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CBAM causes market disruption
Experts say figures warn of fertiliser crisis. EU nitrogen fertiliser imports fell sharply after the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force in January, prompting Copa & Cogeca to...
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Delhaize launches summer cooking camps for children in Belgium
This summer Belgian retailer Delhaize is organising its first cooking camps for children aged 6-14, called “Little Lion”. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 Over the...
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The government provides significant funding to support the development of crop dryers
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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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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Carrefour Unveils 2030 Strategy, To Focus On France, Spain And Brazil
French retailer Carrefour unveiled its 2030 strategic plan a day after reporting better-than-expected operating profit for its full financial year. The Carrefour 2030 strategic plan, which aims to accelerate growth...
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New customs rules for imported parcels
The Council of the European Union has approved new customs rules for imported parcels valued at up to 150 euros. These shipments were previously exempt from customs duties, but that...
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Nestle USA adds prebiotic beverages
Nestle USA is rolling out a new functional beverage line for its Maison Perrier brand. The French Kiss sparkling water line is formulated with prebiotics, 6 grams of fiber and...
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Agrometeorology: a lot of precipitation helps recharge the soils
Highly variable, initially wintery weather is expected, then spring next week, and the lot of precipitation helps recharge the soils – wrote HungaroMet Zrt. in its agrometeorology analysis on Thursday....
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The impact of the forint exchange rate on GDP growth
The forint’s exchange rate against the euro has been steadily strengthening in recent times; in the past 11 months, the domestic currency has appreciated by 7.3%. The last time the...
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Year-round consumer protection inspections – focus on examining discount prices and detecting customer deception
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the government agencies under its professional supervision will continue to inspect traditional retail outlets nationwide in 2026. The aim of the...
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Switch to energy-saving and win! – Introducing MediaMarkt’s Energy Saving Program
MediaMarkt is encouraging its customers to use energy-saving solutions with a new, environmentally conscious initiative. The long-term goal of the Energy Saver program is to replace old household appliances with...
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The domestic logistics market has been expanded with a unique cold storage facility: the new headquarters of HAVI Logistics have been opened
Budapest, February 18, 2026 – Market Asset Management Zrt. has handed over the new logistics center tailored to special needs of its long-term tenant, HAVI Logistics Kft., on a turnkey...
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Trends in the growing Hungarian real estate development market are presented at the world’s leading real estate development exhibition
Hungary will focus on showcasing real estate development trends underpinned by record-breaking foreign direct investment inflows at the world’s leading real estate development exhibition, MIPIM, in Cannes from March 9-13....
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Winter often brings with it deficiency diseases
A mindful lifestyle isn’t just about exercising or counting calories. Getting the micronutrients your body needs is important for your daily energy levels, well-being, and long-term health. One of the...
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Upcoming deadlines in global minimum taxation
Multinational corporations affected by the global minimum tax will have many tasks in 2026. The first deadline is February 28, 2026, when they must declare whether they are subject to...
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A colourful selection of sauces on the Easter table
For food seasonings, the Easter season brought outstanding sales in 2025 – slowing inflation and the late Easter, combined with the start of the barbecue season, were particularly good for...
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NEURA Robotics and Drees & Sommer launch strategic partnership for robot-ready buildings
The future of smart buildings begins now: NEURA Robotics, a pioneer in cognitive robotics (“Physical AI”), and Drees & Sommer, an international market leader in consulting for the construction and...
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Forced paths: trends and decisions in 2026
In 2026 global retail will not see a parade of trends, but rather forced paths and quick decisions. This article is based on the main findings of the IGD Global...
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NGM-VOSZ cooperation agreement for digital commerce security
The Ministry for National Economy (NGM) and the National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) have signed a cooperation agreement to promote the development of the Hungarian digital economy. This...
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Art is no longer just a pleasure, it is also a business
Art is Business welcomes interested parties with a forward-looking art&finance training in the spring of 2026: it explores the topic of art-backed financial transactions and their insurance with a recognized...
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Public Procurement Authority: Silver level qualified bidder status can now be obtained in the civil engineering category
The Public Procurement Authority started the renewal of the bidder qualification system last year, which aims to make participation in public procurement procedures simpler, more efficient and faster for domestic...
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New era: a milestone in the fight against smoking
The modern, tobacco-free nicotine pouch is an improved version of the traditional Swedish snus. One year after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first authorized a line of nicotine...
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Young people want an apartment like this
Young people planning to buy real estate are thinking about a home with an average floor area of 79 square meters, with an average value of 43 million forints nationwide....
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Hungarians are taking on more and more debt
The average contract amount per contract for home loans increased by nearly 23 percent and for personal loans by more than 18 percent in 2025 – points out Péter Gergely,...
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We will protect the safety of Hungarian food by all means.
Hungary is doing everything it can to ensure that only agricultural products that fully comply with EU regulations and strict traceability rules can enter the European Union market, emphasized István...
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Wired connections in Eastern Europe in 2025: Hungary tops the nPerf rankings
nPerf, an independent expert in telecommunications performance, has published its analysis of wired internet connections in Eastern European countries for 2025. The results highlight the race towards optical networks and...
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Tesco Sees Revival In Demand For Plant-Based Food Items
Plant-based food products are rising in popularity in the UK for the first time in years as shoppers focus on ingredients rather than ready-made options, according to Tesco. Increased focus...
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Ready meals for those on weight-loss drugs shouldn’t be treated as niche trend, says GlobalData
UK grocers’ rapid rollout of GLP-1 ready meal formats (products for those taking weight-loss drugs) in January has all the hallmarks of a trend-chasing moment. However, the real opportunity lies...
Read morePepsi® Prebiotic Cola now available nationwide in store and online
Following its sold-out limited release last year, Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is now available nationwide – delivering the great “Unbelievably Pepsi” taste with no artificial sweeteners, just 30 calories, only 5g...
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The Hungarian Food Book is 50 years old
The Hungarian Food Code (Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus) is one of the most important pillars of food safety and quality food production in Hungary, the foundations of which were laid in...
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