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Maxi Redefines Hypermarkets with Freshness, Convenience and Value
ICA Maxi in Sweden is defying the hypermarket decline seen across Europe. Its owner-led stores combine fresh food craftsmanship, digital convenience, and strong value perception. The result: rising market share...
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Aldi Nord And Aldi Süd Owners Explore Merger
The Albrecht and Heister families – who own Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd, respectively – are reportedly discussing a merger of the two branches of the Aldi empire. The confidential...
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Mary returns home
On 17 March the Embassy of Ireland in Hungary celebrated St Patrick’s Day at the Budapest campus of Central European University (CEU). This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Kraft Heinz seeking to reshape portfolio
The Kraft Heinz Co. is considering reshaping its product portfolio. The company did not provide specifics, but said May 20 it is “evaluating strategic transactions to unlock shareholder value.” “At...
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Just Eat Ireland And Maxi Zoo Team Up For First-Of-Its-Kind Petcare Delivery
Just Eat and Maxi Zoo announced a new partnership on National Rescue Dog Day, which will see pet food deliveries available on the popular app. Ireland’s leading on-demand delivery platform...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Hungarian agricultural vocational training offers real opportunities for young people
The transformation process of agricultural vocational training has reached a milestone. This year, the first students who have already mastered the basics of the profession in the new, five-year technical...
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Our country still does not allow our Ukrainian agricultural products
It is in the interest of Hungarian farmers to be the first, so Hungary maintains a ban on imports against Ukrainian agricultural products even after the free trade agreement between...
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Hungary will not be caught unprepared by the drought
It is not yet known how severe this year’s drought will be and what consequences it will have, but the government and the water industry will not be caught unprepared...
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AM: significant support helps restore the natural water balance of the Dévaványa-Ecseg puszta
A significant part of the Körös-Maros National Park is a wetland, therefore it is of outstanding importance that the restoration of the natural water balance of the Dévaványa-Ecsegi heaths is...
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AM: Farmers can now apply for support to prevent animal diseases
Farmers can now apply for support to prevent animal diseases – the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) told MTI on Monday. Prevention plays a key role in curbing the development and...
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AM: strategic goal for Hungary to become self-sufficient in potato production
The Ministry of Agriculture (AM) considers it of utmost importance to strengthen domestic potato production, support farmers and achieve self-sufficiency – said Imre Hubai, the ministry’s state secretary responsible for...
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Retail kept its position in terms of employer attractiveness
Honouring Hungary’s most attractive employers, the Randstad Awards have been presented for the 12th time. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. Randstad has interviewed 170,000 employees in...
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Non-food discounters target Central Europe
Non-food discounters are rapidly transforming European retail: Action, Woolworth and Tedi are expanding rapidly in Central and Southeast Europe. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. The...
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Lorin liquid soap 750 ml doypack – almond milk, sensitive
Doypack pouches use less plastic, leaving a smaller ecological footprint. Thanks to their innovative design, they are easy to store, transport and refill. Every drop cleans gently and leaves your...
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Just dishwasher 750 ml doypack – Lemon, Apple
Doypack pouches use less plastic, leaving a smaller ecological footprint. Thanks to their innovative design, they are easy to store, transport and refill. The new formula is more concentrated, so...
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The number of alternative protein patents is skyrocketing
Innovations related to alternative proteins are developing at a breakneck speed: the latest study by GFI Europe reveals that in 2023 1,191 patents were filed in the fields of plant-based...
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Veganz enters North America and Australia with new plant-based drinks
German plant-based food manufacturer Veganz Group has signed an agreement with Australian-American company Jindilli Beverages, for producing oat and almond alt-milk drinks under the Mililk brand. This article is available...
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Vegan barbecues will cost more in Germany this year
In Germany the price of vegan grilling products grew by 7% compared to 2024, according to the latest retail analysis by Marktguru. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Fruit instead of sweets – a surprising promotion from foodora
Foodora celebrated Children’s Day this year with an unusual campaign, encouraging customers to choose healthy options over sweets with a fruit and vegetable promotion. This article is available for reading...
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Lantmännen invests in plant-based milk company Sproud
Swedish agri-food company Lantmännen has acquired a 10% stake in plant-based milk company Sproud. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. Founded in 2018, Sproud’s plant-based milk...
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Pistachios to be grown in Hungary?
More and more signs indicate that pistachio cultivation is no longer just for Mediterranean countries and regions. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. Although cultivation is...
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Less emission, more control
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. On the automatic door and window market, the focus is on energy efficiency and safety. Manufacturers are trying to minimise...
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László Krisán: Stabilisation is the first step, but new answers are needed to be competitive
László Krisán, the CEO of KAVOSZ Zrt. has assessed the current situation of businesses, the adaptation strategies of the FMCG sector and the new developments of the Széchenyi SME Card...
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Katalin Neubauer: “Strong state intervention isn’t a good idea in the long run”
We asked Katalin Neubauer, secretary general of the Hungarian National Trade Association (MNKSZ) about the situation in the retail sector. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7....
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Retail trade walking on a new path
Bence Gerlaki, state secretary for taxation, consumer protection and trade at the Ministry for National Economy talked to Trade magazin. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. – What...
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Dr Tamás Kozák: “High inflation casts a long shadow”
Our magazine asked Dr Tamás Kozák, general secretary of the National Trade Association (OKSZ) about the current state of the sector. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Vendégszerző: Fekete Zoltán főtitkár Magyar Márkaszövetség It is difficult to grow in the shadows
Our magazine asked Zoltán Fekete, secretary general of Branded Goods Association Hungary to briefly assess the past year. If we wish to better understand the events of last year, it...
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András Tállai: “There is strong intent and potential for development in the sector”
András Tállai, state secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture talked to our magazine about the current challenges facing the food economy and the planned responses. This article is available for...
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Tamás Éder: “The goal is increasing efficiency and promoting robotics and automated technologies”
We asked Tamás Éder, president of the Federation of Responsible Food Manufacturers (FÉSZ) about the state of play in the sector. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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We are getting better at shopping
This May POPAI Magyarország held its annual meeting and the usual monthly gathering at an unusual venue: the SPAR Regnum Meat Processing Plant and Training Centre. This article is available...
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