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Anuga Chilled & Fresh Food 2025: Innovations freshness and convenience under focus

Anuga Chilled & Fresh Food, one of the ten trade show under the umbrella of Anuga, will once again be placing the spotlight on innovations and trends in the chilled...

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This is how the sweet corn landscape was formed

A particularly good sweet corn harvest is expected in the northern part of the country, while the situation is not so good further south. A significant part of the sweet...

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Small and medium-sized farms would also be seriously affected by the withdrawal of EU agricultural subsidies

The European Commission is planning a brutal 20-25 percent withdrawal from the Common Agricultural Policy resources in the EU budget. The victims of this would not only be farmers, but...

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Families can also meet Gyula Bodrogi and Süsü in the Magic Garden

The St. Stephen’s Day event series awaits families with a colorful program again this year. The center of events for the youngest is once again the Magic Garden in the...

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Imre Hubai: new irrigation development sources will open up for farmers in September

New, smaller and larger-scale irrigation development sources will open up for farmers at the beginning of September, the State Secretary for Agriculture of the Ministry of Agriculture said in Tiszavasvári,...

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Alcampo Launches ‘Innovative’ Advertising Campaign

Spanish hypermarket chain Alcampo has launched an outdoor advertising campaign using real-time data to display dynamic messages based on geographic locations and real-time weather conditions. Developed with Adsmurai and Clear...

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This year’s sour cherry harvest is much smaller than usual

The weather was not favorable to the sour cherry harvest this year either, spring frost damage was significant in the plantations, and producers were only able to harvest significant quantities...

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Snickers maker Mars to use gene-editing in pursuit of stable chocolate supply

The candy giant is using Pairwise’s plant-breeding technology to improve cocoa production as climate challenges and disease send prices soaring. Candy giant Mars is using gene-editing CRISPR technology to breed...

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National strike could paralyze Ryanair flights to Spain

The strike announced by the Spanish General Workers’ Union (UGT) at the ground handling company Azul Handling, which is part of the Ryanair group, could last from August 15th until...

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Cheese products recalled in France due to listeria outbreak

French health authorities have identified 21 listeria cases, including two deaths, that could be “possibly linked” to the consumption of cheeses made from pasteurized milk by the Chavegrand cheese factory,...

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József Viski: application decisions are ongoing in the current agricultural support cycle

Application decisions are ongoing in the current agricultural support cycle – said József Viski, the State Secretary for Agricultural and Rural Development of the Ministry of Agriculture (AM), at the...

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Winners of the Symbol of Sustainability 2025 Announced

For the sixth time, Trade Magazin has launched the Symbol of Sustainability competition. Out of the entries received this year, 20 applicants were awarded across seven announced categories. In addition,...

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The trade association and the competition authority interpret the results of the competition office’s investigations differently

According to the National Trade Association (OKSZ), investigations by the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) also support the need to phase out the margin reduction; however, the competition authority stated that...

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Insect-based foods: why aren’t they replacing traditional meats?

Although in recent years insect farming has been promoted as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional meat production, the mass adoption of insect-based foods remains unlikely – according to a...

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Sustainable shopping: who is it worth it for and why doesn’t it replace discount stores?

Environmentally conscious living is no longer just a matter of principle: more and more consumers are looking for sustainable solutions that can be integrated into everyday life. Heat records, droughts,...

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GKI analysis: Increasing guest traffic

In the first half of 2025, nearly 8.2 million guests spent 18.9 million guest nights at tourist accommodations. The number of guests was 7.8% higher, and the number of guest...

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Dieting is getting cheaper: price drop in the GLP-1 drug market

In the United States, the price of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is rapidly decreasing, while more and more users are discovering that the savings from reduced food and beverage purchases almost...

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First home for both two-legged and four-legged pets – young owners are the ones who choose puppies the most

In the second week of August, two international awareness days draw attention to important issues: International Youth Day on August 12 focuses on the challenges faced by young people, while...

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Rossmann bids farewell to the season with a summer closing discount

Rossmann is ending the summer with a special discount: between August 11 and 17, 2025, a 10% off coupon awaits customers. The coupon can be cut out from the front...

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An icon was born with the collaboration between Lidl and Tisza Cipő

After weeks of speculation, Lidl has finally pulled the curtain back: it has created a truly exclusive sneaker for its fans in collaboration with the legendary Tisza Cipő. The first...

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One billion plastic particles per wash – dishwashers are one of the most important producers of microplastics

According to a recent study published in the American Chemical Society’s journal ES&T Water, washing plastic containers and utensils in a dishwasher releases billions of plastic particles into wastewater –...

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Waberer’s Group’s profit increased significantly in the second quarter

Waberer’s Group’s sales revenue increased by 7.2 percent to 203 million euros in the second quarter, while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached 18 million euros in the period...

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Boycott of American brands begins in India over Trump tariffs

A boycott movement against American brands is gaining momentum in India in response to US President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures. The former president imposed a 50 percent tariff on...

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A new era may begin in domestic apricot production

Hungarian apricot orchards suffered severe damage this year due to spring frosts: in most of the growing areas, 70–95 percent of the crop was destroyed, Ákos Mendel, a scientific associate...

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Budafok Champagne and Wine Festival 2025 – Three days of wine, champagne and culture

The Budafok Champagne and Wine Festival, which has become one of the most significant wine cultural events in the country, will be hosting its 35th edition between September 5th and...

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NAK-FruitVeB: last year’s sweet corn harvest is likely

According to the overview published on Tuesday by the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), the weather in the northern part of the...

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Nearly 30,000 people are already working in this year’s Summer Student Work Program

The government has announced the Summer Student Work Program for the thirteenth time this year, which helps young people to gain employment, with the help of which students aged 16-25...

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Diageo is also present on Sziget and encourages responsible drinking

One of the highlights of the summer festival season is the Sziget Festival, where awareness is increasingly emphasized in addition to musical experiences. Diageo, one of the world’s leading alcoholic...

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Damaged pensioner food voucher: how to request a replacement

Between September 1 and October 15, Magyar Posta will deliver food vouchers worth 30,000 forints to pensioners, of which approximately 2.3 million beneficiaries nationwide will benefit. The government decided on...

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The first phase of the summer Nébih inspections ended with favorable experiences

The first phase of the summer seasonal inspection has ended with favorable experiences. With the coordination of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), government agencies and Nébih experts conducted...

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