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Improved compliance with fish stocking regulations – reporting and monitoring are a common interest
The experience of the inspections carried out by the Nébih State Fish Guard Service (ÁHSZ) in recent years shows an improving trend. While there were 46 warnings and 13 fines...
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Every second German drinks plant-based
According to a recent survey by Danone, done in collaboration with market research institute Innofact, 49% of the German population drinks some form of plant-based milk substitute. This article is...
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Preserving our unique grassland types is our shared responsibility
The protection and sustainable use of Hungary’s grasslands simultaneously serve the preservation of biodiversity, climate protection goals and the long-term competitiveness of agriculture – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture,...
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Hungaromet: drying and desiccation of the soil layer near the surface is expected in dry weather
Next week, significant precipitation is unlikely, so the soil surface will be able to dry and desiccate – wrote HungaroMet Zrt. in its agrometeorological analysis on Thursday. The dormancy of...
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Carrefour Poland Doubles Retail Media Revenue
Carrefour Poland doubled its retail media revenue in 2025, reflecting the rapid growth of this channel within its sales-and-communications strategy. In partnership with adQuery, the retailer now allows advertisers in...
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Lidl is building a new administrative and logistics centre in Straubing
Lidl has begun construction of its new administration and distribution centre in Straubing, Germany, which will replace its current facility. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03...
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High-value shopping basket and more conscious shoppers: growing demand for domestic and healthy products
Based on our representative survey of 940 people, we introduce the factors that will be decisive in 2026. Last year two-thirds of respondents said they consciously looked for products in...
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From the shopfloor: What the Mere format reveals about retail concentration
Shopfloor observations in Lithuania highlight a format built around sell-through rather than category optimisation. An unusually diverse supplier mix points to a new route to market for small and medium...
Read moreEssity in EU flagship project PROTEUS to develop bio-based super absorbents from algae
Essity, a global leader in hygiene and health, is proud to announce its participation in PROTEUS, a flagship project supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and...
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Penny Czechia Seeks Growth With €112m Investment In 2026
Discounter Penny is accelerating its expansion in 2026 and planning to invest over CZK 2.8 billion (€112 million) in its Czech operations – a 13% increase from 2025. The company...
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Paper-Based Food Packaging Gains Momentum Across Markets Worldwide: GlobalData
Paper-based packaging for food products is gaining momentum across global markets as materials such as paper, pulp, and fibre are preferred due to their sustainability benefits, according to GlobalData. Naveed...
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The fully digital ticketing system in Budapest has been given the green light
The e-ticket system may be launched in 2028 on the entire Budapest and agglomeration public transport network according to the concept of the Budapest Transport Center, which was also supported...
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K&H: every fourth young person living with their parents would move immediately
25 percent of young people living with their parents would move into an independent household as soon as possible, but for 58 percent, renting is the only realistic option for...
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GVH: Mobilredfox was fined 50 million for shortcomings related to promotions
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has imposed a fine of 49.9 million forints on Mobilredfox Kft., which specializes in the distribution of mobile phone cases and accessories, due to fundamental...
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Amikor a megszámlálhatatlan megszámlálhatóvá válik
Kereskedőként számokban élünk: forintok, eurók, százalékok, árrések, kosárérték, EBITDA – ezek a mindennapi nyelvünk. Bár sokan nem szeretnek a korukról beszélni (bevallom, én sem tartoztam közéjük), most mégis eljött egy...
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The number of Hungarian dishes has increased to one hundred with the terpertős pogácsa and Vecsés sauerkraut
The Hungarikum Collection and the Hungarian Treasures have been enriched with new items: the tepertős pogácsa and the Vecsés sauerkraut have been added to the Hungarikum Collection, while the Hungarian...
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The leasing market was able to grow last year in a stable environment
Last year – partly thanks to the stable interest rate environment – the amount financed and the number of contracts on the Hungarian leasing market increased, but the picture is...
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Pálinka, my love…
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 “2025 brought serious challenges for the Hungarian pálinka industry. Market players describe the past year as rather gloomy, mainly due...
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Not a turnaround, but consolidation: an agricultural outlook for 2026
Based on what was said at the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) press breakfast in early January, 2026 promises consolidation rather than a turnaround for agriculture. The main points of...
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Sephora is coming to Belgium this year
Sephora has confirmed that it will enter the Belgian market this year, marking another milestone in the European expansion of the LVMH-owned beauty chain. This article is available for reading...
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Egg packing house prices increased
According to data from the Hungarian Statistical Office, Hungary purchased almost 20 thousand tons of shell eggs from the international market in 2025 (–18 percent compared to the same period...
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Inflation has dropped significantly, a cycle of interest rate cuts may begin, while gold soars
The latest episode of the MBH Bank Bonus Podcast has been released, which explores two important topics, the upcoming central bank interest rate decision and the spectacular rise in the...
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National Association of Hungarian Labor Agencies: HR service providers can help operate according to the new wage transparency rules
The Hungarian National Association of Temporary Work Agencies (MMOSZ) says HR service providers are ready to help companies prepare for the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU 2023/970), which requires Hungarian...
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SMEs look to 2026 with positive expectations and growing confidence
The majority of Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises expect public charges to decrease in the next year, and fewer and fewer feel that they would negatively affect their company’s operations...
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MKIK: SMEs saved more than 1 billion forints with the program to help with cybersecurity preparation
With the program “Cybersecurity safety net for the SME sector“, which helps businesses prepare for cybersecurity, SMEs saved more than 1 billion forints in expenses – the Hungarian Chamber of...
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Ministry of Agriculture: the government is supporting the development of crop dryers with significant resources
One of the essential elements of the competitiveness of Hungarian agriculture is the development of modern crop handling infrastructure. That is why the Ministry of Agriculture announced a call for...
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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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