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Young people’s consumption habits are changing
New statistics on youth risk behavior in Hungary: the two-decade decline in smoking has halted, alcohol consumption remains stagnant, and the proportion of young people consuming energy drinks has continued...
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The government provides new resources to increase the sustainability of agriculture
The work of professional organizations and research networks is essential for creating a competitive and sustainable agriculture, which is why the Ministry of Agriculture is renewing its cooperation with the...
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How AI-powered search is transforming the job market
In recent years, people’s information-seeking habits have fundamentally changed: more and more individuals are turning to AI-powered tools, where they ask complex, everyday-language questions. Searching is increasingly seen as a...
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GKI Analysis: The financial sector is starved but efficient
As part of our productivity analysis series, following the manufacturing, construction, retail, and ICT sectors, we now examine the financial and insurance sector. In 2023, this sector accounted for an...
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Tragic honey harvest: acacia honey has practically disappeared this year
This season brought the worst acacia honey harvest in the past 2-3 decades. The reasons are complex: the massive winter bee colony loss, the severe frosts preceding the acacia blossoming,...
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BIKE24 streamlined its entire process with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud
There is a saying among cycling enthusiasts that if you love your bike, then build it yourself, or at least equip it with top-of-the-line components. True enthusiasts equip their favorite...
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Half of Hungarians travel abroad every two years – many still without insurance
Nearly half (44%) of the Hungarian population travels abroad every two years, yet many still do so without travel insurance. Only four in ten (40%) regularly purchase travel insurance, even...
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Credit card in a minute – AI takes banking to a new level
The K&H Bank sees generative artificial intelligence not just as a technological innovation, but as the foundation for more efficient and personalized customer service. Over the past year, the bank...
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These are the 5 most common myths about air conditioners
During the hot summer months, air conditioners once again take center stage in ensuring household comfort. However, there are still many myths surrounding their healthy and energy-efficient use. LG has...
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Many people don’t know: we should pay attention to these foods and drinks in the summer heat
As the summer heat arrives, it is worth “changing” not only your wardrobe, but also your diet. Heat waves can be particularly stressful for the cardiovascular system, so it is...
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Flour, eggs…and a pinch of creativity
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. Stagnating prices and stabilising pasta sales – 2024 was like this, according to market players, but they add that this...
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The government is doing everything to prevent Ukrainian grain from entering Hungary again
The government is doing everything to prevent Ukrainian grain from entering Hungary again: from entering the market, from polluting our environment and from endangering the health of consumers and livestock...
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The future has already begun – thoughts on Innovation Day
How will innovations shape the future of retail and the food industry? We searched for answers to this question at the Innovation Day conference held on 15 May at Lurdy...
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Farmers are being helped with subsidies and measures
Without successful agriculture, there is no successful countryside, no secure food supply and no liveable city. Therefore, the government views the players in the sector, especially farmers, as strategic partners,...
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Universal human values and constant low prices in the spotlight
Hungarian-owned, Ajka-based chain Ecofamily is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year. It operates more than 60 stores and an online shop, which are served by two logistics centres. This article...
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The government provides new resources to increase the sustainability of agriculture
The work of professional organizations and research networks is essential for creating a competitive and sustainable agriculture, which is why the Ministry of Agriculture is renewing its cooperation with the...
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Bel Group to discontinue plant-based cheese brand Nurishh
As part of the move, the Saint-Nazaire production site will shut down with around 30 employees likely to be impacted. Bel Group plans to stop selling its plant-based cheese brand...
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EU recognises certificates of imported seeds from Ukraine and Moldova as equivalent
The Council of the European Union adopted a decision on Thursday recognising the field checks and seed production standards carried out in Ukraine and Moldova as equivalent to EU requirements....
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Agroinform.hu: this season brought the worst acacia honey harvest in the past 2-3 decades
This season brought the worst acacia honey harvest in the past 2-3 decades, the massive winter bee colony loss, the severe frosts preceding the acacia blossoming, and the unfavorable weather...
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EU imposes new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural products and fertilizers
The Council of the European Union adopted a regulation on Thursday, according to which the EU will impose new tariffs on all agricultural products and certain fertilizers from Russia and...
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Lekkerland Opens First Rewe To Go at a German Motorway Rest Stop
Convenience specialist Lekkerland, in cooperation with Tank & Rast, has opened the first Rewe To Go store at a German motorway service station. The pilot location is situated along the...
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New development: continuous synchronization of eGN
The National Food Chain Safety Office will ensure the synchronization of Single Application (EK) data with the eGN system in 2025 as well. Similar to the practice of previous years,...
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Picnic opens advanced e-commerce distribution centre in Germany
In Oberhausen, Germany, Picnic has opened a fully robotised order fulfillment centre capable of processing up to 33,000 online orders per day. The figures are impressive: 21 kilometres of conveyor...
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Agrometeorology: the weather is dry
The weather is dry, the soil will continue to dry out in most parts of the country and the drought can be expected to intensify – wrote HungaroMet zrt. in...
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PwC Global Top100 Survey: Market value of the world’s 100 largest companies hits new high
The market value of the world’s 100 largest companies grew by 7% to a total of US$2.8 trillion as of March 31, 2025, according to PwC’s latest Global Top 100...
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KSH: in May, consumer prices exceeded the values of the same month of the previous year by an average of 4.4 percent
In May 2025, consumer prices were 4.4 percent higher than a year earlier. Compared to April, prices increased by 0.2 percent on average, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported on...
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Counterfeit food and beverages cause billions in damage in Hungary every year
In Hungary, counterfeit food and drinks cause losses of nearly 16 billion forints and hundreds of job losses every year. The situation is even worse in the European Union: the...
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The taste, packaging and rhythm of the future – a 2025 innovation map
In this article our magazine takes a look at how the latest market trends and innovations are shaping the rapidly changing FMCG sector in the second half of 2025. This...
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Hypoallergenic artificial nail product line wins innovation award
Every year, more and more nail technicians and their clients are affected by allergies and irritations caused by the materials they use. All this can significantly complicate everyday work. The...
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Revitalizing rural areas with the help of young people
Young women and men in rural areas play an important role in supporting economic growth and development and securing the future of agriculture and rural communities. However, many economic, social...
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