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Hungarian-Georgian agricultural relations reach a new level
Cooperation in the field of agriculture is particularly important, as Hungary’s experience and innovative solutions can help Georgia in the field of sustainable development and modernisation of the agricultural economy,...
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Carrefour aims to open 100 stores in Spain this year
Carrefour Spain aims to open at least 100 stores this year, which should take it over the milestone of 1,600 outlets in the country. This will strengthen the retailer’s market-leading position in...
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Poultry prices have increased slightly
According to AKI slaughter statistics, 228.4 thousand tons (live weight) of poultry were slaughtered in Hungary in the first four months of 2025, 6.5 percent less than between January and...
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Deliveroo Tests Drone Delivery In Dublin
Meal delivery company Deliveroo has commenced a pilot project for drone delivery in Dublin, Ireland, in partnership with Manna. The pilot will help Deliveroo to assess how drones can help...
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Queen carbonated soft drinks
The renewed Queen carbonated soft drink range is made exclusively with sugar. In addition to the 2.5-litre PET bottle format, consumers can now also enjoy the sparkling, refreshing and delicious...
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Mother and son defrauded a department store of millions of forints using fake bottle return coupons
Police have arrested a woman and her son who defrauded a Kiskunhalas department store of more than 3 million forints using fake refund certificates made for a bottle return machine,...
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Parts turnover increased
In the first months of 2025, agricultural machinery sales started at a slower pace. Due to the difficulties of recent years – drought, low crop prices, the Russian-Ukrainian war, and...
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MBH quick analysis: Retail produced strong numbers in April
Retail sales rose by 5.0% year-on-year in April, surpassing the pace observed over the past year. On a monthly basis, growth was 2.0%, and the retail turnover is increasingly exceeding...
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Export-led growth in the food industry – Univer and MIRELITE MIRSA business results for 2024
In 2024, two key Hungarian food industry players, Univer Product Zrt. and MIRELITE MIRSA Zrt., both successfully closed the year, but their results are based on different paths and strategies....
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The Hungarian economy is facing increasingly strong headwinds
Despite the uptick in household consumption, Hungary’s economic growth is expected to reach no more than 0.8% this year due to the unfavourable external environment. Meanwhile, declining global oil prices...
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How long can large companies wait to invest?
The investment willingness of large companies has been stagnant for six months – according to the data from the first quarter of 2025 research of the K&H Large Company Growth...
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OKSZ commented on the latest data from the Central Statistical Office of Hungary (KSH)
Based on the turnover in food and food-type mixed retail units in April (3.7 percent), consumer confidence has still not returned to the level it was in the second half...
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Nébih conducted strawberry inspections to protect legal primary producer sales
In the second half of May, the National Food Chain Safety Office carried out increased strawberry inspections. The inspectors visited numerous market halls, farmers’ markets and farmlands in the capital...
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What treasure are Kempf Zozó, Pintér Ada, Trill Beatrix and Turai Barna looking for in Börzsöny? – The Adventure Circle is starting!
A thick novel, a slingshot, or maybe a featherweight? What use can these be during a trip? How does Kempf Zozó, Pintér Ada, Trill Beatrix and Turai Barna end up...
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Szentkirályi brought the production of Pepsi products back to Hungary
Actor-director Kata Dobó hosted the event where Levente Balogh, the president and owner of Szentkirályi, and Alessandro Pasquale, the owner of Mattoni 1873, jointly announced that from now on, the...
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Summer launch discount coupon promotion at Rossmann
Rossmann is preparing a special surprise for its loyal customers this summer: between June 10 and 15, 2025, all registered Rossmann+ members can shop in our stores with a discount...
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From Zamárdi to the top of the world: Carly’s gin&tonic became world number one in London
The Hungarian beverage manufacturer achieved unprecedented success at the 2025 World Drinks Awards in London. The Carly’s brand, mango-passionfruit flavored, pre-mixed long drink, Carly’s gin&tonic Mis/fit Mango, from the Zamárdi-based...
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BioTechUSA’s new premium vitamin product line is here
This spring, BioTechUSA launched a new, premium vitamin product line, which the group’s brand ambassador, Ramóna Lékai-Kiss, was also happy to try. It’s no wonder, since the TV presenter has...
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A convincing summer taste experience from Fütyülős
The Fütyülős family has been expanded with a new member, the Zwack Unicum Nyrt. liqueur brand has been expanded this year with the refreshingly tart and velvety sweet Meggy. The...
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SPAR: strategic response to labor market challenges with the power of internal development
SPAR’s talent development program has been successfully concluded and continued: the third year of Talent Expand It! has given new impetus to future leaders and key experts. SPAR Hungary has...
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Record number of participants at the Prague Business Forum
The latest business meeting of the Hungarian Food Business Program was held with a record number of participants: 24 Hungarian food and beverage companies were represented at the export development...
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KitchenAid introduces Gianni, its new automatic espresso machine collection
KitchenAid has introduced its new espresso machine collection in Hungary, which revolutionizes the perfect espresso at home with one semi-automatic and three fully automatic espresso machines, making it an easy...
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NKFH: food safety raids during the summer season, primarily in ice cream parlors and beach buffets
In order to protect consumer safety, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) is conducting a nationwide inspection in cooperation with government agencies. The inspections are taking place primarily...
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Strawberries under scrutiny: Nébih takes action against unfair sales
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) conducted increased strawberry inspections nationwide in the second half of May. The authority’s goal was twofold: on the one hand, to support honest...
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Hungarian sour cherries may be more in demand than ever before – historical market outlook in 2025
Record low yields, empty warehouses and unprecedented demand could characterize the 2025 sour cherry season, the FruitVeB Sour Cherry Product Committee revealed at its meeting on June 6. Both the...
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Insura.hu: those planning a vacation abroad can expect travel insurance premiums 5-6 percent higher than last year
Those planning a vacation abroad can expect travel insurance premiums to be 5-6 percent higher this year than last year; the average daily premium for travel insurance policies taken out...
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Champagne consumption is decreasing internationally, but increasing domestically
Champagne has always been a symbol of luxury, associated with celebration and special occasions. However, the latest global trends and market changes show that champagne consumption may take a new...
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Extraordinary support for corn producers hit by drought
Due to last year’s severe drought, the Ministry of Agriculture is providing new support to smaller, more economically vulnerable corn producers. The application for support can be submitted to the...
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Work Force: high school graduates and higher education students constitute a labor reserve of almost 400 thousand people
The more than 70,000 high school students graduating in the spring exam period and the approximately 330,000 students participating in higher education programs represent a potential labor reserve for companies,...
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Imre Hubai: 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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