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We are part of the largest agricultural development program since the change of regime
We are part of the largest agricultural and food industry development program since the change of regime – the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) stated on...
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K&H: young people can significantly reduce their digital overhead if they are aware
Today, digital overhead affects everyone to a greater or lesser extent, especially young people and students. Awareness in this area is particularly important, for example, taking advantage of discounts, which...
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Occupational Health: Still Mandatory and Employers’ Responsibility Greater Than Ever
In connection with the legislative changes that took place last year, many employers mistakenly concluded that they were no longer obliged to provide occupational health services. However, the truth is...
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China lifts ban on Argentine poultry imports
China has lifted its ban on poultry imports from Argentina, which it had imposed in March 2023 following the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a shipment of...
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Nébih held a spring inspection of propagating material
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), the propagating material and plant health inspectors of the county government offices, and the experts of the National Tax Agency (NAV) held a...
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Picnic joins forces with Intermarché in France
In France, Dutch online supermarket Picnic is swapping its current partner Coopérative U for Intermarché, the supermarket chain that is affiliated to the same buying alliance, Everest. Picnic’s French hubs...
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German Weleda invests in a start-up venture
Weleda AG, the global leader in the distribution of certified natural cosmetics and anthroposophic medicines, has invested in a start-up for the first time in its history, German Lebensmittelpraxis reported....
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China lifts ban on Argentine poultry imports
China has lifted a ban on poultry imports from Argentina, which it had imposed in March 2023 following the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a shipment of...
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Studenac Teams Up With VGP To Build Second Logistics Centre
Croatia’s largest retail chain by number of stores, Studenac has signed a contract with pan-European logistics developer VGP to build a new logistics and distribution centre in Dugopolje, ESM reported....
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These pesticides can be used in durum wheat
Farmers often ask which pesticides can be used in durum wheat crops. According to the position of the licensing authority, the use of pesticides approved for “wheat” or “winter wheat”...
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You can apply for the Value and Quality Grand Prix Trademark until May 29th!
This year’s Value and Quality Award Competition was announced in more than 100 topics by 45 main groups in the fields of economy and culture. Applications for the competition for...
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According to Márton Nagy, the price of the affected foods decreased by an average of 16 percent as a result of the margin freeze
The margin freeze affects about 1,000 products in 30 product categories, and based on Monday evening data, the prices of these foods have decreased by an average of 16 percent,...
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Róbert Zsigó: Monday’s inspections already confirm that traders have started to reduce prices
The government is doing everything it can to ensure the financial security and protection of families and the elderly, and will not allow retail chains to take people’s money because...
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Fringe benefits in 2025 – how popular are housing benefits and the SZÉP card?
In its February survey, GKI Economic Research Ltd. asked companies with more than 5 employees, among other things, whether they plan to provide housing subsidies or SZÉP card subsidies to...
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The lifestyle medicine revolution has begun
The number of chronic diseases is increasing worldwide. It is becoming commonplace that a significant proportion of diseases could be prevented by conscious lifestyle changes. So why don’t we change...
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State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture: New applications for sustainable agriculture
European and Hungarian agricultural production practices are determined by EU green regulations – emphasized Zsolt Feldman, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture responsible for agriculture and rural development,...
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Last year AI made sure the Christmas shopping experience was a happy one
AI helped consumers to spend smarter last Christmas. According to the Post-2024 Holiday Shopping Survey by Talkdesk, 72% of respondents believe AI has helped them to save money by making...
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Automatic payments are popular
ATM deposits are growing at a double-digit pace at K&H, the financial institution announced based on its own data. Over the past thirteen months, the number of deposits made at...
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AI-generated ads can have a negative influence on consumer perception
According to recent NIQ research, AI-generated advertising may have a negative impact on how consumers perceive brands. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3 The results of...
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Fermentation, regional flavours and price parity drive plant-based innovations
Although first-generation plant-based products haven’t always met taste, texture and appearance expectations in full, there is still strong demand for plant innovations. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Seed Association: More than 17 million sachets of seeds will find their home this season
This season, hobby gardeners will sow about 17.3 million colorful sachets of seeds from 1,000 types of vegetables and 500 types of flowers, according to the forecast of the Seed...
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Experts propose VAT reform for more affordable healthy and sustainable food
A study by researchers from the Oxford Martin School and the Environmental Change Institute has proposed that the VAT rates for food products should be based on health and environmental...
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NAK and MAGOSZ declare permanent water shortage period
Following the initiative of the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Circles and Cooperatives, the Minister of Energy declared a permanent water shortage period for the...
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Bird flu has reappeared in Pest County
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has detected the presence of bird flu virus in Pest County. The eradication of the affected herd and the epidemiological...
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A period of permanent water shortage has been declared at the initiative of NAK and MAGOSZ
Following the initiative of the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Circles and Cooperatives, the Minister of Energy declared a period of permanent water shortage for...
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New restrictions lifted following foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) and local authorities have completed sampling of contact farms affected by the outbreak, with all tests coming back negative. Based on the favourable...
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Slaughter pig producer prices are decreasing
In the United States, the price of pork was 1.94 dollars (USD)/kilogram cold carcass weight in February 2025, which was a 15.6 percent increase compared to a year earlier. In...
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Rossmann gives more space to organic food
More shelf space – 15 metres instead of the current average of 9 metres – is planned to be dedicated to organic food in Rossmann stores in Germany. In an...
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We are filling Hungarian-Kazakh cooperation with economic benefits
There are serious agricultural and trade opportunities in Hungarian-Kazakh cooperation – stated István Nagy, who held talks with Arman Sakkaliev, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Trade and Integration, within the framework of...
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Sales Of Italian Organic Products Rise 6% In 2024, Study Finds
Italy’s organic food market generated sales of more than €6.5 billion domestically, representing growth of 5.7% year on year, according to the latest data from the Nomisma Observatory. Out of...
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