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Wine promotion support helps domestic producers access the market
A program to promote Hungarian wines domestically and abroad will soon be launched, and for the first phase, those affected can exceptionally submit their support applications between February 15 and...
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Spain’s DIA Slashes Prices Of Hundreds Of Products By 40%
Spanish supermarket chain DIA has slashed the prices of more than 200 products by up to 40% and boosted promotional spending by 17% to €175 million in 2025. This increased...
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NKFH: Auchan recalled tenderloin steak contaminated with salmonella
The Auchan supermarket chain has initiated a recall of salmonella-infected beef tenderloin, the best before date of the recalled product is November 19, 2025, the National Trade and Consumer Protection...
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Goodwill Pharma Plc. has significantly expanded its production and warehouse capacity
Goodwill Pharma Plc. has expanded its warehouse capacity, built a research, development and innovation laboratory, a new central office, and a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Szeged. The investment, worth almost...
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Never before have so many young people tested their financial knowledge
A new record has been set in the K&H Watch Out, Ready, Money! financial education competition series for students: a total of 3,438 teams registered this year, which is 10...
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KSH: industrial production decreased by 5.3 percent in December 2024
The volume of industrial production in December 2024 was 5.3 percent lower than a year earlier, or 6.4 percent lower than a year earlier, adjusted for working days, the Central...
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Price caps are back on the agenda: What could this mean for customers and stores?
The announcement by the Minister of National Economy, Márton Nagy, on Monday caused a serious resonance in both public life and the commercial sector. The possible reintroduction of price caps...
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Changing shopping habits: tricks, trends and disappearing specialty stores
The retail market is undergoing a continuous transformation. Shopping habits are changing, while stores are trying to attract consumers with various strategies. Today’s market is characterized by stores that offer...
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On Valentine’s Day weekend evenings, McDonald’s renovated Nyugati tér restaurant will be for lovers
Lovers can expect a special program at the McDonald’s Nyugati tér restaurant in Hungary, the Nyugati Lounge, on Friday and Saturday evenings from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM. During the...
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According to IKEA research, 77 percent of Hungarians use their mobile phones in bed
Sleep is essential for our physical and mental health. However, IKEA’s latest research reveals that many Hungarians struggle with sleep deprivation, with 45 percent sleeping an average of 6 hours...
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K&H: What does the wallet of young people show? Every fourth Hungarian twenty-year-old is unable to save
Although 57 percent of young people have some savings, 25 percent are unable to save regularly, and there is a significant difference between men and women, according to the latest...
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Introducing SAP Business Data Cloud: a new boost in AI
SAP today announced its latest breakthrough solution, SAP Business Data Cloud, which unifies data across SAP systems and external sources across enterprises. It provides the trusted data foundation that companies...
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The interior renovation of the Hunyadi Square Market Hall begins
The interior renovation of the Hunyadi Square Market Hall will begin on February 17, which will be realized after decades of waiting. As a first step, a temporary market will...
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Cholesterol levels reconsidered: medication, microsterols, interval training
Cholesterol is a silent indicator of health. Over the years, we may not even pay attention to it until a routine blood test draws our attention to it: our cholesterol...
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Generali: nearly 40,000 lightning damage reports received in 2024 due to climate change
The effects of changeable weather, global warming and climate change are increasingly affecting our everyday lives, just think of the frequent extreme weather conditions. Fortunately, 2024 can be considered a...
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Trump aluminium tariffs may mean Coca-Cola uses more PET, CEO says
President Trump is lining up a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports into the US. Coca-Cola Co. may have to source more PET for its drinks sold in the...
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Aldi USA To Divest Around 170 Winn-Dixie And Harveys Supermarket Stores
Aldi USA has agreed to divest approximately 170 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores that are not part of its conversion plan to a consortium comprised of C&S Wholesale Grocers, Southeastern...
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New technology connects c-stores’ inventory with major delivery platforms
British retail technology company, NearSt, has announced a new technology for UK convenience retailers that automatically connects their in-store inventory to major delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and...
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MBH Bank: Following January’s inflation data, we are raising our inflation forecast for this year to 4.6%
Following a 4.6% year-on-year price increase in December, consumer prices in Hungary rose by an average of 5.5% in January 2025. The figure exceeded both our expectations (4.9%) and the...
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The high inflation in January is not a Hungarian peculiarity – this is when price increases may slow down
The effects of the price increases at the beginning of the year are clearly visible in the latest inflation data. According to the report of the Central Statistical Office (KSH),...
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Hungary and FAO are putting their cooperation on new foundations
FAO Deputy Director-General Maurizio Martina and Undersecretary of State Oszkár Ökrös discussed the establishment of a new foundation and further strengthening of the nearly twenty years of fruitful joint work...
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ESG sustainability is increasingly important for domestic SMEs
Sustainability and corporate governance (ESG: Environmental, Social, Governance) aspects are gaining increasing importance among Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This is supported by the ESG survey conducted by the...
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The Association for Sustainable Packaging was founded
In order to promote sustainable packaging solutions, the Association for Sustainable Packaging (FeCso) was established, offering a unique platform for companies and organizations to support and promote their sustainability efforts....
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MATE and Béres have entered into a strategic cooperation
Dr. Csaba Gyuricza, Rector of the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Marcell Béres, President of the Béres Pharmaceuticals Factory, and Klára Béres, President of the Béres Foundation, signed...
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Transfer pricing implications of the global minimum tax
Since last year, Hungary has also been applying the rules of the global minimum tax, which may in some cases deviate significantly from the usual logic of the domestic tax...
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Whiskey: Boycott could replace tariffs
American whiskey producers are once again at the center of international trade conflicts. While the suspension of Donald Trump’s latest tariff measures may bring temporary relief, the reaction of Canadian...
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French wine and spirits exports fell last year
France exported 15.56 billion euros worth of wine and spirits last year, down 4 percent from 2023, according to the website of the French Wine and Spirits Exporters Federation (FEVS)....
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Heroes and Traitors – the first year of the whistleblowing system
Throughout the European Union, including here, it has been at least a year since the companies required to do so have introduced their whistleblowing systems. Although abuses can cause damage...
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Amazon to expand beauty and personal care online offerings in Europe while opening first physical store in Italy
Amazon Parafarmacia & Beauty opens in Milan city centre, featuring a curated assortment of beauty and personal care products, innovative in-store services and expert advice. We unveiled Amazon Parafarmacia &...
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Heineken grows as world’s most popular non-alcoholic beer
Heineken posted solid growth in 2024, with non-alcoholic beers and premium lager as key drivers. The beers were particularly appreciated in Africa and Asia, with limited growth in Europe. Heineken...
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