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New CFO at Bonafarm Group
From September 1, 2025, Róbert Demeter will join the Bonafarm Group as Group CFO and Deputy CEO. Róbert will be responsible for the financial management of the group, including business...
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Only vegan food was available at Billie Eilish’s Manchester concerts
In July only plant-based foods were on the menu at the Billie Eilish concerts in Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, reducing the food-related emissions of the events by 47%. This article...
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More Hungarians are open to vegan diet, but meat still dominates
Although only 3% of the Hungarian population follows a plant-based diet, nearly a quarter are open to vegan alternatives, we can learn from recent research by NRC. This article is...
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Manufacturer’s extended warranty equals quality – this is a really strong argument
When buying a new household appliance, four factors decisively influence consumers’ choices: the device’s functions, price, ease of access and the digital services associated with it. However, at the moment...
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Nutella Plant-Based makes Hungarian debut
From September 2025 Ferrero’s vegan-certified innovation, Nutella Plant-Based is also available in Hungary, bringing the well-known Nutella flavour with completely plant-based ingredients. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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PLMA Live: record-breaking private labels
In 2024 the market share of private labels reached a new high in Europe: 38.1%, representing a sales turnover of EUR 352bn in 17 countries across the continent, according to...
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The number of domestic corporate acquisitions is at a historic high
The domestic M&A market in Hungary is at an all-time high, with 110 such deals worth a total of $9 billion last year, an increase of almost 40 percent compared...
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Sauna Weekend will be held again this year with national sauna programs
The Hungarian Bathing Association is organizing the Sauna Weekend for the eighth time this year; October 4-5. between, thematic sauna programs await those interested in the country’s spas – Zoltán...
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Revo Foods targets sporty consumers with mushroom protein
Minced Fungi Protein, the latest innovation by Revo Foods is a mushroom protein based ingredient that is richer in protein than beef, tofu, eggs and lentils, and has better taste...
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Security remains the most important factor in online shopping
According to Visa’s 2025 survey of e-commerce payments in Central and Eastern Europe, security remains the most important factor for 83% of Hungarian consumers when shopping online. This article is...
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What do children really eat at school? National research on children’s eating habits and food waste
School meals affect the lives of every family: they affect whether the child lives well during the day, how the evening meal turns out at home, and how much food...
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K&H: first-time home buyers submit 200 home loan applications per day
The Otthon Start Program, which was launched in September, generated significant demand, according to K&H. In the first month, the financial institution received an average of 200 applications per business...
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Protein-rich vegan cookies from Semmelweis University
The Department of Dietetics and Nutritional Science at Semmelweis University has developed a new plant-based, gluten-free cookie that contains more fibre and protein than traditional gluten-free products. This article is...
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National Chamber of Agriculture: Eastern European farmer organizations join forces to protest against the European Commission’s proposal
Eastern European farmer organizations call on the European Commission to immediately withdraw the proposals that fundamentally affect the future of European agriculture. The document points out that the 22 percent...
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There is room and demand for expanding soybean production in Hungary
At the Soy Roadshow in Hédervár Minister of Agriculture István Nagy emphasised: there is room and demand for the expansion of domestic soybean production. This article is available for reading...
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European Rabbit Meat Days to be held on October 4-5 to promote rabbit meat consumption
European Rabbit Meat Days will be held on the first weekend of October, October 4-5, nationwide, the Rabbit Interprofessional Organization and Product Council told MTI on Wednesday. The aim of...
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Veganz Group continues growth with new structure
German plant-based food manufacturer Veganz Group has embarked on the path to becoming a holding company, selling its OrbiFarm indoor agriculture business to an unnamed third party for EUR 30m....
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Eataly to invest EUR 75m in global expansion
The shareholders of Italian food marketplace Eataly have approved a EUR75m capital injection to fund the company’s growth strategy. Half of the funds will be disbursed by 30 November 2025...
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German firm Meggle acquires dairy company Rücker
German dairy company Meggle has agreed to acquire Rücker, which operates in Aurich and Wismar. Rücker has a history dating back more than 135 years and great expertise in cheese...
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Carrefour buys stake in Halal chain
French retail chain Carrefour has acquired a 10% stake in Hmarket, which specialises in halal products and operates stores in France and Belgium. With this EUR 10m investment Carrefour wishes...
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PLMA 2025: private labels draw on the power of surprise
Surprise is more important than price – this was the main message of the 2025 Amsterdam PLMA International World of Private Label Trade Show. For retailers the strategic importance of...
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Private Label Sales Rose By 11.6% In Sweden Last Year
Sales of private-label products rose by 11.6% in Sweden last year, with their sales value rising from SEK 89 billion (€8.0 billion) in 2023 to SEK 99 billion (€8.9 billion)...
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NKFH: crayfish tails contaminated with metal fragments have been recalled from circulation
Crayfish tails contaminated with metal fragments have been recalled from the market, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) told MTI on Wednesday. Based on a notification received through...
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Growth on a changing market
Once again domestic wholesale trade demonstrated its flexibility and ability to renew itself in the past year. The market environment is simultaneously defined by changing consumer habits, economic uncertainty and...
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Drought caused the most damage in 2024
The weather in 2024 was similar to that of 2022 in terms of precipitation and average temperature, as a result of which drought was again the most typical type of...
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Tedi aims to open forty stores in Spain before May
Tedi presented its revamped store concept at the La Vega shopping center (Madrid), celebrating ten years of presence in Spain. The chain aims to open forty additional stores in the...
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Kaufland’s online marketplace has also been launched in France and Italy
German e-commerce giant Kaufland launched its online marketplace in France in August and in Italy on 2 September, bringing the number of countries in which the platform is present to...
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PepsiCo splashes into dirty soda with new Mountain Dew flavor
Dirty Mountain Dew Cream Soda, set for a nationwide rollout next year, is one of the first efforts to bring the trend from restaurants to retail stores. PepsiCo is entering...
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Lidl extends sponsorship deal with UEFA
Lidl will remain the official sponsor of the Europa League and Conference League for the 2025-2026 season. According to the discounter chain, the partnership is paying off: the Nielsen Global...
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Gergely Pálmai: the vocational training system offers a career path for everyone
The vocational training system offers everyone a career path, from catch-up to talent management – stated the Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation responsible for vocational...
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