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Where wheat turns into flour and data: this is how the domestic milling industry is digitizing
Grain processing has quietly become a significantly digitalized industry in Hungary, but the process only works if the network can keep up. When we examine the path of nearly a...
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Eurozone economic growth accelerated in February
After two months of slowdown, economic growth in the euro area accelerated in February, according to the final figures of the joint purchasing managers’ index (BMI) published on Wednesday by...
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KSH: The foreign trade surplus in services was 3.1 billion euros in the fourth quarter of last year
In the fourth quarter of 2025, exports of services in euros increased by 7.6 percent and imports by 3.6 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. The...
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High-protein products are taking over
In recent years the market for high-protein foods has expanded dramatically in Hungary, driven by the spread of health-conscious nutrition and active lifestyles. This article is available for reading in...
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SimplePay’s integrated operating model opens a new era in hospitality
SimplePay’s new solution organizes the entire service operation in catering establishments into an integrated system, from order taking to payment to administration. The aim of the product introduction is to...
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Bouquet or potted plant? This is how flower buying habits are changing on Women’s Day
Flowers are still the most popular Women’s Day gift, but six out of ten women are more happy with a potted, live plant than a cut flower – this is...
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AI has left the chat window: in 2026 it will be booking, shopping and making decisions for us
Artificial intelligence has reached a new level: in 2026, agentic AI models will replace traditional, static “question-and-answer” based chatbots. Technology is not only transforming marketing and customer service, but also...
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Awareness and caution are the defense against the increasingly sophisticated methods of online fraudsters
As online marketplaces develop, perpetrators of abuse are also turning to increasingly sophisticated tools, including artificial intelligence. Although the number of threats is increasing, with some caution and the use...
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Horseradish export volume has fallen, but its value has increased in 2025
The EU’s horseradish production is around 24-25 thousand tons per year. Half of the total EU horseradish supply is provided by the Hungarian crop. In addition to Hungary, horseradish is...
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EM: minden eddiginél több zöld teherautó állt forgalomba februárban
The past month brought another record-breaking decision in the expansion of the domestic environmentally friendly fleet, with 324 trucks receiving green license plates, beating the previous record by one from...
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Short wash cycle, long-lasting effect
Retail demand for household cleaning products – including detergents – in Hungary remained stable overall in 2024-2025, with slight growth. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03...
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The amount of the compensation fund has been increased
The compensation fund for damages caused by weather has been increased, instead of 28.4 billion, 46.5 billion forints are available in the compensation fund – announced István Nagy, Minister of...
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EY: EU state aid regulation facing significant change
The European Commission is preparing a comprehensive reform of state aid rules: the planned amendment to the so-called block exemption regulation promises easier access, greater flexibility and less administration for...
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The government is also helping micro and small farmers in agriculture with new, fixed 3% loans
From March, micro and small businesses can access freely usable funds of up to 5–50 million forints, with a fixed annual interest rate of 3%, without their own resources, and...
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Twenty-eight out of a hundred Hungarians would let their brains be directly connected to the internet
Twenty-eight out of a hundred Hungarians would let their brains be directly connected to the internet, while thirty-seven would give up all data protection if they received free and better...
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Wheat producer price in Hungary decreased by a quarter
According to the February forecast of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the world can harvest 842 million tons of wheat in the 2025/2026 marketing year, 5 percent more...
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The government is giving priority to the generational change in agriculture
The Hungarian government is helping to overcome the challenges related to the aging of the farming community with interventions supporting generational change, the State Secretary for Agricultural and Rural Development...
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Bird flu confirmed again in Bács-Kiskun County
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) identified the presence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in a mulard duck flock in Bács-Kiskun County. The authority...
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Stable growth in a turbulent market: Terran strengthens with portfolio expansion and technological developments
Terrán remained on a growth path even in the challenging construction environment: the company’s net sales increased by more than 14% compared to 2024, while further strengthening its market position...
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The role and protection of medicinal plants in the spotlight
On March 3, we celebrated World Wildlife Day, the aim of which this year is to draw attention to the role of medicinal and aromatic plants in ensuring human health,...
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New Nestlé Vital nutritional drink targets the rising demand for healthy-aging solutions
Nestlé introduces Nestlé Vital, its very first product line of delicious, science-backed nutritional drinks designed for people who want to age well and maintain their health. As consumers reach midlife...
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EuroShop 2026: Global Retail Festival sends strong impulses for tomorrow’s retail
Retailers invest in efficiency, experience and future-proofness EuroShop’s success story started with its debut as a trade fair for “Modern Shops and Shop Windows” in 1966. Six decades later the...
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Billa Pledges Fully Austrian Egg Supply For Easter
Austrian retailer Billa has pledged that all eggs offered in its stores this Easter will be sourced from Austrian farms, reinforcing its support for domestic agriculture and higher animal welfare...
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SZTE researchers develop microbiological preparations for efficient walnut production
SZTE researchers are developing microbiological preparations in international cooperation with Turkish partners for efficient, environmentally friendly walnut production, the university’s public relations department informed MTI. According to the statement, the...
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K&H: hybrids have tripled, electric cars are on the rise, but gasoline cars play the main role
Gasoline cars have a massive advantage among middle-aged car owners, as 66 percent of them own a car with this type of drive. The share of diesel cars is 27...
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The government provides new resources for the development of small agricultural enterprises
Given the previous outstanding interest, the Ministry of Agriculture is re-announcing its tender for the development of enterprises classified as agricultural producers with a small farm size, with a budget...
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How does the forint exchange rate affect consumer prices?
In Hungary, the consumer price index has nearly doubled since 2010, while the increase in the eurozone was only 38 percent. This in itself means that with an unchanged exchange...
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From ham to egg dye – comprehensive Nébih inspection continues until Easter
This year’s spring seasonal food chain inspection, ordered by Parliamentary State Secretary András Tállai, will start on March 2. Experts from the county government and district offices, under the direction...
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NGM: Hungarian micro and small enterprises can apply for site development under more flexible conditions
From Tuesday, domestic micro and small enterprises can apply for the site development support program under even more flexible conditions. The aim of the modifications is to provide a non-refundable...
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AM: focus on the role and protection of medicinal plants
On March 3, we celebrate World Wildlife Day, the aim of which this year is to draw attention to the role of medicinal and aromatic plants in ensuring human health,...
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