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Stricter European emissions regulations are coming to the car market, but there is room for maneuver
The world of mobility is changing rapidly – in line with climate goals, the European Union is imposing increasingly stricter vehicle emission standards, while under pressure from market players it...
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Hungarian-Georgian agricultural relations reach a new level
Cooperation in the field of agriculture is particularly important, as Hungary’s experience and innovative solutions can help Georgia in the field of sustainable development and modernisation of the agricultural economy,...
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Carrefour aims to open 100 stores in Spain this year
Carrefour Spain aims to open at least 100 stores this year, which should take it over the milestone of 1,600 outlets in the country. This will strengthen the retailer’s market-leading position in...
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Poultry prices have increased slightly
According to AKI slaughter statistics, 228.4 thousand tons (live weight) of poultry were slaughtered in Hungary in the first four months of 2025, 6.5 percent less than between January and...
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Deliveroo Tests Drone Delivery In Dublin
Meal delivery company Deliveroo has commenced a pilot project for drone delivery in Dublin, Ireland, in partnership with Manna. The pilot will help Deliveroo to assess how drones can help...
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Mother and son defrauded a department store of millions of forints using fake bottle return coupons
Police have arrested a woman and her son who defrauded a Kiskunhalas department store of more than 3 million forints using fake refund certificates made for a bottle return machine,...
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Parts turnover increased
In the first months of 2025, agricultural machinery sales started at a slower pace. Due to the difficulties of recent years – drought, low crop prices, the Russian-Ukrainian war, and...
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MBH quick analysis: Retail produced strong numbers in April
Retail sales rose by 5.0% year-on-year in April, surpassing the pace observed over the past year. On a monthly basis, growth was 2.0%, and the retail turnover is increasingly exceeding...
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The Hungarian economy is facing increasingly strong headwinds
Despite the uptick in household consumption, Hungary’s economic growth is expected to reach no more than 0.8% this year due to the unfavourable external environment. Meanwhile, declining global oil prices...
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How long can large companies wait to invest?
The investment willingness of large companies has been stagnant for six months – according to the data from the first quarter of 2025 research of the K&H Large Company Growth...
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OKSZ commented on the latest data from the Central Statistical Office of Hungary (KSH)
Based on the turnover in food and food-type mixed retail units in April (3.7 percent), consumer confidence has still not returned to the level it was in the second half...
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Nébih conducted strawberry inspections to protect legal primary producer sales
In the second half of May, the National Food Chain Safety Office carried out increased strawberry inspections. The inspectors visited numerous market halls, farmers’ markets and farmlands in the capital...
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Record number of participants at the Prague Business Forum
The latest business meeting of the Hungarian Food Business Program was held with a record number of participants: 24 Hungarian food and beverage companies were represented at the export development...
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Strawberries under scrutiny: Nébih takes action against unfair sales
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) conducted increased strawberry inspections nationwide in the second half of May. The authority’s goal was twofold: on the one hand, to support honest...
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Hungarian sour cherries may be more in demand than ever before – historical market outlook in 2025
Record low yields, empty warehouses and unprecedented demand could characterize the 2025 sour cherry season, the FruitVeB Sour Cherry Product Committee revealed at its meeting on June 6. Both the...
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Extraordinary support for corn producers hit by drought
Due to last year’s severe drought, the Ministry of Agriculture is providing new support to smaller, more economically vulnerable corn producers. The application for support can be submitted to the...
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Imre Hubai: Hungary will not be caught unprepared by the drought
It is not yet known how severe this year’s drought will be and what consequences it will have, but the government and the water industry will not be caught unprepared...
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Philip Morris Hungary Ltd. renewed its lease agreement in the Kálvin Square office building
Philip Morris Hungary Kft. has extended its lease in one of the most outstanding office buildings in the city center, Kálvin Square, which has several international certifications, where the company...
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State Treasury: 2025 single application for agricultural subsidies can be submitted until June 10
The Hungarian State Treasury is waiting for farmers to submit their 2025 single applications until June 10, 2025 – the treasury drew attention in its Thursday announcement. This year, support...
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Wallis Group: Further increasing sales and profits, along with expanding international presence
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K&H: students and teachers stood up for themselves
There was great interest in this year’s anniversary K&H Watch out, ready, money! financial competition for students, which ended with the finals for this academic year in June. A total...
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Action opens 3000th shop in Italy
Action celebrates a milestone today, opening its 3000th shop in Europe. That honour was for Italy, specifically the town of San Rocco al Porto in Lombardy. Action’s 3000th store measures...
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Jägermeister Invests €6.7 Million in Sustainable Modernization of Production Site
German herbal liqueur maker Mast-Jägermeister has invested €6.7 million to upgrade its production facilities at its headquarters in Wolfenbüttel, focusing on expanding the company’s maceration process, where 56 natural ingredients...
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IGD’s Online Retail Trends Report 2025: Online grocery leading the charge as the fastest growing channel
Profitability Challenges Continue to Remain; New Revenue Streams Needed to Offset Higher Costs in Online Retail The online channel is forecasted to be the fastest-growing channel globally between 2024 and...
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Surveillance zones for avian influenza have been lifted
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Authority has not detected any new cases of avian influenza since the beginning of May, so the authority has lifted the surveillance...
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KSH: in April, retail turnover exceeded the same period of the previous year by 5.0 percent and the previous month by 2.0 percent
In April 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 6.8 percent according to raw data, and by 5.0 percent adjusted for calendar effects (and Easter effects) compared to...
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FAO food price index fell in May
The benchmark global food price index fell in May from the previous month due to lower prices for cereals, vegetable oils and sugar, according to data posted on the website...
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Eurozone retail sales rise in April
Retail sales in the eurozone and the European Union increased both month-on-month and year-on-year in April. According to data published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, retail...
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24 Hungarian manufacturers presented themselves at the 25th event of the Hungarian Food Business Program in Prague
The Hungarian Food Business Program’s jubilee 25th business meeting took place with a record number of participants, this time hosted by the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague. The aim...
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Industrial production fell by 5.0 percent in April
In April 2025, the volume of industrial production fell by 5.0, or 2.3 percent, adjusted for working days, compared to a year earlier. Based on seasonally and working day-adjusted data,...
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