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New Nestlé Vital nutritional drink targets the rising demand for healthy-aging solutions
Nestlé introduces Nestlé Vital, its very first product line of delicious, science-backed nutritional drinks designed for people who want to age well and maintain their health. As consumers reach midlife...
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EuroShop 2026: Global Retail Festival sends strong impulses for tomorrow’s retail
Retailers invest in efficiency, experience and future-proofness EuroShop’s success story started with its debut as a trade fair for “Modern Shops and Shop Windows” in 1966. Six decades later the...
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Billa Pledges Fully Austrian Egg Supply For Easter
Austrian retailer Billa has pledged that all eggs offered in its stores this Easter will be sourced from Austrian farms, reinforcing its support for domestic agriculture and higher animal welfare...
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SZTE researchers develop microbiological preparations for efficient walnut production
SZTE researchers are developing microbiological preparations in international cooperation with Turkish partners for efficient, environmentally friendly walnut production, the university’s public relations department informed MTI. According to the statement, the...
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K&H: hybrids have tripled, electric cars are on the rise, but gasoline cars play the main role
Gasoline cars have a massive advantage among middle-aged car owners, as 66 percent of them own a car with this type of drive. The share of diesel cars is 27...
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The government provides new resources for the development of small agricultural enterprises
Given the previous outstanding interest, the Ministry of Agriculture is re-announcing its tender for the development of enterprises classified as agricultural producers with a small farm size, with a budget...
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How does the forint exchange rate affect consumer prices?
In Hungary, the consumer price index has nearly doubled since 2010, while the increase in the eurozone was only 38 percent. This in itself means that with an unchanged exchange...
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From ham to egg dye – comprehensive Nébih inspection continues until Easter
This year’s spring seasonal food chain inspection, ordered by Parliamentary State Secretary András Tállai, will start on March 2. Experts from the county government and district offices, under the direction...
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NGM: Hungarian micro and small enterprises can apply for site development under more flexible conditions
From Tuesday, domestic micro and small enterprises can apply for the site development support program under even more flexible conditions. The aim of the modifications is to provide a non-refundable...
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AM: focus on the role and protection of medicinal plants
On March 3, we celebrate World Wildlife Day, the aim of which this year is to draw attention to the role of medicinal and aromatic plants in ensuring human health,...
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What goes on a dog’s plate? Here’s the test of dog salami!
Dog salamis labeled as complete feed were tested by experts from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) in the Supermint program. The product test involved an official inspection of...
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Dizzying innovations in technology, we need to redefine the concept of innovation
A light system for disinfecting your mobile phone and remote control, all in the dishwasher. A refrigerator that doesn’t freeze food even at -3 degrees Celsius. Artificial intelligence is transforming...
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The Economic Committee of the National Assembly supported the Hungarian Competition Authority’s (GVH) report last year
On Tuesday, the Economic Committee of the Parliament supported the parliamentary adoption of the report on the activities of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) for 2025 – the competition authority...
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Adaptation and knowledge have become the key issues of climate change
The pace of global warming continues to accelerate, with 2024 being one of the warmest years since records began, while the naturally cooling La Niña period has not brought any...
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Two hundred thousand trees were planted on National Arbor Day
As part of the National Tree Planting Day – 2026 planting holiday, nearly 200,000 trees were planted at 200 locations across the country, with the participation of 150 participating organizations,...
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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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Who pays in the end? – the reality of wealth tax in Hungary according to the expert
Although a detailed plan is not known, Dr. Balázs Békés and dr. Balázs Horváth, members of the board of directors of SQN Trust Bizalmi Vagyonkezelő Zrt., international tax experts, based...
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Technology is still not a level playing field for women
International Women’s Day is coming up soon, and although many believe that gender equality has now been achieved, numerous studies point out that the participation of women in the fields...
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Tire shop – is more expensive really better?
Among motorists, changing to summer tires is a mandatory spring program, which some people do as early as early March, but others wait until the first really warm day to...
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How Lidl uses Poland’s new deposit system as a loyalty tool
Lidl’s implementation of Poland’s new deposit-return scheme goes beyond legal compliance. The discounter accepts plastic bottles and cans, including those not yet officially marked. In doing so, it turns a...
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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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Intermarché Expands Supplier Partnerships, Launches Producer Platform
French retailer Intermarché has signed new contracts with local producers across six additional supply chains and launched a platform dedicated to connecting them with retail stores. Recently, Intermarché and its...
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The top shopping use cases for generative AI are…
Consumers are growing increasingly comfortable with using generative AI as a shopping tool, especially for certain activities. More than half (56%) of U.S. consumers reported using generative AI during the...
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World Rare Disease Day: advances in clinical trials and expansion of genetic diagnostics are essential for the development of precision medicine
Rare diseases affect about a quarter of the Hungarian population directly or indirectly, yet they are mostly invisible to society. Three quarters of those affected by approximately eight thousand different...
Read moreCarrefour and Coca-Cola are focusing on refillable glass bottles
Coca-Cola is the first supplier to join Carrefour Belgium‘s new sustainability plan: together, the partners will promote the use of refillable glass bottles. The manufacturer will also use more recycled...
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NAV: more than 1,300 boxes of smuggled cigarettes found in a Belgian van
More than 1,300 boxes of smuggled cigarettes were found by tax officers in a Belgian van that was checked on the M5 motorway, the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV)...
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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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NAV: Women’s Day inspections begin
In the first week of March, the office will pay nationwide attention to inspecting flower, candy and gift sellers. The auditors will examine the issuance of receipts and invoices, the...
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KSH: The volume of exports of food, beverages and tobacco decreased by 5.7 percent, while imports decreased by 13 percent
In January, the goods trade surplus was 12 million euros, the balance deteriorated by 756 million euros compared to a year earlier. The volume of exports was 9.9 percent lower,...
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NKFH: comprehensive spring food safety and consumer protection inspections begin
With the Easter holidays approaching, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the government agencies under its professional management will launch a comprehensive spring food safety and consumer...
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