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We are further strengthening our agricultural relations with France
France is an important ally of our country in strengthening the Common Agricultural Policy and preserving its resources, said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, who received Jonathan Lacôte, Ambassador of...
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Corn producer prices up 30 percent year-on-year
According to Tallage, the spot export price of corn grown in the United States increased to $212/ton (+$4) between December 12 and January 9. In Argentina, the free-on-board (FOB) price...
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Kaufland discontinues fulfillment service
German online marketplace Kaufland is discontinuing Fulfillment by Kaufland (FBK). The service will remain active until February 28, after which stored products will be returned free of charge to the...
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Carrefour Teams Up With Lagardère For French Train Station Stores
Retailer Carrefour has teamed up with Lagardère Travel Retail to roll out approximately 150 outlets in French stations over the next five years. Carrefour CEO Alexandre Bompard said in a...
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ew financing opportunities serve agricultural enterprises
New financing opportunities serve agricultural enterprises so that they can maintain their competitiveness and access technological solutions that mitigate production difficulties – said the Minister of Agriculture at a press...
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GKI analysis: Don’t let anyone else do the work for you
An often-mentioned element of economic competitiveness is exportability. If a company’s products can be sold abroad at a good price (e.g., products of domestic pharmaceutical manufacturers), this improves the operation...
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Randstad: a magyarországi vállalatok 50 százaléka nettó árbevételének növekedésére számít az idén
50 percent of the Hungarian companies surveyed expect their net sales to increase this year, with two-thirds of those affected expecting a 4-10 percent increase, and 21 percent expecting an...
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Waiting for GDP growth: the Hungarian economy recovering from an uncertain situation
The Hungarian economy is expected to start growing more strongly in the second half of 2025. Equilor Investment Co. forecasts that GDP will grow by 2.2% this year and by...
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Over one billion bottles recycled in six months in Hungary
Hungary’s mandatory deposit return system (DRS), launched six months ago, has already delivered impressive results, with over one billion beverage containers recycled by early January. According to MOHU, the system...
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Gordon Ramsay chose Rama’s plant-based butter alternative
Flora Food Group, which also produces and distributes Flora and Rama margarines, has signed a partnership agreement with Gordon Ramsay. As part of the joint work, the world-famous chef shows...
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Bocuse d’Or: Thirteenth place and special award for best dish for Hungary
At one of the world’s most prestigious gastronomic competitions, the Bocuse d’Oron, Hungary came in 13th place, but the outstanding performance of the Hungarian team was recognized with a special...
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The developer has revealed new details about the recently launched qvik payment system
The qvik payment service has been introduced in certain Príma stores, part of one of Hungary’s most significant domestic retail chains. Initially, the retail chain enables the implementation of qvik...
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Szallas.hu: last minute accommodation bookings continue to grow this year
The majority of accommodation bookings were for 1-2 nights last year, Hungarian travellers are planning shorter breaks, and experts at the accommodation booking portal Szallas.hu expect last-minute bookings to continue...
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It turns out that the most strictly controlled food is
In Hungary, tap water is of high quality and continues to be the most strictly controlled food – the Hungarian Water Utilities Association told MTI on Monday. According to the...
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The crisis in orange production is deepening
Orange production in Florida has hit a new low as the industry faces mounting climate and health challenges. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts that this year’s orange crop...
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This decision affects the entire soybean market
Chinese authorities have suspended soybean exports from five Brazilian companies after their shipments failed to meet phytosanitary requirements. The measure, which came into effect in early January, will last for...
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The plague of small ruminants virus has been detected in Zala County
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has detected the plague of small ruminants virus in the settlement of Szentgyörgyvölgy in Zala County. The disease has not...
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Product recall in Europe: Coca-Cola takes steps in several countries to protect health
Coca-Cola has recalled certain products in several European countries, including Coca-Cola soft drinks, Sprite and Fanta, after tests revealed high levels of chlorate in these drinks. The recall affects Belgium,...
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Galaxy Játékáruház Kft. has accumulated a serious tax debt
Galaxy Játékáruház Kft. has been added to the list of companies with a tax debt of over 100 million forints for at least 180 days by the National Tax and...
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Ferrero buys protein snack company Power Crunch
The purchase for an undisclosed amount expands the Nutella maker’s presence in the better-for-you category while increasing its U.S. footprint. Ferrero is buying Power Crunch from Bio-Nutritional Research for an undisclosed amount....
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Tourist traffic in the Danube Delta is decreasing due to the proximity of war
In Romania, tourist traffic in the Danube Delta nature reserve decreased significantly, by twenty percent, last year due to the proximity of the war in Ukraine, Economedia.ro wrote, based on...
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The new housing market is exploding, prices continue to rise – Hungary’s leading developer is expanding by a thousand apartments
Experts unanimously expect a dynamic growth of the new housing market this year. According to the latest data, the recovery started at the end of 2024: in the fourth quarter...
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Eternal elegance
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-01 “According to NIQ retail data, the whisky category grew by approximately 5% in the last 12 months. Price competition is...
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Gen Z values in-store shopping
Digitally-native Gen Z shoppers are more likely to visit retail stores than older generations, with many saying they enjoy the experience of in-store shopping. That’s according to a new survey...
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SPAR Slovenia expands Ljubljana warehouse with €40 million investment
SPAR Slovenia is expanding its warehouse in Ljubljana with a modern 20,000m² facility to enhance the speed and variety of fresh, high-quality product deliveries to its stores. This €40 million...
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Edeka the local supermarket hero of Germany
Independent stores are the lifeblood of the merchant cooperative and German market leader Edeka. Edeka differentiates itself from discount competitors through local sourcing and fresh products. Store designs are tailored...
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Signs of growth are already visible in the Hungarian retail sector
According to the latest statistics, the Hungarian retail sector is already showing signs of growth, but the pace of development lags behind the performance of neighboring countries. While the volume...
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The division of the world economy into Western and Eastern blocs poses many dangers
The global economic split into Western and Eastern blocs could cause damage on a scale that would exceed the economic impact of the 2008 global financial crisis and the pandemic....
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