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Mercadona Extends Dominance In Spanish Grocery Sector
Mercadona has solidified its position as the undisputed market leader in the Spanish grocery sector, new data has revealed. Data from Worldpanel by Numerator reveals that Mercadona achieved a 27.3%...
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Grape and fruit producers affected by spring frost may receive extraordinary support
Thanks to the successful Hungarian agricultural lobby, Hungary will receive support from the European Union in the amount of 10.8 million euros, or 4.2 billion forints, to help producers affected...
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334 million forints worth of craft whiskey was stolen from the Westland Distillery warehouse
An unprecedented whiskey robbery took place in the United States this summer: 12,000 bottles of craft liquor worth nearly 334 million forints were stolen from the Westland Distillery’s warehouse in...
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István Nagy: Farmers can count on us, we will protect our vineyards!
The sector’s stakeholders have discussed coordinated measures and support against the American grapevine cicada, which spreads golden yellows, with the National Council of Mountainous Communities (HNT), announced István Nagy, Minister...
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Business sentiment improved slightly in September in the euro area and the EU
Economic sentiment improved slightly in the euro area and the EU, instead of the expected slight deterioration, but employment expectations deteriorated somewhat in both regions, according to a report by...
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Our food waste has decreased by a third in the last 8 years
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has been investigating the food waste production of domestic households for the eighth year. Based on the results of the 2024 survey, there...
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PET bottles get a new look: 25% recycled content mandatory from January
New regulations for PET bottles will come into effect from January 1st: every bottle put on the market must contain at least 25% recycled plastic. The goal is to reach...
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The chewing gum industry is at a turning point: microplastic-free alternatives are coming
More and more research confirms that the majority of chewing gums available in stores contain microplastics. These tiny particles, smaller than 5 millimeters, can be released in the thousands during...
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The sweetener market is in crisis – natural alternatives are coming to the fore
For decades, artificial sweeteners have been the most important substitutes for sugar, but consumer confidence has faltered dramatically in recent years. According to a summary by Agroinform, distrust of saccharin,...
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Pension vouchers: payment does not work at all cash registers
More and more pensioners have reported that they were unable to redeem their food vouchers at self-service checkouts, and therefore had to turn to traditional checkouts. According to the National...
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Hungarian food waste has decreased significantly, but losses are still huge
September 29, the International Day for Food Loss and Waste Awareness, is a good opportunity to see how Hungarian households are doing in this area. LG experts offer tips on...
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K&H: Those who prepare for ESG in time can gain a competitive advantage
Although compliance with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) requirements is not yet an urgent task for most Hungarian small businesses, those companies that start preparing now can gain significant market advantages....
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The state offers almost 9 thousand hectares of land plots for purchase to farmers
Farmers may receive additional land plots exceeding 10 hectares. The Ministry of Agriculture supports the access of small and medium-sized farmers and local producers to land with this measure. Similarly...
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NKFH: almost 1,400 consumer complaints were received by the consumer protection authority in half a year
In the first half of the year, 1,383 consumer submissions were received by government agencies, with most complaints related to billing and settlement related to public services, the National Trade...
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Student design competition with sports and botany themes
POPAI Hungary has organised its sixth display design competition for university students. The main sponsor of the POPAI Student Design Awards is traditionally SPAR and this time the theme...
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Safe preservation: Nébih tips for the vegan pantry
Jams, preserves, pickles, dried fruits and vegetables made at home are essential ingredients in vegan cuisine, but they also brighten up one’s diet in the fall and winter months. This...
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The Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture expects the domestic mushroom market to stabilize in the coming months
This summer, the demand for fresh mushrooms fell more than in previous years, while at the same time there was a strong oversupply not only in the domestic market, but...
Read moreAldi US To Revamp Packaging Of Own-Brand Products
Discounter Aldi is undertaking a packaging revamp for its own-brand products in the US, as it seeks to consolidate brand recognition. More than 90% of the discounter’s products are private...
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State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture: Competitive knowledge serves the success of Hungarian agriculture
Hungarian agricultural education provides competitive knowledge on which sectoral strategies and the renewal of the agricultural sector can be built – emphasized the State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture...
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The fish stocking season in Lake Balaton begins, the chances of catching fish are improving
The autumn fishing season began on Monday in the fish ponds of the Balatoni Halgazdálkódasi Nonprofit Zrt. (BHN), and the caught three-year-old carp will be released into Lake Balaton at...
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Oatly Strengthens Irish Presence With Dedicated Local Team
Oatly has strengthened its Irish presence by announcing the establishment of a dedicated local team in Ireland, as well as strategic growth initiatives. At the helm of this expansion is...
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AM: Drought-stricken corn producers receive extraordinary support
Financial assistance has arrived for smaller, economically more vulnerable corn producers who found themselves in a difficult situation due to last year’s severe drought. Based on applications submitted in July,...
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Minister of Agriculture: We are taking Hungarian agriculture into the 21st century
We are taking Hungarian agriculture into the 21st century, but we cannot be successful on this path without schools and the future generation, we must now lay the foundation for...
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The winners of the 2025 Retailer of the Year award have been announced
For the 11th time Trade magazin invited points of sale and retail chains registered in Hungary to compete. Every year Trade magazin rewards the successful work of retailers, whether they...
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Milk prices in Hungary at unprecedented highs
According to the latest data from AKI PÁIR, the national average producer price of raw milk in August 2025 was 198.67 forints/kilogram, which was 19 percent higher than the level...
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KSH: in August, the number of guests increased by 5.2 percent and guest nights by 3.1 percent compared to a year earlier
In August 2025, nearly 2.8 million guests spent 7.3 million guest nights in tourist accommodations (commercial, private and other). The number of guests was 5.2 percent higher and the number...
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SPAR Hungary continues to modernize its stores – 1.5 billion forint investment in Győr and Erdőkertes
SPAR Hungary continues its nationwide development: on September 25, it reopened two of its supermarkets to customers. As a result of the investment worth more than 1.5 billion forints, customers...
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Vegpreneur Awards: a competition for innovative plant-based products
Entries are now open for the second Vegpreneur Awards, which rewards the most innovative plant-based products. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. The winners will be...
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Lounge Group named Agency of the Year in Cannes
Lounge Group received five Dolphin Awards at the 2025 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, which annually honor the world’s best corporate films, online media content and documentaries. The awards...
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Competitive knowledge contributes to the success of Hungarian agriculture
Hungarian agricultural education provides competitive knowledge on which sectoral strategies and the renewal of the agricultural sector can be built – emphasized the State Secretary for Agriculture of the Ministry...
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