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Small gas stations have taken a breather
Resolute action and mutual negotiation skills were needed to keep hundreds of small gas stations operating. With the help of their professional interest group VOSZ, they were able to convince...
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Harghita County will be the European Gastronomic Region in 2027
In 2027, Harghita County will bear the title of European Gastronomic Region, based on the decision of the International Institute for Gastronomy, Culture, Art and Tourism (IGCAT), the press service...
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Tips for avoiding credit card fraud during the holiday season
The Christmas season is all about the joy of shopping, but fraudsters are also more active at this time. In the festive rush, we often buy in a hurry and...
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Márton Nagy: tourism in Hungary is divisive
Hungarian tourism is booming, Ferihegy is the fastest growing airport in Europe – said Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy at the Michelin Guide awards ceremony in Budapest on Tuesday...
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Müller Drogéria Hungary has recalled MadeGood Bio Granola muesli bars in various flavors
Due to the presence of metal filings, Müller Drogéria Magyarország Bt. has recalled MadeGood Bio Granola muesli bars in various flavors from circulation – the National Food Chain Safety Office...
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DélKerTÉSZ: record quantities of Hungarian vegetables in supermarkets
DélKerTÉSZ sold a record volume of Hungarian vegetables to domestic supermarket chains in the first eight months of 2024, and another milestone has also been reached: the Szentes-based producers are...
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The world is celebrating the resurgence of retro gaming, and it’s time to get to know it a little better
The huge success of the TV series Stranger Things, which is partly set in an 80s arcade, the world-renowned Budapest Pinball Museum, and the prices of retro gaming machines all...
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Mondelēz Exploring Hershey Acquisition
Mondelēz International is exploring the acquisition of chocolate maker Hershey, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter, in what would create one of the world’s largest confectioners. Mondelēz,...
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Famous YouTube star donated the entire stock of an Edeka store in Berlin to those in need
MrBeast, one of the world’s most famous YouTube stars, has bought the entire stock of an Edeka store in Berlin and donated it to 15 local charity organisations. In his...
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Colruyt seeks expansion through drinks webshop Boir
Belgian retailer Colruyt Group opened a new webshop for drinks called Boir, aimed at an audience that drinks “less, but better” and looks for exclusive alternatives with or without alcohol....
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Volkswagen maintains its leading position in the European new car market
Volkswagen is the leading player in the European new car market this year with a share of more than 10 percent, and in Hungary it is firmly among the four...
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Anora Group’s expansion in the Baltic region
In order to strengthen its position in the Baltics, premium wine and spirits company Anora Group established Anora Lithuania on 13 November, with the headquarters in Vilnius. This article is...
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Prices rose by 3.7% in November
Following a 3.2% year-on-year increase in October, consumer prices in Hungary rose by an average of 3.7% in November. The latest figure is slightly higher than we expected, but in...
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KSH: in November consumer prices exceeded the same monthly values of the previous year by 3.7 percent
In November, consumer prices exceeded those of a year earlier by an average of 3.7 percent, and those of the previous month by 0.5 percent, the Central Statistical Office (KSH)...
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Lab-grown meat: the future of sustainable food production or a dead end?
In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to laboratory-grown meats, which many believe hold the promise of sustainable food production. However, the innovative solutions raise a number of questions...
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EuroCIS 2025: Serious interest in the retail technology trade fair
Amazon and TikTok recently signed an agreement that will allow users to buy Amazon products directly within the app. The collaboration is expected to boost the “social shopping” market and...
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Service charge is not a tip – here’s the difference between the two
There is often great uncertainty as to whether the service charge, which is now almost universally used, is the same as a tip, and whether it is necessary or appropriate...
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Márton Nagy: the government is keeping inflation low, the emphasis should be on increasing productivity
According to the latest data from the Central Statistical Office, inflation remained at a favorable, permanently low level in November, in line with preliminary government signals and market expectations. In...
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GUVET high fashion clothing brand breaks into the global market with Hungarian goose feathers
On December 3rd, FBZ Hungária, the largest Hungarian down distributor, announced a strategic agreement with the Chinese luxury down jacket brand GUVET in Budapest. Thanks to the cooperation, this year...
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AM: the Szupermenta product test program provides additional information for purchase
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) Szupermenta product test program provides important additional information for conscious shopping – emphasized Olga Beáta Felkai, Deputy State Secretary responsible for the food...
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You can still shop in PENNY stores on December 24th
It is important for PENNY Hungary to ensure that its customers can shop during the holidays, but at the same time, the commitment to employees also played a decisive role...
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European Union launches another Innovation Fund round
A new round of the European Commission’s Innovation Fund is expected to open in November, with more than EUR 3bn in funding for companies to make green investments. This article...
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New Hungarian MICHELIN-starred and Green Star restaurant
Today, Michelin revealed the restaurants that have been included in the MICHELIN Guide Hungary 2024 edition. The 2024 edition of the Guide recommends a total of 78 restaurants: 34 in...
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The Ministry of Agriculture has issued a notice on the use of ENAR data in support policy
In the case of animal-based subsidies financed from EU funds, compliance with the rules on the identification and tracking of animals is expected. The Hungarian State Treasury carries out the...
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Tapolca – 2024
Since Trade magazin has been organising the Business Day conference – the story began more than 20 years ago – I have attended almost all of them and I hope...
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On self-acceptance, self-liberation and the gift of everyday life – We were learning together (Business Days 2024 Part 2)
On Friday at the Business Days conference it was all about winding down after a week of intense focus, in preparation for the upcoming weekend: the final day was about...
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PENNY: committed to domestic values
In 2024 PENNY’s commitment to Hungarian products was particularly strong. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-2025/01 The retailer took three big steps in this direction. It...
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Impossible Foods rolls out family-friendly products in the US
Impossible Foods has added three new products to its offering in the US. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 New products include Lion King Chicken Nugget...
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Serious changes in the company car market – this is how businesses can prepare
According to the bill submitted on October 29, 2024 and already adopted by the government on November 25, the tax burden on company cars will increase significantly in the next...
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EY Magyarország to launch pioneering new service with globally acknowledged managers
EY is launching a new service called AI Confidence, to provide an integrated approach for assisting companies in implementing AI solutions. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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