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Tesco tests Premier – the British chain has brought a new brand to Hungary
Tesco is experimenting with a new convenience store brand in Hungary: The first Premier store opened in Csepel, modeled after the long-standing convenience chain in the United Kingdom. Tesco aims...
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A new animal welfare regulation is being prepared – public consultation has begun
The European Commission launched a public consultation on its proposal for a regulation on the modernisation of animal welfare rules on 30 September. The platform will be open to public...
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Oktoberfest 2025 in the legendary “capital” of Hungarian beer culture
The European Commission launched a public consultation on its proposal for a regulation on the modernisation of animal welfare rules on 30 September. The platform will be open to public...
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The most decisive action must be taken against the American grape cicada, which spreads the golden yellow infection
The most decisive action must be taken against the American grape cicada, which spreads the golden yellow infection in vineyards – emphasized István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, on the M1...
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Inflation has slowed in Austria, but energy prices are increasing at an accelerating rate
Austria’s annual inflation rate eased to 4.0 percent in September, down from 4.1 percent in August. Services remained the main driver, while energy prices regained momentum. According to preliminary data...
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GVH: another popular influencer cooperated with the authority
Another popular influencer cooperated with the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) during the procedure, the authority told MTI on Thursday. According to the information, the GVH found that social media content...
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Own store and webshop for producers in Szentes
The Southern Great Plain Horticulture Cooperative (DélKerTÉSZ) has launched its webshop and opened its own store, making it even easier for shoppers to purchase fresh, high-quality Hungarian vegetables. This article...
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Play goes bankrupt: another Icelandic timber company fails
The Icelandic low-cost airline Play has ceased operations overnight. The company has canceled all its flights, leaving around 1,200 passengers stranded. The case is reminiscent of the previous bankruptcies of...
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The poultry sector is one of the most competitive livestock sectors
The poultry sector is one of the most promising and competitive livestock sectors in Hungary – the Minister of Agriculture stated in Somberek, Baranya County, on Thursday. István Nagy emphasized...
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German artificial intelligence startup DeepL prepares for IPO
According to a report by Bloomberg, Cologne-based artificial intelligence startup DeepL is considering an IPO in the United States next year. The news agency understands that the developer of the...
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Shein: enters France with permanent stores – meets resistance
Online fast fashion giant Shein will open its first permanent stores in France in November, as part of an agreement with department store chain Société des Grands Magasins (SGM). The...
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The Hungarian labor market remains stable
The Hungarian labor market remains stable, employment is high and unemployment is low – said the State Secretary for Employment Policy of the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) on Thursday...
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France rejects EU farm budget proposal
French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard has expressed deep incomprehension over the draft budget for the new CAP framework. At a meeting of EU agriculture ministers, France expressed concern over the...
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EM: more than 8,000 applicants in the corporate e-car program
Business companies can apply for a subsidy of up to 4 million forints per vehicle until December 1st to purchase purely electric vehicles; the number of applications received has exceeded...
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Retail sales growth accelerates in Russia, unemployment at historic low
The annual growth of retail sales in Russia accelerated, while unemployment fell to a historic low in monthly terms in August, according to the statistics office. The annual growth of...
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Successful first vintage for Colruyt Group
Colruyt Group has successfully completed the first harvest of its vineyard in Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing. The four days of picking resulted in about 12,000 kg of grapes, good for an estimated 10,000...
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The development of demonstration plants is a technological, educational and attitudinal reform
The development of demonstration plants is simultaneously a technological, educational and attitudinal reform, which ensures the quality supply of the profession by placing forestry education on a new foundation –...
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Should you heat with air conditioning? 4+1 misconceptions that lead to bad decisions
More and more people in Hungary are considering replacing traditional gas heating with air conditioning to heat their homes. To help property owners make the right decision, LG experts have...
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Japan’s Nissin Foods expands into Turkey with local production plant
Japan’s Nissin Foods Holdings is setting up a subsidiary in Turkey for the manufacture of noodles. The Tokyo-headquartered maker of the Soba and Cup Noodles brands said it is investing Tl1.59bn...
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Germany’s Knuspr introduces new food category made from upcycled ingredients
German online supermarket Knuspr has announced the launch of a dedicated category for upcycled food products, claiming to be the first retailer in the country to do so. The new...
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Agrometeorology: the soil contains enough moisture for sowing autumn grains
Precipitation is most needed in the southern regions of the central part of the country for soil preparation prior to sowing autumn grains, while the upper soil layer contains enough...
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The Moon isn’t made of cheese at the moment
Recent market trends have shifted cheese sales towards lower-priced products. The latest government measure to curb inflation, the so-called margin freeze also applied to Trappist cheese. This has had a...
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Trophies served on a tray
The game meat market is no exception to current retail trends: due to the increased price-sensitivity of consumers, retailers need to plan with more promotions and lower prices in order...
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Sausages, salamis, tactics
Market players report stable volumes and slightly declining prices in the salami and sausage category. Consumer price-sensitivity is particularly prominent in this segment. This article is available for reading in...
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Diseases create disturbances on the poultry market
The poultry market is still characterised by product shortages and high prices, and these two phenomena are interrelated. Last year’s bird flu epidemic was the most serious outbreak in Poland...
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Lucart receives Platinum rating from EcoVadis for the fourth time
Italian firm Lucart – whose Hungarian factory is located in Nyergesújfalu – is a leading manufacturer of paper hygiene products and packaging materials. A cikk a Trade magazin 2025/10. lapszámában...
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Wholesale 2025: growth under margin pressure
According to TBRC, the global wholesale market will be worth USD 60,082bn in 2025, representing a 6% increase from 2024. The macroeconomic backdrop is subdued: the IMF expects a growth...
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Campaign about the sustainability of meat consumption
In June the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) launched a campaign that wishes to present the role of meat, dairy products and eggs in a conscious diet on a scientific...
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HUF 67bn budget for sustainable water management
This autumn several new grant opportunities will open up for the development of sustainable water management, with a total budget of HUF 67bn. 80% of the funding will be provided...
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