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NKFH: no misleading values were found in the liquid absorption capacity of newborn diapers and sanitary napkins
A comprehensive examination of hygiene products, including newborn diapers and various sanitary napkins, found no misleading values in terms of the products’ liquid-absorbing capacity, the National Trade and Consumer Protection...
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The amount allocated for gifts has increased further
19-29 year-olds will spend an average of 51,000 forints on Christmas gifts this year, according to the latest data from the K&H Youth Index. Men plan to spend 63,000 forints...
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It’s time for company Christmas parties: a waste of money or a good party?
Hungarian employers continue to stick to their company Christmas traditions: where there was a festive event in the past, the vast majority will organize it this year as well, and...
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Price isn’t enough, promotions and re(in)novation are lifting the plane
On the fourth day of Business Days Erik Vágyi, managing director of NielsenIQ (NIQ) told in his presentation that the economic regulations of recent years have stabilised the price environment,...
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KSH: industrial production decreased by 2.7 percent in October compared to the same period of the previous year, and increased by 0.5 percent compared to the previous month
In October 2025, the volume of industrial production fell by 2.7 percent compared to a year earlier. The index adjusted for working day effects is the same as the unadjusted...
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The preferential loan program for the SME sector also improves the situation of large companies
The preferential, 3 percent interest corporate loan program announced for SMEs has been available for two months now, and its indirect effects are now starting to trickle down to the...
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Csemege: the taste and essence of an era
Csemege wasn’t just a chain of grocery stores but the taste, smell and essence of an era. On the occasion of the opening of the Csemege exhibition, we talked about...
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Christmas gastronomic gifts safely with Nébih’s advice
With the Christmas holidays approaching, the Nébih Educational Program has collected the basic information on making homemade gastronomic gifts. As the holiday season approaches, more and more people are choosing...
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Danone to expand yogurt plant in Canada
Danone Canada is investing in the expansion of its yogurt plant in Boucherville, Quebec, in order to meet growing consumer demand and improve the factory’s energy efficiency. This is the...
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The Ecumenical Relief Organization’s Advent fundraiser is halfway through
The Ecumenical Relief Organization’s 30th Advent fundraiser has reached its halfway point, with hundreds of thousands of people already joining, offering more than 100 million forints to support those in...
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The challenges of the retail sector, or can problems be transformed into solutions?
The retail sector – and food retail in particular – is not experiencing its best period in Europe or Hungary, say Forvis Mazars’ industry clients. The closures caused by the...
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GLS and DPD have entered into a strategic partnership for more flexible parcel collection
A rugalmasabb csomagátvétel érdekében a GLS Hungary és a DPD Hungary stratégiai partnerséget kötött, ennek köszönhetően Magyarországon a DPD-csomagok a GLS-automaták jelentős részéből is átvehetők lesznek – olvasható a két...
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Vegan scrambled eggs at 30,000 feet
On 5 October American Airlines expanded its in-flight menu with a new vegan breakfast option: Just Egg plant-based scrambled eggs with hash browns, vegan cheese, spinach, corn and California peppers....
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Which species will be the fish of the year in 2026?
The Hungarian Fish Society has once again announced a public vote for the title of Fish of the Year. The public can choose from three native fish species for 2026,...
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The government is helping farmers with a loan moratorium
In order to offset frost and drought damage and the oversupply in the pig market, we are helping farmers with a new tool, announced István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture. The...
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Market leader in sustainability: Market Group’s 2024 ESG report published
Market Group has published its comprehensive sustainability reportfor the fourth time, thus confirming its leading role in the green transition of the construction industry. The market-leading high-rise construction group achieved...
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The taste of luxury
In the super-premium and super-premium+ spirit categories consumers are increasingly looking for experience, authentic origin and special production methods. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 In...
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What can someone following a paleo diet eat during the holidays?
Free of dairy, gluten and added sugar. For most people, that’s what the paleo diet means, and it’s still very popular in Hungary after many years. Perhaps there is more...
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The time has come for domestic professional asset management.
Geopolitical tensions, fluctuating interest rates and tax policy uncertainty are rewriting previous security models of asset management worldwide. – points out Balázs Horváth, member of the board of directors of...
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Balázs Hankó: there is huge potential at the Gödöllő University
There is huge potential at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE), which is currently among the 100 best agricultural universities in the world – said the head...
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Bel Group Shifts To Paper Packaging For Babybel Cheese
Cheese multinational Bel Group has announced the global roll-out of recyclable paper packaging for its iconic Babybel cheese. This sustainable packaging initiative aims to replace Babybel’s traditional cellophane with responsibly...
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Amazon tests delivery in half hour or less
In parts of Seattle and Philadelphia, ultra-fast delivery of household essentials and groceries is an extra $14 — or $4 for Prime members. Amazon is testing half-hour or quicker deliveries...
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Cattle farmers receive new targeted support
The Ministry of Agriculture continues to treat livestock farming as a key strategic sector in this challenging year. Therefore, it has enabled almost 6,000 farmers in the cattle sector to...
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István Nagy: there will be enough Hungarian fish for every family’s table
The people working in Hungarian aquaculture have done an excellent job, so there will be enough Hungarian fish for every family’s table; people will be able to get fish and...
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Record-breaking Black Friday in online orders
Hungarians have been more daring this year: Black Friday and the Christmas shopping season far exceeded modest preliminary estimates, and the volume of spending reached 260 billion forints. According to...
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Campaign launched to dispel misconceptions about meat and dairy products
There are many misconceptions about meat consumption and animal husbandry, and the National Chamber of Agriculture is dispelling these in its campaign titled “Facts to Taste” by presenting scientific facts...
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Power in every sip
In 2025 the volume and value of sports drink sales varied by product type. In the case of bottled and canned drinks, revenues remained at the previous year’s level despite...
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Protein intake: underrated plant sources in the Hungarian diet
According to a nationwide survey commissioned by Danone Magyarország, half of adults are unsure whether they consume enough protein, while plant-based protein sources continue to be less important in public...
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Close to consumers
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. “We have seen stable growth in both the wine and sparkling wine categories over the past year and a half”,...
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The future of AI agents: key predictions and trends for 2026
In 2025, such corporateAI appeared, going beyond simple instructions and reactive text generation, creating a new reality where digital agents not only talk, but also act. The “vibe codingappearance, i.e. the workslop,...
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