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“This is a political product” – The Secretary General of the Hungarian National Confederation of Trade Unions spoke about the margin freeze and the retail crisis
It cannot be justified professionally, but it can remain – this is how the current situation of the margin stop can be summarized, which Katalin Neubauer, Secretary General of the...
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FAO recognizes young farmers
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is inviting nominations for the Young Farmers of Europe and Central Asia Award. The initiative aims to celebrate and support...
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Choking hazard pacifiers and toxic raincoats: EU investigates flood of Temu and Shein products
Pacifiers that can cause choking, sunglasses without UV filters, cosmetics containing banned chemicals – these are just a few examples of the problematic products that have entered the European Union...
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Cocoa processing in Europe is falling
The volume of cocoa processing in Germany fell significantly in the second quarter of 2025, according to new data from the German Confectionery Industry Association (BDSI). German processing companies ground...
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WWF: World Overconsumption Day has arrived earlier than ever before
In 2025, Earth Hour Day has arrived earlier than ever before – more than a week earlier than last year. The trend is worrying: humanity is increasingly using up the...
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Companies are recruiting more cautiously now than they planned at the beginning of the year
The average number of applicants remains particularly high in the Hungarian labor market, but in the second quarter of 2025, the overall number of applicants decreased by 2.6% compared to...
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Finland’s Fazer presses ahead with new chocolate factory
“The investment of approximately €400m is the largest in Fazer’s history and is also significant from a Finnish food industry perspective,” CEO Christoph Vitzthum said Fazer has decided to move...
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Lidl to introduce digital deposit receitps in Germany
From August 4, 2025, Lidl will introduce digital bottle deposit receipts across all its stores in Germany. With the new system, customers can automatically store the refund amount for returned...
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Complex support program helps livestock farms affected by foot-and-mouth disease
By developing a complex support program, the Ministry of Agriculture is helping livestock farms affected by foot-and-mouth disease restart and maintain their activities. The scheme consists of additional elements in...
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Agrometeorology: Plants are waiting for precipitation
The poor weather of the past week has not been good for plant development, with the exception of the western, northwestern and northeastern parts of the country, the area affected...
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The GKI business climate index decreased slightly in July
According to a survey by GKI Economic Research Ltd. – supported by the EU – consumers’ outlook did not change in July compared to June, but the business sector became...
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We are using up the Earth’s resources today, and there is something deeply embedded in this that we don’t even think about.
This year, July 24th is global Overshoot Day, or Overconsumption Day – the date when humanity will have used up all of the Earth’s natural resources for this year. In...
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The price of bread is rising unstoppably – and with it everything from the bakery
Bread is a staple on the table of Hungarian families, yet fewer and fewer people can afford to buy it in the usual quantity and quality. The rise in the...
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The Grimace Shake, already popular in America, will finally be available here
On July 24, one of McDonald’s most unique shakes, the Grimace Shake, will be introduced in Hungary. The characterful drink, which already has a huge fan base in the United...
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Olympic sailor Jonatán Vadnai promotes Lake Balaton
Olympic sailor Jonatán Vadnai will take part in the four-season sports and experience-oriented promotion of Lake Balaton – the athlete, the Hungarian Sailing Association and VisitBalaton365 Nonprofit Kft. announced on...
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NKFH: a quarter of the inspected refrigerators had problems with compliance with energy labeling rules
This spring, government agencies under the control of the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) checked compliance with energy labeling rules for refrigerators, freezers and wine coolers, and a...
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Applicability of plant protection products in different corn crops
When choosing plant protection products, it is of particular importance to consider the type of corn crop in which the given product can be used. Nébih experts have collected the...
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Dawn of a New Era: How Publishers Are Preparing for “Google Zero”
As Google reshapes its search interface and AI-powered engines gain traction, the traditional pathways to digital content are rapidly evolving. According to INMA’s latest analysis, the key to future success...
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PepsiCo to launch Cheetos and Doritos versions without artificial colors, flavors
The snacking and beverage giant also plans to rebrand Lay’s and Tostitos to highlight a simple ingredient list and a lack of synthetic additives. PepsiCo plans to offer versions of...
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Lighter cannabis regulations coming to the Czech Republic
The latest amendment to the Czech Criminal Code will enter into force on 1 January 2026, bringing significant changes to criminal law practice in several areas. The reform aims to...
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A new approach is needed in the production of berries
Although climate change has a serious impact on the domestic production of berries, changes could be achieved in this area with the appropriate production technology and variety selection. The professional...
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German building minister: apartments could be built above supermarkets
Germany’s Building Minister Verena Hubertz is urging major retail chains such as Lidl and Aldi to construct apartments on top of their stores. She argues that this could help ease...
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Europe revisits plan to ban use of ‘meat’ names for plant-based alts
The proposals include items such as beef, pork, chicken, and bacon, as well as less indirect terms such as ribs, drumsticks and wings The European Commission (EC) has put forward...
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Increased controls to protect domestic livestock
Protection against infectious animal diseases is of paramount importance, as this is how we can protect livestock. Several serious diseases have appeared in southern Europe in recent times. Due to...
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New survey: consumers don’t want toxic chemicals
A new survey across five countries has revealed serious concerns about the presence of dangerous chemicals in everyday products such as cosmetics, cleaning products and clothing. According to the research,...
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Fresh milk sales have turned into losses – GVH graph highlights
A new and previously overlooked issue has come to light in Hungarian retail: the sale of fresh (ESL) milk has now clearly become loss-making. According to an analysis published last...
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Corner stores are slowly disappearing: 22,000 stores have disappeared in four years
By the end of 2024, more than 5,200 retail stores had closed in Hungary, according to the latest data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH). This is not a...
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Are you losing weight – and your income too? Wegovy’s breakthrough could usher in a new era in the food industry
The success of the Danish Novo Nordisk is gaining worldwide recognition: their anti-obesity drug, Wegovy, is not only considered revolutionary in healthcare, but also generates noticeable effects in the economy....
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Summer rejuvenation requires conscious decisions
Summer vacation is about recharging – or so it would be ideal. However, this requires conscious decisions: you not only need to plan your trip, but also how you really...
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Table eggs rose by 30 percent in the first half of the year
According to European Commission data, the EU (EU27) was a net exporter of eggs and egg products in the first three months of 2025. Although imports increased by 52 percent...
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