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The Dairy Products Council has launched a national campaign to promote Trappist cheese
The Milk Products Council has launched a national marketing campaign to encourage the consumption of domestically produced Trappist cheese, increase its awareness and restore its good reputation. The annual campaign...
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Tastes and contradictions: why is something that is not healthy delicious – and how can we still eat well in Hungarian?
Hungarian cuisine is famous worldwide for its rich flavors, hearty dishes, and deep-rooted traditions. However, the third part of Index’s new series of articles draws attention to the fact that...
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A new type of automatic cash machine has appeared in Hungary
In April, at two locations, the 40th anniversary Telekom Vivicitta and the CONSTRUMA 2025 exhibition held at Hungexpo, users in Hungary were able to encounter a new, mobile return vending...
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It is not the record yield of wheat that counts this year, but the high quality
The proportion of cereals in the sown area has increased nationwide, but much less corn is being sown in Southern and Eastern Hungary this year. Farmers are naturally planning something...
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Deliciously Ella saves the Allplants brand
Deliciously Ella owners Ella and Matthew Mills have bought the Allplants brand, which went bankrupt recently. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/4. With the acquisition Allplants...
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More than half of the jobs to be filled require language skills
In 53 percent of job advertisements posted since January 2024, employers expect some language skills, and in the case of intellectual jobs, the rate is even higher, 68 percent. This...
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Hungarian farmers in pursuit of modern technologies: new directions and challenges in agricultural machinery manufacturing
Modern, sustainable solutions are increasingly gaining ground in Hungarian agriculture – this is what Csaba Farkas, CEO of Metalwolf Kft., reported to Agrárszektor. According to the expert, there is a...
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NAV audits 2025: who will be in focus?
Fiduciaries, the transfer pricing of food businesses and items affecting the global minimum tax are among the new areas of focus for the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV), according...
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Calcium nitrate against weather-related uncertainty – domestic development in the service of plants
Successful crop production requires proper soil cultivation and professional maintenance management of the crop. An important part of this is the correct selection, timing and application of nutrient supplementation in...
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American rice in Japan: changing attitudes following rice shortage
More and more restaurants and chain stores in Japan are turning to American and other foreign rice varieties after domestic supply disruptions led to unprecedented rice shortages and dramatic price...
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SPAR Albania grows with three new store openings
The SPAR brand presence in Albania continues to grow with the opening of three new stores located in Fier and Tirana. The city of Fier welcomed its first INTERSPAR Hypermarket,...
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Raw milk exports decreased
According to AKI PÁIR data, the national average producer price of raw milk in Hungary was 203.74 forints/kilogram in March 2025. In addition to a 0.07 percentage point deterioration in...
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Alcohol-free beer becoming increasingly popular in Germany
More and more people in Germany are drinking non-alcoholic beer for health reasons, for taste or simply for the freedom of choice. The segment has become an economic success factor...
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Nescafé Espresso Concentrated Enters Europe With UK Debut
Food giant Nestlé has launched the Nescafé Espresso Concentrated range in Europe, beginning with the UK. The Nescafé Espresso Concentrated range allows consumers to make their own, personalised iced beverage,...
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Kifli.hu supports tree planting programme
On the occasion of the National Tree Planting Day on 1 March, Kifli.hu donated 107 Nordmann pine trees with soil ball to the 10 Million Trees Foundation. This article is...
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NAK: April frosts caused significant damage
April frosts caused significant damage to many orchards. Farmers have the opportunity to partially mitigate the damage through the agricultural damage mitigation system – the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK)...
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Spanish government bans ultra-processed foods and energy drinks from schools
The Spanish government is banning ultra-processed foods and energy drinks from primary and secondary schools, and is limiting the number of fried foods and the use of semi-finished products in...
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You can still save, but not on all margin-stopped products
Although the effect of the Hungarian price caps is starting to be felt on the shelves of domestic stores, there are still some products that are worth buying in Serbia...
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The age of megadeals
Although the number of deals has decreased by 17%, the increase in high-value company purchase transactions clearly signals a recovery on the transaction (mergers and acquisitions – M&A) market, according...
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More than 13 tons of donations were collected at the joint Easter campaign of NOE and CBA
More than 13 tons of donations were collected during the joint “Easter Basket of Love” fundraising campaign of the National Association of Large Families (NOE), the CBA and Príma store...
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Frosty spring, severe damage: fruit harvest could collapse in 2025
The April frosts caused serious damage to Hungarian fruit production: in some regions the temperature dropped to minus 8 degrees Celsius, which in some places caused a crop loss of...
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Green loans are still going strong
The market for corporate green loans continues to grow dynamically in 2025, while the Central Bank of Hungary (MNB) will introduce ESG data collection for larger corporate loans from July....
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Alcohol-free era change: challenges and opportunities in the global beer industry
The European beer industry is facing geopolitical obstacles and new consumer trends, according to an analysis by Index, which examines the current challenges and opportunities in the beer sector. European...
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Digital detox during Easter: addictive phone use is a much more serious and widespread problem than we think
The Easter fast is traditionally a time of introspection, renunciation, and self-reflection. In addition to giving up food, more and more people are looking for ways to cleanse their attention...
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Average earnings continued to increase
According to the latest data from the Central Statistical Office, in February 2025, the gross average salary exceeded 661 thousand forints, which represents an increase of 56 thousand forints, or...
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Cruel April frost damage: up to 100% crop loss possible
The spring frosts in early April once again caused a serious problem for Hungarian agriculture. In some regions, the temperature dropped to -8 degrees Celsius, which can lead to a...
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NKFH: Hungary will be fourth in Europe in screening dangerous products in 2024
Last year, the EU’s product safety alert system registered more than ever, with a total of 4,137 alerts. Hungarian authorities sent 365 alerts to the Safety Gate system about dangerous...
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When art becomes a life-shaping force – Inspiration in leadership and everyday life at the ESSCA event
The Budapest campus of the ESSCA School of Management, together with the porcelain jewelry manufacturer ZEMA and renowned artists, held an inspiring event on April 15th at the Kraft Salon....
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Coming from well-being – this is how solutions are created
In April, we entered Stress Awareness Month, which can be an excellent opportunity to turn our attention to our mental well-being. The effects of stress and the possibilities of its...
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New elements added to the mandatory registration of those entering commercial livestock farms
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) draws attention to the fact that from April 20, 2025, a visit log with expanded data content must be kept on all commercial...
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