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The guarantee of support for farmers is the preservation of an independent, autonomous agricultural policy

Hungary continues to see the guarantee that European and Hungarian farmers will receive the agricultural subsidies they are entitled to if they are provided within the framework of an independent,...

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Alcampo Boosts Fight Against Food Waste With ‘Happy Box’

Spanish grocery retailer Alcampo’s ‘Happy Box’ initiative reported 55% growth in 2025, both in terms of units sold and tonnes of food saved. The Happy Box is a key component...

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Oatly Adds ‘Trust The Processed’ Label To Milk Cartons

Oatly’s vice president of science and technology said UPF debates are “distracting” from food injustice and the climate crisis Oatly has added a new “trust the processed” label to its...

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IKEA to host Decathlon in UK store as it opens space to other retailers

The owner of most IKEA outlets worldwide said on Tuesday sports retailer Decathlon will open a store in one of its British locations as the budget furniture giant rolls out...

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AM: government helps dairy farmers with new measure

In order to improve the operating conditions of dairy farms and mitigate the effects of the milk market crisis, the government is trying to provide assistance to the sector not...

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AM: agricultural vocational training also places great emphasis on irrigation development

Young people must be prepared to preserve food security and the consequences of climate change, which is why agricultural vocational training institutions are implementing irrigation development investments – said Imre...

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Serbian farmers block roads to protest cheap imports

Farmers in Serbia took to the streets on Tuesday with tractors to protest cheap imports and low state subsidies. The protests began two weeks ago in the southwest of the...

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Domestic cattle producer prices increased at the beginning of the year

According to AKI slaughter statistics, in 2025, cattle slaughter in live weight increased by 24.2 percent compared to 2024. Cow slaughter, which accounts for more than half of all slaughter,...

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MOHU: 5,200 return points are in operation, but 47 larger settlements still do not have RE points – public “enema” machines may be introduced

Across Hungary, deposit-return beverage packaging can be redeemed at around 5,200 locations within the MOHU system; however, there are still 47 settlements with more than 10,000 residents where the service...

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GDP growth in OECD member countries slowed to 0.3 percent in the last quarter of last year

The GDP of the member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) grew by 0.3 percent on average in the fourth quarter of last year, a slowdown...

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KSH: in the fourth quarter of last year, investment performance was 1.3 percent lower than a year earlier

According to raw data, the volume of investments in the fourth quarter of 2025 was 1.3 percent lower than in the same period of the previous year, the Central Statistical...

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Green Factory optimizes its domestic production capacities

The Green Factory group has made a strategic decision to support more efficient regional operations. According to the company, its plant in the village of Tök will cease operations in...

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Equilibrium Institute: GDP growth this year, but consumption remains the driving force

This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 Dr Ákos Kozák, co-founder and director of economic research at the Equilibrium Institute told our magazine: they forecast a 2.4%...

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The buyer wants predictability: this is why foreign wines are gaining ground on the domestic market

More and more consumers are choosing New Zealand, Australian, Spanish or Austrian wines over Hungarian wines – one of the main reasons for this decision is quality and greater predictability...

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From caged eggs to alternative production

In 2025 the value of the egg market remained roughly at the 2024 level, while there was a slight decline in volume sales. Demand remained strong in Hungary and additional...

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Despar Italia realises EUR 1.1bn private label sales in 2025

Despar Italia achieved EUR 1.1bn private label (PL) sales in 2025, which was 4.6% higher than in the previous 12 months. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...

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Nicotine patches: FDA is considering a “modified risk” classification – European influences may also be coming

The assessment of harm-reduction tobacco products in the United States may enter a new phase: the FDA’s Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC) is examining whether tobacco-free nicotine patches should...

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Such an investment has never been seen before in Shark Tank during its 9th season

The investors of Sharks found a real goldfish on RTL on Sunday – four of them took a bite out of the educational startup called Jójegy. A small fight for...

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This is what used to be the case with personal loans: single-digit interest rates were available at every bank

Following the interest rate cuts of recent weeks, personal loans with interest rates below ten percent have appeared in the offer of all banks – draws attention to Péter Gergely,...

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Fruit prices in Serbia rose significantly in 2025

Fruit prices in Serbia increased by 68.2 percent last year compared to the previous year, the country’s statistical office announced. According to the office’s data, the prices of agricultural and...

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US, China and Russia dominate Europe’s ecommerce top 10

Amazon is by far the largest ecommerce player in Europe. A new top 10 ranking also includes two other American companies, three Chinese players and two Russian platforms. Allegro and...

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PepsiCo expands food portfolio with new Alvalle hot soups

The new varieties are already available on supermarket shelves in Spain, with plans to expand into Portugal and Western Europe According to its press release, PepsiCo is entering into a...

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Lidl Netherlands Unveils New Flagship Store Concept

Lidl Netherlands has debuted its latest store concept with the reopening of its flagship supermarket in Huizen. Following an extensive renovation, the store, which is located across from the head...

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NAK President: more than 120 thousand people signed the agricultural petition in one month

Since its launch on January 19, more than 120 thousand farmers and consumers have joined the signature collection of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Association of Hungarian...

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The government is supporting dairy farmers with a new measure

In order to improve the operating conditions of dairy farms and mitigate the effects of the milk market crisis, the government is trying to provide assistance to the sector not...

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This is our last chance to control GMOs

The European Parliament may adopt the draft regulation, which will essentially eliminate official control and monitoring of genetically modified products (new GMOs) made with new genetic technology, as early as...

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PwC Consumer Loyalty Outlook: Loyalty Enters a New Era

Loyalty has become one of the most stable sources of growth, but most companies do not exploit the full potential of loyal customers. PwC Hungary is conducting extensive research on...

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VOSZ co-chair elected to the board of directors of the organization representing 65 percent of the world economy

The Business at OECD (BIAC) general meeting in Paris unanimously elected VOSZ Co-Chairman Dr. Patrik Kovács as a member of the Board. BIAC is the official economic advisory body of...

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KSH: in December, the gross average salary was 789,200 forints, which was 8.5 percent higher than a year earlier

In December 2025, the gross average earnings of full-time employees were 789,200 forints, and the net average earnings were 548,900 forints, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported on Friday. The...

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Milk and dairy product prices decreased at the beginning of the year in Hungary

According to AKI PÁIR data, the national average producer price of raw milk in Hungary was 163.81 forints/kilogram in January 2026. In addition to the 0.09 percentage point improvement in...

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