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10 percent decrease in customer service jobs – what does AI mean for the sector?
The number of advertised customer service jobs has decreased by more than 10 percent since last year, according to an analysis by Profession.hu. The significant decline can be observed in...
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More efficient cost management can bring stronger profits to the food industry
The competitiveness of the Hungarian food industry is closely related to profitability and cost structure. The largest cost elements – raw material, operating and processing costs – account for 65...
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GVH: About You pays more than one billion forints in fines and customer compensation in Hungary
The operator of the online fashion portal About You will pay more than 500 million forints in compensation to hundreds of thousands of Hungarian customers, and will also have to...
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The AI agent is both a tool and a colleague
The adoption of AI agents, or AI agents, that can plan, act, and learn independently, is growing faster than the adoption of artificial intelligence. 35% of companies are already experimenting...
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K&H: the majority of young people love their jobs
One in two young people in employment feels their job is stable. 43 percent say they are valued at work. 49 percent like their job, and 37 percent would try...
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We want to work for stable, transparent, people-centered companies
Security, collaboration and open communication have become increasingly valued when it comes to choosing a job. PwC Hungary conducted research on the labor market preferences of domestic employees and students...
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Survey: the cost of corporate vehicle fleets in Europe has increased by around 30 percent in just a few years
The total cost of ownership (TCO) of corporate vehicle fleets in Europe may have increased by up to 30 percent in the past five years, according to the latest industry...
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SAP: SAP Hungary and BME sign three-year strategic cooperation agreement
SAP Hungary Kft. and the University signed a three-year strategic framework agreement at the ceremonial opening of this year’s Scientific Student Association Conference of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and...
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Coca-Cola, Philadelphia, Nutella Among Top FMCG Brands In Western Europe: NIQ
Coca-Cola, Philadelphia and Nutella have been recognised among the top 15 FMCG brands in Western Europe for their success in driving conversions, according to NielsenIQ (NIQ)’s Brand Traction Score. NIQ...
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Rewe Tests Autonomous Delivery Vehicles in Bochum
Rewe has launched a pilot project using highly automated delivery vehicles. A specially equipped VW ID. Buzz is operating autonomously in Bochum, accompanied by a safety driver. The test phase...
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AM: Hungary does not want artificial meat
Hungary does not want artificial meat – the Ministry of Agriculture (AM). The statement quoted Minister of Agriculture István Nagy, who reported on his social media page that food production...
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MA-FISH: stable supply and prices expected at the Christmas fish market – the role of pond farms is increasingly important in water management
The Hungarian Aquaculture and Fisheries Interprofessional Organization (MA-HAL) is drawing attention to three priority topics this year, which simultaneously affect consumers, retail players and sustainability aspects. According to the organization,...
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Research: this is how Hungarians buy fine pastries
68 percent of Hungarians regularly consume pastries: 34 percent daily, and the same proportion several times a week – this is revealed by a nationally representative public opinion poll conducted...
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More colourful tea bag segment
A felmelegedés miatt rövidebb szezonnal, a gazdasági helyzet miatt pedig gyengébb vásárlóerővel kell megküzdeniük a teapiac szereplőinek. A küzdelem az emelkedő eladásokat nézve sikeres, ennek „ára” viszont az ára: az...
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Körkörös.hu: Plastic could still cover the ocean surface in a hundred years
New ocean research results paint a sobering picture: even if the flow of plastic into the seas were to completely stop from now on, some of the waste already there...
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KSH: in September, the gross average salary was 687,100 forints, 9.5 percent higher than a year earlier
In September 2025, the average gross salary of full-time employees was 687,100 forints, and the average net salary was 475,100 forints. The average gross salary was 9.5, the average net...
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Hungarian shoppers donated 505 million forints over the weekend
A food donation worth 505 million forints is the result of a nationwide charity campaign organized by the Hungarian Food Bank Association. From Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, customers donated...
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Hungarian SMEs would consider a 5% minimum wage increase acceptable in 2026
The government has planned a 13% minimum wage increase and a 10% guaranteed minimum wage increase for 2026. This is because in 2024, employer and employee interest organizations and the...
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PwC: human factors have become more important in choosing a job
Security, collaboration and open communication have become more valued when choosing a job, but basic salary remains the first, and respect for privacy is the second in the ranking of...
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UNICEF Hungary’s University Climate Protection Roadshow kicked off in Veszprém with more than 200 students from Veszprém
UNICEF Hungary’s University Climate Protection Roadshow continued in Veszprém, where more than 200 university students participated in the program’s discussions and workshops. The event took place at the University of...
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This year’s #vadateszem campaign has launched
The campaign to promote and boost sales of game meat was launched on Tuesday. During the third campaign, those interested can now taste special game dishes in more than 70...
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AM: the duration of the wage guarantee subsidy for livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease is extended
The Ministry of Agriculture (AM) has amended the legislation on mitigating the consequences of foot-and-mouth disease, based on a decree published in the Hungarian Gazette, according to which the duration...
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Not greener, smarter: McKinsey’s new map of green packaging
Published in October 2025, McKinsey’s analysis summarises more than twenty previous studies and ten years of industry experience on sustainable packaging. The economic waves of the 2020s have fundamentally reshaped...
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Strategic cooperation for responsible pharmaceutical communication
A strategic cooperation agreement has been signed between the Self-Regulatory Advertising Board (ÖRT) and the Hungarian Association for the Protection of the Interests of Generic Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors. The...
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Industrial sunflower seed prices up 12 percent in one year
According to data from Stratégie Grains, spot sunflower seeds were traded in Argentina at a price level of $12 lower, at $425/ton (FOB Buenos Aires) between September 12 and October...
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AM: government helps waterfowl farmers with additional resources to prevent bird flu
The government helps waterfowl farmers with additional resources to prevent bird flu – the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) told MTI on Friday. In view of the significant interest of the...
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Foodservice traffic continues to fall as consumers cut costs
The foodservice industry is facing challenges from a tougher consumer environment. Foot traffic across the segment has decreased, and consumers are adjusting spending habits to stretch their dollar. New data...
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AM: Hungary is a friend and strategic partner of Israel in the field of agriculture too
We build our agricultural relations with Israel on respect, learning and economic cooperation – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, who met with Avi Dichter, the head of the Israeli...
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Asahi reports double-digit sales declines after cyberattack
The Japanese group is still “handling order-taking and shipping operations manually” in the wake of the breach. Asahi Group Holdings’ soft-drinks sales tumbled by around 40% last month in the...
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Tomato prices have increased
According to AKI PÁIR data, in the 46th week, domestic stuffed peppers with a shoulder diameter of 30–70 mm were offered at the most common price of 780 forints/kilogram (+1...
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