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Results of the first phase of summer inspections have arrived
The first phase of the summer seasonal inspection has been completed. Under the coordination of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), government agencies and Nébih experts conducted more than...
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Delhaize limits discounts to cardholders
Starting next month, Delhaize is making significant changes to its promotion policy: only customers with a SuperPlus account will be able to benefit from discounts. The retailer says it aims...
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Summer harvest complete, yields favorable
The summer harvest in Hungary has recently been completed. Based on the available data, the yields per hectare and the total yield of this year’s harvest are developing favorably compared...
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According to the GVH’s investigations, retail is not the culprit in price increases.
It is not the retail trade that is responsible for the rapid price increase of milk, dairy products and eggs experienced at the beginning of 2025, but rather supplier prices...
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Back to school: families plan with an average of 50-75 thousand forints
According to a recent survey by REGIO JÁTÉK, starting school in 2025 will cost families an average of 50-75 thousand forints, but sending first-year children to school can often cost...
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Hungarian pork foreign trade: dramatic decline in the first five months
While the world’s major pork markets – such as the United States, Brazil and the European Union – are mostly experiencing moderate growth or price stability, the sector’s foreign trade...
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Stabilizing premium segment, strengthening non-alcoholic offer – this is how the EU and domestic beer market developed in 2024
In 2024, the European Union Member States produced a total of 34.7 billion liters of beer, of which 32.7 billion liters contained more than 0.5% alcohol, while nearly 2 billion...
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The government will provide more than 20 billion forints for the development of aquaculture until 2027
Domestic aquaculture plays a key role in supplying healthy and high-quality fish to fishing waters, which is why the government is providing more than 20 billion forints of funding for...
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NKFH: every fourth advertisement is objectionable
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) inspected 357 advertisements through the government offices under its professional management. The inspections covered both compliance with general advertising rules and the...
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Gradual transition: new EU regulation transforms the packaging market
The European Union’s new packaging regulation fundamentally changes the future of consumer product packaging. The goal is to drastically reduce packaging waste and prioritize environmentally friendly solutions, while the scheduled...
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Tomatoes, the versatile ingredient – preserve them safely with the recommendation of Nébih
Tomatoes are considered one of the most popular and versatile ingredients in gastronomy. Juicy tomatoes, which are abundant in the summer months, are not only a favorite ingredient in kitchens,...
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The country’s first sea buckthorn harvest event returns – ESBANA Experience Harvest has become the official program of the Szedd Magad Festival in 2025
Hungary’s only open sea buckthorn harvest is being held for the second time on the outskirts of Tápiószentmárton. This year’s ESBANA Harvest is not only a rural specialty, but also...
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Nébih held a review of oilseed crops and non-cereal cereals
Nébih held another professional presentation, this time on the topic of “Spring review of oilseed crops and non-cereal cereals” at the Nébih Variety Experiment Station in Székkutas. The event, which...
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GVH: proceedings have been initiated against a company distributing dietary supplements due to suspicion of reseller price fixing
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated competition supervision proceedings against a company distributing vitamins and dietary supplements, GAL SynergyTech Zrt. (GAL), as it has noticed that it has probably...
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DIA Earmarks €125m To Upgrade In-Store Refrigeration Systems
Spanish grocery retailer DIA plans to invest €125 million by 2029 to upgrade its in-store refrigeration systems – a key part of its larger decarbonisation plan. Launched in 2024, the...
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The European Media Freedom Act has entered into full force
As of 8 August 2025, the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) is directly applicable in all EU Member States, aiming to strengthen press freedom and journalistic independence. As a regulation,...
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New irrigation development sources open for farmers in September
New, smaller and larger-scale irrigation development sources will open for farmers at the beginning of September, the State Secretary for Agriculture of the Ministry of Agriculture said on Monday in...
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The NKFH launched an official inspection due to a food safety risk
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the Consumer Protection Department of the Pest County Government Office are conducting an official inspection of the product MYCO GUMIVITAMIN, offered...
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Wholesale platform Faire expands in Europe
Faire, an online wholesale platform from the United States, is expanding its footprint in Europe. Its global network of curated brands and business tools is becoming available to independent retailers...
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Coca-Cola FEMSA invests in Brazil factory
The company will use the money to build two new production lines for soft drinks at the Mogi das Cruzes factory. Coca-Cola FEMSA has invested more than 600m reais ($110m)...
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It is important to protect our eyes in air-conditioned offices
The modern office environment poses challenges for eyeglass wearers. Air conditioning, while providing a pleasant temperature, often causes dry eyes and discomfort. Together with the experts at Alensa, we show...
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DK demands more RE points from MOHU
According to the Democratic Coalition (DK), the bottle return system in the capital continues to be hampered, especially during the tourist peak season, and the party is therefore calling on...
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The government will provide more than 20 billion forints of funding for the development of aquaculture until 2027
Domestic aquaculture plays a key role in supplying healthy and quality fish to fishing waters, therefore the government will provide more than 20 billion forints of funding for the sector...
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Ministry of Agriculture: targeted support helps small entrepreneurs in the ornamental gardening sector
In many respects, enterprises dealing with green space management, as well as the products and services of the ornamental gardening sector, are of paramount importance, which is why the Ministry...
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Food waste must be further reduced
Food waste must be further reduced, the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) said in a statement sent to MTI on Saturday. It has been reported: Zsolt Feldman, the State Secretary of...
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We don’t eat enough vegetables and fruits
Based on the latest data provided by Freshfel Europe, Hungary is at the bottom of the middle range of the European Union’s fresh market fruit and vegetable consumption ranking. During the...
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Fish production in Hungary: the industry is struggling with a growing labor shortage
Despite low feed prices and good water levels, the Hungarian fish production sector still faces many challenges. The main problems include low support, lack of development, declining consumption and chronic...
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OKSZ’s assessment of food inflation
“The higher-than-expected price increase of food products (4.6 percent even without restaurant prices) shows that the margin freeze is an ineffective tool against inflation in the long term. It cannot...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: Inflation was worse than expected
Although the market expected inflation to slow to around 4 percent in July, this did not happen, it was 4.3 percent. At the end of the year, an indicator of...
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KSH: in July, consumer prices exceeded the values of the same month of the previous year by an average of 4.3 percent, and those of June by 0.4 percent
In July, consumer prices were 4.3 percent higher on average than a year earlier. Compared to June, prices were 0.4 percent higher on average, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported...
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