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Here is the Supermint summer seed test: zucchini in the lead role
Date: 2025-08-04 11:14:05
Experts from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) tested zucchini seeds in the latest product test of the Supermint program. Based on laboratory measurements, the germination capacity of one...
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There is a need to reorganize production on domestic apricot plantations
Date: 2025-08-04 10:54:20
This year, spring frosts caused serious damage to domestic apricot plantations. The market would have a great demand for the fruit, therefore, in the interests of crop security and the...
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Next generation building services solution for sustainability
Date: 2025-08-04 10:45:24
In response to global sustainability expectations, LG Hungary has introduced a new building automation solution: the inverter scroll chiller operating with R32 refrigerant offers an alternative in cooling and heating...
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Hungarian and Italian researchers say birds and bats can protect vineyards
Date: 2025-08-04 10:30:27
According to a joint study by the HUN-REN Ecological Research Center and the University of Milan, birds and bats can protect vineyards, and flying predators not only reduce the number...
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HOLOBOX debuted with a holographic car show at the Allee
Date: 2025-08-04 10:20:18
Mercedes-Benz presents its new model on a holographic display: with the help of the HOLOBOX device placed in the Allee Shopping Center, the image of the CLA EQ electric car...
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Half-term melon overview: difficult season, market-destroying promotions, desperate producers
Date: 2025-08-04 10:00:50
The domestic melon season started with a delay of one or two weeks due to the unusually cool and light-poor May weather, and the first plantings were largely missed. The...
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Cash or digital payment?
Date: 2025-08-04 09:50:52
Hungarian youth are increasingly using digital payment methods – be it mobile apps, smartwatches, smart bracelets or bank cards – and they consider their security to be equivalent to cash....
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Small producers welcome customers with open doors
Date: 2025-08-04 09:30:24
Small producers across the country are opening their doors to consumers. As part of the Open Door Days, more than 150 family farms, cellars and manufactories will open their doors...
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NKFH: Auchan recalled deli and sliced salami with paprika due to undeclared allergen content
Date: 2025-08-04 09:11:18
Auchan Hungary Kft. has recalled and withdrawn from circulation the 75-gram packages of Auchan Kedvenc demege and paprika sliced salami due to their undeclared allergen (soy) content – the National...
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With its first non-food store, Lidl is taking on Action and TEDi
Date: 2025-08-04 09:06:35
For the first time, Lidl has opened a store that offers only non-food products. Under the name “Home & Living,” the retailer is showcasing six private labels in a store...
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French sports goods seller Decathlon to double India sourcing to $3 billion in 5 years
Date: 2025-08-04 09:04:46
France’s Decathlon aims to double the share of goods sourced from India to $3 billion over the next five years, the sporting goods retailer said on Tuesday, expanding its footprint...
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5 smart tips to improve your vision
Date: 2025-08-04 09:04:34
Modern lifestyles place increasing strain on our eyes. Screens, UV radiation, stress, and poor nutrition all contribute to the gradual decline in vision. The good news is that with simple...
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Profitability of agriculture in 2023: trend break and decline
Date: 2025-08-04 09:00:59
We used the data from the Test Farm Information System for 2023 for the analyses. The data collection covers a total of 1,855 sample farms, the data of which farms...
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Kraft Heinz splits into two publicly traded companies
Date: 2025-08-03 11:50:25
Kraft Heinz Co., one of the world’s largest food companies, is splitting into two independent public companies, the company said on its website. One company, Global Taste Elevation Co., will...
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Annual Costs From Climate Change Set To Total €35 Trillion
Date: 2025-08-03 10:09:36
A study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has estimated that the global economy faces approximately $38 trillion (€35.61 trillion) in damages each year due to the...
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Róbert Zsigó: the National Trade Association stands on the side of multinationals
Date: 2025-08-02 10:35:53
It has been proven once again that the National Trade Association is on the side of multinationals, not the Hungarian people, but the profits of foreign chains, even if this...
