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Haggenmacher brewery reopens after 100 years
After more than seventy years, the historic Haggenmacher beer brand is coming back to life in Budafok. The brewery’s reopening will be celebrated with a three-day festival in the former...
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IKEA celebrates 40 years of meatball success with falafel
IKEA is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the global success of its legendary Swedish meatball (köttbullar) with a new plant-based dish: falafel. The novelty is made from chickpeas, zucchini, onions...
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This year’s Symbol of Sustainability winners announced
Trade magazin has announced the winners of the sixth Symbol of Sustainability competition. This year 20 entries won awards in seven categories. Each year Symbol of Sustainability introduces successful projects...
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The forint is considered attractive abroad, but there are risks for the future
The forint is leading the regional competition: it has strengthened by more than 5 percent against the euro this year at current exchange rates. The Polish zloty is essentially stagnant,...
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The OKOSTÁNYÉR® National Student Knowledge Test has started
The Hungarian Dietitians’ National Association (MDOSZ) announced the OKOSTÁNYÉR® National Student Knowledge Test for the third time this year, which aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition. Sixth...
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Spar Austria opens digital shop window
With its new digital platform ‘Spar-Produktwelt’ (Spar Product World), Austrian Spar provides information on prices, origins, and availability of more than 25,000 products from its food range. Customers of company-operated...
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Lantmännen Unibake buys Dutch bakery group Boboli Benelux
Copenhagen-headquartered Lantmännen Unibake said the deal “will serve as a cornerstone” in its expansion in the savoury sector. European bakery group Lantmännen Unibake has acquired Boboli Benelux, a Dutch producer of...
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The 82nd OMÉK, Hungary’s largest agricultural and food industry exhibition, has opened
The 82nd National Agricultural and Food Exhibition and Fair (OMÉK) began with the ceremonial opening, which is once again the most important meeting point for the Hungarian agricultural sector. The...
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Taste the cuisines of 13 nations and regions at Auchan
Auchan Hungary offers its customers the flavors of the cuisines of 13 nations and regions all year round. An extremely wide selection awaits those interested in the islands of international...
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Metro Trading Ltd. signed a cooperation agreement
Minister of Agriculture István Nagy and Vladimir Gnjidić, CEO of Metro Trading Ltd., will sign a cooperation agreement on Thursday following the opening of the National Agricultural and Food Exhibition...
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Coffee, Creativity, Community – Caffè Vergnano Barista Championship 2025
Following last year’s success, Hungary’s most talented baristas gathered for the second time at the Caffè Vergnano Barista Championship, held on September 10 at the Highland Golf Club in Budapest....
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SPAR development worth more than 2.3 billion forints in Eastern Hungary
SPAR has reopened its Nyíregyháza and Mátészalka stores, and every detail of the modernization serves the customer experience, comfort and wide product selection. The stores welcome customers with self-service checkouts,...
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A new era at FOXPOST: Z-BOX vending machines are integrated
Starting September 8, the integration of Packeta’s Z-BOX parcel lockers into the FOXPOST network will begin. During the transition, users will encounter two locker types that operate within a single,...
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Leadership change at IKEA: Jakub Jankowski takes over
Inter IKEA Group CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring will step down at the end of the year. From January 1, 2026, Jakub Jankowski, a 49-year-old Pole who has previously led IKEA’s...
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eMAG appoints Balázs Polgári as its country manager in Hungary
Balázs Polgári has been appointed Country Director of eMAG Hungary with effect from October 1, the online store announced to MTI on Thursday. Balázs Polgári joined eMAG in 2017 and...
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Indotek Group acquires €43.5 million worth of real estate portfolio in Spain awaiting restructuring
Budapest-based real estate investment and asset management company Indotek Group today announced the acquisition of a portfolio of 524 residential and commercial properties in Spain for EUR 43.5 million. The...
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The consumer protection authority has revealed serious violations at the Wolt group of companies
Several serious violations were found in the operation of two companies belonging to the Wolt group during a consumer protection procedure conducted under the professional supervision of the National Trade...
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Mars named to TIME magazine’s list of the world’s best companies for 2025
Mars Incorporated, a global leader in confectionery, snacks, food and pet care products and services, has been named to the inaugural edition of the World’s Best Companies 2025. The prestigious...
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Four Lidl products and one product line received the Value and Quality Grand Prize
Lidl Hungary once again successfully participated in the Value and Quality Grand Prix Competition: this year, it won the prestigious award with four products and one product line. The awards...
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The 2025 PET Cup competition season has ended
The 2025 season of the PET Cup competitions ended with the VI. Bodrog PET Cup. The balance shows more than 29 tons of collected floodplain waste despite the fact that...
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BioTechUSA invites you back to the gym with lifestyle advice and a significant discount
In September, not only the leaves fall, but also the excuses we’ve used to postpone exercise and healthier eating. BioTechUSA’s 2025 “Back to the Gym” campaign aims to support these...
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Nébih at OMÉK: knowledge, fun and tasting
Between September 18-21, 2025, Nébih will also participate in the 82nd OMÉK. The event, which presents the colorful palette of agriculture and food economics, is organized by the Agrármarketing Centrum....
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DSV’s environmentally friendly warehouse in Szigetszentmiklós has started operations
The world’s largest logistics and forwarding company, the Danish-based DSV, has reached another milestone in Hungary: the company’s newest, nearly 18,000 square meter warehouse in Szigetszentmiklós has officially begun operations....
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€290 billion economic footprint: PMI is the driver of the EU’s smoke-free future
Philip Morris International (PMI) created almost €290 billion in economic value in the EU between 2019 and 2023, indirectly supporting 1 million jobs, investing €19.6 billion in SME suppliers and...
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Focus on rural SMEs – the “Rural Entrepreneur of the Year” award and the Rural Entrepreneurs’ Night are launched
For the first time in Hungary, only rural micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises will be awarded. Organized by the Modern & Stylish Countryside Business Community (MSVK), the Night of Rural...
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OTP Bank helps its customers with a new security feature against transfer fraudsters
OTP Mobilbank’s new security feature, Transfer Guard, provides protection against transfer fraud. When activated, online transfers of larger amounts must be approved by an authorized person designated by the account...
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This year, the best in private banking, asset management, and premium banking were awarded again
The private banking and wealth management profession once again chose the service providers with the most outstanding performance in 2025. The Private Banking Hungary Award, announced since 2015 as the...
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Lactalis sets out France capex programme
Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company, has 69 dairies across France and markets around 6,000 SKUs in the country. French dairy giant Lactalis is to invest €1bn ($1.18bn) into “modernising”...
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The state banned the purchase of Alföldi Tej
The Hungarian state has prevented a foreign group of companies – according to market information, a Greek company – from acquiring a 100 percent stake in Alföldi Tej Kft., the...
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Exotic flavors, record-long kürtőskalács and native animals at the 82nd OMÉK
From exotic specialties to the Guinness-record-breaking kürtőskalács, from native animals to gastronomic demonstrations, the 82nd National Agricultural and Food Exhibition and Fair (OMÉK) awaits its visitors with countless exciting programs....
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