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Walmart extends employee discount to include nearly all grocery products
Walmart is giving its approximate 1.6 million U.S. employees a new perk. The country’s largest private employer is extending its 10% employee discount to include purchases of nearly all grocery...
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Kaufland launches in France
German ecommerce giant Kaufland has launched its marketplace in France. It is the sixth country where the marketplace is active. Customers in the country can now order over three million...
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Starbucks teases protein drinks, new food
After simplifying its menu, the coffee giant will focus on experiential beverages, artisanal foods and non-coffee drinks. Starbucks is building a menu innovation pipeline composed of premium coffee options, non-coffee...
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The Open Days Porta event series will begin next Saturday
The Open Days Porta event series will begin next Saturday with the introduction of the Szatmár and Bereg regions – the organizers told MTI. Almost 30 producers will present their...
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Another wave of price increases in poultry markets: the price of chicken breast has increased by 17 percent in one year
The prices of poultry products in Hungary have risen significantly in recent months, according to data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH). According to a report by RTL News, the...
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62,700 purchases – all previous records broken at ALDI’s Sziget store
ALDI has set up a pop-up store at the Sziget Festival for the eighth time. The range of products tailored to festival-goers, consisting of around 300 products, and the free...
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The world of Minecraft comes to life in SPAR stores
The characters from one of the world’s most well-known and beloved video games – including Steve, Creeper, Alex and Piglet – are now moving into SPAR stores as part of...
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Shein’s UK subsidiary had a strong year, but serious risks cloud the outlook
Shein’s UK subsidiary has posted strong growth in 2024 as the company prepares for a global IPO. The division reported a 32.3 percent increase in revenue to £2.05 billion in...
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MOL opened a Fresh Corner unit at Nyugati Railway Station
Ten years after the launch of Fresh Corner, MOL is once again taking the consumer experience to a new level: as part of a pilot project launched jointly with MÁV,...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Hungarian farmers can always count on the national government
Hungarian farmers are one of the government’s most important allies, so we protect and support them with our decisions – said András Tállai, Deputy Minister of Agriculture in Edelény, at...
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TEDi store chain recalls flower-patterned glass cups due to risk of lead and cadmium leaching
The TEDi store chain has recalled flower-patterned glass cups from circulation due to the risk of lead and cadmium leaching, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) told MTI...
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This year’s Carpathian Basin Wheat Gathering Ceremony of the Hungarians’ Bread program was held
The Carpathian Basin Wheat Merging Ceremony of the Hungarian Bread – 15 Million Grains of Wheat program was held on Friday in Edelény. At the event, László Kövér, the Speaker...
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Adapt or disappear – this is how companies can stay competitive in the age of AI and crises
How can you stay afloat in a world where one day artificial intelligence turns the market upside down and the next day another economic shock shakes companies? The question facing...
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Hungarian fisheries are struggling with drought, price pressure and reduced consumption
The Hungarian fishing industry is finding itself in an increasingly difficult situation: producers are struggling under the triple burden of drought, low purchase prices and falling consumption. Although fish production...
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The Chamber launches free training for budding entrepreneurs
The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK), in collaboration with regional chambers, is launching a new, free training course for business planners and managers of existing companies. The aim...
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Sweet corn yields were average this year, Hungary remains at the top of Europe
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) encourages consumers to purchase sweet corn directly from producers or from reliable sources. Although this year’s crop was rated as average, Hungary remains the...
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NGM: support for Hungarian farmers is the first for the government, new program helps livestock farmers in trouble due to foot-and-mouth disease epidemic
The support for Hungarian farmers is the first for the government – a new program helps livestock farmers in trouble due to foot-and-mouth disease epidemic – the Ministry of National...
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Cow and goat cheeses recalled from trade due to microbiological contamination
Pasteurized cow and goat cheeses from France have been recalled by traders, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) warned in a statement sent to MTI on Friday. According...
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Apple is the world’s most valuable brand for the fourth year in a row
Apple has topped the list of the world’s most valuable brands for the fourth time in a row this year. According to the “BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands”...
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The holiday market is soaring: 37 percent price increase in six months
Similar to the housing market, the holiday home market also gained significant momentum in the first half of 2025: according to data from Otthon Centrum, the average price of holiday...
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Italy is still popular with tourists this year – more expensive, but worth it
Although prices have risen, Italy remains one of the most popular destinations for European and overseas tourists. Tourism expert Róbert Richard Kiss spoke on InfoRádio that the country’s rich cultural...
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This year’s Carpathian Basin Wheat Pooling Ceremony of the Hungarians’ Bread program was held
The Carpathian Basin Wheat Pooling Ceremony of the Hungarians’ Bread – 15 million wheat grains program was held on Friday in Edelény. At the event, László Kövér, the Speaker of...
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Inflation in Slovakia rose to record levels in July
In Slovakia, annual inflation was 4.4 percent in July, the highest rate of price increase in the past 19 months, according to data released by the Statistical Office (SÚSR) on...
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Kavosz: a new scheme in the Széchenyi Card Program will soon help livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease
A new scheme will help livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease, in the Széchenyi Card Program, which is coordinated by Kavosz, they will soon be able to use a new,...
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Lidl Switzerland Sees ‘Record’ Growth In Cheese Exports In 2024
Lidl Switzerland saw record cheese export growth in 2024, marking its strongest performance since entering the market 15 years ago. The discounter exported 4,021 tonnes of cheese in 2024, representing...
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Markets reopen: Saudi Arabia and Chile lift ban on Brazilian poultry
Saudi Arabia and Chile have lifted import bans on Brazilian poultry products imposed in May due to an outbreak of bird flu in the state of Rio Grande do Sul,...
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French government to provide €8m in emergency aid to farmers hit by southern forest fires
The French government will provide €8m in emergency aid to farmers hit by last week’s forest fires, Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard announced on Thursday during a visit to the affected...
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Non-alc beer brand Heaps Normal gets Robbie Williams backing
The brand’s “core range” is being rolled out across “select bars, venues” in the UK and online from this month. Australian non-alcoholic beer brand Heaps Normal has received investment from...
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Arla Foods invests in Bahrain cheese production expansion
The dairy group expects the investment to boost the Bahrain site’s production capacity by approximately 30% Arla Foods is investing €50.9m ($59.4m) to expand output of spreadable cheese in glass...
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AM: help is coming from several sides for livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease
The government is committed to supporting the restart and maintenance of livestock farms affected by foot-and-mouth disease, as well as animal health developments. The newly published ministerial decree details the...
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