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From routine to ritual
For 2025 YTD the hair care market is indicating double-digit growth (+25.8%), making it the most dynamically growing segment of beauty care. In terms of volume, growth is more modest...
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Atmedia adds BBC Earth to its international portfolio in Hungary
Atmedia Group is expanding its international media portfolio with the addition of BBC Earth, following a new long‑term agreement with BBC Studios. Under the deal, Atmedia will handle advertising sales...
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A change of era in the glass
According to NIQ Retail Market data, the fruit juice category showed a 9.2% growth in value, while volume sales were down 3.7% in 2025 if compared to the same period...
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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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There is a slice for everyone
Chilled, milk-based sweets have benefited from a government measure that reduced the VAT from 27% to 18% in Hungary from the beginning of 2024 for dessert-type cheese products defined in...
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From caged eggs to alternative production
In 2025 the value of the egg market remained roughly at the 2024 level, while there was a slight decline in volume sales. Demand remained strong in Hungary and additional...
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Smart shoppers in Hungary: AI shapes spending decisions
According to research by Revolut and Dynata, 20% of Hungarians feel that AI has a greater impact on their spending decisions than it did last year. This trend is most evident...
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AI in small businesses: lack of guidance slows down progress
According to a recent report by team.blue, small businesses in Europe are progressing more slowly with digitalisation and the introduction of AI not because of a lack of interest, but...
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Careless AI use by companies can also violate trade secrets
On 1 December the Hungarian AI Act came into force, which makes it possible to check whether companies are using artificial intelligence legally. This article is available for reading in...
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German consumers want greater control
In 2025 one in six Germans said they had already used generative AI-based shopping tools, and more than a quarter planned to try them in the future. This article is...
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AI is also transforming taxation
According to EY’s survey of 1,600 executives in 30 countries, AI could increase efficiency in taxation and finance by nearly 30%. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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At K&H AI implementation is coupled with knowledge development
The majority of Hungarians doesn’t yet actively use AI, while AI solutions are spreading rapidly in the workplace, according to recent research by GKI and Randstad. This article is available...
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Are humanoid robots the future of logistics?
Humanoid robots are no longer just a sci-fi spectacle: their prototypes are capable of running, jumping, recognising gestures and performing simple industrial tasks. This article is available for reading in...
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Half of Hungarians already search for products using AI
A recent survey by Árukereső.hu (involving 2,900 online shoppers of different ages) has found that the role of AI in online shopping is becoming more important in Hungary: 49% of...
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Médiaunió’s experiment proves: people of all ages can be deceived
Médiaunió and KiberPajzs’s “You are the key!” campaign examined the extent to which different age groups can distinguish between AI-generated and real content. This article is available for reading in...
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ESG: the majority don’t ask for postponement, preparedness level is increasing
According to a recent survey by BCSDH (conducted with the professional support of KPMG), 95% of Hungarian companies committed to sustainability believe that the ultimate goal is sustainable operation, for...
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2026: stricter EU rules and digital waste tracking
2026 could be a tough year for the circular economy in several respects: EU bans and transparency requirements will come into force, while in Hungary the digitalisation of waste management...
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PENNY builds on partnership-based CSR
In 2025 PENNY Magyarország continued to build its social responsibility programmes on long-term partnerships. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 The focus was on helping children...
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Circular Economy Summit: global circularity rate drops to 6.9%
On 20 November 2025 the eighth Circular Economy Summit was held in the Öbölház, where business leaders, researchers and policymakers discussed the challenges and opportunities of the circular transition. This...
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K&H Insurance receives MNB award for green finance
The Central Bank of Hungary (MNB) gave K&H Insurance the Green Finance Award in the “Green Insurance and Pension Fund” category. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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ESG in Hungary: measuring is the weakest link
According to K&H sustainability data from the second half of 2025, the main index stands at 35 points, while social responsibility is strengthening and strategic planning and measurement are weakening...
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Innovations, success stories and awards on the same stage
POPAI Magyarország and the Trade Marketing Club jointly organised their traditional end-of-year professional meeting, which was combined with the POPAI Awards POP competition awards ceremony – with Pick and Mizo...
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Green transition on the air conditioning market
In buildings the majority of energy consumption comes from comfort-related systems – heating, cooling and hot water production. In residential buildings this ratio can be as high as 79%, while...
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Discover the solutions of the future on Startup Island! (Part 2)
This year, Startup Island is organized for the second time by Trade Magazin, the leading domestic trade magazine of the FMCG market and the official media partner of the Sirha...
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A stable compass in the Hungarian FMCG sector for 20 years
An interview with Eszter Benedek, managing director of Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 – Hungarian Product celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026....
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Despar Italia realises EUR 1.1bn private label sales in 2025
Despar Italia achieved EUR 1.1bn private label (PL) sales in 2025, which was 4.6% higher than in the previous 12 months. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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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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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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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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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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