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István Nagy: Sino-Hungarian agricultural relations may soon resume
Hungarian agriculture and agribusiness have faced numerous challenges recently, but after we have overcome the viruses affecting almost all our animal species, Hungary has become free, so agricultural relations with...
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MBH: store closures drop to pre-Covid level
In the second half of 2024 there was a slowdown in retail store closures: three times fewer shops closed compared to the first half of the year, according to an...
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NAK: Brussels would give a green light to Ukrainian imports
The scope of the free trade measures granted to Ukraine expired on June 5, but Hungarian farmers cannot breathe a sigh of relief, as the European Commission is now working...
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NESQUIK STRAWBERRY MILK-MIX: Strawberry flavoured milk mix 350 G
With the Nesquik Strawberry flavoured milk mix, you can make milk taste like strawberry and the day becomes even more fun. Enjoy strawberry-flavoured milk made with the Nesquik milk mix,...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Corn producers affected by last year’s drought can soon submit their applications
An extraordinary support in the amount of more than 16 million euros in forints is available to smaller, more economically vulnerable corn producers affected by last year’s severe drought. Up...
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UK Retailers Prioritise AI Over Planned Technology Investments, Study Finds
Over two thirds (67%) of retailers in the UK are prioritising AI over planned store technology investments, the latest research from Pricer has revealed. Retailers are adopting AI rapidly, with...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Future wildlife management is based on innovative knowledge
Sustainable wildlife management is a fundamental requirement today, which requires high-quality training and modern educational institutions – said Péter Zambó, the State Secretary for Forests and Land Affairs of the...
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Amazon’s Corporate Workforce May Shrink As AI Takes Over Routine Tasks
Rollout of generative AI and agents will reduce Amazon‘s total corporate workforce in the next few years, Andy Jassy, CEO of the online retailer said in a note to employees. Artificial...
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Carrefour Opens Third Autonomous Store In Belgium
Carrefour Belgium has opened its third autonomous BuyBye store in Belgium at the NATO SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) headquarters in Casteau, near Mons. Using computer vision and weight...
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Soccer star David Beckham launches honey-based fruit snacks brand
Beeup gives consumers a natural energy boost free from GMOs and artificial ingredients as the product aims to disrupt the $53 billion snacks market. Soccer star David Beckham is partnering...
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Agrometeorology: agricultural drought is getting worse
The agricultural drought in the country is getting worse and worse, and no significant precipitation is expected in the next 8-10 days; the nightmare of a historic drought in 2022...
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7-Eleven is preparing its strategic expansion into Europe
The world’s largest convenience chain, 7-Eleven is gearing up for a strategic push into Europe, with bold expansion targets and a proven global model. In Central Europe, Poland is one...
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“The shelf is not just a place, it’s a strategy” – P&G rethinks the customer experience in Hungary
Interview with Joanna Bohdanowicz, Senior Director Central Europe at Procter & Gamble At P&G, the shelf is more than just a space for product placement – it is the key...
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Brussels has initiated proceedings against Hungary over margin restrictions
The European Commission has launched two infringement proceedings against Hungary for introducing retail margin restrictions that could adversely affect foreign, non-Hungarian companies. One concerns the regulation on the sale of...
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Annual inflation slowed in the euro area and the EU in May
Annual inflation slowed in both the eurozone and the European Union in May, according to final calculations released by the European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, on Wednesday. Eurostat’s website states...
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Deloitte: Hungary outperformed global M&A trends
Last year, the international mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market showed moderate growth in both transaction number and value, with M&A in Hungary exceeding the global trend and growing by 19...
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A surprising result was achieved at the 6th Lake Tisza PET Cup
The experienced organizers of the PET Cup Association, which organized the competition, were also surprised by the result: more than 10 tons of waste were collected by the pet pirates...
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Generation Z: They barely make ends meet, yet they save
“They are lazy, irresponsible, and not interested in finances!” We often encounter stereotypes like this when it comes to Generation Z. However, according to Erste research, the majority of today’s...
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Promotion 2025: simplicity, data and experiences
Tamás Barna, owner and managing director of Republic Group was the first presenter on the Day of Promotions. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. According to...
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A comprehensive overview of domestic tipping: this is how Hungarians tip, according to restaurateurs
75 percent of caterers reported that they receive tips from their guests, and more and more of them pay with a bank card, according to HelloPay’s latest research. The survey...
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Assets under management of responsible funds have quadrupled in one year
According to the recently published data of the Hungarian National Bank for 2024, the assets of responsible funds have quadrupled: the net asset value exceeded 1,275 billion forints. Of the...
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New call supports sustainable water management communities
The call for applications entitled “Supporting sustainable water management communities that improve water use efficiency” has been published with a budget of two billion forints, for which applications for support...
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Budapest Airport is preparing for record traffic – summer preparations cover every detail
Unprecedented passenger traffic is expected at Liszt Ferenc International Airport in the summer season of 2025. Budapest Airport began preparations last fall to ensure that the airport operates smoothly and...
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JYSK’s newest store opens in Törökszentmiklós, on the occasion of which the company once again supports a civil organization
On August 13, JYSK will open its newest store in Törökszentmiklós, which will be their 101st store in Hungary. As part of the JYSK We Create Homes Donation Program, the...
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Mol Limo: over the last three long weekends, Lake Balaton was the most popular domestic destination for Hungarians
The most popular destination for long-term domestic rentals was Lake Balaton, while for foreign rentals it was Austria; the average trip length is now reaching 300 kilometers, Mol Limo car...
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There is a great deal of interest in the schemes announced by EXIM Hungary in the Demján Sándor Program
There is a high level of interest in the schemes announced by EXIM Hungary in the Demján Sándor Program: more than two-thirds of the product range’s expanded framework of 600...
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SPAR: focusing on high-quality service for customers
Sales by SPAR Magyarország reached HUF 1,111.6bn in 2024, which was a 4.8% increase from the previous year. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. By the end...
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MONEY.HU: The value of payment requests has increased eightfold
The value of transfers initiated in response to payment requests per transaction has increased eightfold in just one year, according to a recent analysis by money.hu. Such transactions, conducted through...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Japan is open to the import of Hungarian agricultural products
It is our country’s fundamental interest that meat exports to Japan resume and that Hungarian food raw materials appear even more widely in the Far Eastern country – said István...
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Róbert Zsigó: medicines will be cheaper
Medicines will be cheaper – the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation (KIM) announced on Facebook on Wednesday. In a video uploaded to Facebook, Róbert Zsigó...
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