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Damaged pensioner food voucher: how to request a replacement
Between September 1 and October 15, Magyar Posta will deliver food vouchers worth 30,000 forints to pensioners, of which approximately 2.3 million beneficiaries nationwide will benefit. The government decided on...
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The first phase of the summer Nébih inspections ended with favorable experiences
The first phase of the summer seasonal inspection has ended with favorable experiences. With the coordination of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), government agencies and Nébih experts conducted...
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China bans Spanish poultry imports due to bird flu
China has temporarily banned imports of Spanish poultry and related products due to the bird flu outbreak, Reuters reported. The Spanish agriculture ministry said the decision had no immediate impact...
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AM: new project launched to shape attitudes, one step closer to nature
The Ministry of Agriculture (AM) has won a non-refundable EU grant of 1 billion forints within the framework of the priority project KEHOP-4.3.0-VEKOP-15-2021-00005, “Creating the communication conditions for a broad...
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MOL survey: 83 percent of Hungarian drivers consider it important to use fuel from sustainable sources
For 83 percent of Hungarian drivers, it is important that the fuel used in their car comes from sustainable sources, especially for men and those over 50, Mol told MTI...
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Chinese inflation surprises – consumer prices stagnate in July
Consumer prices in China remained flat in July, the country’s statistics office said over the weekend, instead of the minimal increase expected by analysts. Experts had expected an annual increase...
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ZEW: economic sentiment in Germany deteriorated significantly in August
The ZEW economic sentiment index for Germany deteriorated more significantly than analysts had expected, according to data published on the institute’s website on Tuesday. The ZEW economic sentiment index for...
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Domestic nectarine and peach production has decreased by a third
According to Europêch’s forecast, in the four leading peach and nectarine producing member states of the European Union (Spain, Italy, Greece and France), peach and nectarine production (excluding industrial) is...
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Irish delicacy named world’s best unsalted butter
Not all butters are created equal, as evidenced by the International Cheese and Dairy Awards (ICDA), one of the world’s most prestigious dairy competitions, where this year Kerrygold Grass-Fed Unsalted...
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Annual inflation in Romania accelerated to 7.84 percent in July
In July, annual inflation in Romania accelerated to 7.84 percent, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced on Tuesday. In June, the consumer price index in Romania increased by only...
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The water of Lake Balaton is almost boiling
According to the latest measurements by Időkép, the water temperature is exceptionally warm in several places on Lake Balaton, almost boiling. For example, 25.8 °C has been measured in Balatonlelle,...
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Ministry of Agriculture: the government is supporting the viticulture and winemaking sector with new opportunities
The Ministry of Agriculture (MA) is supporting the viticulture and winemaking sector with expanding opportunities, for example, from this year, not only winemakers, but also grape producers can apply for...
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French president signs new agricultural law after more than two million people sign petition French
President Emmanuel Macron has signed a new agricultural law after the Constitutional Council annulled its most controversial provision, which aimed to reintroduce a pesticide in France, the official gazette said...
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Sweet corn overview
A particularly good sweet corn harvest is expected in the northern part of the country, while the situation is not so good further south. A significant part of the sweet...
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Strong price increase in domestic and international sunflower seed markets
According to Stratégie Grains, sunflower seeds for immediate delivery were traded in Argentina at a price level of $20 lower, at $415/ton (FOB Buenos Aires) between June 13 and July...
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Rohlik Group Offers Grocers Its AI-Driven Platform
Online grocery retailer Rohlik Group has launched a standalone company to offer its proprietary AI-powered grocery fulfilment platform to retailers around the world. Veloq was developed in-house to support Rohlik’s...
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Danone launches Oikos yogurt drink aimed at GLP-1 users
The product is viewed by the CPG giant as a “one-of-a-kind opportunity” to help consumers rebuild or maintain muscle they lose when taking weight loss drugs such as Ozempic. Danone...
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Results of the first phase of summer inspections have arrived
The first phase of the summer seasonal inspection has been completed. Under the coordination of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), government agencies and Nébih experts conducted more than...
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Road Movie Live is waiting for everyone with these popular Hungarian performers this year
Two days of partying await at the Műegyetem rakpart: Road Movie Live returns, the popular pop music program of the St. Stephen’s Day festivities. On August 19–20, audiences can enjoy...
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Delhaize limits discounts to cardholders
Starting next month, Delhaize is making significant changes to its promotion policy: only customers with a SuperPlus account will be able to benefit from discounts. The retailer says it aims...
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Summer harvest complete, yields favorable
The summer harvest in Hungary has recently been completed. Based on the available data, the yields per hectare and the total yield of this year’s harvest are developing favorably compared...
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According to the GVH’s investigations, retail is not the culprit in price increases.
It is not the retail trade that is responsible for the rapid price increase of milk, dairy products and eggs experienced at the beginning of 2025, but rather supplier prices...
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Nestlé remains the world’s most valuable food brand, according to Brand Finance
Nestlé has been the world’s most valuable food brand for the tenth year in a row, despite its value falling 4 percent to $20 billion over the past year, according...
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Back to school: families plan with an average of 50-75 thousand forints
According to a recent survey by REGIO JÁTÉK, starting school in 2025 will cost families an average of 50-75 thousand forints, but sending first-year children to school can often cost...
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Hungarian pork foreign trade: dramatic decline in the first five months
While the world’s major pork markets – such as the United States, Brazil and the European Union – are mostly experiencing moderate growth or price stability, the sector’s foreign trade...
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Revolut: local branch and Hungarian leader on the horizon
Revolut plans to open a Hungarian branch and appoint a local manager “in the very near future,” Mariia Lukash, the fintech company’s head of growth for Central and Eastern Europe,...
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A self-made star’s favorite – This is what Dzsúdló McDonald’s menu will look like
In the latest domestic chapter of McDonald’s campaign featuring celebrity-favorite Mekis orders, Dzsúdló, aka Marci Juhász, is in the spotlight. The musician, who started out in a small village in...
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Iconic Hungarian brand entrusts Waberer’s Group: the company works with Törley
Waberer’s Group will handle all domestic transport tasks for Törley Pezsgőpincészet Kft. from August 2025. The assignment of the iconic Hungarian brand fits well with the regional growth strategy of...
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Joining quality systems helps to recognize domestic products
In addition to increasing consumer confidence, participation in quality schemes also brings market benefits. To support this, a call for proposals has been launched to help farmer groups establish EU...
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SPAR closes in Kisújszállás
SPAR in Kisújszállás will close permanently on August 24, Mayor Tamás Szűcs announced on his social media page. According to SPAR Hungary Ltd., the decision was based on economic reasons...
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