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Ginger has become the herb of the year 2026

According to the Öko-Test report, ginger was chosen as the medicinal plant of the year 2026: the decision was made jointly by the Study Group of the History of Medicinal...

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NAK-Magosz: online petition launched to protect food safety and Hungarian farmers

An online petition has been launched to protect food safety, Hungarian land and Hungarian farmers – the leaders of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the National Federation of...

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Nébih identifies ASP virus in new wild boars

The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has confirmed new cases of African swine fever (ASF) in Baranya County. Laboratory tests detected the virus in samples taken from dead wild...

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Sz. Variáns starts the year with an investment of nearly 700 million

The Debrecen-based packaging technology family business, Sz. Variáns Kft., has put into operation its new Heidelberg UV printing press capable of 5 colors + varnishing as part of a 660...

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No Buy 2026: the “no-buy” trend comes from Generation Z

The “no buy” and “low buy” challenges, which gained momentum on TikTok, are spreading spectacularly in early 2026: some of Generation Z consciously curb impulse purchases and tie them to...

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The application for additional support for the Start loans of the Kisfaludy Tourism Credit Center is launched

The application for additional support for the Start loans of the Kisfaludy Tourism Credit Center is launched, with the 2=3 campaign the government is encouraging the smallest tourism players to...

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More than 2,900 billion forints reached farmers in the new agricultural support cycle

Hungarian agriculture proved its resilience last year: farmers have continuously stood firm despite all difficulties, and the predictable, well-planned agricultural support background has also contributed to this, announced Minister of...

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Sziget 2026: for the first time, half-price festival passes for students with BudapestGO

The year starts with an unusual opportunity for Hungarian students, thanks to the cooperation between the Budapest Municipality and the Sziget Organizing Office: they can attend the festivalat half priceat...

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Chamber of Agriculture: Hungarian government and NAK save farmers in trouble due to Bászna Gabona Zrt.

The Hungarian government and the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) will save farmers in trouble, producers who have been rendered insolvent due to the bankrupt Bászna Gabona Zrt. can expect...

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The future of gardening: more and more work can be done with battery-powered machines

Husqvarna is expanding its battery-powered product range with three new, versatile garden tools from February 10th. The PS30X pruning shears, P8X branch cutter and BVX leaf blower-vacuum are designed with...

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Austria to halve VAT on select food prices funded by plastics tax

A non-recyclable plastics tax is planned to fund the VAT cut to 5%, although details have yet to be ironed out. Austria plans to halve the VAT on certain food...

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El Corte Inglés to invest €650 million in the coming fiscal year

For the 2026-2027 financial year, which begins on March 1, the Spanish group El Corte Inglés is setting aside €650 million for store renovations, the development of technological and logistical...

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Protecting farmers’ interests is a guarantee of food security

Hungary pays special attention to protecting farmers’ interests and water conservation. The central theme of the 18th World Forum on Food and Agriculture (GFFA) was water management. More than seventy...

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KitKat secures F1 partnership

KitKat has been selected as the official chocolate bar of Formula 1 and will feature at key races during the 2026 season. To mark the global collaboration, Nestlé launched a...

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István Nagy: tax breaks for primary producers will continue to increase this year

This year, tax breaks for primary producers will continue to increase, farmers can count on us – announced István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, in a video posted on his Facebook...

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Péter Noszek became the president of the Managers’ Association

There has been a change of leadership at the head of the Managers’ Association (National Managers’ Association): the organization 2026. Based on the decision of the general meeting of January...

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Shrinkage inflation: several products became smaller in December and January – baked goods, sweets, razor blades, and dishwashing detergent were also affected

In December 2025 and January 2026, the packaging of several pre-packaged products was reduced in domestic stores – according to consumer protection reports, changes also occurred in baked goods, cocoa...

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Online shopping has become routine, Kifli.hu set records in 2025

There was a Kifli customer who ordered nearly eight hundred times last year, and a basket worth over one million forints. In December, customers placed more than 17,000 orders in...

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Research: There was no “alcohol wave” during Covid, but consumption increased among a narrow group

There was no general wave of alcohol consumption in Hungary during the Covid–19 epidemic – this is revealed by a recently presented, representative survey, which was conducted by the InfoRádió...

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SPAR’s “free” products arrive with renewed packaging

The packaging renewal of the SPAR free from product line has been completed, which supports the quick orientation of customers following a special diet with a more modern, more transparent...

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Lidl Hungary won the TOP Employer award again this year

Lidl Hungary can once again boast the “Top Employer” certification in 2026, which confirms the company’s employee-centric operation and continuously improved HR practices. The international recognition is a feedback that...

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EuroShop 2026 starts on February 22 in Düsseldorf

2026. February 22–26 EuroShop will be held in Düsseldorf between 2019 and 2020. According to the organizers, it is the world’s leading retail trade fair, bringing together the entire spectrum...

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The mood of Hungarian SMEs has improved dramatically

Expectations of the domestic SME sector have improved significantly by the end of the year – this is revealed by the research conducted by K&H’s SME Confidence Index in the...

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Transition to a plant-based diet could transform the labour market in agriculture

According to research by the University of Oxford, the global transition to a plant-based diet could reduce demand for agricultural labour demand by 5-28% by 2030, mainly due to the...

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ALDI continues to reduce prices on fresh meat

ALDI will introduce another significant price reduction measure within eight days: it will reduce the prices of 14 types of fresh chicken meat from January 16, 2026, by an average...

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Free cash withdrawals are doubling: from February the monthly limit is 300 thousand forints

As of February 1, 2026, the amount of cash that can be withdrawn free of charge per month will increase from HUF 150,000 to HUF 300,000; the limit can still...

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Milk vs. plant-based drinks: big differences in carbon footprint and water requirements

The production of a cup (240 ml) of cow’s milk results in an average of nearly three times the greenhouse gas emissions of most plant-based alternatives – according to a...

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Yettel is once again among the best domestic employers

Yettel was named one of the best employers in Hungary for the third time in 2026, which is also an outstanding result on an international level. The TOP Employers Institute,...

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Record number of EU guest nights in 2025

The number of nights spent in tourist accommodation in the European Union rose to a record high in 2025; according to preliminary estimates, 3.08 billion nights were recorded, which was...

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Balaton with LEGO in Vienna: strong Hungarian presence at the Ferien-Messe

According to Turizmus.com reports that Hungary will have its own stand at Austria’s largest tourism fair, the Ferien-Messe Wien in Vienna, where more than 430 exhibitors will be presenting themselves...

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