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Support helps develop crop storage facilities, cleaners and seed plants
Calls for proposals for the development of crop storage facilities, cleaners and seed plants have been published within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan. Based on the...
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Coca-Cola launches new 0.85 litre bottle in Germany
Coca-Cola is launching a new PET bottle size in Germany for the first time in 17 years. The new 0.85-litre bottle will be available from April, and the company mainly...
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Amazon adds new grocery tools to Alexa
Alexa+ can order groceries from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market, track purchase history, and remember recipes and dietary preferences – Grocery Dive reported. Amazon is looking to its Alexa...
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Agrometeorology: Further abundant rainfall would be needed for optimal vegetation development
Further abundant rainfall would be needed for optimal vegetation development, as the soil was not fully replenished with moisture in most parts of the country during the winter, but there...
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New customer trends: we rely on influencers and social media
Not only are social platforms playing a bigger role than ever in shopping, but artificial intelligence has also disrupted consumer habits. Thanks to technological advancements, our shopping habits have changed,...
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GVH welcomes the voluntary price reduction
Voluntary price reductions are good for families and stimulate competition, the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) said in a statement on Wednesday. According to the information, the GVH is monitoring the...
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The popularity of franchise businesses is growing in Hungary
Economic uncertainty is driving the popularity of franchises in Hungary. According to the Hungarian Franchise Association, there is currently a high level of interest in systems for Pilates studios, fast...
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The average amount of personal loans has exceeded the 3 million forint mark
The average amount of personal loans planned by loan applicants has increased by over 50 percent in two years. But what could be behind the drastic increase? The statistics of...
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FMCG is the most optimistic sector, but most retailers also expect a good year
According to Randstad’s labour market trends survey, which was published in January 2025, the food inflation of recent years is inspiring optimism in the FMCG industry in 2025, with three...
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Total value of global corporate transactions to grow by 5% in 2024
Although the number of deals fell by 17%, the increase in large-value corporate acquisitions clearly indicates a recovery in the transaction (M&A) market, according to the PwC Global M&A Industry...
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Applications can be submitted to support complex irrigation development investments
Farmers are a further help that the tender for the support of complex irrigation development investments has been opened with a $ 50 billion framework, said Zsolt Feldman, State Secretary...
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The future of artificial intelligence: efficiency and entertainment
According to the Ipsos AI Monitor 2024 report, 75% of Hungarians already understand what artificial intelligence (AI) is, more than the global average of 67%. However, when asked more specifically...
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MBH Bank: The prospects of agriculture have improved
Agricultural prospects have improved compared to last year, mainly based on rural development support for investment, the MBH Bank Agricultural Center said in a press conference in Budapest on Wednesday....
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HR trends 2025: less HO, more AI, ESG falling apart
SAP SuccessFactors HR researchers have summarized and organized the shifts in emphasis in HR in 2024 and the trends expected in 2025. AI is leading the way and is expected...
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K&H’s digital financial assistant is a great help when shopping
You no longer have to get up from your chair to go to your bag and find out all the important details of your physical bank card: Kate, K&H’s digital...
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There are many new opportunities in agriculture
New calls for agriculture and rural development are also served to improve profitability and increase efficiency and adaptability to the changed climate, said the State Secretary for Agriculture and Rural...
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K&H sustainability index: carbon neutrality is still a distant goal
According to K&H Bank’s latest sustainability index, Hungarian companies are still lagging behind when it comes to achieving carbon neutrality targets: 86% of businesses neither measure nor plan to measure...
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The number of registered job seekers decreased by 3,000 in February
According to data from the National Employment Service, in February 2025, only 232,348 people were unemployed, which is a decrease of more than 3,000 people compared to the same period...
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Horseradish price increased more than one and a half times in a year
According to the Central Statistical Office (KSH), the volume of horseradish exports in Hungary increased by 13 percent to 9,500 tons and its value by 20 percent to 5.6 billion...
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There is no food safety without support for farmers
In order to maintain the European Union’s food safety, it is crucial to preserve farmers’ subsidies, said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, who was consulted with Czesław Siekierski on Wednesday,...
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The feed corn is more expensive
According to Tallage, the instant export price of the US produced in the US increased to $ 225/tonne (+13 dollars) between January 9 and February 7. In Argentina, the price...
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Bonduelle Launches New Ready-To-Eat Lunch Bowls Aimed At Gen Z
Bonduelle, a leading name in plant-based products, has introduced its new range of ready-to-eat meals in the United States under the Lunch Bowls banner, marking a development in the company’s...
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More than 130 organisations call for EU Action Plan for Plant-based Foods by 2026
More than 130 groups representing farmers, health professionals, consumers, animal welfare and environmental interests have written a letter to European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, urging him to...
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Carrefour launches new convenience store concept in French stations
Carrefour has signed an agreement to provide 45 metro stations around Paris with a new concept of convenience stores, focused on commuters. The plan could involve up to 136 spaces in the...
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The conclusion of tobacco-growing contracts at ULT started at the end of February
At the end of February, the Universal Leaf Tobacco (ULT) Magyarország Kft. Started this year’s tobacco cultivation contracts, said the agronomic director of the US -owned company on integration and...
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These changing consumer trends can be expected in 2025
After a year overshadowed by wars, pandemics and economic difficulties, in 2025 creative solutions will seek a balance between the digital and the real world – says the annual trend...
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AI and social media have revolutionized shopping habits
As technology advances, consumer behavior has also changed significantly, with artificial intelligence (AI) and social platforms playing an increasingly important role in making purchasing decisions. According to a recent report...
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The KSZGYSZ awarded companies and individuals with outstanding achievements in the field of the Hungarian environmental industry
After a year overshadowed by wars, pandemics and economic difficulties, in 2025 creative solutions will seek a balance between the digital and the real world – says the annual trend...
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Another intervention in the food market is possible: the government would reduce inflation by restricting profits
At last Thursday’s government briefing, Gergely Gulyás suggested that the government might attempt to curb food inflation through another market intervention: profit restrictions. However, the minister emphasized that no concrete...
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Drastic increase in egg prices in Hungary: why do we pay so much for eggs?
In recent years, we have witnessed a drastic increase in Hungarian egg prices, and at the beginning of 2025 there is still no clear sign of relief. While in January...
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