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The meat industry’s interest group expects stable domestic consumption this year
This year, domestic meat consumption may increase slightly, but import pressure remains strong, and export opportunities are uncertain – said Tamás Éder, the social chairman of the Hungarian Meat Industry...
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Médiaunió’s experiment proves: people of all ages can be deceived
Médiaunió and KiberPajzs’s “You are the key!” campaign examined the extent to which different age groups can distinguish between AI-generated and real content. This article is available for reading in...
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Nearly twenty thousand long-eared owls wintered in Hungary
According to the summary of the 2026 national population survey of wintering long-eared owls, nearly twenty thousand long-eared owls wintered in Hungary – the Hungarian Ornithological and Nature Conservation Association...
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Action Enters Croatia As It Expands Network To 15 Countries
Dutch non-food discount retailer Action has entered Croatia with the opening of its first store in Sesvete, extending its footprint to 15 countries. The new store will give the residents...
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EU sugar imports increased by about a quarter
According to European Commission data, the average price of white sugar in the EU in January 2026 was 516 euros/tonne, unchanged from the previous month. The European Union cannot publish...
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78% of European internet users bought online in 2025
Last year, 78 percent of internet users in the European Union made at least one online purchase. Ireland ranks highest, with more than 95 percent. In Romania, the number of...
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Nestlé USA enters at-home condiments space with new sauce brand
Minor’s Kitchen is the food giant’s first brand to launch in America in two years and builds on growing demand for home cooking. Nestlé USA is entering the fast-growing, at-home...
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The government will help dairy farmers with about 7 billion forints
The government has decided to help dairy farmers with about 7 billion forints: in the next three months, they will pay a premium of about 15 forints for every liter...
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The Iranian conflict is also felt in shopping
The uncertainty in the international energy market also immediately appeared in customer searches: in Hungary, interest in gas cylinders has jumped significantly, according to data from Árukereső.hu. The phenomenon is...
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Domestic inflation was still high in 2025 compared to the EU
The latest Eurostat data in a European perspective show that our country had the third highest annual average inflation in 2025, equal to Croatia. Consumer price index of 35 European...
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Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) reappears in Cyprus
In 2026, after 19 years, FMD (foot-and-mouth disease) reappeared in Cyprus. The disease has been confirmed in a total of 40 ruminant herds in the Larnaca and Nicosia administrative areas...
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From today, K&H mobile banking can also be used by customers who do not have a bank account but have a SZÉP card.
Thanks to the new digital development, K&H mobile banking can now also be enjoyed by customers who only have a SZÉP card and do not have a bank account with...
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Bocskai Fishing Ltd. from Hajdúszoboszló received support to preserve the rich wildlife of the fish ponds
To preserve the rich wildlife of fish ponds and support their role in maintaining natural values, Bocskai Halászati Kft. from Hajdúszoboszló has received approximately 93 million forints of non-refundable European...
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The Lechner Knowledge Center is developing an IT system to map illegal landfills with EU funds
The Lechner Knowledge Center is developing an IT system for mapping and eliminating illegal landfills. The project is being implemented with a non-refundable European Union grant of 10.1 billion forints...
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The role of vine destruction in the control of golden yellows of grapes
Phytoplasma (FD), which causes golden yellows of grapes, is one of the most serious quarantine pests that poses a serious threat to vineyards. The basis of effective control is the...
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Nébih draws attention to the dangers of counterfeit pesticides
The use of counterfeit pesticides endangers crops, the environment and health. This is what the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) is drawing attention to in its one-week communication campaign...
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Are humanoid robots the future of logistics?
Humanoid robots are no longer just a sci-fi spectacle: their prototypes are capable of running, jumping, recognising gestures and performing simple industrial tasks. This article is available for reading in...
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400,000 people already use car sharing, but the number of people driving their own cars is not decreasing
Today, more than 400,000 people in Budapest use car-sharing services, while the Hungarian car fleet is growing year by year – last year there were 4.2 million cars registered. The...
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GKI economic sentiment index begins 2026 with a small decline
According to a survey conducted by GKI Economic Research Zrt. with EU support, consumer outlook remained unchanged in January compared to December, but business outlook deteriorated slightly. This article is...
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NAV: from February 1, businesses can deduct representation expenses tax-free under certain conditions
From February 1, 2026, businesses can deduct representation expenses tax-free, under certain conditions. This means that consumption paid in restaurants and pastry shops can result in significant cost savings compared...
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Shein opens office in Barcelona for Spanish marketing
Chinese ultrafast fashion retailer Shein is expanding its operations in Spain with the opening of a new hub in Barcelona. The new office will complement the existing branch in Madrid....
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Carrefour Polska Launches Multi-Sensory Advertising Campaign
Carrefour Polska has launched a new advertising campaign that combines visual storytelling with sound to highlight the freshness of its food offering. The ‘Carrefour sounds fresh’ campaign pairs visual advertising...
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Domestic lettuce became cheaper, imported lettuce more expensive at the beginning of the year
According to KSH data, Hungary’s lettuce exports decreased by 21 percent to 1,660 tons in 2025 compared to a year earlier – primarily to Poland and the Czech Republic. The...
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Arla Foods Ingredients targets protein bar innovation in South America
Arla Foods Ingredients’ bite-sized protein bar concept will make its South American debut at the Nutri Ingredients Summit (NIS) from 31st March to 1st April in São Paulo, Brazil. Easy...
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Foundation stone laid for new bread factory in Tata
Ceres Bakery Co. Ltd. laid the foundation stone for the largest capacity bakery in Central and Eastern Europe on Tuesday in Tata. The plant, which will be built with an...
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Markets facing a structural turning point in 2026
Entering 2026, the global investment environment basically looks favourable for risky assets. Growth is likely to remain stable and monetary and fiscal policies are expected to be supportive. This article...
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Research: We live in the era of quick evening meals
Hamé Hungária Kft. conducted a comprehensive study on people’s everyday eating habits. The non-representative survey sought to find out what voluntary respondents in Hungarian households eat when they have little...
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Digital fasting: one fifth of Hungarians would not last a minute without their phones
Nearly a fifth of Hungarians would not last even a minute without using their mobile phone exclusively for making calls, even though the fasting period before Easter is about conscious...
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Dr. AI – Artificial intelligence instead of a healthcare professional?
PwC Hungary has prepared its latest research at the request of Publicis Groupe Hungary, which measures the use of artificial intelligence by the Hungarian population in the field of healthcare....
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Nébih draws attention to the dangers of counterfeit pesticides
The use of counterfeit pesticides endangers crops, the environment and health. This is what the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) is drawing attention to in its one-week communication campaign...
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