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French supermarkets have to inform shoppers about shrinkflation
Date: 2025-08-02 09:05:55
From 1 July, supermarkets in France will have to alert customers to instances of so-called “shrinkflation”, when retailers or manufacturers make their products smaller without reducing the price. When a...
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Retailers protest against the reduction of deposit return fees
Date: 2025-08-01 12:10:40
The National Trade Association (OKSZ) was shocked to learn that MOHU has unilaterally decided to cut in half the fees paid to retailers operating automated return systems for bottles returned...
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Pork, wet towel, tricks – this is how Hungarians grill!
Date: 2025-08-01 12:01:57
Summer is in full swing, grills are fired up across the country, and Hungarian gardens, patios, and holiday homes are filled with smoke, aromas, and laughter. According to a recent...
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The European Commission has adopted a recommendation on voluntary sustainability reporting by SMEs
Date: 2025-08-01 11:59:17
The VSME (Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) is a voluntary sustainability reporting standard developed by EFRAG. It offers a structured and simplified ESG reporting...
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The Balaton swim is cancelled again, the new date is August 9th, registration is also open again
Date: 2025-08-01 11:55:49
Based on the weather forecast of the HungaroMet Siófok Observatory, the organizer, Budapest Sports Office, with the agreement of the Balaton Water Police Chief, has decided that the 43rd Lidl...
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The Cake of Hungary 2025 reimagines one of the greatest cakes of all time
Date: 2025-08-01 11:54:20
This year’s “Cake of Hungary” competition celebrated the 140th anniversary of the iconic Dobos cake, calling on pastry chefs to reimagine the classic dessert. The winning creation, “DCJ Stílusgyakorlat” by...
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Unilever strengthened in both sales and price – exceeding analyst expectations
Date: 2025-08-01 11:53:01
Unilever reported solid revenue growth in the second quarter of 2025: the British-Dutch consumer goods giant achieved organic growth of 3.8%, which exceeded analysts’ expectations of 3.6%, the company’s latest...
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More than 930 professionals have already been recommended for the Signature 40 2025 call
Date: 2025-08-01 11:50:20
The Signature Platform is experiencing its most active nomination period yet: over 930 professionals have already been nominated for the Signature 40 list, which recognizes operational excellence in Hungary’s marketing...
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Despite the weakening seen in recent days, the forint can be proud of its performance this year
Date: 2025-08-01 11:46:20
Since last Friday, the forint has been the worst performer among regional currencies, but compared to the levels seen at the beginning of January, it has shown the best results....
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Paper packaging may not be the best
Date: 2025-08-01 11:45:48
The environmental effects of packaging are receiving more and more attention as sustainability comes to the fore. Recent research shows that while paper packaging may be easier to recycle than...
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K&H: the cashback program now also pays attention to teeth
Date: 2025-08-01 11:36:16
Half of Hungarians have used private healthcare services in the past two years, and more and more people are looking for accessible yet high-quality options. The K&H cashback program now...
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The quarterly revenue of luxury goods manufacturer Hermés increased by 17 percent
Date: 2025-08-01 11:33:05
In the first quarter of this year, the revenue of the French luxury goods manufacturer Hermés increased more than expected by analysts in a year-on-year comparison. According to the data...
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Hungarian traditions and a Mediterranean sense of life can be found at the winners of the Bread of the Country and Innovative Bread awards.
Date: 2025-08-01 11:32:51
Exciting results marked the 14th Saint Stephen’s Day Bread Competition: in 2025, the winner was the Alföldi Pajta Bread – made with spelt flour, while the innovation category was won...
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The first special prize winner of the children’s jury of Hungary’s Sugar-Free Cake has arrived
Date: 2025-08-01 11:29:47
A new chapter has begun in the One Drop of Attention Foundation’s Sugar-Free Cake of Hungary competition. For the first time this year, not only the adult professional jury voted,...
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