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Molson Coors eyes M&A to build out beyond beer portfolio
The Miller Lite owner plans to redeploy savings from its corporate workforce reduction into growing its nonalcoholic presence. Molson Coors is considering new acquisitions to further expand its portfolio beyond...
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The Heim Pál National Institute of Pediatrics reported a mass food poisoning outbreak
Regarding the news published in the press, we confirm that since yesterday afternoon, children have been continuously arriving at the Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute from several educational and training...
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A special official inspection has been launched into the mass illness of kindergarten children.
A special official inspection has been launched in the case of a mass enteric – digestive – disease affecting kindergarteners – the National Center for Public Health and Pharmacy (NNGYK),...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Administrative burdens for grape and wine producers to be further reduced
The Ministry of Agriculture is committed to improving the situation of Hungarian grape and wine producers, which is why the ministry is supporting the sector with new, simplified regulations. The...
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Safety, quality and sustainability
On the first day of the Business Days conference Dr Beáta Olga Felkai, deputy state secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture told in her presentation that players in the food...
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Get into holiday mood with Mizo cinnamon roll-flavored milk!
In addition to the excitement of Christmas preparations, it is especially nice to enjoy flavours that evoke the holidays. Mizo’s latest limited edition cinnamon roll flavoured milk drink can make...
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Delhaize rolls out private label hybrid products in Belgium
This fall Delhaize Belgium is introducing a new private label hybrid product line, in which some of the animal ingredients are replaced with plant-based ones. This article is available for...
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Aldi Belgium’s energy drink begins European conquest
Since its launch in 2002 Aldi Belgium’s private label energy drink, Golden Power, has grown to become Belgium’s most popular and biggest drink brand. This article is available for reading...
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Unbroken growth in smart device payments
Among K&H customers the popularity of smart device payments keeps growing rapidly. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. According to the latest data from the bank,...
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The digital space is the new mailbox
For Hungarian consumers fast, simple and mobile-friendly interfaces are more important than spectacular visual solutions. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. Research conducted by Shopfully and...
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Close to consumers
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. “We have seen stable growth in both the wine and sparkling wine categories over the past year and a half”,...
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New secretary general at KOZMOS
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. A long and successful period has come to an end in the career of István Murányi, secretary general of KOZMOS,...
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Sparkling wine 2025
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. According to András Csomay, marketing manager of Törley Sparkling Wine Cellars, in recent years the company’s sales have shifted towards higher-value products....
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Wineries reloaded: the second generation is coming
Our magazine interviewed Pálma Koch, the president of Junibor – Young Winemakers’ Association. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. How does the professional attitude and vision...
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Could there be a turnaround?
Contrary to many other analyses of consumption among younger generations, data from this year’s representative survey commissioned by the National Council of Wine Communities (HNT) reveals: young adults are turning...
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NÉGYOSZ did a lot for plant-based foods in the summer
The summer of the National Association of Plant Based Food Manufacturers and Distributors (NÉGYOSZ) was busy with elections, festivals and professional events. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Vegan scrambled eggs at 30,000 feet
On 5 October American Airlines expanded its in-flight menu with a new vegan breakfast option: Just Egg plant-based scrambled eggs with hash browns, vegan cheese, spinach, corn and California peppers....
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Protein intake: underrated plant sources in the Hungarian diet
According to a nationwide survey commissioned by Danone Magyarország, half of adults are unsure whether they consume enough protein, while plant-based protein sources continue to be less important in public...
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Safe vegetable fermentation
Home fermentation is undergoing a renaissance, adding variety to the winter diet./ This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. Sauerkraut, kimchi and beet kvass aren’t only healthy...
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Saveggy develops edible plant-based cucumber packaging
Swedish start-up Saveggy has developed a breakthrough solution to replace plastic packaging for cucumbers: the edible plant-based coating is made from rapeseed oil and gluten-free buckwheat oil, keeping the product...
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Demand for plant-based protein is the engine of the European nut market
In 2024 the European Union maintained its leading position on the global nut market, importing around EUR 6bn worth of nuts. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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In Germany more than half of ALDI SÜD’s offering is plant-based
ALDI SÜD’s latest Nutrition Report reveals that 56.4% of the chain’s food selection is now plant-based, while animal-based products account for 43.6%. WWF’s extended calculation method was used to determine...
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Hungary among the leaders in European fresh vegetable exports
According to data from the International Trade Center (ITC), Hungary retained its place in the top 10 of European fresh vegetable exporters in 2024, with total exports worth EUR 412.4m....
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IKEA celebrates the 40th birthday of Swedish meatball with a plant-based falafel
IKEA’s iconic Swedish meatball, the köttbullar, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, which the company is commemorating with the introduction of a new dish: chickpea-based falafel will be available in...
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The power of fragrances
On the domestic perfume market demand continued to strengthen in 2024, realising outstanding growth in both value and volume. According to NIQ data, the category developed by 14.3% in value...
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KSH: retail turnover increased by 3.0 percent compared to the same period of the previous year, while remaining unchanged compared to the previous month
2025. In September, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 3.4 percent according to raw data, or 3.0 percent adjusted for calendar effects, compared to the same period of...
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Annual inflation in the OECD accelerated to 4.2 percent in September
The annual average increase in consumer prices in the member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) accelerated to 4.2 percent in September from 4.1 percent in...
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Beyond the bottle
2025 brought moderate but stable growth for the shower gel market. According to Nielsen data, sales of women’s shower gels rose by 3% in value and 7% in volume by...
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Eurozone retail sales fell month-on-month, but rose year-on-year in September
Retail turnover in the eurozone fell in September compared to the previous month, but increased in annual comparison. According to data published on Thursday by the statistical office of the...
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OPTEN: The annual decrease may again be in the order of tens of thousands
Based on the data for the third quarter of 2025, the number of companies in the Hungarian business world continues to decline. New establishments are still unable to offset the...
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