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The margin cap remains, NGM is satisfied

The government has also taken action against unjustified price increases in the case of food, household goods, bank account fees and telecommunications services. The goal is clear, the financial security...

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Postponement came, preparation remained: this is how Hungarian companies are preparing for ESG obligations in light of the Omnibus

The postponement of the fulfillment of sustainability obligations creates an opportunity for companies to strengthen the development of ESG processes, mainly through strategic planning, data collection and carbon footprint calculation....

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290 million forints in the weekend fundraising

On Friday and Saturday, customers collected 244 tons of food donations at the call of the Hungarian Food Bank Association in 410 stores across the country. The power of the...

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Randstad announced the results of its Employer Brand research and awarded the most popular employers in our country

According to Randstad Employer Brand Research 2025, almost every third Hungarian employee would like to work elsewhere – the main reasons for dissatisfaction are financial and motivational factors. Competitive salary...

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Wienerberger presented a bricklaying robot in Hungary

Wienerberger’s new masonry robot has arrived in Hungary, which can perform the work of entire bricklayer teams on construction sites. The innovative technological development works quickly, with perfect precision, and...

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Rapid test market, smart devices – where next?

The explosion of rapid tests during the Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the culture of health self-monitoring. Although the pandemic has subsided, the question is whether the rapid test market...

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Gluten-free but still complete

Changing consumption habits, price-sensitivity, convenience needs and new nutritional trends are all challenges to which domestic market players in the gluten-free category are responding in a diverse, but conscious way....

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Cranked up

The energy drink market had a successful year in 2024, but the expansion created new challenges for market players. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/5. Tightening...

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Auchan’s Spanish Unit Alcampo To Shutter 25 Stores, Cut Over 700 Jobs

Alcampo, the Spanish unit of French retailer Auchan, has announced that it will close 25 supermarkets in Spain and cut up to 710 jobs, as part of a restructuring plan....

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K&H Analyst Commentary: Inflation Surprised

April inflation was higher than expected. There is a lot of uncertainty about the future, and according to the current situation, annual inflation may be below 4.5 percent. In April,...

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Co-op Wholesale to double its private label range

Co-op Wholesale is investing GBP 800,000 in the UK to expand its private label range, in order to offer retailers even more essential products at prices that will help them...

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Amazon is expanding and accelerating Same-Day Delivery across Europe

Year-on-year, more Prime members are choosing Same-Day Delivery for their orders from a wide range of categories – from grocery and beauty to everyday essentials. Amazon plans to launch Same-Day...

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Heineken to invest £40m in UK pub arm Star Pubs

Heineken will invest £40m ($53m) in UK pub subsidiary Star Pubs, creating 1,000 jobs. The investment will reach 608 pubs, around a quarter of Star Pubs’ portfolio, Heineken said. Most of...

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GKI Analysis: Without EU funds, the domestic economy would just flounder

On May 1, Hungary marks the 21st anniversary of joining the European Union. Beyond hard-to-measure benefits like duty-free exports, capital inflows, and labor mobility, EU financial support has had a...

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NGM: we always take action against unjustified price increases, inflation may decrease further in the coming months

The government is successfully fighting price increases. In April, inflation fell to 4.2 percent, while food inflation fell to 5.4 percent. Compared to the previous month, food prices fell by...

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April inflation was higher than expected

In April, annual inflation was 4.2 percent, and prices rose by 0.2 percent on a monthly basis. “Both figures exceed our expectations, as we expected an annual rate of less...

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OKSZ: The margin stop has achieved its goal, it can be phased out at the end of May

According to the National Trade Federation (OKSZ), the inflation data released on May 8 confirm that the margin freeze has achieved its original goal due to the decrease in food...

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A green alliance in the heart of the city – The Body Shop and TOURMIX partnership opens a new era

Sustainability, community, and personal experience were at the heart of TOURMIX’s official launch event held on May 9 at Loffice, a green office building in downtown Budapest. The startup has...

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Nébih: Dubai chocolate ice cream recalled due to possible presence of plastic film

Due to the possible presence of a piece of plastic foil, Bocco Doro Kft. has recalled Dubai chocolate ice cream from circulation – the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih)...

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Bank of England Governor: Trade relations with the EU need to be rebuilt, mainly because of food trade

The Governor of the Bank of England says Britain needs to rebuild its trade relations with the European Union. Speaking to the BBC on Friday, Andrew Bailey said that as...

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Hungarian livestock farmers must also pay attention to the protection against African swine fever that has appeared in Slovakia

In connection with the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Slovakia, it is of utmost importance that Hungarian livestock keepers strictly adhere to Hungarian preventive measures and disease control rules,...

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Hydrate smartly, sip mindfully!

This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/5. According to Balázs Benkó, commercial and marketing director of Magyarvíz Kft., the mineral water market grew by 2% in 2024,...

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Lidl Switzerland adds fresh chilled products to food rescue programme

Lidl Switzerland has stepped up its food waste prevention programme by donating chilled fresh products such as cheese, yogurt and fresh meat to the charities Tischlein deck dich and Schweizer...

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Cautious easing of measures taken due to FMD in areas outside the restrictions

The veterinary authority has extended several measures, but is now allowing the organization of fairs featuring susceptible animals in areas outside the restrictions. The cautious easing is made possible by...

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Innovation is also key in food industry vocational training, says the Ministry of Agriculture

Agriculture and the food industry are now unthinkable without innovation, developments, digitalization and the achievements of modern science. The government supports the transfer of professional knowledge with significant resources so...

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Colruyt Group strengthens commitment to animal-friendly chicken meat

From now on, chicken meat from animal-friendly farming will be more easily recognisable in Colruyt Group supermarkets by a new designation on the packaging. Almost one third of the standard...

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Ferrero launches a Nutella spread with peanuts to fuel US growth

The innovation, the first involving flavor for the 61-year-old brand, will reach store shelves next spring. Ferrero is launching a version of its iconic Nutella spread that includes peanuts, the...

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Paypal launches smartphone payment at German checkouts

Paypal is introducing smartphone payment at shop checkouts in Germany for the first time. In the future, customers will be able to pay for their purchases in instalments. The company...

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K&H makes a voluntary commitment to limit premiums for home insurance

In accordance with the request of the Ministry of National Economy, K&H Insurance joins the voluntary commitment of home insurers, the aim of which is to exempt customers with home...

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Innovation is also key in agricultural vocational training

Agriculture and the food industry are now unthinkable without innovation, developments, digitalization and the achievements of modern science. The government is supporting the transfer of professional knowledge with significant resources...

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