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Green education: a key factor in the success of the green transition
Experts from the Tiszta Út Foundation, KSZGYSZ and Körkörös.hu claim that one of the keys to a sustainable economy is targeted awareness-raising – education, corporate culture and the civil sphere...
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Hungarian freight transport at a sustainability turning point
The Hungarian freight transport market is affected not only by spiralling costs and stricter regulations, but also by sustainability expectations. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/10....
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Trade isn’t an obstacle – it can also be a tool for sustainability
According to the Trade4SD project (led by Corvinus University of Budapest), openness to trade doesn’t preclude sustainability – as a matter of fact it can strengthen it if decision-making also...
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Sustainability challenges in public sector catering
According the National Association of Public Sector Catering Service Providers (KÖZSZÖV), cafeteria fees increased by an average of 4% nationwide in 2025, but in some places the price rise was...
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Glass and paper are the most recycled
Millions of tonnes of plastic packaging are produced every year, while alternative solutions have different environmental impacts – reveals an expert analysis by POLCZ. According to Eurostat data, the plastic recycling...
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Climate change: a concern that is losing importance in the EU
According to the Eurobarometer 2025 survey, while 85% of EU citizens think climate change is a serious problem, only 9% rank it among the most pressing challenges. This article is...
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Cyberattacks are a lucrative business
Cyber security is no longer just a technological issue, but a new cornerstone of customer experience and loyalty. Cybercriminals are using AI to increase the effectiveness of their attacks. This...
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Cautious optimism
According to the Ipsos AI Monitor 2025 survey, 64% of the Hungarian population believes that AI has more advantages than disadvantages, which is above the European average. This article is...
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László Palkovics discussed the green future in Sopron
Prof. Dr László Palkovics, the government commissioner responsible for artificial intelligence discussed the strategic opportunities for the application of AI in Hungary at the University of Sopron. This article is...
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It doesn’t replace creativity: it enhances it
In Vibe Marketing – which uses AI support – the text and campaign generation capabilities provided by AI are combined with human style and brand sensitivity, says Mihály Tóth, communications...
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On the dot delivery
In a culture of immediacy, logistics must do things in minutes that used to take hours or days. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/10. Next-day delivery...
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Drinks for the young and those young at heart
In 2024 the consumption of bitters and liqueurs declined a little in Hungary if compared to the previous year, but forecasts indicate that sales will start to grow again in...
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Golden Key
“Hungarian Golden Key – Hotel Concierges for Guests” – this is the title of an exhibition that has opened in the Hungarian Museum of Trade and Tourism (MKVM). This article...
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Buffet system in schools
Buffet-style eating – also known as self-service cafeteria system – is increasingly popular in school catering, because it offers both flexibility and educational opportunities for children. This article is available...
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Digital advertising in a new era
Digital advertising has strengthened in the FMCG sector in recent years. Two main trends stand out in this segment. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/10. One...
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Robots in the service of cleanliness
According to a forecast by Mordor Intelligence, the global market for cleaning robots could expand by 23.3% per year on average between 2022 and 2027. The industry is moving towards...
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A full circle
The summer began with a POPAI meeting and also ended with one – a full circle! POPAI invited members to a summer kick-off meeting on 19 June. This article is...
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The pace of consumer price increases in the euro area accelerated in September
Annual inflation in the euro area accelerated in September as analysts had expected, according to preliminary data published by the European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, on Wednesday. The annual inflation...
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Hungarian intermodal traffic is about to change pace
The Hungarian intermodal market entered a new phase: maritime container traffic has surged, rail transport of semi-trailers is expanding dynamically, while the new EKR regulation provides a long-term support framework...
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The Competition Council of the Hungarian Competition Authority has been expanded with a new member
The Competition Council of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has been expanded with a new member and the mandate of one member has been extended by another six years by...
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More plies, greater choice
In the first half of 2025 the facial tissue market grew by 8% in volume and nearly 7% in value. From the offline sales channels drugstores stood out, mainly due...
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(HU) Új nyitvatartással növelni lehetne a termelői piacok vonzerejét
New opening hours could make farmers’ markets more attractive This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/10. According to a representative online survey conducted in Hungary, Italy and...
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Manufacturing industry expanded slightly in September
According to a recent report by the Hungarian Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management Association (MLBKT), the seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.5 points in September, indicating moderate...
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GKI confidence index reaches 4-month high in August
According to a survey conducted by GKI Economic Research with EU support, consumers and the business sector expressed more optimistic outlooks in August than in July. This article is available...
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Loyalty reloaded – who is going to win the loyalty war in 2025?
Consumer loyalty has never been so volatile and numerous international studies (Salesforce, PwC, McKinsey) warn that trust is quickly undermined by fragmented systems – when CRM, newsletter distribution and loyalty...
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Retail’s productivity is the key to curbing inflation
From 2015 until the Covid-19 pandemic the national economy produced spectacular growth, driven mainly by the inflow of foreign capital and the extensive expansion of the labour market. Between 2004...
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Successful collective support for Hungarian products – Agora 11
“The Future of the Food Industry Begins Today” – this was the title of the regular end-of-summer conference organised by HUNGARIAN PRODUCT Nonprofit Kft., which was already the 11th Agora conference....
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Eurostat: the number of guest nights booked on online platforms continued to increase
The number of nights spent in short-term accommodation in EU member states continued to increase in the second quarter of the year compared to the same period of the previous...
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Young people, night shopping, average spending of 2,000 forints in two minutes – this is how Auchan GO was launched, which became the Automated Store of the Year
The innovative, unmanned store, Auchan GO, is currently in a test phase and is attracting more and more customers in the area. Weekends, public holidays and evening hours are proving...
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Private labels are quietly winning Europe’s grocery shelves
Across Europe private labels continue to expand their market share as budget-conscious shoppers increasingly prioritise value. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/10. The article reflects the...
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