews too
According to a recent study by MediaMarkt, the majority of customers would test products themselves, and they no longer have absolute trust in five-star reviews. Hungarians do not believe in...
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K&H: more and more Hungarian SMEs are looking for EU funding opportunities
The desire to apply has flared up again among Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises, but the road to success is also becoming more and more bumpy – this is revealed...
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The World of Gastronomy Once Again Turns Its Eyes to chocoMe – Ten New Awards at the 2025 Great Taste Awards
Hungarian craft chocolate brand chocoMe has once again made its mark on the international scene: at the 2025 Great Taste Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious gastronomic competitions, the...
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Here is the Supermint summer seed test: zucchini in the lead role
Experts from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) tested zucchini seeds in the latest product test of the Supermint program. Based on laboratory measurements, the germination capacity of one...
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There is a need to reorganize production on domestic apricot plantations
This year, spring frosts caused serious damage to domestic apricot plantations. The market would have a great demand for the fruit, therefore, in the interests of crop security and the...
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Next generation building services solution for sustainability
In response to global sustainability expectations, LG Hungary has introduced a new building automation solution: the inverter scroll chiller operating with R32 refrigerant offers an alternative in cooling and heating...
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Hungarian and Italian researchers say birds and bats can protect vineyards
According to a joint study by the HUN-REN Ecological Research Center and the University of Milan, birds and bats can protect vineyards, and flying predators not only reduce the number...
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HOLOBOX debuted with a holographic car show at the Allee
Mercedes-Benz presents its new model on a holographic display: with the help of the HOLOBOX device placed in the Allee Shopping Center, the image of the CLA EQ electric car...
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Half-term melon overview: difficult season, market-destroying promotions, desperate producers
The domestic melon season started with a delay of one or two weeks due to the unusually cool and light-poor May weather, and the first plantings were largely missed. The...
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Cash or digital payment?
Hungarian youth are increasingly using digital payment methods – be it mobile apps, smartwatches, smart bracelets or bank cards – and they consider their security to be equivalent to cash....
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Small producers welcome customers with open doors
Small producers across the country are opening their doors to consumers. As part of the Open Door Days, more than 150 family farms, cellars and manufactories will open their doors...
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NKFH: Auchan recalled deli and sliced salami with paprika due to undeclared allergen content
Auchan Hungary Kft. has recalled and withdrawn from circulation the 75-gram packages of Auchan Kedvenc demege and paprika sliced salami due to their undeclared allergen (soy) content – the National...
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With its first non-food store, Lidl is taking on Action and TEDi
For the first time, Lidl has opened a store that offers only non-food products. Under the name “Home & Living,” the retailer is showcasing six private labels in a store...
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French sports goods seller Decathlon to double India sourcing to $3 billion in 5 years
France’s Decathlon aims to double the share of goods sourced from India to $3 billion over the next five years, the sporting goods retailer said on Tuesday, expanding its footprint...
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5 smart tips to improve your vision
Modern lifestyles place increasing strain on our eyes. Screens, UV radiation, stress, and poor nutrition all contribute to the gradual decline in vision. The good news is that with simple...
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Profitability of agriculture in 2023: trend break and decline
We used the data from the Test Farm Information System for 2023 for the analyses. The data collection covers a total of 1,855 sample farms, the data of which farms...
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Róbert Zsigó: the National Trade Association stands on the side of multinationals
It has been proven once again that the National Trade Association is on the side of multinationals, not the Hungarian people, but the profits of foreign chains, even if this...
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Retailers protest against the reduction of deposit return fees
The National Trade Association (OKSZ) was shocked to learn that MOHU has unilaterally decided to cut in half the fees paid to retailers operating automated return systems for bottles returned...
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Pork, wet towel, tricks – this is how Hungarians grill!
Summer is in full swing, grills are fired up across the country, and Hungarian gardens, patios, and holiday homes are filled with smoke, aromas, and laughter. According to a recent...
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