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Coca-Cola waiting to innovate in dairy
Despite manufacturing capacity constraints, The Coca-Cola Co. expects its Fairlife brand to continue adding volume growth this fiscal year. The Coca-Cola Co. may expand into different countries, categories and packaging...
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Foodwatch Calls Planned EU “Veggie Burger” Ban Illegal
Consumer rights group Foodwatch has sharply criticized a proposal at the EU level to ban product names such as “Veggie Burger” or “Tofu Sausage”, arguing that the measure would violate...
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Ministry of Agriculture supports the food industry’s adaptation to new challenges
Global climate change affects all areas of food production, and has an impact on the natural environment and the economy. By reviewing the entire food system, every step of the...
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Heating outages, blockages, power outages – half of Hungarians are not prepared for holiday emergencies
The cozy Christmas atmosphere can turn into a nightmare in an instant if the power goes out, the heating stops or the drain gets clogged during the holidays – and...
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Lidl Parent Schwarz Group Sets New Recycling Target
Schwarz Group, owner of the Lidl and Kaufland chains, has set a new target to recycle 95% of its internal waste by 2030. As part of its Road to Zero...
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FAO-Ministry of Agriculture Scholarship Program Continues
Nineteen more students from fourteen countries began their studies in Hungary in the FAO-government scholarship program, which has been helping young people from low-income countries to become agricultural professionals and...
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Agroinform.hu: Three-quarters of fir tree buyers can decorate their homes with products from domestic producers again this year
In the first week of December, the mass sale of fir trees began at the street and market stands of occasional vendors, and three-quarters of buyers can decorate their homes...
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István Nagy: the total output value and profitability of agriculture have also increased
Despite the challenges caused by climate change and the epidemics, the total output value and profitability of agriculture have also increased – the Minister of Agriculture stated in a video...
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Even though half of Hungarians are stressed about Christmas gifts, we don’t compromise on quality
Christmas gift shopping is a joy for many, but a particularly stressful experience for others. According to a recent survey by Árukereső, Hungarians’ feelings are strongly divided: while every fourth...
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Hidden imports in the European food chain – how is the EU internal market changing?
If someone walks through the fruit and vegetable section of any Hungarian supermarket today, they can easily feel like they have visited all the corners of the world before reaching...
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NGM: Fitch Ratings continues to recommend Hungary for investment
Fitch Ratings has once again affirmed Hungary’s sovereign debt rating and continues to recommend our country for investment – with a negative outlook. In 2025, a wave of downgrades was...
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New category in genetic modification: what foods can be placed on shelves without labeling?
A preliminary political agreement has been reached between the European Council and the European Parliament on EU regulation of so-called new genomic techniques (NGT). The decision could bring about a...
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This is how business bank account fees may change in 2026
While banks have voluntarily agreed to a moratorium on the increase in fees for retail bank accounts until June 30, 2026 – following government intervention – there is no mitigating...
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Premium drink, premium literature
In early November a truly special event took place in the Unicum House: at the beck@grecsó musical duo’s evening prose, poems and songs – written jointly by songwriter and writer...
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Milestone in domestic energy policy: new package of recommendations supports sustainable solar and wind power plant developments
A scientifically based policy recommendation package and a new GIS methodology to help designate facilitated areas for renewable energy sources – primarily solar and wind power plants became available thanks...
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Hungarian companies are not postponing sustainability – ESG readiness shows significant progress
95 percent of sustainability-committed companies in Hungary state that being able to operate sustainably is their goal, while ESG activities and reporting are tools that can help make this possible....
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Ornamental plant growers can continue to count on government support
In our country, ornamental plant cultivation is carried out on more than 1,500 hectares, mostly in open fields. The government is supporting the sector with targeted applications and subsidies, said...
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Responsible Gastro Hero Foundation: a sourdough and kombucha sharing campaign
Marking World Food Day on 16 October, the Responsible Gastro Hero Foundation is launching a community fermentation campaign, titled “Share your kombucha! Share your sourdough!” This article is available for...
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One of Hungary’s greatest strategic assets is its good-quality soil
The United Nations (UN) declared December 5th as World Soil Day in 2013. In this spirit, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Hungarian Soil Science Society once again organized the...
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Competitive farming must be the answer to agricultural challenges
Competitive farming must be the answer to agricultural challenges – stated the Fidesz Vice President of the Parliament, the President of MAGOSZ, on Friday in Vasad, Pest County, at a...
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Style, language and tools
One of the biggest problems the wine industry is facing is the aging consumer base. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. Younger generations find it harder...
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Energy costs can be reduced by up to a third with the Hungarian-developed LED system
While the global agricultural and food market is characterized by the negative effects of climate change, extreme weather, and the uncertainty of international logistical disruptions, an innovative technology developed and...
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V4 agricultural chambers act together: European Commission’s plan unacceptable
The Czech, Polish, Hungarian and Slovak agricultural chambers demand a complete change of direction from the European Commission – a joint statement was adopted at their meeting today. The Austrian...
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Agricultural machinery sales have picked up this year
The agricultural machinery market is undergoing a significant transformation worldwide – and Hungary is no exception – which is also influenced by technological development, weather extremes, and the development of...
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Unilever to invest in food factory expansion in Poland
The FMCG food giant is investing over 100m zlotys ($27.5m) into the site, which it says is one of its “key production sites in Europe”. Unilever is to further invest...
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LED innovation can strengthen domestic agriculture
Hungarian-developed LED technology offers a solution to the energy efficiency challenges of agriculture, reducing lighting costs by up to a third. The system of Ledium Kft. provides stable, season-independent lighting...
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Kroger cancels plans for additional CFC, will pay $350M to Ocado
The fulfillment center cancellation — along with the closure of a spoke facility in Tennessee — expands the grocer’s pullback of its e-commerce network. Kroger has canceled plans to open...
Read moreWholesaler Metro Reports Growth In Full-Year Sales And Profitability
German wholesale giant Metro has reported growth in sales and profitability in its full financial year for 2024/25, driven by the implementation of its sCore strategy. The company saw sales...
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KSH: Total agricultural output value increased by 6.2 percent this year
In 2025, agricultural output amounted to over 4.4 thousand billion forints, which is 6.2 percent more than a year earlier. The expansion was contributed by a 10 percent increase in...
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István Nagy: Hungarian agriculture and food industry will be Europe’s top by 2030
Hungarian agriculture and food industry will be Europe’s top by 2030, productivity will increase by one and a half times, added value will double, and the sector’s exports will increase...
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