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Alcohol-free era change: challenges and opportunities in the global beer industry
The European beer industry is facing geopolitical obstacles and new consumer trends, according to an analysis by Index, which examines the current challenges and opportunities in the beer sector. European...
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Hundreds of pastry shops are welcoming families on Hungarian Ice Cream Day this year
Hungarian Ice Cream Day will be held again on May 8, 2025, when participating confectioneries and ice cream parlors nationwide will offer ice cream scoops at half price. The organizer,...
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HARIBO Mega-Roulette F!ZZ 45 g
Instead of the classic bag packaging we put the disc-shaped gummies in a flow-pack, so that it only takes one movement to open them. The product contains a random mix...
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100 years 100 Shell Recharge electric car charging stations in Hungary
Shell Hungary zRt., which is 100 years old this year, today opened its 100th Hungarian electric car charging station in the Shell Recharge network, providing nationwide coverage for electric car...
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Digital detox during Easter: addictive phone use is a much more serious and widespread problem than we think
The Easter fast is traditionally a time of introspection, renunciation, and self-reflection. In addition to giving up food, more and more people are looking for ways to cleanse their attention...
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Average earnings continued to increase
According to the latest data from the Central Statistical Office, in February 2025, the gross average salary exceeded 661 thousand forints, which represents an increase of 56 thousand forints, or...
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Cruel April frost damage: up to 100% crop loss possible
The spring frosts in early April once again caused a serious problem for Hungarian agriculture. In some regions, the temperature dropped to -8 degrees Celsius, which can lead to a...
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NKFH: Hungary will be fourth in Europe in screening dangerous products in 2024
Last year, the EU’s product safety alert system registered more than ever, with a total of 4,137 alerts. Hungarian authorities sent 365 alerts to the Safety Gate system about dangerous...
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DHL suspends delivery of high-value private packages
DHL Express will temporarily suspend the delivery of packages to individuals to the United States worth more than $800 starting April 21, the company announced on its official website. The...
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When art becomes a life-shaping force – Inspiration in leadership and everyday life at the ESSCA event
The Budapest campus of the ESSCA School of Management, together with the porcelain jewelry manufacturer ZEMA and renowned artists, held an inspiring event on April 15th at the Kraft Salon....
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Coming from well-being – this is how solutions are created
In April, we entered Stress Awareness Month, which can be an excellent opportunity to turn our attention to our mental well-being. The effects of stress and the possibilities of its...
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New elements added to the mandatory registration of those entering commercial livestock farms
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) draws attention to the fact that from April 20, 2025, a visit log with expanded data content must be kept on all commercial...
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The Rábapordány farm will be liquidated within hours, but the discipline of all livestock keepers is needed to stop the virus
The Rábapordány farm infected with the foot-and-mouth disease virus will be liquidated within hours – announced István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, at a press conference in Budapest on Saturday. He...
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Agrokult.hu: Spring bloom has begun, 20 thousand Hungarian beekeepers have started work
Spring bloom has begun, 20 thousand Hungarian beekeepers have started work – agrokult.hu reported on Thursday, citing the National Hungarian Beekeeping Association (OMME). They wrote that with the awakening of...
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In order to protect their own animals, all farmers should continue to comply with official regulations
István Nagy once again strongly urged all farmers to continue to comply with official regulations in order to protect their own animals; only those whose presence is essential should enter...
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Sheep farmers to receive additional support
The final payment of the 2024 ewes-related subsidies began in the third week of April. The Hungarian State Treasury has already disbursed the subsidy, financed from European Union funds (EAGF),...
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Another cattle farm confirmed to have foot-and-mouth disease
Another cattle farm confirmed to have foot-and-mouth disease, the facility has been placed under lockdown, and the eradication process is beginning – the Minister of Agriculture announced on his social...
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Reporting frost damage
The April frosts caused significant damage to many orchards. Farmers can partially mitigate the damage through the agricultural damage mitigation system. The village economists of the National Chamber of Agriculture...
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Agrometeorology: heavy rainfall helps fresh sowing
Heavy, nationwide rainfall and warm weather help the development of fresh sowing – wrote HungaroMet Zrt. in its agrometeorological analysis on Thursday. They reported that the weather was typically dry...
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FMD appeared in a dairy farm in Rábapordány
The presence of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus was confirmed by the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) laboratory on a farm in Rábapordány on April 17. One cow from...
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Müller UK & Ireland Agrees To Acquire Biotiful Gut Health
Müller UK & Ireland has agreed to acquire kefir brand Biotiful Gut Health for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will allow Müller UK & Ireland to enter the functional health...
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Bird flu has reappeared in Hajdú-Bihar County
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has detected the presence of bird flu virus in Hajdú-Bihar County. The eradication of the affected herd and the epidemiological...
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Rossmann Introduces Modern Store Design in Germany
The Rossmann drugstore chain has launched a comprehensive store redesign project in Germany. According to Lebensmittelpraxis, the first store featuring the new concept opened at the end of March in...
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Weed control options in sorghum cultivation – current preparations and permits
One of the greatest difficulties in sorghum cultivation is the fight against weeds, as its initial weed suppression ability is lower than that of maize. In sorghum cultivation, we can...
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FMD appeared in a dairy farm in Rábapordány
The presence of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus was confirmed by the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) laboratory on a farm in Rábapordány on April 17. One cow from...
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Foodpanda automates ‘dark stores’ in Singapore to speed up deliveries
Its 24/7 warehouses ensure round-the-clock fulfilment. Foodpanda is automating its storage and retrieval system at its retail warehouses and using robots and artificial intelligence to optimise demand forecasting, inventory management,...
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A more modern, efficient and sustainable agriculture is being built
Hungarian agriculture is not only the mainstay of our economy, but also the sustaining force of rural communities. The opportunities inherent in agriculture and government support play a key role...
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In the Shadow of Price Margin Caps: Easter Shopping in Hungary, 2025
This year’s Easter shopping season in Hungary was less about chocolate bunnies and ham prices, and more about government-imposed price margin caps. Since March 17, the new pricing rules have...
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Disrupted market, uncertain future – foot-and-mouth disease epidemic could have serious consequences
The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Hungary has triggered a serious crisis in the meat and dairy sectors, with both industries facing escalating costs, restricted exports, and significant market...
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Easter trends: what are shoppers looking for this year?
Last March, before Easter, nearly 90 thousand boxes, i.e. almost 860 thousand eggs and a total of 12.5 tons of smoked goods were sold on Kifli.hu. This year, the online...
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