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UN: Ending chronic hunger in hunger crisis hotspots is a growing challenge
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations are warning of worsening hunger in 16 food crisis hotspots, threatening to...
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István Nagy: Ministry of Agriculture provides increased national funds for livestock farmers
This year, the budget for several important livestock farming titles will increase in order to further strengthen the financial security of farmers and improve animal welfare conditions. National subsidies can...
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Broccoli is already in your head, but it’s a long way to the plate
Vegetable and fruit awareness is awakening in Hungary, but it is still too early to talk about true awareness – this is highlighted by a representative research conducted by STADA...
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Kaufland’s timber prototype: Sustainability meets local anchoring in Slovakia
Kaufland’s store in Záhorská Bystrica is the first Kaufland of its kind in Europe built largely from timber, underlining a shift towards sustainable construction. The prototype combines ecological features with...
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Germans demand trustworthy labels, prize those with 3d party endorsement
A study by Simon-Kucher in Germany highlights that two out of three consumers actively consider food labels when shopping – but only selected labels inspire real trust and willingness to...
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Danish discounter Normal opens distribution centre in Spain
Non-food discounter Normal is stepping up its expansion plans in southern Europe with the opening of its first distribution center outside its home country of Denmark. From here, the retailer...
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AM: Farmers undertaking sustainable agricultural practices will receive another significant support
The transfer of around 58.5 billion forints of support has begun, as in addition to basic subsidies, redistributive subsidies, and additional income support for young farmers, payments for agri-environmental management...
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Hungarians are spending 26 percent more on Christmas this year
Hungarians are planning to spend an average of 129,000 forints on holiday expenses this year, while those who give gifts are thinking in a frame of 46,000 forints. The majority...
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Autumn flavors from Korea and the art of fermentation
Autumn is a time of renewal and introspection – and in Korean gastronomy, it is also the time for kimchi-making and jang, or traditional fermented sauces, which are the heart...
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Two-thirds of adults don’t eat enough vegetables and fruits
Vegetable and fruit awareness is awakening in Hungary, but it is still too early to talk about true awareness – this is highlighted by a representative research conducted by STADA...
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The Ministry of Agriculture provides increased national funds for livestock farmers
This year, the budget for several important livestock farming titles will increase in order to further strengthen the financial security of farmers and improve animal welfare conditions. National subsidies can...
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Latest global phenomena discussed in the Mesterművek business club
Participants gathered on 7 October 2025 in the Mesterművek business club – organised by Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft. – to listen to presentations that gave an insight into the latest...
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NAK: Despite the bird flu epidemic, there will be no shortage of goose liver
Despite the ongoing bird flu epidemic, no shortage of domestic goose meat and fattened goose liver is expected this year – the National Chamber of Agriculture and Food (NAK) told...
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IEA says world oil and gas demand could increase by 2050
Global energy demand is set to grow steadily in the coming decades, with oil and gas demand set to increase by 2050, driven primarily by mobility, heating and cooling, lighting,...
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AM: Drought Protection Operational Team temporarily completed its work on October 31
The most important water retention interventions, including water construction investments expanding water supply and filling backwaters, were completed by October 31, which were implemented for a total of 4.7 billion...
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How Gen Alpha shops — and what they shop for
Numerator data offers insight into the purchasing habits of the youngest consumers. Gen Alpha, representing consumers age 14 and under, is the first demographic cohort born entirely in the 21st...
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The public is losing hundreds of billions on unsecured account funds
By the end of the third quarter, the stock of demand and current account deposits among the population had climbed to a record level, over 11,600 billion forints, while households...
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Information on the electronic registration of plant protection operations
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) informs farmers that the registration obligations regarding plant protection activities are still in force. Accordingly, all plant protection treatments carried out in the...
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Lidl Unveils Ireland’s First Net-Zero Supermarket
Lidl Ireland has opened the first net-zero supermarket in the country in Maynooth, marking a new chapter in Irish retail. The project involved an investment of over €10 million and...
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PepsiCo to shutter 2 Frito-Lay facilities in Florida, lay off 500 workers
The closures mark the latest response by the food and beverage giant to a slowdown in snack consumption and a shift toward healthier offerings. PepsiCo is closing a pair of...
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Annual inflation in Romania was close to 10 percent in October as well
In October, consumer prices in Romania exceeded the value of a year earlier by an average of 9.76 percent, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced on Wednesday. This is...
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Restrictive measures ordered in 1,200 municipalities in Spain due to the spread of bird flu
Restrictive measures were ordered in 1,200 municipalities in Spain on Monday due to the spread of bird flu. The order from the Ministry of Agriculture affects areas with a high...
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OKSZ’s commentary on the latest inflation data
There is no significant change in the development of the consumer price index, food inflation now remains permanently below 5 percent, and is pulling the consumer price index down. The...
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The government is extending the margin reduction to additional products
The Ministry of National Economy, in response to the October inflation data of the Central Statistical Office, announced that it will extend the margin reduction for food products until February...
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The growing trend has been broken: Hungarians plan to spend the same amount on Christmas this year as last year
This year, Hungarians are expected to spend the same amount at Christmas compared to last year, according to a recent, national, representative study. According to the results, the proportion of...
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Change among business owners: Generation Y has become the new engine of Hungarian businesses
The founders of companies founded after the change of regime are handing over their place en masse: Generation X is stable, but already in retreat, and Generation Y has taken...
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COP30: Extreme weather is already affecting food production
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) will be held in Belém, Brazil, where world leaders, scientists, NGOs and members of civil society will come together to discuss urgent...
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The largest food drive in the country’s history
The largest food collection campaign in the history of Hungary will take place from Friday to Sunday, organized by the Hungarian Food Bank Association. A total of 8,800 volunteers will...
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Good news from domestic hypermarkets has arrived for the first time in a long time
The latest Privátbankár Price Basket survey, following the previous month’s small jump, once again measured a more serious monthly price decrease: grocery shopping became 3.9 percent cheaper compared to the...
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Good news: there will be no shortage of foie gras
Despite the ongoing bird flu epidemic, no shortage of domestic goose meat and fattened goose liver is expected this year, the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) told MTI on Tuesday....
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