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Alko – Finland’s State Sommelier Navigates Changing Times
A store format unlike any other in Europe: Alko is Finland’s state-owned liquor retailer, operating under strict legal and social mandates. This exclusive shop-floor report offers first-hand insight into how...
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Aldi grows in Spain by 60 % over five years
Aldi is the fastest grower in the Spanish food market: the discounter opened 168 new stores in the past five years, resulting in a 60 % increase in store area since 2020. Aldi...
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István Nagy: the 21st century rebirth of Hungarian agriculture is our work
The 21st century rebirth of Hungarian agriculture is visible in Mélykút, this is our work, our responsibility – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, at the handover of the Bács-Tak...
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Provident: A growing number of Hungarians are finding it challenging to survive on their income
An increasing number of Hungarians are facing a challenge to survive on their income, 27 percent of the population is not able to save at all, this trend is getting...
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GKI Analysis: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Who Uses AI?
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Who Uses AI? In July, GKI conducted a representative survey of 1,000 people to assess the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in Hungary. Who uses...
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The domestic labor market remains stable
The domestic labor market remains stable, with the number of employed people fluctuating between 4.6 and 4.7 million for years – said Sándor Czomba, State Secretary for Employment Policy at...
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Food vouchers will be delivered to pensioners between September 1 and October 15
Between September 1 and October 15, HUF 30,000 worth of food vouchers will be delivered to pensioners – announced the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation...
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Specialty coffee: a new wave in the cup
After crude oil, coffee is the second most traded product in the world – and it’s not just a source of caffeine, but a part of our everyday social life....
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Lake Balaton is a treasure as a drinking water base
Lake Balaton as a drinking water base is a treasure on which the daily quality of life of tens of thousands of people is built, and therefore it must be...
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Drought anxiety in agriculture: corn, potatoes and apples are most at risk
This summer’s drought is already making its mark on Hungarian agriculture – the yields of maize, potatoes and apples are most at risk of significant decline. Experts from the HUN-REN...
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Yield expectations in major maize producing member countries are falling
The International Grains Council (IGC) projects a global maize harvest of 1,276 million tonnes in the 2025/2026 marketing year, 4 percent higher than in the 2024/2025 marketing year. Utilization is...
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Producers and processors fight in the county factories: Polish prices have fallen to a record low
At the end of July, a significant price drop shook the Polish sour cherry market: the purchase price of fruit intended for freezing fell from 800 forints to 605–700 forints...
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Significant congestion has developed in the largest ports: delays are expected, but no shortage of goods is expected
Global logistical challenges, multi-day congestions are causing problems in many major ports. In addition, the tariff war and the conflict in the Middle East continue to create both unpredictability and...
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St. Andrea Vineyard is the Winery of the Year in Hungary
Hungarian wineries work with faith, perseverance, and loyalty, keeping pace with changes in technology and consumer habits, and thanks to this, Hungarian wine has been able to further strengthen its...
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Nébih helps detect quarantine pests with trapping
Early detection of the presence of priority quarantine pests is extremely important for domestic agriculture and flora, as it is key to preventing their spread. In order to ensure effective...
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“High risk of illegal products on Temu”
Chinese online marketplace Temu is not doing enough to tackle the sale of illegal products on its platform, is the preliminary conclusion of an investigation by the European Commission. Baby...
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Wine prices rose in the first half of 2025
According to AKI PÁIR data, the selling price of wines produced and sold domestically without geographical indications and those with protected geographical indications increased by 18 percent to almost 35...
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Authorities designate high-risk ASF area in Baranya County
The African swine fever epidemic situation in Croatia continues to worsen, so the animal health authority has decided to establish a high-risk area in Baranya County, near the Hungarian border....
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Procter & Gamble Appoints Shailesh Jejurikar As CEO
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced the appointment of Shailesh Jejurikar as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 January 2026. The board of P&G has also...
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Tesco rolls out fresh produce campaign
Supermarket chain Tesco is doubling down on its commitment to encouraging better nutrition by launching an initiative to help families access more fruit and vegetables easily. The new plan comes...
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4+1 tips for the best garden party of the summer season
A summer evening spent with friends on the terrace or in the garden can easily become the highlight of the season. With just a few thoughtful additions, the entire experience...
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HUN-REN: This year’s drought may mainly affect the yield of corn, potatoes and apples
This year’s drought may mainly affect the yield of corn, potatoes and apples – the HUN-REN Agricultural Research Center drew attention on Monday. In their statement, they emphasized: according to...
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Five major trends shaping the future of global business service centers
Leading global business services providers are responding to the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment with comprehensive digital strategies, the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and global talent...
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Blue Planet: food waste should be utilized as biogas or feed raw material even in the short term
Food waste should be utilized as biogas or feed raw material in the short term, said former President János Áder in the latest episode of his Blue Planet podcast, published...
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The tragedy of man: ultra-processed foods are the temptations of the modern age
The proportion of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in the diets of European consumers has increased dramatically: in some countries, such as the United Kingdom or Spain, these products account for up...
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Google helps eliminate the difficulties of buying clothes online
Google has added a new feature to its search engine that could revolutionize online clothing shopping: the artificial intelligence-based tool, now available in the United States, allows users to virtually...
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Ministry of Agriculture: priority goal is the renewal of livestock farms
The Ministry of Agriculture (MA) has made the first support decisions in the tender aimed at the renewal of livestock farms: in the first round, 209 investments will receive support,...
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Visit Hungary: October Tourism Summit to discuss the future of tourism
What will the future of travel look like? What impact does artificial intelligence have on travel decisions? How can a destination be both trendy and sustainable? Participants will be able...
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Apple season begins in Poland – limited supply, rising prices
The harvest of early summer apple varieties has begun in Poland, but market supply is currently scarce – writes FruitVeB. Although this scarcity is not reflected spectacularly in wholesale prices,...
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Blue Planet – János Áder: food waste should be utilized as biogas or feed raw material in the short term
Food waste should be utilized as biogas or feed raw material in the short term – said former President of the Republic János Áder in the latest episode of his...
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