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Administrative burdens for grape and wine producers to be further reduced
The Ministry of Agriculture is committed to improving the situation of Hungarian grape and wine producers, which is why the ministry is supporting the sector with new, simplified regulations. The...
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OKSZ: Margin stop is wrong
The National Trade Association is puzzled by the fact that the government extended the margin freeze without any consultation, and even brought a new product under the scope of the...
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New food certification for products free from ultra-processed ingredients
The first certification system specifically designed to label foods free of ultra-processed ingredients has been launched in the United States. The Non-UPF Program launched in late 2024 and now makes...
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KSH: industrial producer prices in September 2025 were on average 0.4 percent lower than the previous month and 2.4 percent higher than a year earlier
In September 2025, industrial producer prices were on average 2.4 percent higher than a year earlier. Domestic sales prices increased by 0.5 percent and export sales by 3.3 percent compared...
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MediaMarkt Black November – the month of conscious decisions
Weekly renewed promotions throughout November help customers to time their long-planned major purchases wisely, in addition to Christmas gift shopping. MediaMarkt is expanding Black Friday into a full-month event this...
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The long weekend of October 23 brought in more than 600,000 guest nights
During the four-day break in October, tourists spent a total of 611 thousand guest nights in our country, according to data from the National Tourism Data Service Center (NTAK). Hungarians...
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It’s good to help, but it’s not always easy!
There is something deeply human about stopping and realizing that others need us too. This was the topic of the roundtable discussion, where István Huczka, CEO of Candy Hoover Hungary...
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Coface: Taking intercompany payments and receivables management to the next level
Payee and Coface Hungary have entered into a strategic partnership to offer companies a digitalized, secure, financial process support service along the Order-to-Cash (O2C) chain, making receivables management more efficient...
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Sausages, salamis, tactics
Market players report stable volumes and slightly declining prices in the salami and sausage category. Consumer price-sensitivity is particularly prominent in this segment. This article is available for reading in...
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The world celebrates thrift on October 31st
The world celebrates thrift on October 31st – a value that serves the same purpose for every generation in different ways: financial security. Conscious money management is not just about...
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From the lab to your wrist: cutting-edge nutrition tracking technology comes to the Galaxy Watch
It all started with a simple question: what if we could track our nutrition in real time, right from our wrist? The Antioxidant Index on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 brings...
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LG has published its third-quarter financial report
LG Electronics (LG) announced its third-quarter financial results. The South Korean company reported consolidated sales of KRW 21.87 trillion and operating profit of KRW 688.9 billion. The result was primarily...
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Wizz Air launches more flights from Budapest than ever before this winter
Wizz Air is providing more capacity than ever before on its flights departing from Budapest during the winter schedule period: it offers passengers 3.2 million seats, 8 percent more than...
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2,325 kilometers in the fight against breast cancer: Groupama Insurance raised donations by running
A Budapest-Paris round trip: enthusiastic supporters ran a distance nearly equivalent to this, so Groupama Insurance is supporting the fight against breast cancer with a total donation of 500,000 forints....
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Auchan recalled Auchan Kebvenc Primavera still mineral water due to microbiological discrepancy
Due to a microbiological defect, Auchan Hungary Ltd. initiated a consumer recall of the 1.5-liter Auchan Kedvenc Primavera still mineral water it distributes. The defect was detected during a self-check,...
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This is what the Christmas fishing season will be like
According to the Hungarian Aquaculture and Fisheries Interprofessional Organization (MA HAL), despite the economic difficulties caused by drought and rising costs, domestic fish farmers ensure that consumers have high-quality domestic...
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Newer plant protection products are available for small-scale cultivation
There is ongoing cooperation to support small-scale crop production. The work of the National Small-Scale Crop Working Group operating within the National Chamber of Agriculture focuses on the expansion of...
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NGM: tourism continues to perform at a high level in autumn, 8 percent more people vacationed in September
Hungary is becoming an increasingly attractive tourist destination for both domestic and international travelers – the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) stated in its commentary on the latest statistical data...
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K&H: once again Hungary’s best sustainability bank
Euromoney has awarded the K&H Group the title of “Hungary’s Best Sustainability Bank” for the second time this year. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/10. According...
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Equilor Corporate Advisory: operational excellence is the key to development
The growth prospects of the European economy, and within it Hungary, have weakened in recent times, and structural problems make a quick recovery difficult in the medium term. In this...
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You can buy cold food with your SZÉP card again
Jobbik MP Róbert Dudás asked the government in June this year whether they planned to reinstate the SZÉP card for the purchase of cold food. As of January 1, 2024,...
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Protection against golden yellow grapevine disease does not stop
On October 31, the national protection and detection against golden yellow grapevine disease will end, but it is still of utmost importance that grape growers comply with plant health regulations,...
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Poland’s Biedronka Must Absorb Cost Inflation Amid Tough Competition, Owner Says
Poland’s largest food retailer Biedronka, owned by Portugal’s Jerónimo Martins, needs to keep prices low and absorb some cost inflation to boost sales and preserve profitability amid fierce competition, a...
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This is how Hungarian researchers model epidemics
At first glance, few things seem more distant than a flu virus and a self-driving car. One spreads invisibly among people, the other tries to navigate traffic with sensors and...
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AB InBev in talks to replace Heineken as UEFA beer partner
Heineken has been UEFA’s beer sponsor for its array of European club soccer competitions since the early 1990s. AB InBev is in negotiations to become a global partner for the...
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Reference prices, average yield data and specific cost savings for the 2025 damage mitigation allowance have been published
Those affected by agricultural damages that occurred in this damage mitigation year and who filed a damage report in the 2025 damage mitigation period can submit their application for damage...
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Alanex Ltd. has recalled several of its spice blends due to the presence of olive leaves.
Due to the presence of olive leaves, Alanex Kft. has initiated a consumer recall of the crumbled oregano and several spice mixtures it sells – the National Trade and Consumer...
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Halloween Fuels Pumpkin And Sweet Sales In Europe
Pumpkin and sweet sales are experiencing growth in Italy, as the agricultural and confectionery sectors tap into the growing popularity of Halloween. The festivities boost pumpkin sales also in France...
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Despite the challenges, this year’s drought protection was effective
Despite the challenges, this year’s drought protection was effective – assessed István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, in a video message published on his Facebook page on Friday. This year was...
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OKSZ is puzzled by the government’s decision
Az Országos Kereskedelmi Szövetség értetlenül áll azelőtt, hogy a kormány minden egyeztetés nélkül meghosszabbította az árrésstopot, sőt kiterjesztette azt új termékekre is. Az árrésstopot nem kiterjeszteni, hanem kivezetni kellett volna,...
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