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NAK President: This year holds challenges for agriculture
The year 2025 holds many challenges for Hungarian agriculture: in addition to adapting to climate change and the transformation of the European Union support system, free trade agreements and the...
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PwC Value in Motion: AI’s economic stimulus impact could reach 15% by 2035
According to PwC’s latest research, artificial intelligence (AI) could add one percentage point to annual global economic growth over the next decade—a pace comparable to the industrial expansion of the...
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MRSZ: professional position statement on the draft law “On the Transparency of Public Life”
The Advertising Association has taken action: it submitted a statement to decision-makers. The Hungarian Advertising Association has shared its professional opinion on the “Act on the Transparency of Public Life”,...
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Slovak and Austrian restrictions due to foot-and-mouth disease lifted
Slovak and Austrian restrictions due to foot-and-mouth disease have been lifted, but Croatia continues to implement temporary border controls, the National Police Headquarters announced on Wednesday on the police.hu website....
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The III. REL Organizers’ Day ended successfully
Hungary is at the forefront of supporting short supply chains – this was stated at the 3rd Short Supply Chain (SSC) Organizers’ Day conference held in Magyarnándor, Nógrád County. In...
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Antibiotic sales data for veterinary medicines are improving
The European Medicines Agency has published the first ESUAvet report for 2023, which examines both the sales and use of veterinary antimicrobials. The new system, which is now based on...
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Czech breweries brewed 20.9 million hectoliters of beer last year
Last year, Czech breweries brewed 20.9 million hectoliters of beer, which is 4.2 percent more than in 2023, the Czech Breweries Association said in Prague on Wednesday. According to the...
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NFC transactions have become very popular in just a few months
The proportion of cash withdrawals without a physical bank card at K&H ATMs is gradually increasing. In the first month after the launch in January, this scenario was the case...
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A new hall has been added to the East Gate PRO Business Park, which is being developed by WING
The East Gate PRO Business Park in Fót has reached another important milestone: WING Industrial, the business unit responsible for industrial and logistics developments of WING, the developer of the...
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SAP rethinks the future of enterprise applications: AI will be everywhere
SAP announced groundbreaking technology developments and strategic partnerships at this year’s Sapphire conference that will fundamentally reshape the future of enterprise software. With the ubiquitous Joule AI copilot and an...
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International Home Brewers Competition on Saturday in Főzdepark
Free programs, brewery tours and the best homebrews from nine countries await those interested in the International Homebrew Competition in Budapest’s Főzdepark on Saturday from noon. According to a statement...
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Fruit growers can count on the government even during challenges
The government is committed to supporting the horticultural sector even during challenges. Therefore, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy initiated a consultation with the sector’s stakeholders in order to review the...
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Melon season already in full swing at Tesco
Every year Tesco sells large quantities of Hungarian watermelon in its stores, both in Hungary and abroad, but there is a whole year of work behind this. This article is...
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Felix sauces
In 2025 Felix is adding seven new sauces to its portfolio. The wide range of new Felix sauces is the perfect choice for every meal, whether one prefers milder or...
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Final payment of the Agro-ecological Program has begun
Of the participants in the popular Agro-ecological Program (AÖP), 63 thousand farmers have so far received partial payments of more than 82.7 billion forints. The final payment of the program...
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Discount to Heap More Pressure on Large Format Grocers
In IGD’s latest five-year forecasts to 2029, discount will be the fastest growing physical grocery channel with a sales CAGR of 5.2% Discount is set to grow by $217bn globally...
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Resilient Rimi Baltic Prepares for a New Chapter with Salling Group
Rimi Baltic has quietly strengthened its hand as the Baltics’ grocery battleground heats up. While Lidl pushes forward, Rimi’s hypermarkets have stayed agile and profitable. Soon, ownership will pass to...
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Walmart cuts 1,500 corporate jobs
Calling it a restructuring effort, Walmart plans to eliminate 1,500 corporate jobs in the U.S. as the big-box retailer aims to cut expenses and accelerate decision-making, according to Supermarket News...
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Fewer sheep, more expensive lamb
According to data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), Hungary’s sheep flock was 846.8 thousand on 1 December 2024, down 6.6% compared to December 2023. The number of ewes decreased...
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Sustainable water management is the basis of innovative agriculture
The effects of climate change, increasingly frequent droughts and the scarcity of water resources make it necessary to develop adaptation strategies in water management – emphasized Imre Hubai, State Secretary...
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Grape-based gin products were developed by PTE and Danubiana Kft.
Danubiana Kft., a wine production and export company based in Bonyhád, has developed new grape-based gin products and production technology without loss of aroma, together with the University of Pécs...
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The curse of modern cars: a software bug can cost a fortune
European transport habits are undergoing a profound transformation: the number of hybrid and electric models on the roads is increasing, the 2025 Mobility Barometer by Europ Assistance and Ipsos draws...
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Generali strengthened in the first quarter: stable capital position and growth in operating profit
Generali Group delivered a robust performance in the first quarter of 2025, with operating result up 8.9% to €2.07 billion, supported by all business segments: Life, P&C, and Asset Management....
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Nestlé Portugal Opens Its First Retail Store
Nestlé Portugal has opened its first store in the country at its Linda-a-Velha headquarters. The Good Store offers around 90 Nestlé brands, featuring Portuguese staples such as Mokambo, Pensal, Nestum,...
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Agrometeorology: more precipitation is coming, then another cooling is coming
Heavy rain is expected in many places until Saturday morning, then the wind will turn north again and another cooling will arrive – HungaroMet Zrt. wrote in its agrometeorological analysis...
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The strongest FMCG brands have proven themselves in 2025 – Here are this year’s Superbrands winners!
The strongest brands are not rigid structures but evolving systems where finding the balance between innovation and stability is essential. The ability to adapt and the drive to improve—continuous change—are...
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MBH Bank: 1.1 percent growth expected this year
The risks of the tariff war significantly limit domestic growth prospects, while the positive effects of the European economic recovery will only be felt next year, which is why experts...
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Eisberg refocuses on core Markets, sells Central European sites to Green Factory
Eisberg, a subsidiary of the Bell Food Group and a leading provider of fresh convenience salads in the DACH region, has announced the sale of its production facilities in Poland,...
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PLMA opens, 20 exhibitors at the Hungarian community stand
With a history spanning over 37 years, PLMA World of Private Label – Private Label Exhibition is one of the most prestigious trade events in 2025. The trade fair in...
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A recent retail analysis was conducted on the eco-sector
The Organic Agricultural Research Institute (ÖMKi) recently published long-awaited data. This year, several gap-filling agricultural economic research studies were published on the organic sector, including an analysis of the development...
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