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Freedom24 stock market predictions for 2025: best-performing sectors and key trends
Freedom24, an innovative trading platform that connects investors to the world’s leading stock markets, has identified the trends that will impact stock market performance in 2025 and has compiled a...
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The renewed ProWein is making everyone excited
ProWein 2025 is presenting itself with the motto “Discover the flavours of tomorrow”, a fresh and modern look and a new hall layout. The entire world of wines and spirits...
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We didn’t see this coming: a green gastro-oasis and Zara Home x Nanushka collab for Christmas at Arena Mall
Fresh, comfortable, sustainable: from now on, we can enjoy a lively, green environment in Arena Mall’s renewed foodcourt. This will come in handy during the Christmas shopping tour, which the...
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Energy efficiency investments and climate protection measures are becoming impossible
Further amendments are needed to the energy efficiency law before the Parliament, according to logistics professional organizations. They warn that if the amendment is adopted in December without revision, it...
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The Saudi Arabian market is happy to see Hungarian know-how
The Hungarian-Saudi Arabia Digitalization Cluster (HSD Cluster) held its first open day, where participants could gain insight into the Cluster’s operations, vision and objectives. The special guest of the event...
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KPMG: Who is responsible for the application of artificial intelligence at your company?
There is no question that the application of advanced technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), is becoming an important breakthrough for economies and companies. Companies must therefore appoint a responsible...
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We eat 35-40 percent of our annual fish consumption at Christmas
Although according to the Hungarian diet, we should eat fish at least once a week, unfortunately the per capita fish consumption of Hungarians remains far below the European average at...
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The area of organic farming could increase to 500 thousand hectares by 2027
The support programs starting next year may give a new impetus to domestic organic farming, the current area of 320 thousand hectares of which could expand to 500 thousand hectares...
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DS Smith opens new eco-classroom in Füzesabony
For the third time this year, DS Smith opened an eco-classroom in Hungary. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 As part of the project realised with...
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LG receives cybersecurity certification
LG Electronics (LG) recently received Level 3 certification for its Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) from global testing and certification agency TÜV Rheinland. This is the highest level of certification...
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Call for proposals to support individual advisory services has been published
A new call for proposals has been published with a budget of HUF 10 billion to support individual advisory services provided to farmers, thus helping sector players to cope with...
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Hero Group acquires British brand Deliciously Ella
Swiss food company Hero Group has acquired British healthy snack brand Deliciously Ella for an undisclosed sum. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 With this move...
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The warmth of the holiday belongs to everyone
The Kuckó Volunteer Program is working hard for the 10th time this year to put together packages filled with holiday treats for children in state care who are spending the...
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Verbena herbal candies with vitamin C and D 60 g
The latest flavour from the well-known Verbena herbal candies, containing natural peppermint extract, green apple concentrate and added vitamins C and D. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Mondelēz joins forces with Amcor for a greener Cadbury packaging
Mondelēz International has partnered with Amcor to introduce new packaging, made from 80% certified recycled plastic for Cadbury chocolate bars in the UK and Ireland. It is expected that around...
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In addition to delicious desserts, poppy seeds are the raw material for many of our medicines
Poppy seeds are not only excellent as a traditional raw material for our desserts. Due to their rich vitamin and mineral content, their consumption also contributes to the healthy functioning...
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Growth, successful campaigns, new partnerships: this was 2024 for Hungarian Product
This year Hungarian Product set a new record with 260 trademark users, who now strengthen the Hungarian economy with nearly 6,000 products bearing the label. We spoke to Eszter Benedek,...
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It is important that the post-2027 agricultural policy makes the EU’s agriculture farmer-friendly
It is important to discuss how the conclusions on the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will make the European Union’s agriculture farmer-centric and farmer-friendly, the Hungarian Minister of Agriculture stated...
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EHI: AI is revolutionising retail
According to a new study by EHI, there is great potential in using generative AI in retail trade. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 IT consultancy...
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AM: From January 1, buyers must pay producers within 30 days
From January 1, buyers must pay producers within 30 days. The 30-day payment deadline for agricultural and food products has been a requirement since 2012, but – in order to...
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Tata Consumer Products to grow Starbucks cafes in India to 1000
Tata Consumer Products (TCPL) is set to capitalise on the expanding coffee market in India by scaling up its cafe operations through its joint venture, Tata Starbucks. MD and CEO...
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52 percent of agricultural machinery investments were spent on power plants
Individual farms and corporate enterprises purchased new agricultural machinery and equipment worth 135.2 billion forints in the January-September 2024 period, which was 41 percent lower than the turnover a year...
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Nébih: Lidl Hungary has recalled and withdrawn its Advent calendar sweets from circulation
Lidl Hungary has recalled and withdrawn its 75-gram Advent calendar (chocolate) from circulation due to a sensory problem, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) told MTI. Nébih asks customers...
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KSH: Agricultural output in 2024 fell by 8.0 percent compared to the previous year
The total output of agriculture in 2024 amounted to over 4.0 thousand billion forints, falling by 8.0 percent compared to the previous year. The decrease was caused by a combined...
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Drop in alcohol consumption in France driven by wine, study says
The fall last year was attributed mostly to a 4.2% decline in wine sales volumes year-on-year. A fall in wine consumption in France drove a drop in the sales of...
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Aldi opened nearly 120 stores in 2024
Fast-growing discount grocer gets closer to its goal of opening 800 new stores by 2028 ‘Tis the season for Spotify Wrapped—the music streaming service’s annual recap of users’ individual listening...
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EU and Mercosur countries reach political agreement on planned free trade agreement
The European Commission and representatives of Mercosur countries have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement and reached a political agreement on its conclusion, the Brussels-based executive body announced on...
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CSR Hungary: Awards for the best
In 2024, the 17th edition of the Hungarian Business Responsibility Award, the CSR Hungary Award, was ceremoniously presented on November 15, 2024, at the Gundel Palace. The winners included large...
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The “Green Personality of the Year 2024” award was presented at the GREEN BRANDS regional Sustainability Gala!
Outstanding efforts for sustainability and environmental protection were recognized as companies, prominent brands, and individuals were awarded at the GREEN BRANDS® Regional Gala in Vienna on December 3, held at...
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The 25th anniversary of Hungarian Entrepreneurs’ Day was held
The 25th Jubilee of the Hungarian Entrepreneurs’ Day was celebrated on December 6, 2024, in Budapest, at the MÜPA. At the event, János Eppel, President of the National Association of...
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