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Dawn of a New Era: How Publishers Are Preparing for “Google Zero”
As Google reshapes its search interface and AI-powered engines gain traction, the traditional pathways to digital content are rapidly evolving. According to INMA’s latest analysis, the key to future success...
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PepsiCo to launch Cheetos and Doritos versions without artificial colors, flavors
The snacking and beverage giant also plans to rebrand Lay’s and Tostitos to highlight a simple ingredient list and a lack of synthetic additives. PepsiCo plans to offer versions of...
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Lighter cannabis regulations coming to the Czech Republic
The latest amendment to the Czech Criminal Code will enter into force on 1 January 2026, bringing significant changes to criminal law practice in several areas. The reform aims to...
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A new approach is needed in the production of berries
Although climate change has a serious impact on the domestic production of berries, changes could be achieved in this area with the appropriate production technology and variety selection. The professional...
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German building minister: apartments could be built above supermarkets
Germany’s Building Minister Verena Hubertz is urging major retail chains such as Lidl and Aldi to construct apartments on top of their stores. She argues that this could help ease...
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Europe revisits plan to ban use of ‘meat’ names for plant-based alts
The proposals include items such as beef, pork, chicken, and bacon, as well as less indirect terms such as ribs, drumsticks and wings The European Commission (EC) has put forward...
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Increased controls to protect domestic livestock
Protection against infectious animal diseases is of paramount importance, as this is how we can protect livestock. Several serious diseases have appeared in southern Europe in recent times. Due to...
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New survey: consumers don’t want toxic chemicals
A new survey across five countries has revealed serious concerns about the presence of dangerous chemicals in everyday products such as cosmetics, cleaning products and clothing. According to the research,...
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Fresh milk sales have turned into losses – GVH graph highlights
A new and previously overlooked issue has come to light in Hungarian retail: the sale of fresh (ESL) milk has now clearly become loss-making. According to an analysis published last...
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Corner stores are slowly disappearing: 22,000 stores have disappeared in four years
By the end of 2024, more than 5,200 retail stores had closed in Hungary, according to the latest data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH). This is not a...
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Are you losing weight – and your income too? Wegovy’s breakthrough could usher in a new era in the food industry
The success of the Danish Novo Nordisk is gaining worldwide recognition: their anti-obesity drug, Wegovy, is not only considered revolutionary in healthcare, but also generates noticeable effects in the economy....
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Summer rejuvenation requires conscious decisions
Summer vacation is about recharging – or so it would be ideal. However, this requires conscious decisions: you not only need to plan your trip, but also how you really...
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Table eggs rose by 30 percent in the first half of the year
According to European Commission data, the EU (EU27) was a net exporter of eggs and egg products in the first three months of 2025. Although imports increased by 52 percent...
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Raw milk exports fell by almost a quarter in a year
According to AKI PÁIR data, the national average producer price of raw milk in Hungary was 199.3 forints/kilogram in June 2025. In addition to the deterioration of both fat and...
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Abundant harvest, expensive bread – Prices are rising in Croatia despite a good wheat year
Although the 2025 wheat harvest in Croatia ends with an exceptionally good harvest, food prices continue to rise – and the population is increasingly dissatisfied. Farmers can breathe a sigh...
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Japan’s Mitsubishi Expands In Salmon Farming With Acquisitions In Norway, Canada
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi said it would expand its salmon farming by acquiring additional businesses in Norway and Canada, as Japanese companies continue to grow in the food sector, with...
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Harvesting is over in Békés County
The harvesting is over in Békés, the average yields are well below previous years. The storm is damaging the sunflower, the drought is damaging the corn. According to the data...
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Albert Heijn discloses methane emissions in “world first” move
The grocery chain revealed its methane emissions accounted for approximately 14% of its total greenhouse-gas footprint in 2024. Albert Heijn has disclosed its methane emissions, a move described by NGO...
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Trenkwalder: the average hourly wage of manual workers has increased further
The average gross hourly wage of skilled and trained workers performing manual labor was 2,270 forints in the second quarter of this year, a 7.9 percent increase compared to the...
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PepsiCo launching prebiotic versions of its namesake soda
The colas will debut online this fall and in stores next year as the beverage giant aims to attract health-conscious consumers back to its Pepsi brand. PepsiCo is launching prebiotic...
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NMHH: streaming services are more popular in households with children
Families with children spend significantly more on communications services than other households, according to a 2024 survey by the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH). The authority’s communications directorate wrote...
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Prices of light and heavy lamb continue to rise
According to European Commission data, the European Union’s imports of sheep and goats (live animals and meat) amounted to 42.9 thousand tonnes in January-March 2025, a decrease of 1.7 percent...
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EM: Further Development of the Deposit Return System Continues
Thanks to the Deposit Return System (DRS) introduced at the beginning of last year, by summer 2025 Hungary has seen a significant increase in the proportion of returned beverage containers....
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Slowdown and price increase at the same time – this is how the milk market will develop in the summer
The dairy sector is experiencing both international price increases and subdued domestic purchasing volumes. Based on the June development of the producer price of raw milk, export market trends, and...
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Another problem could cause food prices to rise
Latin American agriculture could face serious consequences if the United States imposes new sanctions on Russian fertilizer exports. From Mexican avocados to Brazilian soybeans and corn to Colombian coffee, the...
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Every sip is a new chapter – the BB wine and champagne family is completely renewed and takes the next level
By analyzing and rethinking every stage of winemaking, the Balatonboglár-based winery is offering wine lovers a range of BB wines and sparkling wines that reflect the latest trends. With their...
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NGM: decisions have already been made on the development plans of more than fifty companies in the Demján Sándor Capital Program
Despite pressure from Brussels, the government is doing everything it can to increase the productivity of domestic SMEs, facilitate their growth and support their investments, the Ministry of National Economy...
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Budapest among the world’s 50 most innovative cities
Budapest has been named one of the world’s 50 most innovative cities in the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025 Mayors Challenge, the Mayor’s Office announced. According to their announcement, the 50 finalist...
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Czechs would tighten alcohol regulations – more and more people support restrictions
A significant portion of the Czech population is calling for stricter action to curb alcohol consumption, according to a recent survey by the Behavio polling agency. 63 percent of those...
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Croatian cattle are dying
In Croatia, anthrax has caused a sudden death in cattle in Split-Dalmatia and Sibenik-Knin counties, and authorities have established restriction zones and started vaccinating animals, the Croatian Ministry of Agriculture...
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