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KSH: industrial production decreased by 2.6 percent compared to a year earlier and by 1.3 percent compared to the previous month in May
In May 2025, the volume of industrial production fell by 2.6 percent from a year earlier. The index adjusted for working day effects is the same as the unadjusted one,...
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We are getting better at shopping
This May POPAI Magyarország held its annual meeting and the usual monthly gathering at an unusual venue: the SPAR Regnum Meat Processing Plant and Training Centre. This article is available...
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MOHU: 15 million daily record in redemptions
The number of plastic bottles, metal cans and glasses returned at vending machines reached 15 million on the Tuesday after the Whitsun long weekend, which is almost 30 percent more...
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K&H: how much have the costs of living increased – middle-aged Hungarians “confessed”
The pace of expenditure growth has slowed, but the vast majority of Hungarians are still experiencing an increase in the cost of everyday living, according to the second-quarter results of...
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The number of layoffs at companies increases after the summer holidays
As the summer holidays come to an end, many company managers are faced with the phenomenon that occurs every year, when employees start to lay off after a break. According...
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Are digital innovation regulations too strict?
The German Retail Federation (HDE) has called upon the new German government to push for innovation-friendly, pragmatic digital regulation in Brussels, as opposed to what it sees as an opaque...
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For a more professional cocktail experience
As part of POPAI Magyarország’s monthly meetings, in March members of the association and invited guests gathered in Lurdy Ház at the invitation of Coca-Cola HBC. This article is available...
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NAK President: Agriculture faces harsh attack from Brussels
Agriculture faces harsh attack from Brussels, the European Commission’s new package of proposals could destroy Hungarian agriculture – the president of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) told MTI by...
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Hungary has made great progress in food self-sufficiency
The very serious crises of recent years have proven that food supply is a matter of national security, therefore, Hungary has learned its lessons and made great progress in terms...
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AM: Harvesting is underway nationwide, the country’s bread is assured
Thanks to the work and diligence of farmers, the country’s bread is assured, the autumn barley harvest has been completed, and more than half of the wheat has been stored...
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Czech farmers do not like the increased import of Ukrainian agricultural products into the European Union
The planned increased import of selected Ukrainian products into the European Union endangers Czech sugar production, the Czech Food Chamber pointed out in a statement on Tuesday. Czech food producers...
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Supermint in a Caribbean atmosphere: rums tested
This time, rums were analyzed by Nébih experts in the product test of the Supermint program. The comparative study included 20 rums – 11 gold and 9 dark – which...
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ChatGPT becomes more customer-friendly
OpenAI has recently updated the shopping features of ChatGPT to make it easier for consumers to search for, compare and buy products. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Grapevine flavescence dorée (FD) has also reached Somló
Laboratory tests by the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) have confirmed the presence of the grapevine flavescence pathogen in the Somló wine region. This means that nearly 70% of...
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AI vs. deepfake: the battle for digital credibility
Deepfake – fake images, videos and audio recordings generated by AI – is a growing concern in the online space. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7....
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Protecting domestic livestock is important: sheep and goat pox in the European Union
Sheep and goat pox regularly appear in some European countries. In June, the Romanian veterinary authority confirmed several outbreaks. The disease is not present in Hungary. In order to protect...
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European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) – regulation coming into force soon
The European Commission has published the Implementation Guide for the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), which provides guidance to Member States and media service providers on the practical application of...
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Hungarian software development company Bobcats Coding expands in the United States
Bobcats Coding, a Hungarian software development company founded in 2023 by Barbara Fazekas, Tamás Kökény and Barbara Varga-Baráth, closed its first business year with a revenue of more than 460...
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The food industry can continue to develop with almost 100 billion forints
The first support decisions have been made regarding complex food industry developments, 49 investments will receive more than 95 billion forints in support – Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced...
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Lidl Switzerland Tests AI-based Solution For Managing Climate Data
Lidl Switzerland is testing an AI-supported tool that will help calculate and share CO2 emissions from products along the entire food value chain in a consistent manner. The pilot project,...
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Rapeseed producer prices rise
According to Stratégie Grains, Canadian canola spot export prices (FOB Vancouver) rose by $34 to $566/ton, while November and February 2026 prices rose by $49 to $560 and $565/ton, respectively,...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Almost all eligible farmers have received area-based and animal-based subsidies
By the end of June, the Hungarian State Treasury had paid out approximately HUF 767.6 billion to almost 157,000 farmers. This is an amount 11 billion HUF higher than the...
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60% of German retailers advertise on social media
Social media is playing a big role in online retail in Germany. A majority of 59 percent of retailers in the country use a profile on social networks to promote...
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The weakest apricot harvest in the past twenty years is expected this year
According to KSH data, the apricot harvest in Hungary has ranged between 10,000 and 25,000 tons in the past five years, and in 2024 it was 54 percent more (24.9...
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Walmart tests dark stores
As the retailer accelerates its delivery efforts, the brick-and-mortar locations will fulfill online orders — but are not open to the public. Walmart is testing dark stores, or brick-and-mortar locations...
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Unilever sells Venezuela ice-cream arm
Mack de Venezuela, the Venezuelan subsidiary of Mack de Colombia, is a long-standing dealer for commercial vehicle brands such as Mack and Volvo. Unilever has sold its ice-cream business in...
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A unique experience farm is being developed at the University of Gödöllő
A unique demonstration garden for plant production and animal husbandry is being developed in Gödöllő, on the Szent István Campus of the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE),...
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The wallet sets the limits to consumer awareness
Consumers want to buy healthy, sustainable, and affordable ingredients and foods, but this is becoming increasingly difficult. While many people are conscious – for example, by reducing waste and consuming...
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Expensive snacks – you have to dig deeper into your wallet for meat
Despite the fact that pork remains popular among Hungarian consumers, prices have risen significantly in recent years. While the average price per kilo of fresh pork has increased by nearly...
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Global Minimum Tax: American corporate groups may be permanently exempt from regulation
There have been exciting developments in the recent period regarding the global minimum tax. Based on the latest political agreements, American corporate groups may be exempted from the global minimum...
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