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Customers can now handle complaints via AlzaBox
Alza.hu has come up with a new development. Until now, customers could only order at the more than 440 parcel machines available throughout the country, or return the unwanted product...
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Danone’s Alpro announces UK investment to support switch to 100% British oats for plant-based drink
Leading plant-based brand Alpro has announced a major investment in the UK to allow its most popular oat drink to be made from 100% British Oats for the first time,...
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Marketplace drives online growth for Decathlon
Last year, Decathlon generated 26 percent of its German trade volume online. The marketplace’s share within that has nearly doubled in just one year. The platform serves as a catalyst...
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The PTE Viticulture and Enology Research Institute has renewed its machinery and winemaking equipment
The University of Pécs Viticulture and Enology Research Institute (PTE SZBKI) has renewed its machinery and winemaking equipment as part of a development worth almost one billion forints, the Baranya-based...
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LG has led the global OLED TV market for 12 years
LG maintained its leading position in the global OLED TV market in 2024, with a 52.4 percent share of the premium segment for the twelfth consecutive year. This success is...
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ALDI Launches Supermarket First Own-Label Aluminium Wine Bottle for Just £5.99
Aldi is toasting to a greener future with the launch of the UK’s first supermarket own-brand aluminium wine bottle. Arriving in stores on 14th April, the Costellore Pinot Grigio (£5.99,...
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There is still no new outbreak, protection was also on the agenda at the government meeting
There is still no new outbreak, effective protection against foot-and-mouth disease – said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, in a video uploaded to Facebook on Wednesday. The minister indicated that...
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GKI analysis: Productivity in trade has grown 6 times faster since 2010 than in manufacturing
In the third part of our series examining labor productivity in national economic sectors, we take trade after manufacturing and construction. In 2023, trade accounted for an average of 11.3%...
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Retail turnover accelerated on an annual basis, but fell compared to February – sector outlook
As expected, weaker data came from stores: retail sales decreased by 0.6% in February compared to January, while there was an annual increase of 3.3%. On a fixed basis, we...
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Annual inflation fell slightly more than expected in March
In March 2025, the annual inflation rate in Hungary decreased to 4.7%, which exceeded analysts’ expectations. Although the rate of decrease is moderate, the trends observed based on monthly data...
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NGM: margin reduction has a significant impact: inflation fell to 4.7 percent in March
The government could no longer tolerate unreasonably high price increases, so in order to protect families and pensioners, it introduced a margin reduction, thanks to which the prices of about...
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National research: Hungarians would like to have breakfast more often, like at Easter, but it is difficult to organize it
Four out of ten Hungarians do not eat breakfast every day, but for the majority, Easter breakfast is an unmissable event, which is typically enjoyed with family, unlike the solitary...
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Hungarian specialties in Singapore
One of Asia’s most important international professional exhibitions, Food and Hotel Asia (FHA), has opened in Singapore. More than sixty-five thousand visitors are expected to attend the event, which will...
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EU Commissioner: Europe must be positioned in the context of the paradigm shift in the global trading system
Member states must agree on how to position Europe in what could be described as a paradigm shift in the global trading system, the European Commission’s Commissioner for Trade and...
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Spring transformation in an important system of state subsidies: this is how the rules may change
The rules for cash grants (EKD) awarded on the basis of individual government decisions may undergo significant changes this spring, which is expected to give a new direction to the...
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The events sector produced healthy growth in 2024
The Hungarian Advertising Association (MRSZ) and its affiliates and partners presented the MRSZ figures measuring the spending of the media and communications market in 2024 at a joint press conference...
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Among fresh meats, chicken breast, pork leg and various minced meats are the most popular at Lidl
Lidl Hungary prioritizes products from Hungarian meat suppliers, which is also supported by the fact that it sells nearly 70 thousand tons of Hungarian fresh meat in its stores annually....
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The carbonated soft drink market is bubbling again
Over the past two years the performance of the Hungarian soft drink category has been influenced by a number of factors. Changes in the tax rules, preparations for the mandatory...
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Ideas from Hungarian youth are also welcome: Nestlé and UNESCO launch a joint global mentoring program for a sustainable future
Nestlé and UNESCO have announced a global partnership to support young people aged 18-30 to implement innovative ideas that contribute to improving the resilience and sustainability of food systems. The...
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All domestic freight forwarders may now be affected by the new EU customs requirements
The European Union’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) has entered its final phase of implementation, meaning that from April 1, 2025, the new customs requirements will also apply to rail,...
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National research: Hungarians would like to have breakfast more often, like at Easter, but it is difficult to organize it
Four out of ten Hungarians do not eat breakfast every day, but for the majority, Easter breakfast is an unmissable event, which is typically enjoyed with family, unlike the solitary...
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HELL Boxing Kings returns: a new era of combat sports will explode in 2025!
Get ready, because in 2025 the ring will be on fire again! HELL Boxing Kings is not only back, it’s bigger than ever: new countries, brutal matches, world stars and...
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Local organizations can spend nearly another 60 million on youth community programs with Tesco’s grant program
The second round of Tesco’s community application program launched on April 7, providing HUF 57 million in support for local projects focusing primarily on children and young adults under the...
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Mushroom exports have strengthened
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, Hungary’s foreign trade balance for champignons has been positive in recent years. The foreign trade surplus for champignons increased to HUF...
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Poland’s Biedronka opens first store in Slovakia
Polish retail chain Biedronka has opened its first store in Slovakia in Miloslavov, near Bratislava. The Jerónimo Martins subsidiary has also set up a new distribution centre in Voderady, where...
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You can order from all Auchan stores via Wolton
The three-year process by which Auchan stores gradually joined Wolt home delivery has been completed. From April 1, the Wolt quick commerce format will be available from all Auchan stores...
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Manpower: Employment may expand slightly in the second quarter
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Cerbona Limited edition muesli bars
We have prepared two special flavour combinations for the spring and summer season, which aren’t only delicious but also practical. The strawberry-lemon and coconut-chocolate bars are ideal companions for your...
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Information on reporting spring frost damage
The agricultural damage mitigation system creates an opportunity to partially mitigate the damage caused by spring frost. In this regard, the Ministry of Agriculture draws attention to the following. It...
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Radical price reduction at ALDI
ALDI Hungary is implementing a significant price reduction before Easter. The company is significantly reducing consumer prices for non-food products in the middle aisle of stores – around 2,000 items....
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