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Visit Hungary: municipalities can still apply for one of the country’s most popular environmental beautification competitions
Until May 30, settlements can still apply for one of Hungary’s most successful and longest-running environmental beautification competitions, the Flowering Hungary competition, Visit Hungary informed MTI. They highlight that the...
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“Bite-sized Stories: Tales Without a Leftover” – Nébih announces a story writing competition
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has announced its first national story writing competition, the Maradék bez szélkül program, to draw attention to the problem of food waste through...
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Revolution in animal feed: olive-fed larvae and insect protein from the future
Insect protein production is becoming increasingly important in sustainable agriculture, but economical production remains a serious challenge. One of the most promising solutions has now been presented by a Spanish...
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Zsolt V. Németh: water management directorates must also deal with flood protection and water retention
Although water retention tasks and drought protection have become more important due to climate change, water management directorates must also deal with the management of excess water and flood protection...
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Heineken curbs global water use by 11%
Heineken reduced its water use by 11% globally last year compared to 2018. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/5. The brewing company implemented its water efficiency...
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The Hungarian Water Tourism Association is preparing for a big launch
With the support of Active Hungary, the Hungarian Water Tour Association (MAVITUSZ) is launching a national water tour series called Water Ring, which aims to build on the success of...
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The Chamber of Agriculture is organizing career orientation camps for primary school students this year as well
In order to popularize agricultural professions, the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) is organizing free career orientation camps for primary school students in grades 5-6-7 at 19 locations across the...
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Festivals tempt with cheap beer: the goal is to keep young people
This summer, several major Hungarian music festivals are countering inflation by slashing beer prices—because affordability is key when it comes to Generation Z. In 2025, Hungarian music festival organizers are...
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Balaton gastronomy is being raised to a new level: the Balaton Culinary Workshop can provide a solution to seasonality and labor shortages
The region’s restaurants, wineries and vocational training institutions have jointly developed a system that has become a national model – with local ingredients, modern education and real market experience. The...
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Ministry of Agriculture: China would develop its wine sector with Hungarian experts
China would develop its wine sector with Hungarian experts – the Ministry of Agriculture announced in a statement sent to MTI on Tuesday. According to the ministry, Deputy State Secretary...
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Hungarian Leasing Association: Many are waiting in the leasing market, state-supported schemes remain vital
The domestic leasing market has seemingly performed stably in the first months of 2025, but subtle shifts are emerging beneath the surface. While the amount of new financing has barely...
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One of the largest Polish travel agencies is expanding in Romania
One of the largest Polish travel agencies, Rainbow Tours, is expanding in Romania, writes economica.net. The Polish company signed a preliminary agreement on Thursday to merge with the Paralela 45...
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Election of new pope boosts Rome’s tourism
Souvenirs depicting Pope Leo XIV have flooded the Vatican area, as the city of Rome hopes to continue the tourism boom experienced in the days leading up to the election...
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We share the same goals with France regarding European agriculture
The interests of Hungarian and French farmers have always been the same, we are also on the same page when it comes to our agricultural policy goals, whether it is...
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Alcohol-free drives success for sparkling wine giant
Henkell Freixenet, one of the world’s leading sparkling wine producers, saw 23.6% growth in its booze-free bottles last year, lending further weight to the argument that no/low could be the...
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Innovation is the engine of competitiveness in mushroom production too
The technological developments in the horticultural sector, including intensive mushroom production, are of paramount importance, which is why the government also supports the implementation of these serious investments. These significantly...
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Kaufland Launches Own-Brand Products Made With Cocoa-Free Chocolate
German retailer Kaufland has launched its first own-brand products made with a cocoa-free chocolate alternative, ChoViva. The chocolate alternative, from start-up Planet A Foods, is produced by roasting sunflower seeds...
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Nébih: Jármitészta Kft.’s egg-free dry pasta product has been recalled from circulation
Due to the presence of eggs, Jármitészta Kft. has recalled its “JÁRMI egg-free dry pasta, 500 g – WIDELY ROLLED” product from the market – the National Food Chain Safety...
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Hungarian-American agricultural relations have gained new momentum
The University of Debrecen and South Dakota State University signed an agreement on the Hungarian-American dual degree precision agricultural engineering training program in a ceremonial setting. Deputy Secretary of State...
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Digital Innovation in Stores: Nielsen IQ and Vusion Group Join Forces
Nielsen IQ and Vusion Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at driving the technological advancement of brick-and-mortar retail stores. The collaboration will focus on integrating sales data, shelf observations,...
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Strawberry shortage on the markets in mid-May – weather caused serious damage
By mid-May, a noticeable strawberry shortage had developed on the domestic markets – and this is not just a Hungarian phenomenon, it affects the whole of Europe. This year’s spring...
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Neither GDP growth nor green growth takes into account natural constraints
On May 13, a roundtable discussion organized by the Hungarian Association of Nature Conservationists took place in the MagNet House, discussing important topics, but in a relaxed atmosphere and with...
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AM: FAO also plays a huge role in overcoming crises affecting the region
International organizations have a major role to play in overcoming the economic crises affecting Europe and Central Asia and in mitigating the severe effects of climate change. Cooperation is more...
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Informal consultation of FAO European and Central Asian member countries in Hungary
International organizations have a major role to play in overcoming the economic crises affecting Europe and Central Asia and in mitigating the severe impacts of climate change. Our cooperation is...
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Market access, marketing, AI applications: SPAR Regions Treasures program provides tangible help for small producers
The number of high-quality, domestic products from small producers, artisan companies, smaller wineries and breweries in the range of SPAR and INTERSPAR stores has increased to more than 550 thanks...
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Plates and glasses going green
Demand for plant-based products has been growing steadily in recent years. The companies interviewed in the article are working from different market positions, but with the same commitment to develop...
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Tuned to beautiful skin
The facial care market’s momentum hasn’t been affected by the inflation or the restructuring of consumer baskets – as a matter of fact, the segment has produced a double-digit sales...
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The seed sector has faced many difficulties
Extreme weather is also posing an increasing challenge for the seed sector, which is the first, strategically important step in agriculture, it was announced at the annual delegate meeting of...
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Only four weeks left to submit single applications
By May 14, 2025, farmers had submitted 82,432 applications, 80.6 percent of which, 66,467, were submitted with the help of the chamber’s rural economists. Applications can be submitted without penalty...
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10th Zsendülés horticultural conference: operational times
On 27-28 February the representatives of the horticulture sector gathered in Szeged for the Zsendülés conference, organised by Kert-Ész Club Hungary Association. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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