Livestock production continues to grow
Livestock production continues to grow
The weather in 2024 was very extreme, with a lack of precipitation in early spring, but significant rainfall in early summer, followed by a heat wave that lasted for weeks....
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Yakult to shut factory in China
Yakult plans to move the operations of the Shanghai factory to plants in Wuxi and Tianjin. Japan-based Yakult Honsha is closing a factory in China as part of changes to try...
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Romania’s AuGust Eyes Purchase Of 87 Stores From Ahold Delhaize
Romanian convenience store chain AuGust is negotiating to buy 87 Profi and Mega Image stores from Ahold Delhaize in Romania. The sale of the stores is a requirement placed by Romania’s...
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Peace Mission – Picture of the Day
Two Japanese chefs from New York, Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau, explain the basic concept of omakase cooking in an incredibly spectacular film....
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Card payments are now a basic requirement for merchants
“Card acceptance today is like a utility service: a basic expectation. Businesses that do not offer this are at a serious market disadvantage,” says Ferenc Szász, Business Development Director for...
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Most major grocery chains will keep their stores open until noon on December 24th
Most of the large grocery chains will keep their stores open on December 24th, stores will usually wait for customers until 12:00, but there may be exceptions, after which their...
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Viktor Orbán: Economic recovery and historic opportunities for 2025
On Friday morning, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán presented the Hungarian government’s economic goals for 2025 and the potential for a global turnaround in the world on Kossuth Radio. The Prime...
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Recognition of Consumer Protection Excellence: Honoring the Best of 2024
This year’s outstanding consumer protection officers and special award recipients were celebrated at a prestigious event, highlighting the importance of consumer-friendly practices across all sectors of commerce. At the award...
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The Joy of Giving! – SPAR stores collect non-perishable food for people in need
The Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and SPAR Hungary have launched a personal fundraising campaign today. As part of the 2024 Joy of Giving! initiative, more than 3,000 volunteers will receive...
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KSH: industrial production decreased by 0.2 percent in October
In October, the volume of industrial production fell by 0.2 percent, or 3.1 percent adjusted for working day effects, from a year earlier, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) confirmed in...
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Technological advancements and business travel
The latest research from International Workplace Group (IWG), the leading provider of hybrid workspace solutions, including the Spaces and Regus brands, looks at the changing nature and frequency of business...
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New Tax Law Brings Significant Changes for Guest Workers
The 2024 Act LV introduces changes that remove several tax benefits for workers from non-EEA countries. The new tax law, effective January 2024, introduces significant changes for guest workers coming...
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This is what we expect from artificial intelligence: we will be more efficient and have more fun
The Ipsos 2024 AI Monitor report provides a comprehensive picture of how people around the world and in Hungary relate to artificial intelligence (AI). While the majority trust that AI...
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K&H: a gift, but what and from which store?
When it comes to Christmas gift-giving, clothes are the most popular choice among young people, with 67 percent of them preparing such a surprise for the holidays. Cosmetics are also...
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Mayor’s Office: bottle holders in public areas are being tested
Public bottle holders are being tested, the aim of which is to allow the collection of reusable bottles separately from public waste – the Mayor’s Office told MTI. According to...
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V4 Agricultural Chambers: united action to protect farmers
The agricultural chambers of the Visegrad countries – the National Council of Agricultural Chambers of Poland (KRIR), the Hungarian National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK), the Agricultural Chamber of the Czech...
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NGM: half of the amount received on the SZÉP card can be used for home renovation from 2025
From next year, half of the amount received on the SZÉP card can be spent on home renovation, building materials, paint or other necessary equipment, but it can also be...
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Price increase at Magyar Posta: this is how much the most common postal services will cost in 2025
Magyar Posta’s goal remains to provide its services efficiently and in accordance with 21st century customer expectations, ensuring quality and customer-centric service required by law in every part of the...
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The National Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce strengthens its representation of European Union and international interests
The National Assembly of the National Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce has elected András Cseh as the new Vice President responsible for European Union agricultural strategy and external relations. The...
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First We Feast studio, which produces Hot Ones, has been sold – George Soros’ company is among the new owners
Buzzfeed has sold its First We Feast studio, which produces popular content such as Hot Ones, for $82.5 million (over 32 billion forints). According to Variety, the new investors include...
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Advent calendar receives serious criticism
In his latest TikTok video, vlogger Product Critic has thoroughly criticized the chocolates in IKEA’s Christmas calendar. The video, which went viral in no time, has thoroughly shaken up the...
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EU member states agree on fishing quotas for 2025
The relevant ministers of the EU member states agreed in Brussels on a regulation on fishing quotas for 2025, which will allow fish stocks to be maintained at sustainable levels...
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Nébih: LPP Hungary Kft. has recalled a ceramic bowl with a reindeer motif
The SINSAY brand ceramic bowl with a reindeer motif is being recalled by the distributor LPP Hungary Kft. due to the foil layer peeling off the product and discoloration, the...
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Eckes-Granini acquires fruit juice concentrate producer in Germany
Eckes-Granini, one of Europe’s leading juice producers, has acquired Wolfgang Jobmann, a specialist in the production of fruit drink concentrates in Germany. The Hamburg-based company has been marketing concentrates for...
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Fish consumption is becoming increasingly popular in our country
The Christmas fish offer and the results of domestic fish production were presented at a press conference organized in Budaörs in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Hungarian Aquaculture...
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Penny’s ‘Markthalle’ discount concept in Germany
Penny’s marketplace concept in Germany is an evolutionary step towards the supermarket segment. The Rewe discounter differentiates from Lidl and Aldi by emphasizing its convenience proposition. A large food-to-go offer...
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Nébih Farm welcomes visitors at a new location
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has opened its doors to the renewed Nébih Farm, or the journey of milk, installation at the Hungarian Agricultural Museum since December. Visitors...
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Animal welfare support for the dairy cattle sector launched
A new call for proposals has been launched to improve the animal welfare conditions of dairy cattle herds within the framework of the CAP Strategic Plan. Applications for support will...
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From 2025, the buyer who disappears the producers’ money will no longer be a company manager
Thanks to the producer protection law package adopted by the Parliament, from 1 January 2025, not only late payment beyond 30 days will be punishable. The new rule is that...
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