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Chicken vs. beef: new Spanish study questions white meat’s ‘gut health’ benefits
For decades, chicken was considered “healthier” than red meat. A recent Spanish study, however, suggests that from a gut-microbiome perspective the picture is less clear: a chicken-based diet reduced microbial...
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The Chamber proposes a further multi-stage increase in the threshold for VAT exemption
The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) is proposing to the government to increase the value of the VAT exemption threshold in three stages, after the Minister of National...
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GKI Analysis: Trust may be the key to the spread of artificial intelligence
In July, GKI conducted a survey on a representative sample of 1,000 people to assess the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) among the population. How much do people trust AI?...
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Farmer-Expo to be held again in Debrecen
The Farmer-Expo International Agricultural and Food Industry Exhibition will be held in Debrecen for the 34th time between August 28-30, with almost every sector of agriculture represented – the organizers...
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“The arteries are bleeding”: Hungrail urges cost freeze to save rail freight transport
As long as the railway does not provide the necessary regularity, costs should not be increased, said Lajos Hódosi, executive director of the Hungrail Hungarian Railway Association, on InfoRádió. According...
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Radioactive contamination found in a popular product
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a precautionary warning about frozen shrimp sold at certain Walmart stores after radioactive contamination was found in other products from the...
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Increased attention in cellars – must gas can pose a serious threat
With the arrival of this year’s harvest season, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) is drawing the attention of wine producers to the dangers of must gas generated during...
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The health fund can also help with starting school
Health and mutual aid funds can also reduce families’ school start-up expenses this year through digital learning tools that can be purchased through them, the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) drew...
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The market position of Hungarian onions can be improved by the cooperation of producers
The weather has also been favorable for domestic onion production this year. However, a good season is not unique to our country; our European competitors are also expecting an excellent...
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Producer cooperation can improve the market position of Hungarian onions
The weather has also been favorable for domestic onion production this year. However, the good season is not unique to our country; our European competitors are also expecting an excellent...
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AI-powered skin analysis now available at German dm stores thanks to Dermanostic
A new digital service has arrived at select dm drugstores in Germany: Dermanostic, a dermatology provider, now offers AI-supported skin analysis in five cities — Münster, Karlsruhe, Düsseldorf, Berlin, and...
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High coffee prices brew interest in bean-free alternatives
Costs tied to climate change and tariffs could position substitutes made from broken rice or other ingredients as cheaper, more sustainable options. A brewing storm of climate change and tariffs...
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Ehrmann to make dairy lines in UK
The German dairy business is to embark on a £20m project at the site in Cornwall it acquired last year. Ehrmann, the German dairy group, is to set up local...
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Butter and milk powder prices significantly above intervention price in Germany
According to the German Central Milk Market Service’s flash report, raw milk purchases in Germany were 0.1 percent lower than the previous week, while they were 2.2 percent higher than...
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The price of paprika in Poland is falling significantly
In Poland, the warm weather in August had a positive effect on pepper production, as a result of which the supply on wholesale markets expanded significantly and prices decreased, FruitVeB...
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Agrometeorology: significant precipitation expected, but not in sufficient quantity
Significant precipitation is expected on Thursday and Friday, although not evenly distributed and not in sufficient quantity – wrote HungaroMet Zrt. in its agrometeorological analysis on Thursday. According to the...
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Seniors will receive food vouchers worth more than 70 billion forints
The elderly will receive food vouchers worth a total of more than 70 billion forints, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation announced on Facebook on...
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VOSZ makes further proposals to improve the operating conditions of businesses
The National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) is making further proposals to improve the operating conditions of businesses, the employers’ interest representation told MTI on Tuesday. In the statement,...
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K&H: extreme weather conditions are becoming more frequent
Weather is no longer a distant, theoretical risk, but a daily reality in Hungarian agriculture. In 2022, a drought and heat wave of such magnitude were experienced for the first...
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The premium snacking trend is also gaining momentum in Hungary
In recent years, domestic consumer habits have undergone a spectacular transformation: more and more people are looking for special, quality foods, and are willing to pay more for unique flavors...
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Live cattle trade fell, but beef exports increased by almost one and a half times
According to AKI slaughter statistics, in the period January-June 2025, cattle slaughter in live weight increased by almost 33 percent compared to the amount in January-June 2024. Cow slaughter, which...
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We can now taste Hungary’s cake and sugar-free cake
Starting today, as part of the St. Stephen’s Day program series, Hungary’s cake and sugar-free cake will debut on the Street of Hungarian Flavors: for the first time, you can...
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Why is the fascination with clicks misguided? – A new approach to marketing measurement of Hungarian SMEs
Most SME managers monitor their conversion reports and are happy to see that Google ads are delivering results. But what happens when the numbers are misleading? What if we cut...
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MNB: central bank launches new tool to help compare banking fees
Based on an agreement between the Hungarian National Bank and the Hungarian Banking Association, the MNB will now publish the annual fees of all account packages available to the public...
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The harvest in Szekszárd started early: Irsai is already in the cellar, the rosé base is coming
The harvest in the Szekszárd wine region started earlier this year, at the beginning of August: due to the persistent heat, producers are forced to pick early varieties ahead of...
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Industrial producer prices in Germany fell in July
In Germany, industrial producer prices fell more sharply than analysts had expected in July compared to the previous year, according to a report by the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis,...
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Metsä Board awarded EcoVadis Platinum rating again – among the top 1% of the world’s most sustainable companies in its category
Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, has once again achieved the highest Platinum level in the 2025 EcoVadis sustainability assessment....
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The 13th Tisza PET Cup has ended
The XIII. Tisza PET Cup, which is the oldest in the series of river cleaning competitions, has concluded, as it was the start of the environmental movement in 2013. Between...
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Help arrives for producers who suffered severe spring frost damage
The government is committed to supporting the horticultural sector even in the midst of challenges, therefore, following consultation with sector players, the Ministry of Agriculture has created the possibility of...
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Grapevine golden yellow disease also appeared in Békés County
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) first confirmed the presence of the pathogen causing grape golden yellow disease in Békés County in laboratory samples taken in Újkígyós and then...
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