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Christmas plastic dumping: why and how to reduce waste during the holidays?
Christmas is one of the annual peaks in plastic waste production. Gift wrapping and plastic containers from holiday food orders accumulate in huge quantities during this period, while Hungary is...
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EY: There is a climate plan, but little real action
While many companies have climate plans, actual action is lacking. According to recent research by EY, the majority of the world’s largest companies are not sufficiently prepared to limit global...
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Industrial production is still declining in Hungary, but it is growing in the EU
Industrial production in the EU grew by 1.8% in July 2025 compared to July 2024, according to a recent analysis by GKI. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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New FAO publication reminds us of the finite nature of food production resources
Feeding an estimated 10 billion people by 2050 will require bold and smarter decisions about how the world manages land, soil and water, warns the Food and Agriculture Organization of...
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Morrisons tests Instacart’s smart shopping cart
In early 2026 British supermarket chain Morrisons will begin testing smart shopping carts developed by Instacart that use AI in one of its stores. This article is available for reading...
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International POP events
The end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 will bring a number of Shop! and POPAI events for POP enthusiasts. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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The Business Ethics Award was presented
The Business Ethics Awards were presented for the twenty-sixth time, and this time ten companies received the recognition, bringing the total number of companies that operate responsibly and fairly in...
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Lack of Guidance, Not Interest, Holds Back SMEs from AI Adoption
Team.blue, one of Europe’s leading digital service providers, has released a new report highlighting how small businesses across the continent approach digitalization and artificial intelligence. Based on a survey of...
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ÉKM: tolls for trucks on main roads are increasing – new regulations to protect rural settlements from freight traffic
The Hungarian government has adopted a comprehensive package of measures aimed at redirecting freight traffic back to the expressway network. The changes could make driving on main and secondary roads...
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Price Battle Around Milka Chocolate in Germany
Milka, one of Germany’s most iconic chocolate brands, is facing turbulent times. Its producer, Mondelez, is struggling with declining sales despite an 11 per cent revenue increase in Europe –...
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The Christmas Love Feast promotion series will last until January
The Krishna Christmas Feast of Love campaign series began over the weekend and will continue until January. Krishna believers plan to distribute 10,000 festive lunches and several thousand non-perishable food...
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Finland’s Kesko Tests Reusable Takeaway Containers
Kesko is testing reusable takeaway containers for salad bar and service counter food at its stores. The Finnish retailer launched the three-month trial as part of its STOPP project. Since...
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Extended margin squeeze begins – 13 more products will be subject to regulation
The government has extended the margin reduction until February 28, 2026, and has expanded it to 13 more product categories from Monday, the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) announced. The...
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From Monday, the SZÉP card can be used again to purchase cold food
According to the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), it will again be possible to purchase cold food with the SZÉP card between December 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026. According...
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Cheese prices may rise: semi-hard varieties are exempt from margin restrictions
The regulation of retail margins has changed from December 1, 2025: based on the amendment of the government decree, semi-hard cheeses are no longer subject to the 10% margin ceiling....
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Manufacturing recovery: November’s BMI rose to 53.4 points
The Hungarian Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management Association (MLBKT) reported a marked expansion in the manufacturing industry: the seasonally adjusted value of the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 53.4...
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Christmas tree prices will increase by 10-15 percent this year
According to a survey conducted by Agroinform.hu among market traders, pine prices may be 10-15 percent higher than last year’s level on average: spruce is offered at around 5,000 forints...
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European meat imports: external dependence is becoming stronger – Hungary remains a stable exporter
According to recent data from AKI and FAO, global poultry meat production is expected to reach 154.4 million tonnes (+3%) in 2025. The world market continues to be based on...
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Ipsos Cost of Living Monitor 2025
The eighth edition of the Ipsos Cost of Living Monitor is a 30-country survey which tracks how people around the world feel about their finances during the “Uneasy Decade”. Five...
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Seed Alliance: Organic farming on a growth trajectory
The areas included in domestic organic farming have continued to grow, now stably exceeding 300 thousand hectares. By the end of the decade, the share of organic areas could double,...
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Bottle returns or not: Hungary is a laggard in plastic recycling
While public debate in Hungary has for months been dominated by the teething problems of the new bottle return system, EU statistics paint a sobering picture: Hungary ranks last in...
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Supermint grilled cheese test: some quality and labeling errors – official measures have been initiated
The latest Supermint product test by the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) examined 33 Hungarian-made grilled cheeses, including 9 small-scale producer products for the first time. Of the 24...
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Record incomes and improved sense of security among middle-aged people, according to K&H survey
The average net household income of 30-59 year-olds rose to a record high of HUF 625,000 in the third quarter, the highest value so far in the K&H Secure Future...
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Onions have become much more expensive
According to data from AKI PÁIR, the producer price of brown-skinned onions (harvested this year) at the Budapest Wholesale Market was HUF 276/kg, exceeding the average price in the same...
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National gyro inspection: 350 buffets and restaurants inspected, 85 procedures, 25 units closed, 1,300 kg of food withdrawn from circulation
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) conducted a nationwide raid on buffets and restaurants selling gyros. The inspection series, which lasted several weeks, affected 350 catering establishments, of...
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NIQ – a new office with a variety of views
A family atmosphere and a “housewarming” vibe welcomed POPAI members to NIQ’s (NielsenIQ) new office on Deák Square. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. Customer relations...
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Most Hungarian companies don’t see a return on AI developments yet
Although the market for AI solutions continues to grow dynamically and 72% of companies use at least one AI solution in their daily operations, 95% of Hungarian companies are currently...
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Made by Indira encourages ethical consumption
The volume that has just been published in Hungary, which deals with the serious social dilemmas of the global fashion industry – Made by Indira – carries an important message...
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The basics of heart-friendly eating – with a focus on blood pressure
Nearly half of Hungarian adults live with high blood pressure – many of them with they don’t even know about it. Hypertension is the number one risk factor for stroke...
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Blue Planet – Botanical gardens are becoming more valuable in urban environments due to climate change
Botanical gardens and natural environments are increasingly needed in cities because green spaces are becoming more valuable in urban environments due to climate change, said botanist, plant breeder, and plant...
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