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A digital milestone in the life of Ahold Delhaize USA
Ahold Delhaize USA has completed the rollout of its digital and e-commerce platform across all five of its US chains. The cloud-based system connects more than 2,000 stores and webshops,...
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Farmers help shelters
With the coordination of NAK and Péter Ovádi, the government commissioner responsible for animal protection, farmers nationwide are helping homeless animals living in domestic animal shelters with straw donations. Due...
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Due to the high level of interest in the Demján Sándor Capital Program, new applications will be temporarily suspended from January 16th.
In order to ensure the responsible and predictable use of resources and a thorough, professionally based evaluation of the applications received, the Demján Sándor Capital Program (DSTP) will temporarily suspend...
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Albertsons gets a big boost from AI during Q3
New AI search feature is driving bigger baskets, but grocer sees new softness from middle-income shoppers Albertsons on Wednesday said it got a big payoff from new artificial intelligence platforms...
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(HU) Visszavásárolja amerikai dobozgyárait az AB InBev
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Aujeszky’s disease virus confirmed in pig herd by Nébih
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) confirmed the presence of Aujeszky’s disease virus in animals from a breeding pig herd in Somogyszob. The presence of the...
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Consumer protection authorities have withdrawn choking hazard toys from circulation – 62% of the toys tested failed at the customs border
Last year, 64% of toys sampled in the trade, while 62% of toys checked at the customs border, did not comply with product safety regulations. Based on the accredited laboratory...
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AM: the Ministry of Agriculture is helping dairy farmers with another tender
The Ministry of Agriculture is helping the actors of the dairy sector with a new tender, within the framework of which farmers and businesses operating the market can buy milk...
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Allegro to sell businesses in Slovenia and Croatia to Germany’s Mutares
Polish e-commerce company Allegro said on Wednesday it had agreed to sell its operations in Slovenia and Croatia to Germany’s Mutares, as it aims to simplify its international footprint. Allegro...
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The Visegrád Four are acting together in the interests of farmers against Brussels
A unified position means strength, which is why it is particularly important that the Visegrád Four have always managed to maintain cooperation in agriculture, as we stand on the side...
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Fish of the Year 2026: The sturgeon wins!
In order to promote native fish species, the “Fish of the Year” election was launched in 2010. In the first year, the Society’s presidency decided on the winner, but since...
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Fidelity Kitekintés 2026: Ne becsüljük alá az inflációt!
There are several big decisions to be made in the period ahead. The appointment of the next Fed chairman and the US midterm elections will be key. Meanwhile, Asian exporters...
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Company Trend 2025 – domestic businesses under strong pressure, in a negative trend
The main driver of the decline in the number of companies was not closures, but the lack of new entrants. The number of partnerships has been declining for the third...
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Plastic packaging waste in the EU: 35.3kg/capita
In 2023 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste was generated in the EU – 177.8kg/capita. This was an 8.7kg/capita decrease compared to 2022, but still above the 2013 level of...
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EU strictness is on its way: BNPL will also be affected by the regulations this year
The Consumer Credit Act (Fhtv.) will be amended from November 20, 2026, and the changes will also affect deferred payment (BNPL – Buy Now, Pay Later) solutions. According to the...
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KSH: the GDP-proportionate deficit was 4.2 percent in the third quarter of 2025, and 1.9 percent in the first three quarters in total
The government sector’s deficit in the third quarter was 909 billion forints, 4.2 percent of GDP. The balance is 95 billion forints, or 0.2 percentage points, worse than a year...
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Vegan January is coming after the holidays: Veganuár helps with the switch with free recipes
Veganuár awaits those interested with free recipes and sample meals, offering help from the end of December to those who would like to try a plant-based diet after the holidays....
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KSH: the foreign trade deficit in goods was 121 million euros in November
In November, the goods trade deficit was 121 million euros, the volume of exports was 8.6 percent lower, and that of imports was 3.8 percent higher than in the same...
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Fidelity: AI is starting to deliver tangible benefits for companies
According to a recent survey of Fidelity analysts, the perception of AI in terms of corporate profitability has changed significantly over the past year. While a year ago the majority...
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Tetra Pak unveils digital manufacturing platform
Tetra Pak has launched Factory OS, a modular and open smart factory platform that provides real-time, contextualised data to food and beverage manufacturers. The system aims to create an easy-to-implement,...
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Recent research: four out of ten Hungarians would try Veganuár
39 percent of Hungarians between the ages of 18 and 69 will definitely or very likely participate in the Veganuár 2026 challenge, according to a new, nationally representative survey. About...
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The 8% Rule: How to Stay Visible in AI-Driven Search Engines
Search engine optimization (SEO) has reached a critical point by 2026. We are no longer fighting to rank, but to be included in AI-generated answers. Mihály Tóth, the The founder...
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NKFH: Nestlé initiated the recall of 13 infant formulas due to microbiological non-compliance
Due to microbiological non-compliance, Nestlé Hungária Kft. recalled milk-based infant formula after a self-check revealed the presence of cereulide toxin from the bacterium Bacillus cereus – the National Trade and...
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What is the use of eggshells, which our grandparents held in even greater esteem?
Eggshells make up about 10% of the total weight of a chicken egg. Many people think that they are just waste generated every day, even though they contain many useful...
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Cartelling using algorithms? The competition authorities are watching
Action against cartels remains a priority for Hungarian and EU competition authorities. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 Companies would be well advised to pay attention...
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K&H: What do young people spend their worker’s loan on and where are their personal loans?
The average amount of personal loans taken out at K&H increased to 2.4 million forints by 2025 from 1.6 million forints last year, meaning the average loan amount increased by...
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NKFH: anchovy paste recalled due to histamine content above the limit
Olaszbolt Kft. has recalled its 60-gram Anchovy Paste (Pasta di acciughe) product from the market due to a histamine content above the limit value – the National Trade and Consumer...
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Akcenta: The Hungarian economy returned to growth in 2025, risk management will come to the fore in 2026
In 2025, the Hungarian economy gradually recovered from the previous slowdown: the GDP growth rate approached 2 percent, while inflation decreased to a range of 3.5–4.5 percent, according to a...
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At profit temperature – 3 climate trends reshaping the economy
According to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 climate trend analysis, sustainability is no longer a separate project, but an integral part of corporate decision-making. This article is available for reading...
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BMI: The manufacturing industry ended the year with sustained expansion
The performance of the domestic manufacturing industry continued to strengthen in December 2025: the seasonally adjusted value of the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 53.7 points, indicating expansion –...
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