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Edeka Wins German Sustainability Award
German food retailer Edeka has received the German Sustainability Award in the “Food Retail” category. The jury praised Edeka’s environmental efforts, highlighting its commitment to freshwater protection and the expansion...
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Europol: €95 million worth of counterfeit or expired food seized worldwide
In the fourteenth OPSON operation coordinated by Europol, the European Union’s police cooperation organization based in The Hague, law enforcement authorities from 31 countries, in cooperation with food and beverage...
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The amount of national subsidies has more than doubled
The budget for agricultural and rural development subsidies for 2025 is approximately HUF 1,504.7 billion, of which HUF 602.3 billion was used from domestic and EU funds in the first...
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Online supermarket Picnic launches subscription model
Online supermarket Picnic is launching a discount subscription in the Netherlands and Germany to encourage healthy eating: with Picnic Family, customers receive a 10% discount on fresh fruit and vegetables,...
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Climate protection supervision fee: payment deadline approaching
The payment of the climate protection supervision fee for the second half of 2025 must be made by March 31, 2026. For businesses, this is one of the most important...
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Palóc soup is not palóc – this is how one of the iconic dishes of Hungarian gastronomy was born
Few people know that palócleves, which is considered one of the most popular dishes in Hungarian cuisine today, is not actually native to the Palóc region. The recipe was created...
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Mercedes-Benz opens Europe’s most modern lighting test center
The facility in Immendingen, Baden-Württemberg, has been one of Mercedes-Benz’s most important test tracks for 10 years. The 530-hectare complex has now been expanded with a unique light test center,...
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Abu Dhabi, Goldman Sachs Invest In Haagen-Dazs Maker Froneri At €15bn Valuation
Goldman Sachs and the state-linked Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) have invested in Haagen-Dazs owner Froneri, in a deal that values the ice cream company at around €15 billion ($17.6...
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István Nagy: the most decisive action must be taken against the American grape cicada that spreads golden yellow infection
The most decisive action must be taken against the American grape cicada that spreads golden yellow infection in vineyards – emphasized István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture on the M1 current...
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THE LATEST ISSUE OF TRADE MAGAZIN HAS BEEN PUBLISHED!
The newest issue of Trade magazin, No. 2025/10, has just been released! The extended digital version—176 pages long—is already available on our website, several days before the printed edition arrives. You...
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Strengthening the rural economy means strengthening the whole of Hungary
Strengthening the rural economy means strengthening the whole of Hungary – stressed Minister of Agriculture István Nagy on Friday at the handover of the expanded service hall of Waberer’s in...
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FAO: Global food prices fell in September
World food prices fell in September, according to data published on the website of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Friday. The leading global price...
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Stricter measures are coming on the Trappist and wild sourdough fronts – new regulation protects customers
On October 2, new, stricter regulations for the production of Trappist cheese and “wild sourdough” bread came into effect. The new regulation aims to restore consumer confidence and strengthen the...
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Producer prices fell in both the euro area and the European Union in August
Industrial producer prices in the eurozone and the European Union fell both month-on-month and year-on-year in August, according to data released by the European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, on Friday....
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The entire Széchenyi Card Program is available with a 3 percent interest rate
The economic government has announced another favorable step: from October 7, all loan products of the Széchenyi Card Program will be available at a fixed interest rate of 3 percent....
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Hungary in the TOP 10 list of European fresh vegetable exporters
In the middle of summer, fresh vegetables are particularly popular – not only on Hungarian tables, but also in the shopping baskets of foreign consumers. Hungary ranks 10th among European...
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Autumn, harvest and wine fair at Auchan
Auchan will once again bring its customers the widest wine selection of the year this fall. With wines from more than 150 Hungarian wineries – in addition to the international...
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Research: How different generations view social labels
Nearly half of Hungarians feel that they are often or at least sometimes put in a box, according to a recent survey of 1,400 people commissioned by McDonald’s. Social scoping...
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SPAR’s autumn-winter loyalty promotion starts with premium Zwilling kitchenware
SPAR’s new loyalty campaign once again focuses on the high-quality ZWILLING brand. Customers can purchase premium knives and kitchen accessories at a discount between October 2, 2025 and January 11,...
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Deloitte: 26 outstanding Hungarian companies awarded
Deloitte’s Private Best Managed Companies business mentoring program was launched in Hungary in 2022 with the aim of providing professional support to domestic private companies and recognizing outstanding performance; based...
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Wine sales at Kifli.hu increased by nearly a fifth
Customers can choose from over 500 types of wine on Kifli.hu, ordering an average of 28,000 liters of the drink per month. Demand for Hungarian and international wines – including...
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Teaming up to keep adolescent girls involved in sports
Procter&Gamble’s Always brand and SPAR are jointly supporting the Fortissimo Sports Foundation to ensure that menstruation does not become an obstacle to sports. Girls’ opportunities for sports continue to face...
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Visit Hungary: International tourism conference to be held in Budapest on October 14-15
The Tourism Summit, an international conference for the tourism industry, will be held in Budapest between October 14-15, the organizer Visit Hungary told MTI. According to their information, more than...
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Praktiker: personal advice is coming, shopping is getting easier
The nationwide DIY chain Praktiker will introduce several innovations, including personal advice, starting this fall. Due to the launch of Otthon Start in September, this could be especially helpful for...
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The 12th Kürtőskalács Festival opens with Pink Kürtőskalács and desserts
If it’s October, then it’s the Kürtőskalács Festival, but October is also the month of fighting breast cancer – we are now happily combining these two at the 12th Kürtőskalács...
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Over 2,000 new hotels in one year – explosive brand expansion in the global hotel market
According to Moore Hotels Quarterly, the portfolio of international branded hotels has grown by more than 2,000 new hotels in a single year, while European tourism has fully recovered and...
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The inhabitants of the hive don’t rest in the fall either: this is how we can help pollinators
Every third bite of food is thanks to pollinators, without their work we would lack basic food. Although most of us think of bees in spring and summer, autumn is...
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Productivity and sustainability are necessary allies
Hungary can show serious results in expanding organic farming, reducing the environmental footprint of food production, promoting the circular economy and supporting local food chains – emphasized Oszkár Ökrös, Deputy...
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The world is amazed by us: we are setting a world record in the pace of wealth creation, Blochamps’ prognosis predicted this already in 2019
“The exciting question is not that many people became billionaires, but how quickly,” emphasizes István Karagich. The Forbes rich list published today confirms the accuracy of Blochamps Capital’s predictions: in...
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Cyberattack paralyzes Asahi’s production – rivals move immediately
Japan’s Asahi Group, one of the world’s largest beer producers, has been completely shut down for a week. The cyberattack has disrupted order processing, shipping and customer service, sending the...
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