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The rise of alcohol-free wines: dynamic growth and domestic successes
The non-alcoholic wine market has shown significant growth in recent years, and the annual growth of the category is expected to exceed 7-10 percent in the coming years. Europe and...
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Beetroot is experiencing a renaissance in Hungary
Beetroot production and consumption have shown significant growth in Hungary in recent years. According to the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), the beetroot...
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More and more furniture stores and DIY store chains accept the SZÉP Card
More and more large furniture stores and DIY store chains are joining the SZÉP Card acceptance, which enables purchases for home renovation purposes. Most recently, Praktiker announced that customers can...
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An everyday nutrient bomb
Smoothies don’t just play an important role in health-conscious eating. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-01 Pre-packed smoothies represent a practical choice, providing a quick nutritional...
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KPMG at the World Economic Forum 2025: Collaboration for the Intelligent Era
KPMG will once again be a keynote speaker at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos from 20-24 January. The main theme of the event is “Collaborating for the...
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AI integration and personalized services will be the hit of this year
The biggest technological challenges for the banking sector in 2025 will be the introduction and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in customer management and internal processes of financial institutions, meeting...
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Honey with Viagra is catching up
In recent years, Viagra honey, a product mixed with sildenafil or tadalafil and used as an aphrodisiac, has become increasingly popular in France. Honey, which contains the main active ingredient...
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Ominous signs in the sky of the German economy: layoffs at supermarket chains
German unemployment has remained low, but the country’s economy is facing increasing challenges. The wave of layoffs, which initially affected industry, has now also reached the service sector. In retail,...
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Perplexity now competes with the biggest players
AI-powered search engine Perplexity’s shopping assistant, launched in the US, not only allows product search and comparison, but also instant shopping. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Important deadline for beekeepers
Applications for support can be submitted from January 27 for the call for proposals entitled “Animal welfare support in the beekeeping sector”, which aims to preserve the health of bee...
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NGM: there is huge interest in the new cafeteria element
There is huge interest in the housing subsidy that can be applied for from January 1, the spokesperson for the Ministry of National Economy said in the program Vasárnapi újság...
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Beetroot is an increasingly popular vegetable among producers and consumers
The area under beetroot cultivation in our country is increasing year by year, and thanks to the modernization of production, the average yield per hectare is also continuously increasing –...
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Ahold Delhaize is launching a range of 500 new private brand products in consistent packaging with labels in four languages, for its chains in Czechia, Greece, Romania and Serbia. The group is aiming to raise the sales share for private brands to 45 % by 2028.
Az Ahold Delhaize holland kiskereskedelmi csoport 500 új saját márkás terméket vezet be, egységes csomagolással és négy nyelvű címkézéssel csehországi, görögországi, romániai és szerbiai üzleteiben. A vállalat célja, hogy 2028-ra...
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Mercadona Customers Get Personalised AI Grocery Assistant
Customers of Spanish retail chain Mercadona can now access a personalised AI grocery assistant that aims to simplify the planning of weekly meals and grocery shopping. MercadonIA is an independent...
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German Outdoor Advertising Market Breaks Records in 2024
In 2024, the German outdoor advertising market surpassed the €3 billion gross revenue mark for the first time, increasing its share of traditional advertising spend to 9.2%, according to the...
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Generali research: Only a tenth of Hungarians think 2025 will be a fantastic year
The Hungarian population is less concerned about the spread of international war and more about inflation and further price increases, according to a representative study by Generali, which examined the...
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Péter Szijjártó: the government treats the food industry as a sector of strategic importance
The government treats the food industry, which currently employs around 145,000 people, as a sector of strategic importance, and 287 large investments worth 1,400 billion forints have been made in...
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Fidelity: What can we expect after Trump’s first days?
President Trump’s first day in office was in line with his campaign promises, and he addressed several issues that are important to his base of voters, including immigration control, reducing...
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Gergely Gulyás: retail turnover has been growing for 13 months, and domestic tourism broke all records last year
The government is optimistic because the Hungarian economy is on the verge of serious growth, the minister leading the Prime Minister’s Office stated on Thursday in Budapest, on Kormányinfo. Gergely...
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Precious fruit juices: Orange and apple in focus
In recent months, there has been a significant increase in the prices of both orange and apple juice, which is clearly visible on store shelves. The reasons for the increase...
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Fighting inflation: focus on food and fuel
From January 1, 2025, the government has raised the threshold for VAT exemption to 18 million forints, which affects approximately 850,000 businesses in Hungary. Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy...
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Matcha instead of coffee? Green tea powder is becoming increasingly popular for an energy boost
For decades, morning coffee has been an essential part of many people’s daily routine, but more and more people are choosing matcha instead. This finely ground green tea powder promises...
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Introducing FBCA – the leading organization for renewable and circular beverage carton solutions
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA), a merger of two long-standing and significant organizations, has announced that it will continue to operate as a unified platform to support the...
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Significant Hungarian progress in the field of global minimum tax regulation
Hungary has also been granted the temporary QDMTT Safe Harbour status. The domestic additional taxes of the countries on the list published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...
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Capsicum Club from Univer
A very special venue was dreamed up and then brought to life by Univer Product Zrt. at the end of January, and a series of events were launched in connection...
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It doesn’t matter whether we regulate or stifle artificial intelligence.
By the end of last year, global AI investments had reached the $500 billion mark, but this is just the beginning, as artificial intelligence is well on its way to...
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An ancient herb that helps relieve pain
For thousands of years, mankind has turned to the power of nature when it comes to preserving its health. Black evening primrose already occupied a prominent place in the apothecaries...
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Mosa Meat wants to commercialise cultured beef fat in Europe
Cultivated meat pioneer Mosa Meat has applied to market cultured fat in Europe: that animal-free ingredient could lift the flavour experience of plant-based meat substitutes. Mosa Meat has submitted an...
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Despar Italia Expands S-Budget Private Label Brand Nationwide
Italian retail operator and SPAR concessionaire Despar Italia is rolling out its S-Budget budget-friendly private label line across all regions in Italy. The line features products that offer quality and...
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United Illusions: A new chapter opens in filmmaking in Hungary
On January 16, Hungary’s first and Central Europe’s largest film studio complex specializing in virtual filming opened its doors under the name United Illusions, which can already claim a special...
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