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Rising prices and growing egg trade in the EU
According to data from the European Commission, the EU (EU27) was a net exporter of eggs and egg products in the first four months of 2025. Although imports increased by...
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New momentum in start-ups, but the decline in the number of companies has not stopped yet
A new wave of company formations hit the business sector in July, yet the long-term decline continues. Consumption is strengthening, but the weakness of the production sectors is hindering recovery....
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New simplifications in sustainability reporting
On July 11, 2025, the European Commission adopted an amendment to the sustainability reporting rules (“ESRS”), which specifically provides transitional relief for large, publicly listed companies falling under Wave 1....
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Three counties where Christmas is not the peak: retail trade is booming in the summer
Nationally, December is the peak month for retail: the holiday season and Black Friday push turnover 15–20% above the annual average, with Budapest seeing up to +25%. However, Somogy, Veszprém...
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Hip hop as a fashion barometer – what do song lyrics reveal about the success of luxury brands?
If there were a job requirement that required listening to hip-hop every day, it would certainly apply to those working in the marketing and sales teams of major fashion houses....
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Bubble tea: stock market fever, franchise boom and the “size vs. profit” dilemma
The bubble tea industry continues its rapid growth: according to Fortune Business Insights, the global market value could reach $2.83 billion by 2025 and $4.78 billion by 2032. This year,...
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Healthy choice, richer flavors – Celebrate new bread with organic and ancient grain flours!
In August, we traditionally celebrate bread baked from new grains, and the Ecological Agricultural Research Institute (ÖMKi) has also published its collection of ancient grain recipes on this occasion. The...
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Bratwurst war rages in Germany
A minor gastronomic conflict has erupted between two German states, Bavaria and Thuringia: both claim the primacy of the famous Bratwurst, or fried sausage. The dispute is not only about...
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Survey: social utility is an important consideration when students choose a job
Social utility is a strong motivation for students when choosing a job: 80 percent of students are inspired if their work has a positive impact on the community; and 60...
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The Open Days Porta event series begins on Saturday
Next Saturday, the Open Days Porta event series will begin with the introduction of the Szatmár and Bereg regions, the organizers told MTI. Almost 30 producers will present their products...
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Every second employee works during their vacation
Hungarian employees often cannot fully complete their work tasks even during their vacation, and this is not only due to individual but also organizational reasons. Two out of ten employees...
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Far fewer companies will have to answer sustainability questions
Although from July 1, banks will be required to collect more and more data and information from their clients taking out a minimum ESG questionnaire of HUF 500 million, the...
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Starting school: the basic package is already 83 thousand, with a laptop 200 thousand
The price of basic school supplies is roughly HUF 83,000. If you add a cheaper laptop, the final bill can easily reach HUF 200,000 — according to Bank360’s back-to-school summary,...
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Walmart extends employee discount to include nearly all grocery products
Walmart is giving its approximate 1.6 million U.S. employees a new perk. The country’s largest private employer is extending its 10% employee discount to include purchases of nearly all grocery...
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Kaufland launches in France
German ecommerce giant Kaufland has launched its marketplace in France. It is the sixth country where the marketplace is active. Customers in the country can now order over three million...
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Starbucks teases protein drinks, new food
After simplifying its menu, the coffee giant will focus on experiential beverages, artisanal foods and non-coffee drinks. Starbucks is building a menu innovation pipeline composed of premium coffee options, non-coffee...
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The Open Days Porta event series will begin next Saturday
The Open Days Porta event series will begin next Saturday with the introduction of the Szatmár and Bereg regions – the organizers told MTI. Almost 30 producers will present their...
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Another wave of price increases in poultry markets: the price of chicken breast has increased by 17 percent in one year
The prices of poultry products in Hungary have risen significantly in recent months, according to data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH). According to a report by RTL News, the...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Hungarian farmers can always count on the national government
Hungarian farmers are one of the government’s most important allies, so we protect and support them with our decisions – said András Tállai, Deputy Minister of Agriculture in Edelény, at...
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TEDi store chain recalls flower-patterned glass cups due to risk of lead and cadmium leaching
The TEDi store chain has recalled flower-patterned glass cups from circulation due to the risk of lead and cadmium leaching, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) told MTI...
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Adapt or disappear – this is how companies can stay competitive in the age of AI and crises
How can you stay afloat in a world where one day artificial intelligence turns the market upside down and the next day another economic shock shakes companies? The question facing...
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Hungarian fisheries are struggling with drought, price pressure and reduced consumption
The Hungarian fishing industry is finding itself in an increasingly difficult situation: producers are struggling under the triple burden of drought, low purchase prices and falling consumption. Although fish production...
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Sweet corn yields were average this year, Hungary remains at the top of Europe
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) encourages consumers to purchase sweet corn directly from producers or from reliable sources. Although this year’s crop was rated as average, Hungary remains the...
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NGM: support for Hungarian farmers is the first for the government, new program helps livestock farmers in trouble due to foot-and-mouth disease epidemic
The support for Hungarian farmers is the first for the government – a new program helps livestock farmers in trouble due to foot-and-mouth disease epidemic – the Ministry of National...
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Cow and goat cheeses recalled from trade due to microbiological contamination
Pasteurized cow and goat cheeses from France have been recalled by traders, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) warned in a statement sent to MTI on Friday. According...
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This year’s Carpathian Basin Wheat Pooling Ceremony of the Hungarians’ Bread program was held
The Carpathian Basin Wheat Pooling Ceremony of the Hungarians’ Bread – 15 million wheat grains program was held on Friday in Edelény. At the event, László Kövér, the Speaker of...
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Inflation in Slovakia rose to record levels in July
In Slovakia, annual inflation was 4.4 percent in July, the highest rate of price increase in the past 19 months, according to data released by the Statistical Office (SÚSR) on...
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Kavosz: a new scheme in the Széchenyi Card Program will soon help livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease
A new scheme will help livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease, in the Széchenyi Card Program, which is coordinated by Kavosz, they will soon be able to use a new,...
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Lidl Switzerland Sees ‘Record’ Growth In Cheese Exports In 2024
Lidl Switzerland saw record cheese export growth in 2024, marking its strongest performance since entering the market 15 years ago. The discounter exported 4,021 tonnes of cheese in 2024, representing...
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Markets reopen: Saudi Arabia and Chile lift ban on Brazilian poultry
Saudi Arabia and Chile have lifted import bans on Brazilian poultry products imposed in May due to an outbreak of bird flu in the state of Rio Grande do Sul,...
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