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Sentix: investor sentiment in the eurozone deteriorated in March
The Sentix GmbH economic research institute’s eurozone investor sentiment index deteriorated to a level in line with analyst expectations in March, when it recorded its first weakening in three months...
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Research: Coupons don’t determine which brands we stay loyal to
The majority of customers are more bothered by mass discount newsletters than they are by strengthening brand loyalty – this is what a nationally representative domestic research of 2,000 people...
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New trend in online shopping: Hungarians pay later
Price alone is less and less a decisive factor in online shopping in Hungary. Customers are increasingly looking for fast delivery, reliability and flexible payment options, said Géza Bruzsa, fintech...
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NAK announces digitalization competition for food producers and retailers
The National Chamber of Agriculture, with the professional support of the National Technology Platform Association, is announcing a competition for the most innovative processors. The aim of the competition is...
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Temu is cheaper, but not stronger in everything – this is what Hungarian stores can rely on
Hungarian shopping habits have changed drastically: although the dominance of physical stores remains, decisions are made before mobile screens. Temu and other global e-commerce platforms have brought strong price competition...
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Frost, cost shock, generational change: the pálinka sector is cornered on several fronts at once
The year 2025 was not simply a weaker season for the pálinka sector: the crop failure due to the spring frost, the increase in raw material and energy costs, and...
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This is how carbonating devices shape domestic water consumptions how carbonating devices shape domestic water consumption
According to a recent study, the majority of Hungarian adults are aware of the importance of adequate fluid intake, yet they drink less than professional recommendations in their daily lives....
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International seed sampling workshop: experts from 15 countries arrive in Hungary
Budapest will host a practice-oriented international professional workshop between March 17-20, organized by the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA), the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), and Alisca-Mag Kft. The...
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József Viski: we are committed to supporting the grape and wine sector
We are committed to supporting the grape and wine sector – said József Viski, the State Secretary responsible for agricultural and rural development support at the Ministry of Agriculture (MA)...
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EU agreement: farmers’ bargaining power would be strengthened and “meat” names for alternative proteins would be restricted
The European Parliament and Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on strengthening the bargaining power of farmers in the food supply chain. The package includes the need for member...
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The domestic qualifiers for the Next Generation PR World Cup are starting again – the MPRSZ is looking for applications from young communication professionals
The ICCO has once again announced the Next Generation PR World Cup, an international competition for the next generation of PR professionals. The competition offers communications professionals under the age...
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Europe is warming twice as fast as the world, while the world is also warming twice as fast as it was two decades ago
Az Európai Éghajlatváltozási Tudományos Tanácsadó Testület legfrissebb jelentése szerint kontinensünk jóval gyorsabban melegszik, mint a globális átlag, egy friss tanulmány pedig kimutatta, hogy 98%-os bizonyossággal állíthatjuk, hogy a globális melegedés...
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Schwarz Group Gets Approval For Acquisition Of La Cocoș In Romania
Schwarz Group has received approval from the Romanian competition authority to acquire hypercash retailer La Cocoș. With the acquisition, the owner of retailers Lidl and Kaufland aims to expand its...
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Oatly invests in Sweden production facility
The oat milk major said the expansion will enable it to meet “accelerating global demand for its plant-based drinks”. Oatly is investing $16m in the expansion of its production facility...
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FAO food price index rises again in February after five months
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released its latest report on Friday on changes in world food commodity prices. Breaking a five-month downward trend, the index...
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MBH quick analysis: The snow situation shaped store traffic in January
Monthly, store sales increased by 0.5% at the beginning of the year, with fuel sales contributing most to the change, while the non-food category only grew slightly. According to raw...
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Emotions, stories, authenticity – these were the deciding factors in 2025
For the third time, Trade magazin organised the Christmas TV Commercials – Audience Award Voting competition. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 Nine commercials entered the...
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Progress in female employment has stalled
Women’s labor market participation continues to be sensitive to economic and social challenges. According to PwC’s current Women in Work Index, the pace of improvement in gender equality has continued...
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KSH: industrial production in January fell by 2.5 percent compared to the same period of the previous year, and increased by 1.5 percent compared to the previous month
In January 2026, the volume of industrial production decreased by 2.5 percent, while adjusted for working day effects, it increased by 0.3 percent compared to a year earlier, the Central...
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The egg market moved ahead of Easter: 8–10% price increase recorded from February to March
The domestic egg market has picked up as the Easter season approaches: after stagnating at the beginning of the year, prices have started to rise, with experts talking about an...
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AM: record amount of agricultural subsidies strengthen Hungarian farmers
The government’s goal is for the amount of commitments related to investment measures to reach 1,000 billion forints by March, András Tállai, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture,...
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K&H: style, comfort, speed – this is how women pay today
On the occasion of Women’s Day, K&H examined the payment habits of women in March. The data shows that the financial institution’s female customers follow technological trends and choose mobile...
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Cleaner than clean
Hungary’s cleaning products market achieved minimal growth in value in 2025, while remaining stable in terms of volume. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 However, the...
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Farmers switching to a too frugal mode can lead to crop failure
In February, Nyír-Chem Kft. organized a two-day spring waiting customer conference in Nyírség, which was attended by farmers from many parts of the country. The aim of the event, which...
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ESET: Even the arrival of an unexpected package can be an internet scam
Cybercriminals are increasingly using unexpected packages to scam people, and while the arrival of an unsolicited package may seem like a lucky coincidence at first, the background is often a...
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It used to be like this: more than a hundred thousand people joined health funds in 2025
The number of new members joining health funds increased by over 100,000 last year, bringing the total number of members to almost 1.26 million – points out Mihály Barát, financial...
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New €2.6 billion financing facility opens for SMEs in Central and Eastern Europe
UniCredit has launched the next phase of the “UniCredit for CEE” initiative, which will strengthen the long-term support of small and medium-sized enterprises and micro-enterprises in the Eastern and Central...
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National Innovation Agency: 1.6 billion forint program strengthens scientific career orientation of young people in Hungary
A project to strengthen the scientific career orientation of young people is being launched. The development will be implemented by a consortium of the National Innovation Agency and the Association...
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Useful information on filling in the new data fields of the spraying log
In accordance with the requirements of the EU regulation, the data content of the spraying log has been modified: two new data fields have been added. Several questions have arisen...
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NAK-MAGOSZ: provisional application of the Mercosur agreement unacceptable
The European Commission has betrayed farmers again, the provisional application of the Mercosur agreement is unacceptable – the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Associations...
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