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Generation Z: new rules on the labour market
A report entitled “Gen Z as Employees” was prepared by Quantum Digital Student Cooperative in August 2025, in collaboration with partners (Diverzum, SteiGen, PwC and DreamJobs). The report promises to...
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Serbian farmers block roads to protest cheap imports
Farmers in Serbia took to the streets on Tuesday with tractors to protest cheap imports and low state subsidies. The demonstrations began two weeks ago in the southwest of the...
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Albert Heijn adds 100 new gluten-free products
Albert Heijn is introducing at least 100 new gluten-free products this year for customers with gluten sensitivity and coeliac disease. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03...
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Record-breaking agricultural subsidies strengthen Hungarian farmers
The government aims to reach 1,000 billion forints in commitments related to investment measures by March, András Tállai, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, said at the agricultural...
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Adaptation and competitiveness are key for the horticultural sector
The government must improve the adaptability and competitiveness of the horticultural sector by creating and shaping the regulatory environment and stabilizing subsidies, the State Secretary responsible for agricultural and rural...
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Carlsberg, PepsiCo set out Poppi UK launch plans
The brand will be produced and distributed in the UK by Carlsberg Britvic, PepsiCo’s bottling partner and the local arm of Carlsberg. PepsiCo is launching its prebiotic soda brand Poppi...
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The key to spring weed control is proper timing
Most autumn-sown stands have poor weed suppression, despite the fact that winter precipitation helps them grow rapidly in spring. We cannot ignore the fact that precipitation and warming weather have...
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Austria to Label “Shrinkflation” Starting in April
Austria will introduce mandatory labeling for shrinkflation from April, requiring major supermarkets and drugstores to warn customers when product quantities decrease without a corresponding price reduction. The law, passed by...
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African swine fever continues to spread in the domestic wild boar population
The African swine fever (ASF) epidemic situation in wild boars in Baranya County is deteriorating significantly. For this reason, the national chief veterinarian has ordered the expansion of the infected...
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Spain to ban sale of energy drinks to under 16s
Spain would ban the sale of energy drinks to those under 16, Pablo Bustinduy, the minister responsible for social rights and consumer protection, announced in Barcelona on Wednesday. “It has...
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Improved compliance with fish stocking regulations – reporting and monitoring are a common interest
The experience of the inspections carried out by the Nébih State Fish Guard Service (ÁHSZ) in recent years shows an improving trend. While there were 46 warnings and 13 fines...
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Every second German drinks plant-based
According to a recent survey by Danone, done in collaboration with market research institute Innofact, 49% of the German population drinks some form of plant-based milk substitute. This article is...
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Preserving our unique grassland types is our shared responsibility
The protection and sustainable use of Hungary’s grasslands simultaneously serve the preservation of biodiversity, climate protection goals and the long-term competitiveness of agriculture – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture,...
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Hungaromet: drying and desiccation of the soil layer near the surface is expected in dry weather
Next week, significant precipitation is unlikely, so the soil surface will be able to dry and desiccate – wrote HungaroMet Zrt. in its agrometeorological analysis on Thursday. The dormancy of...
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Carrefour Poland Doubles Retail Media Revenue
Carrefour Poland doubled its retail media revenue in 2025, reflecting the rapid growth of this channel within its sales-and-communications strategy. In partnership with adQuery, the retailer now allows advertisers in...
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Lidl is building a new administrative and logistics centre in Straubing
Lidl has begun construction of its new administration and distribution centre in Straubing, Germany, which will replace its current facility. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03...
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High-value shopping basket and more conscious shoppers: growing demand for domestic and healthy products
Based on our representative survey of 940 people, we introduce the factors that will be decisive in 2026. Last year two-thirds of respondents said they consciously looked for products in...
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From the shopfloor: What the Mere format reveals about retail concentration
Shopfloor observations in Lithuania highlight a format built around sell-through rather than category optimisation. An unusually diverse supplier mix points to a new route to market for small and medium...
Read moreEssity in EU flagship project PROTEUS to develop bio-based super absorbents from algae
Essity, a global leader in hygiene and health, is proud to announce its participation in PROTEUS, a flagship project supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and...
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Penny Czechia Seeks Growth With €112m Investment In 2026
Discounter Penny is accelerating its expansion in 2026 and planning to invest over CZK 2.8 billion (€112 million) in its Czech operations – a 13% increase from 2025. The company...
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Paper-Based Food Packaging Gains Momentum Across Markets Worldwide: GlobalData
Paper-based packaging for food products is gaining momentum across global markets as materials such as paper, pulp, and fibre are preferred due to their sustainability benefits, according to GlobalData. Naveed...
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The fully digital ticketing system in Budapest has been given the green light
The e-ticket system may be launched in 2028 on the entire Budapest and agglomeration public transport network according to the concept of the Budapest Transport Center, which was also supported...
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K&H: every fourth young person living with their parents would move immediately
25 percent of young people living with their parents would move into an independent household as soon as possible, but for 58 percent, renting is the only realistic option for...
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GVH: Mobilredfox was fined 50 million for shortcomings related to promotions
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has imposed a fine of 49.9 million forints on Mobilredfox Kft., which specializes in the distribution of mobile phone cases and accessories, due to fundamental...
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Amikor a megszámlálhatatlan megszámlálhatóvá válik
Kereskedőként számokban élünk: forintok, eurók, százalékok, árrések, kosárérték, EBITDA – ezek a mindennapi nyelvünk. Bár sokan nem szeretnek a korukról beszélni (bevallom, én sem tartoztam közéjük), most mégis eljött egy...
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The number of Hungarian dishes has increased to one hundred with the terpertős pogácsa and Vecsés sauerkraut
The Hungarikum Collection and the Hungarian Treasures have been enriched with new items: the tepertős pogácsa and the Vecsés sauerkraut have been added to the Hungarikum Collection, while the Hungarian...
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The leasing market was able to grow last year in a stable environment
Last year – partly thanks to the stable interest rate environment – the amount financed and the number of contracts on the Hungarian leasing market increased, but the picture is...
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Pálinka, my love…
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 “2025 brought serious challenges for the Hungarian pálinka industry. Market players describe the past year as rather gloomy, mainly due...
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Not a turnaround, but consolidation: an agricultural outlook for 2026
Based on what was said at the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) press breakfast in early January, 2026 promises consolidation rather than a turnaround for agriculture. The main points of...
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Sephora is coming to Belgium this year
Sephora has confirmed that it will enter the Belgian market this year, marking another milestone in the European expansion of the LVMH-owned beauty chain. This article is available for reading...
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