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Euromonitor International 2025: everything for your pet!
The global pet care market is expected to reach the value of USD 215bn in 2025. The latest research by Euromonitor International highlights the key changes and growth trends that...
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Bad times after good ones?
K&H’s large company growth index – which analyses the economic prospects and expectations of the biggest domestic companies – has returned to the level of the first quarter of 2024,...
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MVI conference 2026
As part of the programme of the Sirha Budapest 2026 trade fair, the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) will organise a conference, with the following topics planned: alternatives to single-use...
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Mary returns home
On 17 March the Embassy of Ireland in Hungary celebrated St Patrick’s Day at the Budapest campus of Central European University (CEU). This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Carrefour sales under pressure in France and Belgium
Mixed figures from Carrefour in Europe in the first quarter are compensated by strong results in Latin America. The retailer continues to invest in price cuts, private brands, e-commerce and...
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Chobani to spend $1.2B on New York dairy processing plant
The 1.4 million-square-foot factory, which will create more than 1,000 jobs, is the largest facility investment in the yogurt giant’s history. Chobani is spending $1.2 billion to build a dairy...
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MHC Mobility’s 2025 National Fleet Survey on Key Industry Trends and Challenges for Companies Completed
The recent National Fleet Survey conducted by MHC Mobility has shown that the fleet management habits of Hungarian companies are undergoing significant changes. The survey results highlight that more and...
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The trademark that helps Hungarian businesses
Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft. has organised an information forum in Univer’s new complex in Kecskemét. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/5. With the programme the goal...
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AM: Minister of Agriculture declares force majeure due to April frost damage
The spring frost damage that occurred at the beginning of April is recognized as a force majeure event for the entire territory of the country by István Nagy, Minister of...
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Shoppers expect to spend 8% more on groceries this summer than a year ago, survey finds
The majority of people who took part in a recent KPMG poll said they think tariffs will push up grocery prices — a higher percentage than for any other category...
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Consumer protection on a new basis
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) started work on 1 January 2025. Our magazine spoke to its president Dr Lilla Német-Weingartner. This article is available for reading...
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IDEAAL™: the revolutionary superprotein – a competitive protein product from Hungary
A joint research and development project, three players, a special milk protein product – this is the recipe for IDEAAL™, the result of a one-of-a-kind collaboration. This article is available...
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Sweet euphoria in Cologne
Between 2 and 5 February Cologne hosted ISM, the world’s leading snack and confectionery trade show, which reflected the global upturn of the industry despite growing challenges. More than 1,500...
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New measures to eradicate bird flu epidemics
Waterfowl farmers who agree not to produce for three years may receive state support, announced Minister of Agriculture István Nagy on his social media page. The Ministry of Agriculture will...
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Targeting or Over-Targeting? – The New Marketing Dilemma
With billions of ad impressions, the key to marketing success today is balance: reaching a broad audience while connecting with people authentically and personally. The Variety Entertainment Marketing Summit was...
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Generali’s general meeting approved the 2024 financial report and elected the new board of directors
The 2025 General Meeting of the Generali Group approved the 2024 financial statements, which ended with a net profit of €3,724 million, and decided on a dividend of €1.43 per...
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István Nagy: Animal keepers have a huge responsibility in curbing the foot-and-mouth disease virus
Animal keepers have a huge responsibility in stopping the spread of the foot-and-mouth disease virus, and all farmers must comply with the regulations – the Minister of Agriculture emphasized at...
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Grilling cheese – not only in the summer anymore
Following a sharp decline in 2023, the grilling cheese market returned to a growth path in 2024. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/5. “Although inflation and...
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The Ministry of Agriculture provides support for farmers in Natura 2000 grasslands
Those affected will receive much-awaited support, in the first round, more than 7,500 farmers in Natura 2000 grasslands will receive a compensation payment of almost 7.7 billion forints thanks to...
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The margin freeze could be extended to toiletries as well
Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy announced in a video posted on his Facebook page that, in addition to food, the margin reduction would be extended to household toiletries used...
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The SZÉP card, health fund membership and merchandise credit also increase the willingness to spend
The Széchenyi Holiday Card is part of everyday life: two-thirds of Hungarians who own a SZÉP card use it several times a month, according to a recent survey by Pepita.hu....
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Half of young people feel at least a 16 percent increase in prices
Young people experienced an average inflation rate of 19 percent in February this year, but the median value was also 16 percent, according to the latest results of the K&H...
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This is how much Hungarians spend on graduation
Graduation is one of the most important milestones in a young person’s life, and the range of gifts is accordingly wide: everything from simple attentions to luxury items can be...
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The EU is looking for new markets for the food industry
The loss of the American market poses a serious challenge for the European Union’s food exports, which is why the search for new trade opportunities has become more urgent than...
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The commercial real estate market is on the verge of recovery – MNB is confident
According to a recent report by the Hungarian National Bank (MNB), the commercial real estate market moved up from a multi-year low last year and further recovery can be expected...
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After margin freeze: sour cream prices continue to fall
More than a month has passed since the government introduced a margin freeze on thirty products, including dairy products. In the case of sour cream, the price drop was particularly...
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Expanding food production capacity: SPAR Hungary will spend approximately HUF 1.9 billion on the development of its plants in 2025
SPAR Hungary will expand its Regnum Meat Plants in Bicske and Perbál and its SPAR enjoy. convenience plant in Üllő with equipment that will significantly increase its production capacity this...
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Strawberry season 2025: the popular fruit still hasn’t gotten cheaper
The strawberry season traditionally starts in spring in our country, but due to the continuous price increase in recent years, fewer and fewer people can afford to regularly buy this...
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A new variety of tomato has been added to Lidl’s shelves – Herencsényi seedlings for biodiversity
The diversity of landscape varieties plays a key role in adapting to the constantly changing environment, weather and market demands. Now the Herencsényi landscape variety tomato has also been added...
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Is game over for Temu and Shein in Europe, too?
The European market is facing a new challenge due to the US trade restrictions: packages from Shein, Temu and AliExpress are increasingly flowing into the EU. Due to the economic...
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