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Erika Csikesz joins Indamedia
Erika Csikesz, former Sales and Digital Director of TV2 Group, will continue her career as CEO of DisplayNOW Zrt., part of Indamedia. The renowned professional will join the company on...
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Nébih: A grape disease called golden yellows has also appeared in the Villány region
The grapevine disease known as golden yellows has also appeared in the Villány region, so 15 out of 22 Hungarian wine regions are now affected – reads the information published...
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Savencia closes its processed cheese production plant in Répcelak
Savencia Fromage & Dairy Hungary Zrt. (formerly Pannontej) is reorganizing its operations in Hungary, closing its processed cheese production plant in Répcelak and further strengthening production in Veszprém, the company...
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Corrugated cardboard could revolutionize contemporary art
Corrugated cardboard not only leaves an 80 percent smaller ecological footprint than traditional materials, but due to its 92 percent recycling rate and spectacular usability, it has become the new...
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Grapevine golden yellow disease has also appeared in the Villány region – Nébih calls for increased protection
The Grapevine flavescence dorée (FD) pathogen, which causes grape golden yellow disease, is currently confirmed to be present in 12 counties, and 15 out of 22 wine regions are now...
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The SZÉP card remains stable – even if not at Lake Balaton
Although its popularity has decreased slightly, the SZÉP card is still a key player in the Hungarian cafeteria system: according to the latest data from the K&H SME Confidence Index...
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The number of residential air conditioners in Hungary could increase by one million – so let’s choose wisely
The number of household air conditioners in Hungary has increased tenfold in two decades, currently one and a half million such devices are in use, but in the next five...
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HGL triples its area in the HelloParks Maglód megapark
HGL has signed a lease agreement for another 10,000 square meters in the industrial real estate developer HelloParks’ megapark in Maglód. The dynamically growing logistics service provider started its operations...
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Low sour cherry harvest expected across Europe this year
Experts are predicting significant crop losses in sour cherry producing countries in Europe and Asia (except Uzbekistan and Germany) by 2025. In Poland, frosts caused significant damage to sour cherry...
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The strategic cooperation between Atmedia and TV2 Group is expanding further
Atmedia Group and TV2 Group have reached another milestone in their strategic partnership: from September 1, 2025, the leading trading house will take over the sales of TV2 Group’s non-spot...
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Seed Association: the proportion of metal-sealed cereal seeds should be increased
In the interest of varietal purity and crop safety, the proportion of metal-sealed cereal seeds should be increased – the Seed Association Interprofessional Organization and Product Council told MTI on...
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New Product Launches In Spain Hit New Low, Study Finds
Innovation in Spain’s FMCG sector is at a record low, having plummeted 48% over the past 15 years, according to Kantar’s latest Innovation Radar report. Only 75 new mass-market products...
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Samsung to showcase new technologies at IFA 2025
Samsung is returning to IFA (Innovation for all). Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade fair will be held in Berlin for the 101st time from September 5 to September 9, 2025....
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Auchan Romania Rolls Out Bulk Collection For Deposit Return System
Auchan Romania has introduced a new bulk collection system at its Militari hypermarket in Bucharest, as it seeks to enhance its commitment to the national deposit return system (SGR). The...
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Danone buys Belgian biotics firm The Akkermansia Company
In a statement, the owner of yogurt brand Activia said “expanding deeper into gut health is a key facet” of its corporate growth plans. Danone has acquired The Akkermansia Company,...
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Schwarz Group acquires Romanian big box operator La Cocoș
In a market shaped by hypermarket contraction and discount dominance, Schwarz Group’s majority acquisition of Romania’s La Cocoș signals a contrarian bet. While legacy players across Central Europe restructure oversized...
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Market Építő Zrt. is committed to the Smile Foundation for another four years
There are partnerships that go beyond all business interests and create a true community of values. This is exactly the relationship between Market Építő Zrt. and the Smile Foundation: they...
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Sunflower seeds become more expensive
In its June projection, Oil World expects a global sunflower seed harvest of 60.6 million tons in the 2025/2026 marketing year, 11 percent higher than in 2024/2025. Global consumption could...
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LG uses AI songs to spread the message of optimism
LG Electronics (LG) has launched a new global brand campaign, “Radio Optimism,” which aims to strengthen human connections and spread the message of optimism through shared musical experiences. The campaign...
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NKFH: poppy seeds recalled due to pesticide
Spar Hungary Ltd. has recalled edible poppy seeds due to an unauthorized pesticide – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) announced. It was announced that the best-before date...
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Farmers are being helped against drought with free water fees, water retention and irrigation modernization
While the government supports farmers by assuming the water service fee and developing irrigation, Brussels and the Tisza Party would make farmers pay for the cost of fighting the drought,...
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Shine – Video of the Day
Australian pastry shop Black Star Pastry, which has already won several professional awards for its professional flavor compositions, has this time “developed its product” in a different way: they have...
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GKI analysis: Why do Hungarian households live more poorly than anyone else in the EU?
Imagine that the residents of every EU country shop in a large supermarket! Everyone tries to put the same amount in their basket, but not everyone ends up buying the...
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KSH: industrial producer prices decreased by 0.7 percent in May 2025 compared to the previous month, and increased by an average of 6.9 percent compared to a year earlier
In May 2025, industrial producer prices were 6.9 percent higher on average than a year earlier. Domestic sales prices were 3.9 percent higher and export sales prices were 8.3 percent...
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Consumption drives the economy
According to the latest forecast by the Balance Institute, the Hungarian economy is expected to grow by less than 1 percent this year – GDP could grow by only 0.8...
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This is how the Hungarian soft drink market developed in 2024
The domestic soft drink market saw spectacular turnarounds in 2024: while Coca-Cola and HELL Energy recorded spectacular sales growth and significant profit growth, Pepsi was stuck in the negative territory,...
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Baby Coupon Week is here again at Rossmann – 10% discount on all baby products for Rossmann+ members
Rossmann is committed to supporting families and parents with young children – which is why it is once again organizing its popular Baby Coupon Week between June 30 and July...
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Feminine hygiene is still considered a luxury in Hungary
While several EU member states have already reduced VAT on feminine hygiene products to zero, Hungary still charges the highest rate of 27% on essential items such as tampons and...
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Stability and strategic change at Zwack Unicum
Zwack Unicum remains a key player in the domestic premium spirits market, having managed to grow despite the difficulties of inflation and falling demand in the 2024–2025 business year. The...
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Climate change is not sparing grapes either, but its effects can be mitigated, according to Syngenta
Despite the decrease in the area under cultivation, grape growing on approximately 58 thousand hectares continues to play a decisive role in Hungarian agriculture. According to Syngenta, the weather this...
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