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“Smart” technology, brutal consumption – The hidden price of AI
The energy demand of artificial intelligence is growing faster than the technology itself: data centers are expanding, power grids are straining, and big tech companies are even planning nuclear power...
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Inflation in Austria fell to 3.0 percent in May
In Austria, the annual rate of consumer prices rose by 3.0 percent in May, in line with the preliminary estimate, after a 3.1 percent increase in April, according to final...
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The government supports the renewal of Hungarian winemaking and the preservation of its traditions
We have long considered the wine sector, which is always capable of renewal, as the flagship of agriculture, therefore agricultural policy also thinks in the long term, on a value...
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K&H: the turnaround has happened, the authentic ones have emerged
Retail lending has clearly reached a turning point. After the decline in early 2023, the credit market has gradually recovered and is now close to its previous peak levels –...
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Garlic on European markets: Why a bountiful Chinese harvest doesn’t guarantee low prices?
Although China is set to record a bumper garlic harvest this year, European consumers should not expect any significant price drops, industry experts warn. Sea freight costs and international trade...
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Restructuring in the hygiene paper category
Trends in the hygiene paper market reflect changing consumer expectations, increased price sensitivity and the strengthening role of innovative developments. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7....
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Auchan recalls smoked, sliced bacon and foie gras
Auchan has recalled smoked, sliced bacon and foie gras due to microbiological contamination and an unmarked allergen, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) told MTI on Friday. According...
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NKFH: Aldi recalls chicken sausages due to allergen presence
Aldi Hungary Food Bt. initiated the recall of the product Baromfivirsli with chicken breast 280 g, as it may contain a milk allergen (cheese), the National Trade and Consumer Protection...
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EU Alert and Cooperation Network 2024 Summary Published
The European Union’s Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN) recorded more than 9,400 notifications in food safety, animal and plant health issues in 2024. Most cases came through the RASFF system,...
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Expensive, but worth it? – Booking Holdings shares hit new highs
The name Booking Holdings sounds familiar to almost every traveler – but while many use the platform’s services as customers, fewer consider it an investment opportunity. And yet, according to...
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Whole milk powder selling price on the international market increased by almost one and a half times
The producer price of raw milk, expressed in national currency, stagnated in the European Union and New Zealand in April 2025, while in the USA it decreased by 5 percent...
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European retailers object to Kellanova takeover by Mars
The European Commission is to conduct an antitrust investigation into Mars‘ takeover of Pringles producer Kellanova, after retailers raised concerns about the manufacturer’s potentially excessive dominance. In August last year,...
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AliExpress launches fulfillment in Europe
Chinese online marketplace AliExpress is launching Local+, a fulfillment solution that allows retailers to outsource shipping. The platform has acquired several warehouses in Europe. As a result, shipping will be...
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Chamber of Agriculture: We do not ask for Ukrainian imports
The European Commission proposes indefinite benefits to Ukraine after the expired free trade measures, however, the position of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Association of Hungarian Farmers’...
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Albert Heijn launches “hybrid” milks in PlanetDairy tie-up
Denmark-based PlanetDairy described the move as “a major first for the European retail sector”. Albert Heijn, the largest grocer in the Netherlands, is launching a line of “hybrid” milks containing...
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The government supports the renewal of Hungarian winemaking and the preservation of its traditions
We have long considered the wine sector, which is always capable of renewal, as the flagship of agriculture, therefore agricultural policy also thinks in the long term, on a value...
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PwC E-toplist: The largest and most well-known online retailers
4 categories: largest, FMCG, Hungarian, best-known – PwC Hungary published the 2024 ranking of the most successful e-retailers on June 19 at a professional event attended by more than 40...
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Crisis Map 2024: The number of protracted crises has increased significantly
The MPRSZ registered and analyzed 450 crisis situations according to communication aspects in the Crisis Map 2024 publication. In the crisis list summarizing all crisis communication situations of the year,...
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Hungarians are the most likely to tip food delivery people online
Tipping remains popular among Hungarians, and this is also evident in the case of food orders. According to foodora’s own data, customers tip online for more than 21 percent of...
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Kifli.hu retained its first place in the online food market
Kifli.hu has topped the FMCG category of the e-commerce top list compiled by PwC this year, and is now the second largest player in the e-commerce market overall. Kifli.hu remains...
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SAP: Cloud development makes beer tastier
The 130-year-old Budweiser Budvar is known for its excellent beers, but its corporate governance system has been a hindrance to everyday brewing. The company, with a turnover of 140 million...
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Discover the Italian icon – MARTINI® opens a new chapter
Bacardi, a family-owned spirits company, is building on the values of its portfolio and one of the world’s most iconic brands, MARTINI, to respond to the changing expectations of modern...
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More than cooperation – the University of Sopron has been enriched with an IKEA showroom
The new teaching hall of the University of Sopron was ceremonially inaugurated on June 18, 2025, which was the result of a long-term cooperation between IKEA Industry Hungary Ltd. and...
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The historic success of Balaton red wine at the world’s largest wine competition
The Zelna Borászat in Balatonfüred achieved a historic success at the Decanter World Wine Awards, the world’s largest and most respected wine competition: their red wine Peregrina won a gold...
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The Sándor Demján 1+1 SME Investment Stimulation Support Program is launched
Hungary’s resources belong to Hungarian families and businesses! The Ministry of National Economy has made a positive decision to support another 141 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises within the framework...
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K&H: how many forints did Hungarians spend playing cards abroad?
K&H bank card customers made nearly 3 million purchases abroad, totaling almost 58 billion forints last summer, with the average amount spent per purchase being more than 178 thousand forints,...
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Security remains the most important consideration for 83% of Hungarian consumers when shopping online
Security remains the most important consideration for 83% of Hungarian consumers when shopping online, according to Visa’s 2025 CEE e-commerce payments survey. 84% of Hungarian online shoppers are ready to...
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Ferenc Vesztergombi received the Hungarian Wine Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award this year
Grapes and wine not only provide a livelihood for hundreds of thousands of people, but also build communities, create relationships and preserve traditions – said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture,...
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More chances, less hassle: the recipe of a good promotion
Gábor Tolnai, head of marketing insight division at Kantar Hoffmann was one of the speakers at this year’s Day of Promotions. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Record participation at the Hungarian stand at the free products exhibition in Vienna
The Agrármarketing Centrum participated for the first time in the Free From exhibition for free, plant-based, organic and specialty foods and beverages in Vienna. The event, which will take place...
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