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Purple tomatoes could be coming to stores: Purple Bliss could be launched in Australia
The dark purple, anthocyanin-rich tomato variety called Purple Bliss, created by researchers at the British John Innes Centre led by Professor Cathie Martin, could be on the market as early...
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Hungarian-developed cybersecurity platform can strengthen digital resilience
Alverad Technology Focus Kft.’s artificial intelligence-supported cybersecurity auditor and consulting platform can strengthen digital resilience – the company told MTI. The company received 209.53 million in the tender supporting the...
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could also pose a risk of price increases in the grain and feed markets.
The conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz caused significant fluctuations in global stock markets, and according to the report of the Agricultural Sector,...
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NAK: no need to pay agricultural water service fee this year either
Based on the government’s decision, producers will not have to pay agricultural water service fee this year either – the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) told MTI on Monday. The...
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International Children’s Sleep Conference in Budapest on World Sleep Day
Sleep is a fundamental biological need of human life, essential for the development of the nervous system, the functioning of the immune system and the maintenance of mental balance. Modern...
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The plans for the Natural History Museum to be built in Debrecen were presented in Cannes – the iconic building of the future on video
The visual designs for the new Hungarian Museum of Natural History Exhibition Building being built in Debrecen and the video introducing the complex were presented to an international audience at...
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Henkel To Acquire US Hair Care Brand Not Your Mother’s
Consumer goods giant Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire hair care and styling brand Not Your Mother’s as it seeks to strengthen its position in the North American haircare...
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Supporting farmers is the foundation of Hungarian agricultural policy
The government has formed an alliance with farmers in order to protect Hungarian agriculture, said András Tállai, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, at the joint farmers’ forum...
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Sauce, Spice Makers Attract Deal Interest As GLP-1s Send Americans Looking For Hot Stuff
America’s obsession with weight loss is creating a hot market for makers of condiments and spices, as the surge in GLP-1 drug use has consumers craving more flavour in their...
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dm Tests QR-Code Checkout Technology in Selected German Stores
German drugstore chain dm has begun testing the use of two‑dimensional codes, including QR codes, at checkout in selected stores. The new technology can transmit far more information with a...
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International seed sampling workshop: Experts from 15 countries arrive in Hungary
The International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) will host a practice-oriented international professional workshop in Budapest between March 17-20, organized by the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) and Alisca-Mag Kft....
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Grayling CEE Outlook 2026 analysis maps political risks and policy shifts in a region in transition
Grayling, a global public affairs and PR consultancy, has published its CEE Outlook 2026 report, which analyses the political, regulatory and economic developments that will shape Central and Eastern Europe...
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According to VML’s The Future 100: 2026 trend report, crisis-aware optimism and human connection will be the most trendy trends this year
As the world is shaped by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and health concerns, consumers are increasingly open to change and new opportunities, says international advertising agency VML in its trend...
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FAO welcomes UN resolution on International Coffee Day
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations welcomes the UN General Assembly’s decision to designate October 1 as World Coffee Day. The resolution adopted in New York on...
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March 15th falls on Sunday: large chains are closed, shopping on Saturday
In 2026, the first public holiday, March 15th, falls on Sunday, so there will be no long weekend, and most shops will be closed due to the national holiday. According...
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Filtering out dangerous products – Hungary ranks sixth in the EU ranking
In 2025, the EU’s product safety alert system registered a record 4,671 alerts. In 2025, Hungarian authorities sent alerts about 317 dangerous products to the Safety Gate system, placing Hungary...
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Kavosz: new agricultural loan product expands the portfolio of the Széchenyi Card Program
A new agricultural loan product expands the portfolio of the Széchenyi Card Program, with the support of the Ministry of National Economy and under a set of conditions agreed with...
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Global orange juice market in transition
The global orange juice market is increasingly driven by supply disruptions and rising costs. Although the market is worth more than €5.5 billion, growth in the coming years is expected...
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NAK announces digitalization competition for food producers and traders
The National Chamber of Agriculture, with the professional support of the National Technology Platform Association, is announcing a competition for the most innovative processors. The aim of the competition is...
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Hungarian-Serbian food industry adult training program launched
A gap-filling adult training program launched with Hungarian and Serbian cooperation and EU support offers practical solutions to the most pressing challenges of the food industry – digitalization, sustainability and...
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According to UNIQA Insurance, these are things worth considering when renewing home insurance
The economic decisions of the past year – including the stabilization of insurance premiums or the introduction of a 3 percent interest-subsidized home loan – have created an environment in...
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AI is also transforming taxation
According to EY’s survey of 1,600 executives in 30 countries, AI could increase efficiency in taxation and finance by nearly 30%. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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2026 will be the year of construction in agriculture
This year will be the year of construction in agriculture: developments and investments will be launched, which will mean jobs, a secure livelihood and a future in the Hungarian countryside...
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ESG in Hungary: measuring is the weakest link
According to K&H sustainability data from the second half of 2025, the main index stands at 35 points, while social responsibility is strengthening and strategic planning and measurement are weakening...
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Municipal lockdown ordered in part of Békéscsaba and Békés due to bee disease
The Békés County Government Office has ordered a protection zone from Monday, after the laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office diagnosed a disease in honey bees in a...
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Habits, budget hinder health-conscious Europeans
Of the nearly 20,000 surveyed in EIT Food’s report, 51% said they want to eat more healthily. There is an “intention-behaviour gap” among consumers in Europe, with a desire for...
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KitKat Launches F1 Partnership With Life-Sized Chocolate Car
KitKat has launched its 2026 partnership with Formula 1 in the UK and Ireland with the unveiling of a life-sized chocolate racing car at Silverstone racetrack in Northamptonshire, England. The...
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The complete renewal of Hungarian agriculture is underway
2026 is the year of construction in Hungarian agriculture, developments are starting one after another, which will mean jobs, a secure livelihood and a future in the Hungarian countryside –...
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NAV announces a short film competition for young people who can show how to say no to smoking
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) is announcing a short film competition for students aged 13-18 entitled “Thank you, I’ll skip it!”. Applicants can submit short videos that show...
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NAK organizes sowing day in Mezőfalva
Buoyed by the success of the NAK Arable Days and Agricultural Machinery Show-Mezőfalva exhibition, which has become a tradition in recent years, the National Chamber of Agriculture – in cooperation...
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