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Hungarian M&A market at historic high
The domestic transaction market reached a record high last year, according to a recent report by EY-Parthenon evaluating corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Although the number of deals stagnated, the...
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Equilor celebrates 35 years on the Hungarian capital market
Equilor Investment Co. Ltd. celebrated its 35th anniversary on the Budapest Stock Exchange with a symbolic trading start bell. The independent Hungarian investment service provider started its operations even before...
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Viktor Orbán: We have established the Drought Protection Operational Group
Today, we have established the Drought Protection Operational Group – Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced in a video posted on Facebook on Tuesday. The Prime Minister said that according to...
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Deliveroo launches new home delivery service
Deliveroo’s new Deliveroo Express service in the UK and Ireland gives grocery chains and retailers the opportunity to offer instant home delivery through their own online platforms. This article is...
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In the global market weight class: Novo Nordisk’s dominance in the competition for anti-obesity drugs has been shaken
The weight-loss drug market, which has been booming in the wake of the global obesity epidemic, has taken another turn: Novo Nordisk, which burst into the public consciousness with the...
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30 years of POPAI UK & Ireland
The British POPAI organisation was established in 1995 and has been growing steadily ever since. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/4. A Retail Marketing conference and...
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Hungary has emerged as a collection and distribution center in the European logistics network
Hungarian rail and intermodal freight transport showed mixed performance in 2024, according to the latest data from the Association of Hungarian Logistics Service Centers (MLSZKSZ). While rail freight transport struggled...
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Smart breakfast
Overall the cereal market stagnated last year, but performance varied across segments. While the traditional cereal category produced a small decline in both value and volume, the muesli and granola...
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K&H: smart devices are unstoppable
There has been a spectacular growth in mobile payments among K&H customers: in 2024 they spent nearly HUF 602bn using their smart devices, a 60% rise compared to a year...
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The new use of the SZÉP card is a divisive one
According to a recent study by Cofidis Hitel Monitor, a significant portion of the population is planning to modernize their homes again – many would do it on their own,...
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BKK prepares for Transport Culture Day with a city walk and cinema
The Day of Transport Culture focuses on the mutual attention of transport participants and sustainable, safe, and civilized transportation. On Sunday, May 11, the Budapest Transport Center will draw attention...
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AM: hundreds of billions of forints more to help environmentally conscious farmers
This year, farmers can receive more than 200 billion forints in support thanks to the Agri-Environmental Management and Organic Farming programs – announced István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, according to...
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In the rhythm of modern life: freedom or trap?
We are trying to find out how digitalisation, constant accessibility and new digital solutions are shaping the lifestyles of the 500 people we have interviewed (representative sample). This article is...
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Quality on the grill
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/5. The 2024 barbecue season got off to a slow start, but then it gained momentum. A cooler spring was followed...
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Hungarian-Saudi trade and tourism relations are becoming closer
The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) aims to involve Hungarian businesses in the dynamic transformation of the Saudi economy, the public body told MTI on Wednesday, in connection...
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New peaks in passenger and freight traffic: Hungary set a record in air transport in 2024
Air transport in Hungary experienced spectacular growth in 2024. The traffic of domestic airports reached a new historical peak: nearly 18 million passengers and 237 thousand tons of goods were...
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New investment supports forest tourism
The recreational role of our forests has recently been appreciated, as evidenced by the increasing number of visitors each year – said András Mocz, Deputy State Secretary responsible for forests,...
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Papa’s Pilar Rum
Papa’s Pilar is a premium rum brand created in honour of Ernest Hemingway. The rum is made from a blend of the best rums from various Caribbean and Floridian distilleries...
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Sunflower prices have increased by one and a half times
In its April projection, Oil World expects a global sunflower seed harvest of 54.6 million tons in the 2024/2025 marketing year, which is 8 percent lower than in 2023/2024. Global...
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MBH Bank: the outlook for agriculture by the end of the first quarter worsened due to foot-and-mouth disease
The assessment of the situation in agriculture by the end of the first quarter deteriorated slightly, with the outlook deteriorating primarily for dairy farmers, pig and beef farmers due to...
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The laughing bunny has disappeared from the Mexican box of Nesquik
In Mexico, the well-known laughing bunny no longer appears on the packaging of Nesquik, as local regulations prohibit advertising aimed at children on the packaging of foods with sugar content...
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Deliveroo to be acquired by DoorDash in £2.9bn deal
Deliveroo is to be acquired by US rival DoorDash in a £2.9bn takeover deal. DoorDash, which was founded in 2013, said the deal will help to accelerate its growth, as...
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The complete exemption of the affected farms is underway and if there is no new infection, the restrictions can be lifted within weeks
István Nagy, the Minister of Agriculture, assessed the protection against foot-and-mouth disease as successful, and in his report to the Agriculture Committee of the Parliament on Tuesday, he said: if...
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The 13th Avas Borangolás (Avas Borang Festival) in Miskolc starts on Thursday
This year, the Avas Wine Festival will be held in Miskolc, where visitors can discover selected wines from 92 wineries and delicacies from 52 gastronomic service providers at more than...
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Magnit Acquires Controlling Stake In Azbuka Vkusa
Russian retailer Magnit has acquired a controlling stake in premium retail store operator Azbuka Vkusa. Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) approved the acquisition on 5 May, according to Interfax.com. Azbuka Vkusa...
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Asparagus exports increased in 2024
According to Eurostat data, the asparagus cultivation area in Hungary has decreased in the past decade, and in 2024 it was around a thousand hectares. The harvested quantity of asparagus...
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Márton Nagy: the government would introduce margin restrictions for stores selling household goods
The government may discuss on Wednesday and is expected to adopt on Thursday the proposal that would introduce a margin restriction in stores selling household goods from mid-May to early...
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More expensive Barbie, thinner Heinz – Trump’s tariffs redraw the global consumer market
The impact of Donald Trump’s tariff policy is affecting more and more industries: toy manufacturers, automotive giants and FMCG companies are also forced to raise prices, restructure production or reduce...
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Almost 20 percent cheaper food? The government is satisfied with the results of the margin reduction
“Thanks to the margin reduction, more and more products can be purchased cheaper, and we will continue to take decisive action against unjustified, excessive price increases and price hikers,” said...
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The Hungarian Food Bank Association is organizing a record-sized food collection on Friday and Saturday
At the Friday and Saturday fundraiser organized by the Hungarian Food Bank Association, customers can make donations for people and families living in need in more places than in previous...
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