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The Success of Rosé Wines: The Triumph of Fruitiness and Freshness
Rosé wines uniquely blend the rich flavors of red grapes with the freshness and vibrancy of white wines, making them a highly sought-after segment in the Hungarian wine market. At...
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AKI participates in the carbon farming project supported by the European Commission
On behalf of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA), an international consortium is examining several policy instruments in order to define appropriate incentives for reducing greenhouse gas...
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REWE offers animal-free cheese in Germany
REWE is offering cheese lovers a new sustainable cheese alternative: Frischhain, a completely animal-free cheese developed by the start-up Formo, is available in three different versions. This article is available...
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Online shopping scams: a cautionary case about Kockabolygó and Kockaváros
Online shopping has become increasingly challenging in recent years due to the widespread presence of scammers. Platforms like Facebook Marketplace are particularly notorious, where conducting transactions without encountering fake profiles and...
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Hungarian Commissioner responsible for animal welfare in the European Commission
The new European Commission has taken office. For the first time since our accession to the EU, there is a Hungarian Commissioner who can directly act to promote EU and...
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From January 1, buyers must pay producers within 30 days
The 30-day payment deadline for agricultural and food products has been in force since 2012, but – in order to protect producers – violating it will also result in an...
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AI handbook for the communications industry to be published
Domestic trade organisations, including MAKSZ, MMSZ and MLE have teamed up under the leadership of Nikolett Blaskó to draft an industry code of practice for AI use. This article is...
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Farmers take to the streets in Belgium to protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement
Several dozen farmers took to the streets in eastern Belgium to protest against the conclusion of a free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Mercosur countries,...
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Hungary encourages the development of knowledge-based agriculture
The Hungarian EU Presidency focuses on knowledge-based agriculture and the creation of a sustainable, crisis-resistant, farmer-friendly agriculture, said the State Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development of the Ministry of...
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Charges brought against man who railed against hail damage mitigation system
The Békéscsaba District Prosecutor’s Office has charged a 42-year-old man from Orosháza with attempted extortion and has filed a motion to impose a suspended prison sentence against a 42-year-old man...
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The Bread of the Hungarians program is a thanksgiving for Hungarian farmers
The Bread of the Hungarians – 15 million grains of wheat program represents the thanksgiving of Hungarian farmers in action, the Minister of Agriculture said on Thursday in Tass, Bács-Kiskun...
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Porridge and granola among products to feature in UK junk food advert ban
Porridge and granola are among the products included in the UK government’s junk food advertising ban next year. New rules revealed that the restrictions would include ready meals, stuffed pasta,...
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EU agri-food body set up to help work on agriculture and food
The European Commission has set up a new consultative body, the European Agriculture and Food Council, to build and maintain a culture of dialogue, trust and multi-stakeholder participation within the...
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Lidl stops selling tobacco in new stores
Discounter Lidl has decided to stop selling tobacco products in its new and refurbished stores in Belgium. Belgian legislation will ban supermarkets from selling tobacco from 1 April 2025. In doing so,...
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Coca-Cola Launches Initiative To Bolster Retailers In India
Coca-Cola India has announced a new support programme for small to medium sized retailers, the Super Power Retailer Program, with which the soft drink giant is seeking to ’empower retailers...
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Ecological research institute draws attention to the importance of composting on the occasion of World Soil Day
The Ecological Agricultural Research Institute (ÖMKi) draws attention to the importance of composting in its announcement on the occasion of World Soil Day on Thursday. “Compost is one of the...
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KSH: retail turnover exceeded the same period of the previous year by 3.6 percent and the previous month by 1.2 percent
In October, the volume of retail trade turnover exceeded the same period of the previous year by 4.0 percent according to raw data, or 3.6 percent adjusted for calendar effects,...
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NGM: retail turnover grew dynamically again, by 4 percent
According to the latest data from the Central Statistical Office, the strong expansion of retail trade turnover since January continued in October 2024. Following the temporary slowdown caused by the...
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GLS Hungary has put its 2000th parcel locker into operation
GLS Hungary announced that it has put its 2,000th parcel machine into operation, which is located in MOM Park in Budapest. The company now operates a total of 3,050 GLS...
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Máriusz Révész: the SZÉP card can put ten thousand forints per month into the pockets of active Hungarians, it is also in the interest of employers
The biggest winner of the 2025 budget is an active, healthy lifestyle. There are significantly more resources, and employers can put ten thousand forints per month into the pockets of...
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National research: these are Hungarians’ favorite dishes
Although they are more or less open to new things, domestic consumers clearly insist on traditional Christmas dishes. According to a recent, national research, the list of the most popular...
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István Nagy: the Bread of Hungarians program is a thanksgiving for Hungarian farmers
The Bread of the Hungarians – 15 million grains of wheat program represents gratitude in action to Hungarian farmers, the Minister of Agriculture said on Thursday in Tass, Bács-Kiskun County....
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Bring your soil to life with compost! December 5th is World Soil Day
On World Soil Day this year, the Ecological Agricultural Research Institute (ÖMKi) is drawing attention to the importance of composting. Compost is one of the most versatile materials for organic...
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SMEs can apply for HUF 48 billion in non-refundable equipment purchase support
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises can apply for 48 billion forints of non-refundable support for equipment procurement and technology development within the framework of the Sándor Demján “1+1” SME Investment...
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Hungarian Commissioner responsible for animal welfare in the European Commission
The new European Commission has taken office. For the first time since our accession to the EU, there is a Hungarian Commissioner who can directly act to promote EU and...
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Only metal-sealed seed potatoes guarantee good quality and a bountiful harvest
Year after year, new fake advertisements offering seed potatoes appear. The authority continuously monitors the Internet and also receives information based on reports. Good-faith buyers can easily become victims of...
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PwC: dramatic steps needed to meet climate targets
According to PwC’s recent Net Zero Economy Index report, the global slowdown in carbon intensity is threatening to jeopardise the achievement of climate targets. This article is available for reading...
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The impact of packaging trends and regulations on sustainability and industrial innovation
In recent years, the packaging industry has undergone significant changes, which are not only of great importance for environmental protection, but also for corporate innovation. European regulations, such as the...
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Easier travel, smarter administration
For those who are always on the go, official business is often a time-consuming challenge. However, thanks to the Digital Citizen application, this changes. With the help of the application,...
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145 thousand farmers received advance payments by the end of November
The second advance payment period of the new period of the Common Agricultural Policy has ended, within the framework of which 145 thousand farmers received 317.8 billion forints in support....
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