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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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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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