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Hungarian specialties in Singapore
One of Asia’s most important international professional exhibitions, Food and Hotel Asia (FHA), has opened in Singapore. More than sixty-five thousand visitors are expected to attend the event, which will...
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EU Commissioner: Europe must be positioned in the context of the paradigm shift in the global trading system
Member states must agree on how to position Europe in what could be described as a paradigm shift in the global trading system, the European Commission’s Commissioner for Trade and...
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Among fresh meats, chicken breast, pork leg and various minced meats are the most popular at Lidl
Lidl Hungary prioritizes products from Hungarian meat suppliers, which is also supported by the fact that it sells nearly 70 thousand tons of Hungarian fresh meat in its stores annually....
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The carbonated soft drink market is bubbling again
Over the past two years the performance of the Hungarian soft drink category has been influenced by a number of factors. Changes in the tax rules, preparations for the mandatory...
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All domestic freight forwarders may now be affected by the new EU customs requirements
The European Union’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) has entered its final phase of implementation, meaning that from April 1, 2025, the new customs requirements will also apply to rail,...
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National research: Hungarians would like to have breakfast more often, like at Easter, but it is difficult to organize it
Four out of ten Hungarians do not eat breakfast every day, but for the majority, Easter breakfast is an unmissable event, which is typically enjoyed with family, unlike the solitary...
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Mushroom exports have strengthened
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, Hungary’s foreign trade balance for champignons has been positive in recent years. The foreign trade surplus for champignons increased to HUF...
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Poland’s Biedronka opens first store in Slovakia
Polish retail chain Biedronka has opened its first store in Slovakia in Miloslavov, near Bratislava. The Jerónimo Martins subsidiary has also set up a new distribution centre in Voderady, where...
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Manpower: Employment may expand slightly in the second quarter
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Information on reporting spring frost damage
The agricultural damage mitigation system creates an opportunity to partially mitigate the damage caused by spring frost. In this regard, the Ministry of Agriculture draws attention to the following. It...
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Scientifically speaking, against bloating: what does the FODMAP diet know?
Bloating is a common and unpleasant symptom that affects a significant portion of the population — and even more so among those living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The latest...
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Agro-ecological Program payments reach another milestone
A further 14,500 applications have been partially paid out under the Agro-ecological Program (AÖP). Following the previous payment schedule of HUF 34 billion, almost HUF 27 billion will be received...
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St. Hubertus’ new, captivating commercial tells the story of the power of friendship
The new St. Hubertus commercial has arrived, guaranteed to touch our hearts. The film draws attention to the power and significance of friendship with special sensitivity and spirit in a...
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Co-op launches retail media tool targeted at convenience shoppers
Co-op has launched a new retail media tool enabling brands to target sets of convenience shoppers across digital channels. The retailer said Co-op Compass is a managed service activating audiences...
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A fabulous gluten-free recipe book was published on World Health Day
The newly published book, Fairytale Recipes Gluten-Free, helps families switching to a gluten-free diet with fabulous recipes, written by lifestyle consultant Hajnalka Virágh and her ADHD daughter. The book introduces...
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UN: Sustainable water management is essential to feed the population
Access to water is essential for putting food on the table for the people of Europe and Central Asia. Water security can also act as a catalyst for making the...
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The protection against foot-and-mouth disease is effective
The protection against foot-and-mouth disease in Hungary is effective, there has been no new outbreak, the virus has been kept within limits – stressed István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, at...
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Animal keepers also have a great responsibility in the fight against foot-and-mouth disease!
In Hungary, the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has identified animals infected with the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus on four cattle farms. The authority is continuously monitoring the livestock...
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Arla and DMK to merge into European dairy heavyweight
International dairy giant Arla Foods is set to merge with German dairy cooperative DMK Group, forming an entity of more than 12,000 farmers across seven countries, Just Food reported. The...
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Temu partners with DHL for local-to-local in Europe
Temu and DHL Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The companies say they aim to support the growth of SMEs in established markets as well as in growth markets....
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We can expect a larger wheat harvest in the EU this year
The International Grains Council (IGC) first published its forecast for the 2025/2026 marketing year in March. They indicate a global wheat harvest of 807 million tons, 8 million tons more...
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KSH: in February, retail turnover exceeded the same period of the previous year by 3.3 percent, decreasing by 0.6 percent compared to the previous month
In February, the volume of retail trade turnover decreased by 0.2 percent according to raw data, and exceeded the same period of the previous year by 3.3 percent, adjusted for...
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NGM: retail turnover increased by more than 3 percent in February – consumer confidence continues to strengthen
In the first two months of the year, the volume of retail trade increased by 4 percent. The increase in turnover indicates a clear strengthening of consumer confidence. Hungarian households...
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Smarter ways to indulge pets
Raw material prices, transportation costs and energy prices, inflation – all of these factors have made pet food production more difficult and generated a significant rise in consumer prices. However,...
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People in Slovakia have started hoarding milk
The new hotspots of the foot-and-mouth disease epidemic in Slovakia are increasing consumer uncertainty – some buyers have started panic-hoarding, especially long-life milk and meat. In Slovakia, the epidemic has...
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Logistics Day will be on Thursday: logistics-related programs are expected across the country this week
In 2025, Logistics Day will be celebrated on April 10. Several countries, including Hungary, are preparing for the event, for example, the Budapest Metropolitan University (METU) and the Hungarian Logistics...
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A new agricultural strategy is taking shape – sustainability, competitiveness, fairness
Agriculture is at a turning point. Climate change, water scarcity, global trade pressures, generational challenges and administrative burdens are all shaping the space for farmers. According to the latest draft...
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AM: The government also helps farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease with a loan moratorium
The government has decided on further assistance for farmers affected by the extremely rapidly spreading foot-and-mouth disease. Thus, those affected can temporarily use the payment moratorium after their loan contracts...
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Lidl invests EUR 8m in pay increases in Ireland
Lidl Ireland is investing EUR 8m to increase salaries in Ireland and a further EUR 1.31m in Northern Ireland. The pay rise will apply to all employees from 1 March...
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This year, around 700 chamber village economists will help with the submission of unified applications for free
This year, the period for submitting unified applications will run from April 7 to June 10, 2025. Two-thirds of the applications, approximately 105 thousand, are submitted by NAK village economists...
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