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MBH quick analysis: Tourism will continue to soar this year
Tourism was also able to expand at the beginning of the year: in January 2026, the number of guests increased by 5.3% and the number of guest nights by 3.6%...
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A stable compass in the Hungarian FMCG sector for 20 years
An interview with Eszter Benedek, managing director of Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 – Hungarian Product celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026....
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Half of employees do not support salary transparency
The clock is ticking: the EU’s wage transparency directive is about to come into effect, while three-quarters of companies (75%) and half of employees (51%) would not yet support making...
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There is a slice for everyone
Chilled, milk-based sweets have benefited from a government measure that reduced the VAT from 27% to 18% in Hungary from the beginning of 2024 for dessert-type cheese products defined in...
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KSH: In January 2026, industrial producer prices were on average 2.9 percent lower than a year earlier and 0.9 percent higher than the previous month
In January 2026, industrial producer prices were on average 2.9 percent lower than a year earlier. Domestic sales prices decreased by 2.8 percent and export sales by 2.9 percent compared...
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In 2025, FruitVeB considered the support and professional coordination of the TÉSZs as its priority task
The emphasis was on continuously informing the TÉSZ leaders, especially on domestic and EU legislative changes affecting operational programs, amendments to the support framework, and the sharing of payment and...
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Gorenje chooses football legend Luka Modrić as its brand ambassador
An iconic athlete joins Gorenje’s international communications: the leading European home appliance brand has entered into a strategic partnership with world-famous footballer Luka Modrić. The partnership brings together a brand...
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Frost damage devastated last year’s fruit crop
According to the 2025 FruitVeB sector report, domestic fruit production suffered the most severe frost damage in recent decades – or even half a century – with two-thirds to three-quarters...
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The Budapest Education Center of the Hungarian Competition Authority and the OECD held a seminar on the competition law challenges of the pharmaceutical market
The Regional Competition Education Centre (ROK), jointly operated by the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), organised a seminar on competition law issues...
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Csaba Lantos: We must ensure that water and life remain in the Tisza Valley
We must ensure that water and life remain in the Tisza Valley – said the Minister of Energy at a press conference held at the Békésszentandrás dam on Thursday. At...
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Veganuary inspires millions of people in the UK
Veganuary continues to be an important sales period for British retailers: according to YouGov data, more than a third of British adults plan to buy plant-based products in January. This...
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2025 brought good quality harvests for open-field vegetable growers
According to the 2025 report of FruitVeB, domestic open-field vegetable production closed a favorable year from an agronomic point of view, but a strongly depressed market side. In the industrial...
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Different generations, common workplace
The phrase “it’s all in my time” is still often heard in workplaces, but more and more companies are realizing that generational differences are not an obstacle, but an opportunity....
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AM: preserving our unique grassland types is our shared responsibility
The protection and sustainable use of Hungary’s grasslands simultaneously serve the preservation of biodiversity, climate protection goals and the long-term competitiveness of agriculture – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture,...
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Bars may be Mondelez’s next big platform
Today, 80% of Mondelez International’s net revenues come from three platforms – chocolate, biscuits and baked snacks. Looking 5 to 10 years into the future, chairman and chief executive officer...
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GLP 1: passing hype or a lasting trend?
The rapid global adoption of GLP‑1-based weight‑loss drugs is already reshaping food consumption patterns. Originally developed for diabetes, these medications significantly reduce appetite, which in turn lowers calorie intake and...
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Hungarian world first: AI calculator calculates how much a company will lose during the flu season and how much can be saved by using preventive technologies
While 3.3 percent of GDP in Europe is lost due to sick leave, a Hungarian innovation, the joint development of Resysten and PeakX, is the first in the world to...
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New members are flocking to voluntary funds at an unprecedented rate
Voluntary pension funds registered more than 40 thousand new members last year, which has not been the case for many years: meanwhile, the number of members of health funds increased...
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Last year was both an easy and a difficult year for vegetable growers
According to the FruitVeB 2025 sector report, domestic vegetable production had a favorable year in terms of production, but a difficult year in terms of the market. The cultivation area...
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European Tofu Market Expected To Pass $2 Billion By 2034
Tofu’s growth is due to the protein’s various health and environmental benefits and the “rapid” rise in plant-based diets According to new market research, the European tofu market is expected...
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Tesco and GenM expand permanent MTick menopause bays
Tesco has expanded its permanent menopause-friendly aisles across 28 more stores nationwide in partnership with GenM. This move follows a strong demand and significant growth in the first year of...
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Körszálló won a category-creating award – Hungary’s first “branded residence” development was recognized at the Real Estate Awards
The Market Group’s real estate development portfolio has been enriched with another prestigious recognition: at the Real Estate Awards gala, The Icon by Marriott Residences Budapest project was chosen as...
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AM: record amount of agricultural subsidies strengthen Hungarian farmers
The government’s goal is for the amount of commitments related to investment measures to reach 1,000 billion forints by March, András Tállai, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture,...
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The electronic Farming Log for this year will be launched on March 2
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) informs farmers that the 2026 electronic Farming Log (eGN) will be available in the system from March 2. Automatic data inheritance will continue...
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K&H Securities won the BÉT Legek – “Best Domestic Equity Trading Platform of the Year” award
At this year’s prestigious professional event of the Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE), K&H Securities received the BSE Legek – “Best Domestic Equity Trading Platform of the Year” award. The special...
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The economic sentiment index deteriorated in the euro area and the EU in February, but improved in Hungary
The economic sentiment index in the euro area and the European Union deteriorated in February compared to the previous month, while it improved in Hungary, according to final data released...
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The GKI business climate index rose in February
According to a survey by GKI Economic Research Ltd. – conducted with the support of the EU – consumers’ prospects improved noticeably in February, while those of companies remained practically...
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Zsófia Bánhegyi is the marketing, communications and public relations director of HUN-REN
A strategically-minded, internationally recognized expert has joined the management of the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network: the position of marketing, communication and public relations director of the organization is held by...
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KSH: in January, the number of guests increased by 5.3 percent and guest nights by 3.6 percent compared to a year earlier
In January 2026, nearly 1.1 million guests spent approximately 2.4 million guest nights in tourist accommodation (commercial, private and other). The number of guests was 5.3 percent higher and the...
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