News and articles
Beer evolution
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 Rather surprisingly, the domestic beer market contracted by 10% in 2025, but exports grew significantly thanks to the excellent quality...
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Rapid changes, adaptive path
Sales of non-alcoholic beverages have declined recently – by approximately 15%. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 “This happened because of the inflation, rising raw material...
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Timeless flavours, new expectations
In 2025 the domestic confectionery industry continues to operate in a duality of challenges and adaptation. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 The first half of...
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Rossmann follows the Korean beauty philosophy
On 6 November Rossmann presented the world of Korean beauty care – K-beauty – at a special event at the Korean Cultural Centre. This article is available for reading in...
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On a bumpy road, but heading in the right direction
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 József Septe, president of the Hungarian Bakers’ Association gave our magazine a comprehensive overview of the baking industry in the...
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Signature 40 – the region’s new common language: An interview with founders Márton Nagy and Ádám Vaszary on the new dimension of the Signature Platform in 2026
Signature 40 – the Hungarian list that is going to become a Central European format – in collaboration with Campaign magazine – involving five countries. This article is available for...
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Coop: serving Hungarian families for 30 years
On 13 November the Coop retail chain celebrated its 30th anniversary. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 The group has never lost sight of its core values...
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More than just refrigeration
Three key trends are influencing the commercial refrigeration industry at a global level: the rise of natural refrigerants such as CO2 and propane (R290), manufacturing practices aimed at reducing energy...
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The secret currencies of loyalty
PwC manager Virág Kiss told in her presentation that there is a great variety of loyalty programmes available on the Hungarian market – more than in other countries of the...
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What makes a good advertisement today?
Gábor Tolnai, head of the marketing insight division at Kantar Hoffmann gave a presentation on advertisements deemed successful by the company, at this year’s Business Days conference. This article is...
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Replanning for export markets
In Hungary the volume of wheat milling is currently around 1 million tonnes per year, compared to the pre-2022 processing level of approximately 1.2 million tonnes. This article is available...
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Growth with limits
The annual output of the refrigeration and canning industry is close to HUF 400bn, from which approximately two-thirds is directed to export markets. A cikk a Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01. lapszámában...
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Shop! Ideation – conference and challenge
The Shop! Ideation conference is a joint event organised by the Shop! Association and the IRDC (Industries Research and Development Council, USA), which was held in Providence (USA) on 20-21...
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The fruit and vegetable sector needs improvement
Domestic fruit and vegetable production has been declining for some time: production volumes are dropping, domestic self-sufficiency is weakening and the foreign trade balance is deteriorating. The basis for maintaining...
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Turning point in the dairy sector
According to AKI data, domestic milk purchases were up 5% last year and a further 3% rise was observed in the first three quarters of 2025. In 2024 the average...
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Domestic fish production is seeking a new balance
Today the situation of domestic fish farming is both promising and tense: in addition to production growth, water shortages, a price-sensitive market and EU regulations requiring adaptation fundamentally determine the...
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Nine out of ten companies already use boxed GenAI tools
In its first flash survey, the Joint Venture Association’s (JVSZ) newly created AI & Automation Forum mapped out where domestic companies stand in the application of generative AI GenAI). This...
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Foxfilm teaches entrepreneurs how to make videos
As a reaction to market demand, Foxfilm has launched its domestic AI video editing course, which offers practical knowledge to small business owners and marketing managers – in a world...
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University of Sopron introduces standardised AI regulatory framework
In September 2025 the University of Sopron became the first university in Hungary to adopt a standardised AI regulatory framework. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01...
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AI brings Gránit Guru to life
Gránit Bank’s new commercial is about both the future and home. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 The main character is the bank’s AI -powered virtual...
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Cybersecurity investments also concentrate on AI
According to PwC’s 2026 Global Digital Trust Insights survey, companies will spend 36% of their cybersecurity resources on AI over the next 12 months, more than on cloud security (34%),...
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New HR assistant helps K&H employees
K&H Bank has launched Kate, an AI-powered HR assistant developed entirely by the bank, which provides thousands of employees with quick and accurate answers to questions about leave, benefits, training...
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Cartelling using algorithms? The competition authorities are watching
Action against cartels remains a priority for Hungarian and EU competition authorities. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 Companies would be well advised to pay attention...
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Perceived price increase index remains high
The consumer price index fell from its very high level in 2022-23 to below 5% by the beginning of 2024. Since then it has risen temporarily above this level for...
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Egg prices up nearly one-third
According to data from AKI PÁIR, the price of table eggs (M+L) from cage farming in Hungary was HUF 63.91/egg in the first ten months of 2025, which was 31.7%...
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Dishwasher or manual washing-up?
Dishwasher detergent sales were up 0.7% in January-September 2025 compared to the same period last year. The growth was driven by a 3% rise in volume, while the -2.3 percentage...
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At profit temperature – 3 climate trends reshaping the economy
According to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 climate trend analysis, sustainability is no longer a separate project, but an integral part of corporate decision-making. This article is available for reading...
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László Pekó: “Coop isn’t just a network, it is a way of life – and has been for 30 years”
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 – Looking back after thirty years: how do you remember the launch of Coop? – It was a very good...
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Absolute Live Izotonic Drink Zero Cukor
Absolute Live Izotonic Zero is Hungary’s first truly isotonic, yet energy-free drink, creating a new segment on the functional beverage market. It is a sugar-free, refreshing drink with a balanced...
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Mutti pesto (Mutti Red pesto, Mutti Green pesto)
Mutti pestos are simple yet delicious sauces that evoke the authentic and intense flavours of traditional Italian pestos. Mutti represents a special new direction: all of the pestos are tomato-based....
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