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Ministry of Agriculture: Collaboration is needed for successful water management
We can only achieve results in the field of water management through collaboration and a change in perspective: the cooperation of farmers, the water sector, local governments and the state...
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Maxi Redefines Hypermarkets with Freshness, Convenience and Value
ICA Maxi in Sweden is defying the hypermarket decline seen across Europe. Its owner-led stores combine fresh food craftsmanship, digital convenience, and strong value perception. The result: rising market share...
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Aldi Nord And Aldi Süd Owners Explore Merger
The Albrecht and Heister families – who own Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd, respectively – are reportedly discussing a merger of the two branches of the Aldi empire. The confidential...
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Mary returns home
On 17 March the Embassy of Ireland in Hungary celebrated St Patrick’s Day at the Budapest campus of Central European University (CEU). This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Kraft Heinz seeking to reshape portfolio
The Kraft Heinz Co. is considering reshaping its product portfolio. The company did not provide specifics, but said May 20 it is “evaluating strategic transactions to unlock shareholder value.” “At...
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Just Eat Ireland And Maxi Zoo Team Up For First-Of-Its-Kind Petcare Delivery
Just Eat and Maxi Zoo announced a new partnership on National Rescue Dog Day, which will see pet food deliveries available on the popular app. Ireland’s leading on-demand delivery platform...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Hungarian agricultural vocational training offers real opportunities for young people
The transformation process of agricultural vocational training has reached a milestone. This year, the first students who have already mastered the basics of the profession in the new, five-year technical...
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Our country still does not allow our Ukrainian agricultural products
It is in the interest of Hungarian farmers to be the first, so Hungary maintains a ban on imports against Ukrainian agricultural products even after the free trade agreement between...
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Hungary will not be caught unprepared by the drought
It is not yet known how severe this year’s drought will be and what consequences it will have, but the government and the water industry will not be caught unprepared...
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AM: significant support helps restore the natural water balance of the Dévaványa-Ecseg puszta
A significant part of the Körös-Maros National Park is a wetland, therefore it is of outstanding importance that the restoration of the natural water balance of the Dévaványa-Ecsegi heaths is...
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AM: Farmers can now apply for support to prevent animal diseases
Farmers can now apply for support to prevent animal diseases – the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) told MTI on Monday. Prevention plays a key role in curbing the development and...
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AM: strategic goal for Hungary to become self-sufficient in potato production
The Ministry of Agriculture (AM) considers it of utmost importance to strengthen domestic potato production, support farmers and achieve self-sufficiency – said Imre Hubai, the ministry’s state secretary responsible for...
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Veganz enters North America and Australia with new plant-based drinks
German plant-based food manufacturer Veganz Group has signed an agreement with Australian-American company Jindilli Beverages, for producing oat and almond alt-milk drinks under the Mililk brand. This article is available...
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SPAR campaigns for a sustainable future in Slovenia
SPAR Slovenia has launched a new campaign entitled “What Circulates, Connects Us” to highlight the benefits of returnable glass packaging. One of the biggest advantages of glass packaging is that...
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Heineken teams up with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Heineken has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation network to promote the widespread use of reusable packaging. The collaboration seeks to share experiences, develop guidelines and encourage industry players to adopt...
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Aldi looking for new store locations with the help of customers
Aldi is asking UK shoppers to help in choosing possible locations for new stores. The areas with the most suggestions could be included in the discount store chain’s expansion plans....
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Lidl launches new brand in Switzerland to promote domestic products
On 8 May Lidl’s new Qualité Suisse brand debuted in Swiss stores, offering high-quality, locally produced Swiss products at affordable prices. The brand started with around 200 products, but the...
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Pingo Doce launches own online shopping platform
Portuguese supermarket chain Pingo Doce has launched its own online grocery platform in Lisbon and Porto, after ending a 7-year partnership with Glovo’s Mercadão. The new platform’s goal is to...
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Lidl Belgium to open 80 new stores by 2038
Lidl Belgium, which currently operates 302 stores in the country, is planning a major expansion: opening 80 new stores by 2038. The growth will be supported by a new 43,000m²...
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Nestlé Switzerland to stop using Nutri-Score
Starting this summer, Nestlé will gradually phase out the Nutri-Score label on products sold exclusively in Switzerland, as support for the label has declined significantly in the country since its...
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ALDI app is expanding: coupons are now also available
The ALDI app has reached another milestone: customers can now find coupons redeemable at any ALDI store in the mobile app. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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SPAR takes another step towards digitalisation
SPAR Magyarország carries on with its digital innovations in Hungary. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. Electronic shelf labels are now used in more than ten...
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Producer prices in the euro area and the European Union decreased month-on-month and increased year-on-year in April
Producer prices in the eurozone and the European Union (EU) fell month-on-month but rose year-on-year in April, according to data released by the EU’s statistics office, Eurostat, on Thursday. Producer...
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New fan-inspired brand campaign by Airwaves
Airwaves, the sugar-free chewing gum brand in the Mars portfolio, is reaching out to consumers through an integrated campaign inspired by fan feedback. This article is available for reading in...
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Hungarian Service trademark now also indicates secure digital document management
From 1 June the Digital Citizenship application (DÁP) will take another step forward in curbing paper-based administration: customers will be able to log in to their financial, utility and telecommunications...
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The Association of Conscious Shoppers sued Shein: they are manipulating customers with dark tricks
The Conscious Shoppers Association (TVE) has filed an official complaint with the European Commission against Shein, together with several European consumer protection organizations. The fast fashion giant is accused of...
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Cautious optimism in tourism: the economy improved in May, but the sector is still in the red
In May 2025, Hungarian tourism businesses reported a slight improvement in confidence: the Tourism Confidence Index (TKI) reached -3 points, up from -8 in April. Although still in negative territory...
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Hungarians would trust renewable energy sources for their energy supply, according to a recent study
The Hungarian population would spend the state’s resources mostly on the development of renewable energy sources, according to a nationally representative survey commissioned by MOL. According to a summary sent...
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The school trip season is starting! But what should go in the lunch box?
As the end of the school year approaches, it is time to organize class trips and outdoor school programs. In the summer heat, it is especially important that the food...
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Retail sales growth accelerated in Russia, unemployment stagnated
Russia’s retail sales growth accelerated and unemployment stagnated in April. The Russian statistics agency reported on Thursday that retail sales growth accelerated to 1.9 percent year-on-year in April from 1.3...
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