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Technology issues ranked first among factors disrupting essential work
Technological disruptions, such as slow computers, broken applications or inaccessible IT support, make life difficult for employees every day. These problems are among the most common office annoyances, which not...
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Russian cucumbers flood the EU: the market for Polish producers is tense
Although the European Union’s sanctions policy on Russian agricultural products has tightened in several ways in recent years, a serious anomaly is now emerging in the case of fresh market...
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The importance of a good atmosphere at work precedes salary among young people – here is Randstad’s 2025 research
Hungarian workers still seek financial security – but for younger generations, a positive workplace atmosphere matters even more than salary. The 2025 Randstad Employer Brand Research reveals key employer attractiveness...
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NAK-FruitVeB: this year’s strawberry harvest will be delayed due to the cool May
Hungarian strawberries are already available on domestic markets, and there is significant demand for them this year. However, the unusually cool, overcast weather in May is causing problems, as a...
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Battery-powered machines and robotic technology are conquering Hungary
Battery-powered garden machines and robotic lawnmowers are gaining ground, and demand for them is growing rapidly in Hungary as well. Husqvarna, a leading player in the sector, presented its latest...
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Corvinus research: Women lead more sustainable economies
Agricultural enterprises run by women are more resource-optimized and eco-efficient, producing their products with less environmental damage, according to a recent Hungarian-Slovenian study led by Corvinus University of Budapest. Imre...
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A third of students believe they will find a job easily
Only a fifth of students consider Hungarian education to be of European standard, meaning that the majority are those who have a negative opinion, according to the K&H Youth Index,...
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The Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency launches a creative industry survey
The Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency (MDDÜ) is launching a comprehensive survey covering the entire Hungarian fashion, design, beauty and gaming sector to obtain up-to-date information on the challenges and...
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Hungarian companies are already being attacked using AI
According to research by EY, AI has become one of the latest tools for digitally attacking Hungarian firms. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/5. EY’s survey...
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TEVA and Positive Adamsky PDKY collaboration enters strategic level
Positive Adamsky’s newly renewed brand name and image, PDKY, signals not only a new identity but also a new kind of collaborative spirit – one of the most striking examples...
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Walmart continues to bolster pharmacy, opens largest yet prescription processing facility
The retailer has also seen 10% volume growth via its pharmacy delivery service which started last quarter Walmart has opened its largest centralized prescription processing facility to date, Supermarket News...
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Hungarian confectionery industry: balancing between challenges and opportunities
In 2024 the winners in volume sales were ice cream (+10%), candy (+4%) and crisps (+6%), according to the Association of Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers (MÉSZ). This article is available for...
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Water is pouring into the Prajdi salt mine, it could flood the facility within a few hours
Water is flowing into the Parajdi salt mine again after the rains caused the Korond stream to swell and the geofilm protecting the riverbed to be damaged, so the inrushing...
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Kneipp Launches Pilot for Reusable Cosmetic Packaging in Munich
Starting in July 2025, natural health and personal care brand Kneipp will test a reusable packaging system for its cosmetic products in the greater Munich area. As part of the...
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Casino announces Morocco expansion with 210 stores
French retail giant Groupe Casino has announced it wants to open 210 convenience stores under the Franprix and Monoprix banners in Morocco over the next ten years, through a partnership with...
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The National Trade Association has developed proposals for the elimination of margin-cutting measures
The National Trade Association (OKSZ) has submitted to the government a research study by GKI Economic Research Co. (GKI) analyzing the economic impact of the margin cap, which concludes that...
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The regulation is changing – GDPR strictness is being relaxed
The European Commission is planning to ease the GDPR for companies with fewer than 750 employees, recognising that the current regulation places a disproportionate burden on smaller businesses. Under the...
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Pensioners will receive a 30,000-forint food voucher
Pensioners will receive a 30,000-forint food voucher – announced the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation in a video shared on his social media page on...
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Display 2.0 – the sales floor of the future
In-store display is becoming a smart device – we could learn at Shop! Global Retail Trade Association’s April webinar, where Bram van Schijndel Tromp, the CEO of Pure Value Europe...
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(HU) Rekordméretű vagyonkoncentráció Magyarországon
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Violife rolls out creamy coffee whitener made from lentils
Violife®, the number one dairy-free, plant-based cheese brand in the US, has done coffee lovers a favour: the recently launched Violife Supreme Coffee Creamer, available in three flavours – Tempting...
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Waberer’s acquired majority ownership in Pannon-Busz-Rent Kft.
Waberer’s International Plc. has entered the passenger transport market after acquiring a 51 percent stake in Pannon-Busz-Rent Kft., the international transport and logistics service company informed MTI on Monday. According...
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Colliers: Central and Eastern European commercial real estate market recovery continued in the first quarter
The Central and Eastern European commercial real estate market continued to boom in the first quarter, with investment inflows to the region up 143 percent year-on-year, led by the Czech...
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Retail sales growth accelerated in Poland and unemployment fell in April
In Poland, retail sales in April accelerated strongly in April, the most since May 2022, after a decline in March, while unemployment decreased compared to March. Retail sales increased by...
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Hungarian Innovation Association: more resources are needed to keep up with the international pace of innovation
In order to catch up with the international pace of innovation, a new approach and more resources are needed in terms of nurturing student talent, financing startups, and developing the...
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AM: Ministry of Agriculture launches new tender to help prevent animal diseases
Following the emergence of the foot-and-mouth disease virus, the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) is launching a new tender to help increase the resilience of farms to animal diseases. Farmers will...
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Eleven Countries Demand EU Weakens Deforestation Law Further, Document Shows
The European Union is facing further pressure from member countries to delay and weaken its upcoming law to restrict deforestation, with 11 governments demanding changes, a document seen by Reuters...
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Lidl Announces Largest Price Reduction in Its History as Competitors Follow Suit
Lidl has unveiled the biggest price reduction in its corporate history, aiming to permanently cut prices of more than 500 products—by up to 35% in some regions. The move comes...
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Impressive productivity growth in domestic retail trade
Labour productivity improvement in Hungarian retail trade by 2023 (vs. 2010) was outstanding at 50% if compared to the country as a whole at 15% or the manufacturing sector at 8%....
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PepsiCo to double investment at Kazakhstan salty snacks plant
PepsiCo plans to double investment and more than triple output capacity at an under-construction salty snacks plant in Kazakhstan, aiming to produce at full capacity by 2027. The fresh investment...
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