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Technology is still not a level playing field for women
International Women’s Day is coming up soon, and although many believe that gender equality has now been achieved, numerous studies point out that the participation of women in the fields...
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Tire shop – is more expensive really better?
Among motorists, changing to summer tires is a mandatory spring program, which some people do as early as early March, but others wait until the first really warm day to...
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How Lidl uses Poland’s new deposit system as a loyalty tool
Lidl’s implementation of Poland’s new deposit-return scheme goes beyond legal compliance. The discounter accepts plastic bottles and cans, including those not yet officially marked. In doing so, it turns a...
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Impossible Foods featured on the “Best in Business” list again this year
Inc. Magazine recognised the plant-based meat substitute manufacturer last year for its excellence on the food market and this year for its marketing strategy. This article is available for reading...
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Intermarché Expands Supplier Partnerships, Launches Producer Platform
French retailer Intermarché has signed new contracts with local producers across six additional supply chains and launched a platform dedicated to connecting them with retail stores. Recently, Intermarché and its...
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The top shopping use cases for generative AI are…
Consumers are growing increasingly comfortable with using generative AI as a shopping tool, especially for certain activities. More than half (56%) of U.S. consumers reported using generative AI during the...
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World Rare Disease Day: advances in clinical trials and expansion of genetic diagnostics are essential for the development of precision medicine
Rare diseases affect about a quarter of the Hungarian population directly or indirectly, yet they are mostly invisible to society. Three quarters of those affected by approximately eight thousand different...
Read moreCarrefour and Coca-Cola are focusing on refillable glass bottles
Coca-Cola is the first supplier to join Carrefour Belgium‘s new sustainability plan: together, the partners will promote the use of refillable glass bottles. The manufacturer will also use more recycled...
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NAV: more than 1,300 boxes of smuggled cigarettes found in a Belgian van
More than 1,300 boxes of smuggled cigarettes were found by tax officers in a Belgian van that was checked on the M5 motorway, the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV)...
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Innovations, success stories and awards on the same stage
POPAI Magyarország and the Trade Marketing Club jointly organised their traditional end-of-year professional meeting, which was combined with the POPAI Awards POP competition awards ceremony – with Pick and Mizo...
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NAV: Women’s Day inspections begin
In the first week of March, the office will pay nationwide attention to inspecting flower, candy and gift sellers. The auditors will examine the issuance of receipts and invoices, the...
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KSH: The volume of exports of food, beverages and tobacco decreased by 5.7 percent, while imports decreased by 13 percent
In January, the goods trade surplus was 12 million euros, the balance deteriorated by 756 million euros compared to a year earlier. The volume of exports was 9.9 percent lower,...
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NKFH: comprehensive spring food safety and consumer protection inspections begin
With the Easter holidays approaching, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the government agencies under its professional management will launch a comprehensive spring food safety and consumer...
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Coupon fever in Hungary: this is how domestic shoppers save with discounts
Hungarian shoppers are using coupons more and more often, with most of them saving over 5,000 forints on a single purchase, according to a recent online survey by Etele Plaza....
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AM: from ham to egg dye, comprehensive Nébih inspection is underway until Easter
This year’s spring seasonal food chain inspection will start on March 2nd, ordered by András Tállai, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture (AM). Experts from the county government...
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An experience beyond scent
According to NielsenIQ data, in Hungary the fabric softener category generated HUF 43bn sales in 2025, with a 1.8% rise in value and a 3.1% increase in volume. This article...
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A change of era in the glass
According to NIQ Retail Market data, the fruit juice category showed a 9.2% growth in value, while volume sales were down 3.7% in 2025 if compared to the same period...
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Less meat might be consumed in German-speaking countries
One-third of consumers in the DACH region plan to reduce their meat consumption, while seven out of ten choose plant-based alternatives at least occasionally, according to a recent report by...
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A lake of wastewater is generated in Hungary in two to three weeks
In Hungary, approximately 2.5-3 million cubic meters of wastewater are produced every day, meaning that the systems have to clean the wastewater of a Velence lake in approximately 2-3 weeks....
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K&H: this is how you will have a digital vault in your pocket
With the rise of cashless payment solutions, managing everyday finances has become easier and faster than ever before. Whether it’s buying an online game, paying for lunch or managing pocket...
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Colruyt Group completes sale of French operations
Following completion of the investigation by the French competition authorities, Colruyt Group completed the sale of 100 stores and 45 DATS 24 gas stations on February 28. The stores for...
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Landmark Vote Positions Helsinki as a Plant-Based Policy Frontrunner
In a decisive move toward a more sustainable food system, the City Council of Helsinki has approved a landmark initiative to cut the city’s procurement of meat and dairy products...
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Beyond Meat expands protein drinks after promising test launch
The plant-based company is rolling out four new flavors and said the beverage represents its “next chapter.” Beyond Meat is expanding its protein beverage line with four new flavors as...
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State compensation for the victims of Bászna Gabona Zrt. has been completed
Thanks to the government’s quick response, the victims of Bászna Gabona Zrt. were able to get their money in one and a half months – announced István Nagy, Minister of...
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József Viski: Adaptation and competitiveness are key for the horticultural sector
The government must improve the adaptability and competitiveness of the horticultural sector by creating and shaping the regulatory environment and stabilizing subsidies, the State Secretary responsible for agricultural and rural...
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MBH quick analysis: Tourism will continue to soar this year
Tourism was also able to expand at the beginning of the year: in January 2026, the number of guests increased by 5.3% and the number of guest nights by 3.6%...
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A stable compass in the Hungarian FMCG sector for 20 years
An interview with Eszter Benedek, managing director of Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 – Hungarian Product celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026....
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Half of employees do not support salary transparency
The clock is ticking: the EU’s wage transparency directive is about to come into effect, while three-quarters of companies (75%) and half of employees (51%) would not yet support making...
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There is a slice for everyone
Chilled, milk-based sweets have benefited from a government measure that reduced the VAT from 27% to 18% in Hungary from the beginning of 2024 for dessert-type cheese products defined in...
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KSH: In January 2026, industrial producer prices were on average 2.9 percent lower than a year earlier and 0.9 percent higher than the previous month
In January 2026, industrial producer prices were on average 2.9 percent lower than a year earlier. Domestic sales prices decreased by 2.8 percent and export sales by 2.9 percent compared...
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