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Intimate hygiene revolution: how water jets replace toilet paper
The spread of water-based hygiene can revolutionize everyday hygiene – says Ákos Németh, head of Laufen’s Hungarian representation. Toilets with a bidet function are not only space-saving, but also more...
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An important milestone in the generational renewal of Hungarian agriculture
The generational renewal of Hungarian agriculture is extremely important for the future of domestic agriculture and the future provision of food self-sufficiency in our country. For this reason, the Ministry...
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Colruyt Invests €51m To Expand Distribution Centre In Wallonia
Colruyt Group has inaugurated its second distribution centre in Ollignies, in Belgium’s Walloon region. The facility, in which the retail group has invested €51 million, is located next to the...
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Co-op teams up with Deliveroo Express to offer on-demand delivery
Supermarket chain Co-op is partnering with Deliveroo to provide a white label solution for grocers and retailers across the UK. The new service will allow customers to receive quick, online...
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Podravka offloads confectionery assets to UPI Star in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Croatian agri-food group’s Žito subsidiary in Slovenia is conducting the transaction. Podravka is selling the confectionery business held by the Croatian agri-food group’s subsidiary in Slovenia, Just Food reports....
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The 21st century rebirth of Hungarian agriculture is our work
The 21st century rebirth of Hungarian agriculture is visible in Mélykút, this is our work, our responsibility – stated Minister of Agriculture István Nagy at the handover of the Bács-Tak...
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More than half a billion bottles were returned in Lidl stores
Lidl has achieved significant results in the return of plastic bottles, aluminum cans and glass. By mid-July, customers had returned more than 500 million beverage packaging to Lidl’s REpoints. With...
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Shoppers’ favorite FMCG brands – YouGov Brand Footprint 2025
The analysis is based on the CRP (Consumer Reach Points) metric, which combines population size, brand penetration (i.e. how many households bought the brand at least once), and purchase frequency....
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Chicken is getting more expensive, eggs are getting more expensive – this is what awaits Hungarian consumers now
A significant price increase has taken place on the domestic poultry market in recent months, according to a recent report by the Institute of Agricultural Economics (AKI). The producer price...
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Prices are soaring on the poultry market: chicken, turkey and eggs have also become more expensive
In recent months, a significant price increase has taken place on the Hungarian poultry and egg market – according to the latest report by the Agricultural Economics Institute (AKI). The...
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Wendy’s is back: the legendary fast food chain would re-enter the Hungarian market
After more than two decades, one of the world’s most well-known fast food chains is trying again in Hungary: Wendy’s is currently looking for a Hungarian franchise partner, franchise.hu reported....
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2025 brought an unpredictable season to the stone fruit market
The 2025 stone fruit season is characterised by contrasting trends worldwide: while in some countries the decline in yields and the rise in prices are causing challenges, in others the...
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Mastercard and McLaren Formula 1 Team turn Budapest into a pit lane
Mastercard is returning to the world of motorsport with renewed vigor: as part of its multi-year partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 team, it is launching a national simulator championship...
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Top 10 Places for the Best Cottage Cheese Dumplings in Hungary
There’s a dish that transcends generations, evoking both the nostalgia of grandma’s kitchen and the creative reinventions of modern gastronomy. It’s none other than the túrógombóc—Hungarian cottage cheese dumpling. Soft...
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Record year at Müller: one million customers per day, expansion and digital developments on all fronts
The Müller drugstore and retail group has closed one of the most successful years in its history: in the 2023/24 financial year, net sales increased by 8.3%, reaching EUR 5...
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Trump’s tariff hike could make olive oil more expensive – world’s largest producer warns
Donald Trump’s plan to raise import tariffs from the European Union to 30% as of August 1 could have serious consequences for American consumers, warns Spain-based Deoleo, the world’s largest...
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#MatchaTok is taking over: Japanese green tea powder has become the new favorite on social media
The #MatchaTok trend that started on TikTok has taken the world by storm: the Japanese green tea powder, or matcha, is being reinterpreted in the form of drinks and creative...
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Visit Hungary: more than 10 million tourists have already arrived in the country
This year, the number of guests exceeded 10 million on July 23, and the tourism sector has already handled a number of guests that exceeds the population of Hungary –...
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Travelers to the Adriatic asked for: iced coffee and mozzarella-tomato hot dogs are available
The iced coffee segment and a new giant hot dog are the summer hits at MOL Fresh Corners during trips to the Adriatic. According to data collected in our country...
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Consumer protection has reached a new level: AECRA helps without legal action
The European Consumers’ Rights and Advocacy Association (AECRA) is successfully handling more and more consumer cases. According to the NGO’s latest report, they have taken action against numerous consumer and...
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K&H: the momentum of the service sector somewhat offsets the stagnation of industry
“The GKI’s newly published business climate index has decreased by 2 points since the last measurement. In a sectoral breakdown, service providers expect an improvement of 3.6 percent – this...
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Farmers’ markets offer customers not only high-quality food and an experience
There are more than 300 local farmers’ markets in our country, where customers can access high-quality, fresh, seasonal domestic food directly from the producer. Farmers’ markets are one of the...
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Media Markt and Saturn may fall into Chinese hands
One of Europe’s best-known electronics store chains could have a new owner: Chinese JD.com is in advanced negotiations with German Ceconomy Holding to acquire Media Markt and Saturn. Although the...
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Smart Summer Eating: What to Eat in a Heatwave
Summer is the season of leisure, holidays, and outdoor fun—but high temperatures don’t just affect how we feel; they also influence how we should eat. The Hungarian Dietetic Association (MDOSZ)...
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The Rubber Duck Craze: A Timeless Trend Loved by Millennials and Collectors Alike
The world is changing faster and faster, but one thing is constant: the popularity of the yellow rubber duck is unbroken. The Duck World chain of stores is a worldwide...
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Two insecticides receive emergency authorization against American grapevine cicada
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has granted emergency authorization to NeemAzal-TS and Pyregard, so that more products are available to organic growers to protect against grapevine flavescence dorée...
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A special biscuit made from lentils, vegan and gluten-free, has been developed at Semmelweis University
A new, plant-based, gluten-free biscuit has come into the spotlight thanks to Semmelweis University, which could be a promising alternative not only for those with food intolerances, but also for...
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Late season, high prices: Polish plum market shows mixed picture
This year, the plum season in Poland started later than usual, but supply has been expanding rapidly, and domestic produce has already appeared on wholesale markets. In retail stores, however,...
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Reconciling pollinators and plant protection work – focus on beekeeping
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) held a beekeeping demonstration in Székkutas in mid-July, the aim of which was to reduce the growing differences of opinion between agricultural crop...
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A sharp price increase is possible: a pack of cigarettes could become more expensive by up to 1,000 forints
Hungarian smokers could soon face a significant price hike: a single pack of cigarettes may cost up to 1,000 forints more due to the European Commission’s proposed excise tax reform....
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