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January Purchasing Managers’ Index shows slight decline
According to a recent report by the Hungarian Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Association (MLBKT), the seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for January 2025 fell to 49.8 points. This result...
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European Purchasing Power 2024: Hungary in 30th place
According to the latest analysis by GfK, the average purchasing power per capita of the European population in 2024 will be 18,768 euros, which is an increase of 3.9% compared...
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SAP: Boredom is the death of the brand
Almost half of Generation Z members are abandoning brands that are becoming boring. Younger consumers want more: they don’t stay loyal to a product or brand because they liked it,...
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Demand for free products is growing – consumer habits are changing
The number of people following special diets is constantly increasing, but conscious nutrition and health considerations are also playing an increasingly important role in consumer decisions. According to Kifli.hu statistics,...
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The leasing market is performing well, but companies remain cautious
The number of new leasing contracts increased last year, but the performance showed significant differences between the individual segments: the financing of passenger and light commercial vehicles continued to strengthen,...
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Summer-kick-off wine and champagne festival on Szabadság Square
The highly successful Wine & Sparkling Wine Festival and Junibor Festival will be held for the 4th time this year at Szabadság tér to showcase and celebrate the rich world...
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Finland’s Oddlygood buys British brand Rude Health
Nordic vegan market leader Oddlygood has acquired Rude Health, one of the UK’s best-known plant-based drinks brands. Founded in 2005, Rude Health produces oat, almond, soy and other plant-based milk...
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The Budapest Stock Exchange opened the year with momentum
The leading index of the Budapest Stock Exchange opened the year with momentum: the nearly 8 percent plus in January is twice the inflation rate for the whole year last...
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Székely gastronomy is promoted in Bucharest with a record-sized stand and show kitchen
Székely gastronomy is being promoted at the Romanian tourism fair in Bucharest with a record-sized stand and show kitchen, drawing attention to the fact that Harghita County will be the...
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Job Tinder at the Technical University
The country’s largest and oldest job exchange, Job Tinder, will be launched on March 11-12, helping prospective or already graduated engineers find the best job for them. The Job Exchange...
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Health-focused juices gaining popularity in the Middle East
Health-focused juices gaining popularity in the Middle East Despite the health trend, affordability is still a key concern. The Middle East is rapidly becoming a key player in the global...
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“Look into the future!” – innovation award for Generation Z from Bosch and Richter
The world is already facing many challenges, but the future will present us with even more fateful choices. The Bosch Group in Hungary and Richter Gedeon Plc. believe that the...
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Carrefour wants to expand Belgian Sunday openings
Carrefour intends to open its Belgian company-operated stores (44 supermarkets and 40 hypermarkets) on Sundays as well. The unions were “surprised” by the initiative, but are “willing to engage in discussions”. As...
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Nespresso introduces paper coffee capsules in Germany
Nespresso has introduced paper-based coffee capsules across Germany from 17 February 2025. The innovative capsules, which are made from 82% paper pulp, offer a more sustainable alternative, according to the...
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Law Story 3 – International Children’s Drawing Competition to Learn About the World of Law
The Pro Veritate Association has announced the Jog Story international children’s drawing competition this year, which introduces the world of law to children aged 6-15 in a creative and playful...
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Rossmann drives its omnichannel expansion with digital coupons
Rossmann is expanding faster than the market, driven by strong international growth and ambitious investments. Its high-low pricing strategy and digital coupons fuel app engagement and e-commerce expansion. Rossmann, the...
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The Mathematician and Food Styling – Video of the Day
Daniel Burns studied at Noma in Copenhagen, one of the world’s top restaurants for years, and his “second degree” in mathematics largely determines his serving style. This is what it’s...
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Gulfood in Dubai opens, 24 exhibitors at AMC’s stand
One of the world’s leading food industry exhibitions is Gulfood in Dubai, which plays a decisive role in shaping trade relations with the Gulf region. The Agricultural Marketing Center participates...
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The winners of the 10th anniversary K&H for Sustainable Agriculture scholarship competition have been announced
The winners of the K&H scholarship competition for sustainable agriculture have been announced for the tenth time. The initiative aims to support the work of agricultural students working on the...
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EY: Only a few days left for domestic companies to request the suspension of tariffs on their products
Companies that want to import goods that are not available in the European Union or that are only available in limited quantities in the EU, duty-free or with a reduced...
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Koelnmesse has had a successful year and looks confidently towards 2025
Despite the challenges, Koelnmesse closed 2024 with strong financial results and is entering the 2025 business year with confidence. The Cologne-based trade fair company recorded sales of around 365 million...
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Labor shortage eases in Germany due to economic slowdown
The slowdown in German economic activity has reduced the demand for skilled workers, and companies are less aware of the labor shortage, according to a study published on Monday by...
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DM further expanded its charity program called Together for Babies
This year, dm drugstore organized its Together for Babies program, in which 260 dm stores took on the symbolic role of godparents for 260 families with young children in difficult...
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Zsendülés 2025: Horticultural Conference with Industry Decision-Makers
Szeged will host the jubilee X. Zsendülés Horticultural Conference, which will take place on February 27-28, 2025, welcoming professionals and decision-makers from the horticultural sector. The event aims to provide...
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Melted cheese is popular in every culture
Melted cheese dishes are a global favorite, especially in the cold winter months. From Swiss fondue to Georgian khachapuri and American mac & cheese, each dish has its own rich...
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Fruit syrups in the price storm
As the price level of soft drinks is on the rise, more and more people are choosing fruit syrups – but just like in all other product categories, the price/value...
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Inflation accelerated in Russia in January
In Russia, annual inflation accelerated to 9.92 percent in January from 9.52 percent in December, while experts’ average expectations were 10 percent, the Russian statistics agency reported. In January, consumer...
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Two-thirds of companies plan AI automation projects in 2025
This year’s most significant technological focus areas will be AI, business intelligence and automation, while the biggest challenge may be cost and human resource constraints, according to the Protechtor CIO...
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Selective waste collection is improving nationwide
MOHU will double the frequency of collection of selectively collected paper, plastic and metal waste from households from this year onwards in all settlements with a population of more than...
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