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Kaufland Launches Own-Brand Products Made With Cocoa-Free Chocolate
German retailer Kaufland has launched its first own-brand products made with a cocoa-free chocolate alternative, ChoViva. The chocolate alternative, from start-up Planet A Foods, is produced by roasting sunflower seeds...
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Hungarian-American agricultural relations have gained new momentum
The University of Debrecen and South Dakota State University signed an agreement on the Hungarian-American dual degree precision agricultural engineering training program in a ceremonial setting. Deputy Secretary of State...
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Digital Innovation in Stores: Nielsen IQ and Vusion Group Join Forces
Nielsen IQ and Vusion Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at driving the technological advancement of brick-and-mortar retail stores. The collaboration will focus on integrating sales data, shelf observations,...
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Strawberry shortage on the markets in mid-May – weather caused serious damage
By mid-May, a noticeable strawberry shortage had developed on the domestic markets – and this is not just a Hungarian phenomenon, it affects the whole of Europe. This year’s spring...
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AM: FAO also plays a huge role in overcoming crises affecting the region
International organizations have a major role to play in overcoming the economic crises affecting Europe and Central Asia and in mitigating the severe effects of climate change. Cooperation is more...
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Informal consultation of FAO European and Central Asian member countries in Hungary
International organizations have a major role to play in overcoming the economic crises affecting Europe and Central Asia and in mitigating the severe impacts of climate change. Our cooperation is...
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Plates and glasses going green
Demand for plant-based products has been growing steadily in recent years. The companies interviewed in the article are working from different market positions, but with the same commitment to develop...
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Tuned to beautiful skin
The facial care market’s momentum hasn’t been affected by the inflation or the restructuring of consumer baskets – as a matter of fact, the segment has produced a double-digit sales...
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The seed sector has faced many difficulties
Extreme weather is also posing an increasing challenge for the seed sector, which is the first, strategically important step in agriculture, it was announced at the annual delegate meeting of...
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Only four weeks left to submit single applications
By May 14, 2025, farmers had submitted 82,432 applications, 80.6 percent of which, 66,467, were submitted with the help of the chamber’s rural economists. Applications can be submitted without penalty...
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10th Zsendülés horticultural conference: operational times
On 27-28 February the representatives of the horticulture sector gathered in Szeged for the Zsendülés conference, organised by Kert-Ész Club Hungary Association. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Samsung Vision AI arrives with the company’s latest TVs and soundbars
Samsung has announced the launch of its 2025 TV and soundbar product lines, with most of the new devices now available in Hungary in the company’s online store. First introduced...
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Our net greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 42 percent compared to 1990
Our country has entered the group of climate champion countries with the seventh best result in Europe – this was stated in the latest situation report of the Energy Strategy...
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The government is supporting farmers’ investments with a new measure
The call for interest and institutional guarantee fee support that is now being published will help implement investments by agricultural and food industry enterprises, announced József Viski, State Secretary for...
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Government Helps Pig Farmers with Compensation
Employer Branding is no longer just an HR tool, but a strategic issue. The changes in the labor market have accelerated, and the role of employer brands has reached a...
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AM: Hungarian-Bavarian agricultural relations at the threshold of a new beginning
It is very instructive that we were able to agree on almost all issues. We must seek cooperation and how we can jointly provide effective answers to the emerging challenges...
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The government is supporting farmers’ investments with a new measure
The call for interest and institutional guarantee fee support, which is now being published, will help implement investments by agricultural and food industry enterprises, announced József Viski, State Secretary for...
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Favorable working capital loans and interest subsidies also help farmers
Favourable working capital loans and interest subsidies also help farmers – emphasized József Viski, the State Secretary responsible for agricultural and rural development support at the Ministry of Agriculture (AM),...
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AM: the future of the Hungarian wine sector is quality and innovation
Hungarian wines are able to compete with the most famous wine regions in the world in terms of quality, uniqueness and diversity. The future of the sector lies in innovation...
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New environmental fines: companies will now have to dig deeper into their pockets
Hungaria organized a special partner meeting to celebrate the brand’s 70th anniversary this year. The sparkling wine family, known for its distinctive blue label and outstanding quality, continues to enjoy...
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Only four weeks left to submit single applications
By May 14, 2025, farmers had submitted 82,432 applications, 80.6 percent of which, 66,467, were submitted with the help of the chamber’s village economists. Applications can be submitted without penalty...
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Acceptance of 3D-Printed Meat Is Rising in Germany
German consumers are increasingly open to 3D-printed, lab-grown meat alternatives, according to a new survey by digital association Bitkom. While six years ago merely 13 per cent of people were...
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The government is helping pig farmers with compensation
Pig farmers in areas restricted due to foot-and-mouth disease can apply for support at the district offices. The government is not leaving pig farmers alone, it is helping them mitigate...
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Agrometeorology: cool weather slows down plant development
The cool weather is not favorable for agriculture, and although some precipitation will arrive over the weekend, it is far from as much as the thirsty plants in the Great...
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Focus on labor market challenges in the agricultural industry
With the rise of modern technologies, agriculture and the food industry increasingly require professionals with technological knowledge. Mechanization, digitalization and innovation have become not only an opportunity, but also a...
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Nestlé To Launch Deep Tech Centre To Boost Innovation
Nestlé plans to set up a new centre for ‘deep tech’ as the food giant seeks to strengthen its expertise in research and development in biotechnology. The centre for deep...
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How Lidl US is revamping its meat department
The discount grocery chain has unveiled its first fresh meat private label and plans to launch a processed meat brand later in 2025, Vice President of Fresh Buying Tod Seiling...
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Hungarian students abroad were able to expand their agricultural knowledge
The Hungarian students abroad participating in the Ministry of Agriculture’s higher education internship program, the agricultural intellectuals of the future, were welcomed by Deputy State Secretary Oszkár Ökrös at the...
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Annual inflation in the OECD slowed to 4.2 percent in March
The average annual increase in consumer prices in the member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was 4.2 percent in March this year, the lowest rate...
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New environmental fines: companies will now have to dig deeper into their pockets
From May 2025, companies will be subject to significant fines under amendments to the regulations governing licensing, air protection, noise protection, waste management fines, and surface water protection. Under the...
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