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Strawberry shortage on the markets in mid-May – weather caused serious damage

By mid-May, a noticeable strawberry shortage had developed on the domestic markets – and this is not just a Hungarian phenomenon, it affects the whole of Europe. This year’s spring...

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AM: FAO also plays a huge role in overcoming crises affecting the region

International organizations have a major role to play in overcoming the economic crises affecting Europe and Central Asia and in mitigating the severe effects of climate change. Cooperation is more...

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Informal consultation of FAO European and Central Asian member countries in Hungary

International organizations have a major role to play in overcoming the economic crises affecting Europe and Central Asia and in mitigating the severe impacts of climate change. Our cooperation is...

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Plates and glasses going green

Demand for plant-based products has been growing steadily in recent years. The companies interviewed in the article are working from different market positions, but with the same commitment to develop...

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Tuned to beautiful skin

The facial care market’s momentum hasn’t been affected by the inflation or the restructuring of consumer baskets – as a matter of fact, the segment has produced a double-digit sales...

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The seed sector has faced many difficulties

Extreme weather is also posing an increasing challenge for the seed sector, which is the first, strategically important step in agriculture, it was announced at the annual delegate meeting of...

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Only four weeks left to submit single applications

By May 14, 2025, farmers had submitted 82,432 applications, 80.6 percent of which, 66,467, were submitted with the help of the chamber’s rural economists. Applications can be submitted without penalty...

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10th Zsendülés horticultural conference: operational times

On 27-28 February the representatives of the horticulture sector gathered in Szeged for the Zsendülés conference, organised by Kert-Ész Club Hungary Association. This article is available for reading in Trade...

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Samsung Vision AI arrives with the company’s latest TVs and soundbars

Samsung has announced the launch of its 2025 TV and soundbar product lines, with most of the new devices now available in Hungary in the company’s online store. First introduced...

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Our net greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 42 percent compared to 1990

Our country has entered the group of climate champion countries with the seventh best result in Europe – this was stated in the latest situation report of the Energy Strategy...

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The government is supporting farmers’ investments with a new measure

The call for interest and institutional guarantee fee support that is now being published will help implement investments by agricultural and food industry enterprises, announced József Viski, State Secretary for...

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Government Helps Pig Farmers with Compensation

Employer Branding is no longer just an HR tool, but a strategic issue. The changes in the labor market have accelerated, and the role of employer brands has reached a...

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AM: Hungarian-Bavarian agricultural relations at the threshold of a new beginning

It is very instructive that we were able to agree on almost all issues. We must seek cooperation and how we can jointly provide effective answers to the emerging challenges...

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The government is supporting farmers’ investments with a new measure

The call for interest and institutional guarantee fee support, which is now being published, will help implement investments by agricultural and food industry enterprises, announced József Viski, State Secretary for...

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Favorable working capital loans and interest subsidies also help farmers

Favourable working capital loans and interest subsidies also help farmers – emphasized József Viski, the State Secretary responsible for agricultural and rural development support at the Ministry of Agriculture (AM),...

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AM: the future of the Hungarian wine sector is quality and innovation

Hungarian wines are able to compete with the most famous wine regions in the world in terms of quality, uniqueness and diversity. The future of the sector lies in innovation...

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New environmental fines: companies will now have to dig deeper into their pockets

Hungaria organized a special partner meeting to celebrate the brand’s 70th anniversary this year. The sparkling wine family, known for its distinctive blue label and outstanding quality, continues to enjoy...

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Only four weeks left to submit single applications

By May 14, 2025, farmers had submitted 82,432 applications, 80.6 percent of which, 66,467, were submitted with the help of the chamber’s village economists. Applications can be submitted without penalty...

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Acceptance of 3D-Printed Meat Is Rising in Germany

German consumers are increasingly open to 3D-printed, lab-grown meat alternatives, according to a new survey by digital association Bitkom. While six years ago merely 13 per cent of people were...

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The government is helping pig farmers with compensation

Pig farmers in areas restricted due to foot-and-mouth disease can apply for support at the district offices. The government is not leaving pig farmers alone, it is helping them mitigate...

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Agrometeorology: cool weather slows down plant development

The cool weather is not favorable for agriculture, and although some precipitation will arrive over the weekend, it is far from as much as the thirsty plants in the Great...

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Focus on labor market challenges in the agricultural industry

With the rise of modern technologies, agriculture and the food industry increasingly require professionals with technological knowledge. Mechanization, digitalization and innovation have become not only an opportunity, but also a...

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Nestlé To Launch Deep Tech Centre To Boost Innovation

Nestlé plans to set up a new centre for ‘deep tech’ as the food giant seeks to strengthen its expertise in research and development in biotechnology. The centre for deep...

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How Lidl US is revamping its meat department

The discount grocery chain has unveiled its first fresh meat private label and plans to launch a processed meat brand later in 2025, Vice President of Fresh Buying Tod Seiling...

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Hungarian students abroad were able to expand their agricultural knowledge

The Hungarian students abroad participating in the Ministry of Agriculture’s higher education internship program, the agricultural intellectuals of the future, were welcomed by Deputy State Secretary Oszkár Ökrös at the...

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Annual inflation in the OECD slowed to 4.2 percent in March

The average annual increase in consumer prices in the member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was 4.2 percent in March this year, the lowest rate...

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New environmental fines: companies will now have to dig deeper into their pockets

From May 2025, companies will be subject to significant fines under amendments to the regulations governing licensing, air protection, noise protection, waste management fines, and surface water protection. Under the...

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Hygiene without compromises

According to Viktor Hegedűs, senior brand and shopper activation manager of Kenvue, in 2024 tampon sales were up a little compared to 2023. Drugstores remained the dominant channel in selling...

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Hungarian-Bavarian agricultural relations at the threshold of a new beginning

It is very instructive that we were able to agree on almost all issues. We must seek cooperation and how we can jointly provide effective answers to the emerging challenges...

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KSH: industrial production stagnated in March

In March 2025, the volume of industrial production remained at the same level as the same month of the previous year, while adjusted for working day effects, it fell by...

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