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Auchan recalled Auchan Kebvenc Primavera still mineral water due to microbiological discrepancy

Due to a microbiological defect, Auchan Hungary Ltd. initiated a consumer recall of the 1.5-liter Auchan Kedvenc Primavera still mineral water it distributes. The defect was detected during a self-check,...

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This is what the Christmas fishing season will be like

According to the Hungarian Aquaculture and Fisheries Interprofessional Organization (MA HAL), despite the economic difficulties caused by drought and rising costs, domestic fish farmers ensure that consumers have high-quality domestic...

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Newer plant protection products are available for small-scale cultivation

There is ongoing cooperation to support small-scale crop production. The work of the National Small-Scale Crop Working Group operating within the National Chamber of Agriculture focuses on the expansion of...

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NGM: tourism continues to perform at a high level in autumn, 8 percent more people vacationed in September

Hungary is becoming an increasingly attractive tourist destination for both domestic and international travelers – the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) stated in its commentary on the latest statistical data...

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K&H: once again Hungary’s best sustainability bank

Euromoney has awarded the K&H Group the title of “Hungary’s Best Sustainability Bank” for the second time this year. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/10. According...

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Equilor Corporate Advisory: operational excellence is the key to development

The growth prospects of the European economy, and within it Hungary, have weakened in recent times, and structural problems make a quick recovery difficult in the medium term. In this...

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You can buy cold food with your SZÉP card again

Jobbik MP Róbert Dudás asked the government in June this year whether they planned to reinstate the SZÉP card for the purchase of cold food. As of January 1, 2024,...

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Protection against golden yellow grapevine disease does not stop

On October 31, the national protection and detection against golden yellow grapevine disease will end, but it is still of utmost importance that grape growers comply with plant health regulations,...

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Poland’s Biedronka Must Absorb Cost Inflation Amid Tough Competition, Owner Says

Poland’s largest food retailer Biedronka, owned by Portugal’s Jerónimo Martins, needs to keep prices low and absorb some cost inflation to boost sales and preserve profitability amid fierce competition, a...

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This is how Hungarian researchers model epidemics

At first glance, few things seem more distant than a flu virus and a self-driving car. One spreads invisibly among people, the other tries to navigate traffic with sensors and...

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AB InBev in talks to replace Heineken as UEFA beer partner

Heineken has been UEFA’s beer sponsor for its array of European club soccer competitions since the early 1990s. AB InBev is in negotiations to become a global partner for the...

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Reference prices, average yield data and specific cost savings for the 2025 damage mitigation allowance have been published

Those affected by agricultural damages that occurred in this damage mitigation year and who filed a damage report in the 2025 damage mitigation period can submit their application for damage...

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Alanex Ltd. has recalled several of its spice blends due to the presence of olive leaves.

Due to the presence of olive leaves, Alanex Kft. has initiated a consumer recall of the crumbled oregano and several spice mixtures it sells – the National Trade and Consumer...

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Halloween Fuels Pumpkin And Sweet Sales In Europe

Pumpkin and sweet sales are experiencing growth in Italy, as the agricultural and confectionery sectors tap into the growing popularity of Halloween. The festivities boost pumpkin sales also in France...

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Despite the challenges, this year’s drought protection was effective

Despite the challenges, this year’s drought protection was effective – assessed István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, in a video message published on his Facebook page on Friday. This year was...

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OKSZ is puzzled by the government’s decision

Az Országos Kereskedelmi Szövetség értetlenül áll azelőtt, hogy a kormány minden egyeztetés nélkül meghosszabbította az árrésstopot, sőt kiterjesztette azt új termékekre is. Az árrésstopot nem kiterjeszteni, hanem kivezetni kellett volna,...

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Gergely Gulyás: margin reduction will remain until February 28th and will be expanded to include additional product lines

The government has decided to maintain the margin reduction for food and drugstore products, and it has been extended until February 28, 2026, the Minister Head of the Prime Minister’s...

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K&H Analyst Commentary: The Hungarian economy is still performing modestly

In the third quarter, the Hungarian economy expanded by 0.6 percent compared to a year earlier, and GDP stagnated at a quarterly level, according to the first estimate of the...

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Hungarian GDP stagnated in the third quarter – services dragged, industry and construction weakened

The performance of the Hungarian economy in the third quarter of 2025 exceeded the same period of the previous year by 0.6 percent, while compared to the previous quarter it...

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Waterfowl season begins: this is when most of the annual quantity of ducks and geese is sold.

The Hungarian population consumes approximately 3 kilograms of duck meat and between 70 dkg and 1 kg of goose meat annually. The turnover of waterfowl products increases dramatically with the...

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Lidl extends partnership with UEFA Women’s National Team until 2030

Lidl, one of the leading food retailers in Germany and Europe, is extending its partnership with UEFA until 2030, further strengthening its commitment to supporting women’s football and the UEFA...

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In Zwack Unicum’s light music series, the ensemble pays tribute to tradition in the imposing halls of the Transport Museum.

In October, Uncium Live Session returns with a unique production by the Parno Graszt Roma folk music ensemble. The latest episode was directed by filmmaker Dániel Hevér, who captured the...

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Bunge volunteers join hands for food security on World Food Day 2025

Bunge – a leading agribusiness solutions company that connects farmers to consumers – is expanding its Global Volunteer Program in celebration of World Food Day following its recent merger with...

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Real help: when we all win

There is something deeply human about stopping and realizing that others need us too. This was the topic of the roundtable discussion, where István Huczka, CEO of Candy Hoover Hungary...

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“Art Is for Everybody”: Absolut pays tribute to the art of Keith Haring this year

Absolut Vodka celebrates creativity with a new, limited-time bottle, this time focusing on the work of one of the most famous representatives of pop art, Keith Haring. The Absolut Haring...

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Hungarians don’t just care about money when looking for a job

Between two similar job offers, three-quarters of Hungarian workers choose the company they consider more reliable, even if it does not offer the best salary. In an uncertain situation and...

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Recent survey: home renovation trends are changing in Hungary

According to the latest research by PPG Trilak, Hungarian consumers are increasingly conscious about choosing colors for their homes. Although white, beige and gray are still the dominant shades, one...

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World first: Daikin introduces carbon-neutral heat pump

Daikin Europe has officially opened its new Research and Development Centre (EDC) in Ghent, Belgium, where it unveiled the world’s first carbon-neutral natural refrigerant heat pump. The 30,600 m² R&D...

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The sales revenue of the animal and vegetable fats and oils product group increased the most

The value of exports of agricultural and food products amounted to 6,679 million euros, and the value of imports amounted to 4,920 million euros in the first half of 2025,...

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Bird flu has appeared in a roast duck farm in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County

The highly pathogenic H5N1 subtype of the bird flu virus has been confirmed by the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) in a roast duck farm in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County; the...

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