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January Purchasing Managers’ Index shows slight decline
According to a recent report by the Hungarian Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Association (MLBKT), the seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for January 2025 fell to 49.8 points. This result...
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European Purchasing Power 2024: Hungary in 30th place
According to the latest analysis by GfK, the average purchasing power per capita of the European population in 2024 will be 18,768 euros, which is an increase of 3.9% compared...
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SAP: Boredom is the death of the brand
Almost half of Generation Z members are abandoning brands that are becoming boring. Younger consumers want more: they don’t stay loyal to a product or brand because they liked it,...
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100 years together on the road – Shell Hungary celebrates its 100th birthday in 2025
This year, Shell Hungary celebrates its 100th birthday. The company, which now welcomes travelers at nearly 200 filling stations nationwide, is one of the first foreign investors to proudly look...
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Shein postpones its London IPO: market challenges and changing strategies
Popular Chinese online fashion retailer Shein has postponed its planned IPO on the London Stock Exchange. The decision was made amid a number of market developments, including the issue of...
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Families can save a lot with the online Price Tracker
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) monitors the processes taking place in the food market and intervenes if necessary. The GVH operates the free online Price Watch system, in which the...
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Demand for free products is growing – consumer habits are changing
The number of people following special diets is constantly increasing, but conscious nutrition and health considerations are also playing an increasingly important role in consumer decisions. According to Kifli.hu statistics,...
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The leasing market is performing well, but companies remain cautious
The number of new leasing contracts increased last year, but the performance showed significant differences between the individual segments: the financing of passenger and light commercial vehicles continued to strengthen,...
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Summer-kick-off wine and champagne festival on Szabadság Square
The highly successful Wine & Sparkling Wine Festival and Junibor Festival will be held for the 4th time this year at Szabadság tér to showcase and celebrate the rich world...
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Finland’s Oddlygood buys British brand Rude Health
Nordic vegan market leader Oddlygood has acquired Rude Health, one of the UK’s best-known plant-based drinks brands. Founded in 2005, Rude Health produces oat, almond, soy and other plant-based milk...
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The Budapest Stock Exchange opened the year with momentum
The leading index of the Budapest Stock Exchange opened the year with momentum: the nearly 8 percent plus in January is twice the inflation rate for the whole year last...
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Job Tinder at the Technical University
The country’s largest and oldest job exchange, Job Tinder, will be launched on March 11-12, helping prospective or already graduated engineers find the best job for them. The Job Exchange...
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Health-focused juices gaining popularity in the Middle East
Health-focused juices gaining popularity in the Middle East Despite the health trend, affordability is still a key concern. The Middle East is rapidly becoming a key player in the global...
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“Look into the future!” – innovation award for Generation Z from Bosch and Richter
The world is already facing many challenges, but the future will present us with even more fateful choices. The Bosch Group in Hungary and Richter Gedeon Plc. believe that the...
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Carrefour wants to expand Belgian Sunday openings
Carrefour intends to open its Belgian company-operated stores (44 supermarkets and 40 hypermarkets) on Sundays as well. The unions were “surprised” by the initiative, but are “willing to engage in discussions”. As...
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Nespresso introduces paper coffee capsules in Germany
Nespresso has introduced paper-based coffee capsules across Germany from 17 February 2025. The innovative capsules, which are made from 82% paper pulp, offer a more sustainable alternative, according to the...
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The Self-Regulatory Advertising Board (ÖRT) welcomes Nissan’s decision
The Self-Regulatory Advertising Board (ÖRT) welcomes the decision of the Hungarian distributor of the Nissan brand to take swift action to remove the dealer advertising campaign for Nissan models that...
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Law Story 3 – International Children’s Drawing Competition to Learn About the World of Law
The Pro Veritate Association has announced the Jog Story international children’s drawing competition this year, which introduces the world of law to children aged 6-15 in a creative and playful...
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Gulfood in Dubai opens, 24 exhibitors at AMC’s stand
One of the world’s leading food industry exhibitions is Gulfood in Dubai, which plays a decisive role in shaping trade relations with the Gulf region. The Agricultural Marketing Center participates...
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The winners of the 10th anniversary K&H for Sustainable Agriculture scholarship competition have been announced
The winners of the K&H scholarship competition for sustainable agriculture have been announced for the tenth time. The initiative aims to support the work of agricultural students working on the...
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This is how Hungarians shopped for Valentine’s Day this year
This year, there was significant demand for premium gastronomic products and last-minute gifts in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day. According to Kifli.hu, the number of orders increased by...
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EY: Only a few days left for domestic companies to request the suspension of tariffs on their products
Companies that want to import goods that are not available in the European Union or that are only available in limited quantities in the EU, duty-free or with a reduced...
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The biggest prize draw in HELL’s history has started
HELL is launching a bigger and more exciting prize game than ever before in 2025! The grandiose promotion will be launched in 9 additional countries in addition to Hungary, giving...
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Rossmann is preparing for spring with another exciting prize draw
Rossmann is preparing another exciting prize game for spring: between February 17 and March 23, valuable daily, weekly and main prizes will be awarded as part of their “Spin and...
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Instead of trendy superfoods, choose domestic ones! – advises the National Association of Hungarian Dietitians
We live in the era of superheroes on the big screen and we also call on superfoods for our nutrition. This designation is a marketing term for foods that some...
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Koelnmesse has had a successful year and looks confidently towards 2025
Despite the challenges, Koelnmesse closed 2024 with strong financial results and is entering the 2025 business year with confidence. The Cologne-based trade fair company recorded sales of around 365 million...
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Foodora Hungary’s statement on the GVH decision
As a responsible company, we are constantly working to make our service accessible to everyone. Our popular discount promotions or subscription program continuously offer our customers affordable options, whether it...
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Another price cut at Lidl: 30 types of milk and dairy products will be cheaper
Hungarians will receive further help with their everyday shopping: Lidl is reducing the prices of one of the most popular product groups, milk and dairy products. Thanks to the company’s...
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Labor shortage eases in Germany due to economic slowdown
The slowdown in German economic activity has reduced the demand for skilled workers, and companies are less aware of the labor shortage, according to a study published on Monday by...
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Coming together for those in need – Food distribution in Akácos Udvar, District 7
Members of the CEONET Club also joined the 11-year-old Sunday food distribution of the Weekly Betevő. The organization’s work was supported by volunteers from the community of company leaders on...
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