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Hungary among the leaders in European fresh vegetable exports
According to data from the International Trade Center (ITC), Hungary retained its place in the top 10 of European fresh vegetable exporters in 2024, with total exports worth EUR 412.4m....
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IKEA celebrates the 40th birthday of Swedish meatball with a plant-based falafel
IKEA’s iconic Swedish meatball, the köttbullar, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, which the company is commemorating with the introduction of a new dish: chickpea-based falafel will be available in...
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The power of fragrances
On the domestic perfume market demand continued to strengthen in 2024, realising outstanding growth in both value and volume. According to NIQ data, the category developed by 14.3% in value...
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KSH: retail turnover increased by 3.0 percent compared to the same period of the previous year, while remaining unchanged compared to the previous month
2025. In September, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 3.4 percent according to raw data, or 3.0 percent adjusted for calendar effects, compared to the same period of...
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Annual inflation in the OECD accelerated to 4.2 percent in September
The annual average increase in consumer prices in the member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) accelerated to 4.2 percent in September from 4.1 percent in...
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Beyond the bottle
2025 brought moderate but stable growth for the shower gel market. According to Nielsen data, sales of women’s shower gels rose by 3% in value and 7% in volume by...
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Eurozone retail sales fell month-on-month, but rose year-on-year in September
Retail turnover in the eurozone fell in September compared to the previous month, but increased in annual comparison. According to data published on Thursday by the statistical office of the...
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OPTEN: The annual decrease may again be in the order of tens of thousands
Based on the data for the third quarter of 2025, the number of companies in the Hungarian business world continues to decline. New establishments are still unable to offset the...
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SPAR: closer to generation Z – instant shopping, cool products and social experiences
The Sneakerness Festival will return to Budapest on November 8-9, 2025. The most important European event of sneaker and streetwear culture will be held this time at MTK Sportpark. SPAR...
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Lidl stores will be closed on December 24th this year as well
Lidl Hungary continues its pioneering initiative launched in 2023, according to which its stores will be closed nationwide on December 24, Christmas Eve. The aim of the decision is for...
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Goose season is in full swing: record quantities of St. Martin’s Day delicacies are being sold!
Hungarians consume an average of 3 kilograms of duck meat and 70 deka to 1 kilogram of goose meat annually. Demand for waterfowl increases in the fall, especially from the...
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The NOE and CBA fundraising campaign runs from Friday to Sunday
The CBA’s “A Basket of Love” fundraising campaign, which supports the National Association of Large Families, will run from Friday to Sunday. Donors are welcome at 25 locations nationwide in...
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Complete protein – what does it really mean?
If there is a nutrient that is worth taking seriously in every situation in life, it is protein: it is essential for the construction of cells, muscles, hormones and enzymes,...
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Applications for Tesco’s program to support the future of local youth and communities have been extended until November 14th.
Tesco has extended the application deadline for the third round of the “Start for the Future” application program. The deadline for submitting applications is November 14. The initiative primarily supports...
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MIZO Coffee Selection – Cinnamon Roll latte
Make Christmas preparations even more special with our limited edition new product! The sweet and spicy Cinnamon Roll latte is bringing you the taste of cinnamon roll and it will...
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A new favorite is coming: the exciting collaboration between Gallio and Bamba Beef Burger
Bamba Marha Burger is offering a special offer throughout November; the “Offer of the Month”, the Bamba Turkey Burger, made with Gallio’s premium turkey meat, was presented to gastronomy lovers...
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The largest Hungarian chestnut processor burned to the ground in March, but is now producing again
The largest Hungarian chestnut processor, Sarkpont Zrt., has literally risen from the ashes. The factory in Kadarkút-Vótapuszta was destroyed by a fire on March 27th of this year, in which...
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KSH: industrial production expanded by 1.3 percent both compared to the same period of the previous year and compared to the previous month
In September 2025, the volume of industrial production exceeded the average by 1.3 percent, while adjusted for working day effects, it fell by 1.5 percent compared to a year earlier,...
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MOHU has installed a new REpont machine suitable for bulk redemption
MOHU has installed a new vending machine in Budapest, suitable for bulk redemption. The III. district, the new R2 vending machine – an improved version of the R1 type manufactured...
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Drought mitigation measures reduced crop losses
Although drought seriously threatened Hungarian agriculture this year, drought mitigation measures ultimately significantly reduced crop losses, said the State Secretary for Agriculture of the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) at a...
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Lidl UK’s plant-based sales are booming
In 2025 Lidl UK realised a 694% annual sales growth with its private label meat-free and plant-based dairy products, exceeding its 400% target by far. This article is available for...
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The Hungarian Innovation Grand Prize competition has been announced.
The Hungarian Innovation Association (MISZ) has announced the Hungarian Innovation Grand Prix for the 34th time. Companies can submit innovation projects that have been implemented in practice and will bring...
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Inflation in Austria was 4.0 percent in October, after September
The annual growth rate of consumer prices in Austria was 4.0 percent in October, the same as the previous month, according to preliminary data from the Austrian Statistical Office (Bundesanstalt...
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Retail sales in Romania fell by 2 percent in September
According to raw data, retail turnover in Romania decreased by 2 percent in September compared to the previous year, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced on Thursday. According to...
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The Ministry of Agriculture is helping farmers implement their supported investments with another facilitation
In the new agricultural support cycle, after the investment decisions, the period of project implementation is now underway. As a result of the consultation with the banking sector, the ministry...
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(HU) Új nyitvatartással növelni lehetne a termelői piacok vonzerejét
New opening hours could make farmers’ markets more attractive This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/10. According to a representative online survey conducted in Hungary, Italy and...
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This year, the Night of Modern Factories will be held for the ninth time
On November 14, 2025, the Hungarian Economic Development Agency, under the ownership of the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), will organize the Night of Modern Factories, a national program series,...
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The 4th Marketing Art Employer Branding Conference is coming
The labor market is changing at an unprecedented speed – the key to success today is whether we are able to continuously re-tune our brand while maintaining our values and...
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According to a survey, 51.5 percent of car buyers would not choose an electric car yet
51.5 percent of those planning to buy a car would not buy an electric car, 12.2 percent would consider buying an electric vehicle, and the remaining respondents are undecided on...
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Supermint ventured into new waters: fishing lakes were tested
In the Supermint program, 13 fishing lakes were inspected by experts from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih). No problems that warranted immediate official action were revealed during the...
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