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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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Impossible Foods featured on the “Best in Business” list again this year
Inc. Magazine recognised the plant-based meat substitute manufacturer last year for its excellence on the food market and this year for its marketing strategy. This article is available for reading...
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Less meat might be consumed in German-speaking countries
One-third of consumers in the DACH region plan to reduce their meat consumption, while seven out of ten choose plant-based alternatives at least occasionally, according to a recent report by...
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Veganuary inspires millions of people in the UK
Veganuary continues to be an important sales period for British retailers: according to YouGov data, more than a third of British adults plan to buy plant-based products in January. This...
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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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Markets facing a structural turning point in 2026
Entering 2026, the global investment environment basically looks favourable for risky assets. Growth is likely to remain stable and monetary and fiscal policies are expected to be supportive. This article...
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GKI economic sentiment index begins 2026 with a small decline
According to a survey conducted by GKI Economic Research Zrt. with EU support, consumer outlook remained unchanged in January compared to December, but business outlook deteriorated slightly. This article is...
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Raw milk’s price kept falling in December
According to AKI PÁIR data, the average producer price of raw milk in Hungary was HUF 189.6/kg in December 2025. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Emotions, stories, authenticity – these were the deciding factors in 2025
For the third time, Trade magazin organised the Christmas TV Commercials – Audience Award Voting competition. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 Nine commercials entered the...
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Workers’ wage demands and company wage increase plans are becoming increasingly distant from each other
Randstad has once again conducted a survey among decision-makers in the corporate sector, which sheds light on business expectations for 2026 as well as the most significant HR challenges. The...
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One of the lifestyle paradoxes of the year: dieting in the coldest weather
At the beginning of the year, crowds of people start diets. After the festive feasts, Christmas cookies and New Year’s champagne, everyone suddenly starts with a “clean slate”: less crime,...
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Ski season: an emergency can cost hundreds of thousands if we don’t prepare consciously
Winter and the ski season are in full swing, and many Hungarians are targeting the ski resorts of neighboring countries: the more than half a millionactive domestic skiers are nearly90 percentof...
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The EP accepted the safeguard clauses concerning the Mercosur agreement
The plenary session of the European Parliament approved on Tuesday the protective clauses that serve to protect EU agriculture against the liberalization effects of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, the body...
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