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Breakfast culture
As part of a recently announced collaboration, premium Italian coffee brand Caffè Vergnano (exclusively distributed by Coca-Cola HBC Magyarország) and bakery chain Félegyházi Családi Pékség held a joint press event...
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Hungarian Gault&Millau returns
Restaurant guide Gault&Millau is back after 8 years, testing restaurants in Hungary once again. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-2025/01 The French Gault&Millau is an old-new...
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If it is summer, it is Lake Balaton
This summer almost a third of all overnight stays in Hungary were registered in commercial accommodation in the Lake Balaton region. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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New president for MSZÉSZ
At the beginning of November the 60th general meeting of the Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (MSZÉSZ) was held at Aquaworld Resort Budapest. This article is available for reading in...
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Reconsidered service charges
Trade organisations welcomed the decision of the Ministry for National Economy to increase the maximum level of the service charge from to the previous proposal. This article is available for...
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European Tourism Forum
The European Tourism Forum (ETF) took place in November, bringing together leaders and policymakers from EU institutions, the industry’s major technology providers, tourism researchers and academia, to search for joint...
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Bejglis of the year
This year was the fifth when the Hungarian Confectioners’ Craft Union announced the Bejgli of the Year competition, in the Traditional Walnut, Traditional Poppy Seed and Gourmet categories. This article...
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Confectioner jamboree in Vas County
At the end of September sunny weather and hospitable hosts welcomed confectioners and their families to Vas County. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-2025/01 In the...
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In the light of statistical data
László Selmeczi, co-chairman and managing director of Hungarian Confectioners’ Craft Union (MCI), gave a presentation at Trade magazin’s Business Days conference about the state of play in the business. This...
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Beyond Meat partners with McDonald’s to offer plant-based chicken nuggets in France
In France McDonald’s has launched a new plant-based product in collaboration with Beyond Meat: Veggie McPlant Nuggets are now available in 1,560 restaurants across the country. Made from pea protein,...
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ProVeg: Lidl Germany offers the best prices for vegan products
According to a recent survey by ProVeg, Lidl’s basket of plant-based cold cuts, sausages, meatballs, fish sticks, fresh cheese and yogurt, sliced cheese, cooking cream, milk, pizza and breaded slices...
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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 biggest celebration of the trade
Just like in former years, the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) held its annual gala dinner and Gundel Károly awards ceremony in October. This article is available for reading in...
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Starbucks drops plant-based milk surcharge in North America
Starbucks phases out charging extra for plant-based milk at its company-owned stores in the US and Canada from 7 November. As a result of this step, drinks made with oat,...
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The Coconut Collaborative rolls out vegan white chocolate dessert in a pot
UK-based The Coconut Collaborative has launched a new range of vegan coconut-based desserts in supermarkets across the country. Dubbed Choc & Caramel, the dessert is a creamy treat made with...
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Aldi Süd has the strongest vegan private label offering in Germany
Aldi Süd is the biggest grocery retailer in Germany in terms of its selection of vegan private label products, the company says citing a Nielsen survey. Aldi Süd currently offers...
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Proposed new US dietary guidelines may prioritise plant proteins
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) are considering new dietary guidelines that would shift emphasis towards plant proteins for the first time. A preliminary...
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SIAL Innovation Award winners 2024
SIAL Innovation is the international centre for food innovation, which reviews the entries of thousands of exhibitors every two years, in collaboration with ProtéinesXTC. This article is available for reading...
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KSH: In the third quarter, the economic performance decreased by 0.7 percent compared to the same period of the previous year
The volume of Hungary’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2024 was 0.8 percent lower than in the same period of the previous year based on raw...
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Animal Processing in 2024: Increasing Pork and Poultry Slaughter, Decreasing Cattle and Sheep Processing
In the first three quarters of 2024, animal processing data in Hungarian slaughterhouses showed mixed results. While pig and poultry slaughterings showed a significant increase, cattle and sheep processing declined,...
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Home renovation: a new opportunity with the SZÉP card
According to the government’s decision, from 2025, 50% of the amount available on the SZÉP card can be used for home renovation. This includes the following expenses: Purchase of hardware,...
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More and more Hungarian e-retailers are moving their headquarters to Slovakia
In recent years, more and more Hungarian online retailers have decided to relocate their operations to Slovakia. Although corporate tax in Hungary is one of the lowest in Europe (9%),...
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MOHU: kitchen food waste can also be disposed of at waste yards
In addition to the door-to-door collection of kitchen food waste, which was launched as a test, MOHU has also made it possible to drop off such materials at certain waste...
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The crisis of spicy peppers: declining production and growing challenges
The Szeged spice paprika, once a pride of Hungarian gastronomy and agriculture, is now facing serious challenges. Weather extremes, rising costs and import pressure all contribute to the fact that...
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Tesco for people with disabilities
On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, Tesco also prepared a Santa Claus as part of a competition launched jointly with the National...
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Cucumber prices: Rising prices in Europe
Cucumber prices have risen significantly on European wholesale markets in recent weeks. According to a report by FruitVeB, by mid-November, the price of imported cucumbers on Polish wholesale markets had...
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European discount airlines on the rise
Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, Ryanair and Wizz Air, continued to strengthen in November. Both companies saw passenger traffic grow, although the two companies achieved their growth under different circumstances. Ryanair...
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Tea garden near Budapest? Yes! And now anyone can be a part of it!
“Tea is not only important in the Far East or in Anglo-Saxon culture. This noble drink also has a place in Hungary, which also has community-building power.” This is the...
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Pumpkin: a versatile and healthy winter treat
Pumpkin is a favorite vegetable of the autumn and winter months due to its characteristic taste, and is a popular addition not only to the table but also to home...
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