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Movement around the mall stop: the regulation regulating the retail real estate market may be amended
A draft amendment has been published for Hungary’s Government Decree 143/2018 (VIII. 13.), commonly known as the “plázastop” regulation. The proposed changes could significantly impact the use of commercial properties—including...
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New Burger King restaurant and renewed public space in the 21st district
Csepel’s first Burger King restaurant is expected to open its doors in the immediate vicinity of Csepel Plaza in early 2026, as part of a complex district image-shaping investment. The...
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PENNY is preparing for the summer season with flexible opening hours and an expanding range of products
PENNY Hungary continues to focus on customer needs during the summer months: from June 16 to August 31, several key holiday destinations will offer extended opening hours. The aim is...
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SPAR was full of linguine and fish menus – these are the product innovations that were awarded in 2025
SPAR has recently been awarded two new professional awards. The developments that won the “Inno d’Or – Innovation of the Year 2025” award have raised quality and customer experience to...
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Liz Truss: We need to return to more realistic trade
We need to return to more realistic trade based on agreements between countries, said Liz Truss, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, at the Budapest Global Dialogue event in...
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K&H: Hungarian economy could grow by 2.5-3 percent next year
Based on the current, uncertain outlook, after the 0.5 percent growth expected this year, an acceleration can be expected in 2026. All this may be accompanied by an annual average...
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Pajta received this year’s Restaurant of the Year award
Pajta in Őriszentpéter won this year’s Dining Guide Restaurant of the Year award, while Stand continues to hold the Best Of The Best title. Alelí Budapest won the Loveable Restaurant...
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Last year, 1.7 million hectoliters of wine were consumed in Hungary
Last year, a total of 1.7 million hectoliters of wine were consumed in Hungary, an average of 17.1 liters per capita, said Péter Gál, Head of Department at the Ministry...
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The NKFH imposed a fine of almost 3 million forints during the national strawberry inspection
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) has concluded its four-week nationwide strawberry inspection. According to the inspections covering the entire commercial range, every tenth product had a problem;...
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Hungary takes another step towards Turkish food exports
The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) has become a full member of the Association of Turkic Chambers of Commerce and Industry – MKIK announced to MTI on Monday....
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New AXE Fine Fragrance collection: the scent you can’t get out of your head!
In 2025, AXE came up with a bold product launch and a grand campaign in Hungary. The brand brought the AXE Fine Fragrance collection, which already has a huge fan...
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Nébih: the examination of wine measurement units in the Tokaj wine region yielded reassuring results
Despite some irregularities – such as incomplete management of the product accompanying document and untraceable, incorrectly labeled products – the inspection of wine measurement units in the Tokaj wine region...
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From chaos to loyalty: reimagining customer service in the age of artificial intelligence
Customer service has never been more challenging than it is today. Companies must not only meet constantly rising expectations and targets but also prepare for an AI-driven future where a...
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Corn producers affected by last year’s drought can soon submit their applications
An extraordinary amount of more than 16 million euros in forints is available to smaller, more economically vulnerable corn producers affected by last year’s severe drought. Up to 56 thousand...
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Consumer price growth in Spain slowed to a seven-month low in May
In Spain, annual consumer price inflation fell to 2.0 percent in May, the lowest since October last year, from 2.2 percent in April, according to final data from the Spanish...
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Broken down into flavours
Nearly 20% annual growth in both value and volume – something any food category would be happy to match. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. Last...
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China’s industrial production and retail sales continued to grow in May
China’s industrial output continued to grow in May, but at the slowest pace in six months, while retail sales posted the biggest gain in 15 months, the National Bureau of...
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Delta Technologies strengthens with industrial automation
The owners of Delta Technologies Plc. and Robotizálunk Kft. have signed a letter of intent to purchase a 51% stake in Robotizálunk Kft. The acquisition provides growth opportunities for both...
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Fire breaks out at Kometa meat factory in Kaposvár, no one injured
A fire broke out in a service room of the Kometa meat plant in Kaposvár early Monday morning. According to the Disaster Management Authority, thanks to the quick intervention of...
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Two-thirds of the unified applications were submitted by farmers with the help of the National Chamber of Agriculture
The village economists of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) actively contributed to the submission of unified applications this year as well. NAK specialists helped submit 102,048 applications, or 66...
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Future wildlife management is based on innovative knowledge
Sustainable wildlife management is a fundamental requirement today, which requires high-quality training and modern educational institutions – said Péter Zambó, State Secretary for Forests and Land Affairs of the Ministry...
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Protests against mass tourism in several Spanish cities
Protesters in several major Spanish cities took to the streets again on Sunday to protest against mass tourism. “The current model of tourism growth is neither viable nor fair,” the...
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Belgian beer exports decline again in 2024
Total export volumes dropped 3.4% in 2024 to 14.5m hectolitres, according to the industry association Belgian Brewers. Belgium’s brewing sector saw beer volumes drop again last year, both at home...
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Carrefour seeks buyer for Italian branch
Carrefour is considering leaving Italy: the retailer is said to be holding discreet talks with European retailers about a sale of its operations in the country. Among others, Lidl, Esselunga...
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Payment of Agro-ecological Program subsidies is progressing well
Payment of Agro-ecological Program subsidies is progressing well, 91 percent of farmers have already received the requested amount in full – said the State Secretary for Agricultural and Rural Development...
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Smack XXL-Pack 3×100 g
The Smack product range – known so well in the world of instant noodles – has been expanded with three new varieties. Chicken, Spicy Beef and Spicy Chicken are now...
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Important measure to support the eradication of the avian influenza epidemic
The Ministry of Agriculture prioritizes the prevention of avian influenza epidemics, especially in regions where the density of poultry farms poses an increased epidemic risk. Therefore, support is available for...
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Lavazza Considering Merger with Dallmayr – A European coffee giant may be in the making
Italian coffee group Lavazza is reportedly exploring a merger with German coffee company Dallmayr, according to Corriere della Sera. The potential merger would create a coffee powerhouse with annual revenues...
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Falling water levels, warm water, mosquito invasion: mixed outlook for Lake Balaton
The shores of Lake Balaton welcomed weekend visitors with perfect beach weather, but there are more and more worrying signs in the background: falling water levels, weather warnings and an...
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Japan is open to the import of Hungarian agricultural products
It is in our country’s fundamental interest that meat exports to Japan resume and that Hungarian food raw materials appear even more widely in the Far Eastern country, said István...
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