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Several horticultural crops have been exempted from the EKÁER notification obligation
On the joint initiative of the National Chamber of Agriculture and the FruitVeB Vegetable and Fruit Interprofessional Organization, an important change was made to the legislation related to the operation...
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Store visit at Rewe To Go in Germany
Rewe Group has opened its first Rewe To Go store at a German motorway rest area – Rhynern Nord on the A2 – marking a new milestone in its convenience...
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Kroger announces corporate layoffs, structural changes
The company said the cuts impact less than 1,000 employees as the grocer continues shaving off costs. Kroger announced Tuesday layoffs of fewer than 1,000 corporate staffers, a company spokesperson...
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France’s Lactalis Strikes €1.9bn Deal For Fonterra’s Consumer Business
New Zealand’s Fonterra Co-operative Group said it will sell its global consumer and associated businesses to French dairy major Lactalis for NZ$3.85 billion (€1.9 billion). The sale includes Fonterra’s global...
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Knuspr Joins Swiss Markant Network
Knuspr, the German-based online supermarket, has become the first pure online grocery retailer in Europe to join the Swiss Markant network. The partnership, which begins in Germany, aims to streamline...
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István Nagy: The interests of Hungarian farmers come first, we will continue to maintain the import ban on Ukrainian agricultural products
Ukraine will not export either corn or wheat to Hungary until our country requests it – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, who received Tarasz Kacska, Deputy Prime Minister of...
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Comfort Brunch – Video of the Day
You can’t serve your guests better than this… Click on the image for the video!...
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Brazilian ice cream commercial – Picture of the day
We know that there is nothing new under the sun, but what already exists – for example, the connection between ice cream and a funnel – can always be put...
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Race against time
Besides inflation, rising costs and labour shortage, changing consumer habits also pose a challenge to the Hungarian logistics sector. Due to the growth of online orders, the demand for express...
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Faster, greener, smarter – today’s minimum requirements in FMCG transport
Inflation, driver shortage, stricter regulations and sustainability expectations are all shaping the domestic transport market. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. Digital, green and flexible “The...
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Plants reimagined
The role of plants in food is transforming: they are no longer just ingredients, but central elements of products, according to a study summarising industry trends by Innova Market Insights....
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Safe preservation: Nébih tips for the vegan pantry
Jams, preserves, pickles, dried fruits and vegetables made at home are essential ingredients in vegan cuisine, but they also brighten up one’s diet in the fall and winter months. This...
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Vegpreneur Awards: a competition for innovative plant-based products
Entries are now open for the second Vegpreneur Awards, which rewards the most innovative plant-based products. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. The winners will be...
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More from less – this is how the world is cooking in 2025
Euromonitor has published the results of its recent 100-country research on key trends shaping the cooking ingredients and ready meals market. It has identified five main trends with a significant...
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More vegan options available at Sziget festival
This year’s Sziget Festival has reached new heights in hospitality: in addition to traditional and international dishes, visitors were treated to more vegan, vegetarian and free-from options than ever before....
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Consumer consciousness is limited by our wallets
According to PwC’s Voice of the Consumer survey, which summarises the opinions of more than 21,000 consumers in 28 countries, shoppers would primarily buy food products that are in line...
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Watermelon buyers are safe
Once again the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) and government agency experts are conducting nationwide inspections of watermelon quality and labelling this year. This article is available...
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A third of Hungarians are still looking for ways to eat more healthily and only a quarter of them eat consciously
The representative éTREND 2025 survey by Impetus Research identifies five segments of the Hungarian population, from which only two include people who eat healthily. This article is available for reading...
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FECSO: industry dialogue for sustainable packaging
Held on 4 June 2025 in the Community House in Pasarét, the first Sustainable Packaging Forum launched a professional dialogue on the future of sustainable packaging and opportunities for industry...
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MMSZ Green Club meeting at Danone: sustainable operations in practice
Once again the joint event organised by the Green, HoReCa and Event Chapters of the Hungarian Marketing Association (MMSZ) focused on the practical aspects of sustainability. This article is available...
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Croissants dethroned?
New York pékségeiben a díszes, elegáns süteményeket egyre inkább kiszorítják a szaftos, mázas fahéjas csigák. Creamy sauces, creative toppings, and vegan options — that’s the concept behind the Cinnamood chain...
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Price-sensitive consumers, growing expectations
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. “The economic difficulties of recent years – cost increases, inflation and changing consumption habits – have posed major challenges for...
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Flavours of the past, health of the future
This year the Hungarian Bakers’ Association organised its 14th national bread competition. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. Dozens of bakeries entered in three categories and this...
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Global front lines on the food essentials market: beyond bread
Euromonitor International’s annual 100-country research gives a detailed picture of the global market for staple foods, its current structure and expected developments until 2030. This article is available for reading...
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Knowledge transfer
Norbert Tóth, the founder of Cocktail Class Budapest hosts exclusive, experience-based mixology workshops for cocktail enthusiasts. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. “Cocktail Class Budapest is...
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With grandeur and focus
The 15-seat bar Cooldown Budapest is located on Nagy Diófa Street in Erzsébetváros. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. It was established with educational goals and...
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The future is already the present – employer branding in the spirit of sustainability
Employer branding is no longer just an HR tool, but a strategic factor, according to the third Employer Branding Conference, held on 3 June 2025. This article is available for...
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What drink flavours did the summer bring?
According to a survey by Innova Market Insights, this summer consumers were looking for refreshing, lively flavours that evoke nostalgia and sunshine. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Prestigious cocktail competition
The first World Class Hungary bartender competition, the national final of which was held in Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace, was a huge success. This article is available for reading...
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Cocktail revolution behind the Iron Curtain
An article titled “The post-Soviet cocktail revival” appeared in Drinks International magazine: Alia Akkam, a writer living in Budapest, took readers on an exciting gastronomic journey through the region. This...
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