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Carlsberg to invest in UK soft-drinks production
The expansion at Carlsberg’s Rugby site is set to create over 30 new jobs Carlsberg is adding a new soft drinks canning line at its Rugby factory in the UK...
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Hydrogen could soon replace natural gas in brick production
Wienerberger and the University of Miskolc are working on a globally pioneering development for sustainable brick production. In the drying equipment of the building materials manufacturer’s factory in Tiszavasvár, the...
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KSH: in September, consumer prices exceeded the values of the same month of the previous year by an average of 4.3 percent
In September 2025, consumer prices exceeded those of a year earlier by an average of 4.3 percent. Compared to August, prices did not change on average, the Central Statistical Office...
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The European Parliament has adopted a new, stricter definition of meat
The European Parliament will introduce a new, stricter definition of meat on Wednesday, limiting it to only edible parts of animals and excluding products produced in a laboratory or from...
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Honey Trial 2025 – Record prizes and a challenging year for domestic beekeepers
The year 2025 proved to be a greater test than ever for Hungarian beekeepers. In the spring, 30–40 percent of the national bee population died, and the summer drought and...
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The EU would accelerate the spread of artificial intelligence in industry and science
The European Commission has presented a strategy to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in key industries and the public sector and to put Europe at the forefront of AI-driven...
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The first 100 days, up to 70% discount – and 16.6 tons of food saved!
More than 63,000 products saved, more than 21 million forints saved for customers! – these were the first hundred days of PRÍMA OUTLET. And the best is yet to come!...
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Vitamin shield against the cold – BioTechUSA organic vitamin family for the fall and winter months
As the temperature drops, our bodies are put under increasing strain – making it especially important to supplement our nutrients. BioTechUSA’s latest organically sourced vitamin and mineral formulas help maintain...
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SPAR Dubai’s chocolate-flavored ice cream has become the latest Hungarian export product
The SPAR Regions Treasures program has reached a new milestone: the first shipments of SPAR’s own-brand Dubai chocolate ice cream have left for Croatia and Slovenia. The special ice cream...
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Why do we buy impulsively and what does this mean for webshops?
A significant portion of online purchases are not the result of a pre-planned decision. A product that was not on the shopping list often ends up in the cart in...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: What awaits Hungarian inflation?
Although annual inflation may still be above 4 percent in the next two months, it may slow to 3.7 percent in December. The beginning of next year may start with...
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The battle of digital shelves
The online world of the FMCG sector now goes far beyond a simple web shop. Adapting to trends manifests itself differently for each market player: domestic retail chains are building...
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Metro opens new logistics centre near Bucharest
Metro Romania has opened its first dedicated Food Service Distribution (FSD) warehouse in the immediate vicinity of Bucharest. The joint development with Belgian logistics company WDP is the result of...
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Digital Accessibility: Are All Websites Affected? Myths, Reality, and a French Warning
On June 28, 2025, the regulation on digital accessibility came into force in Hungary, which transposed the European Accessibility Act (EAA) into domestic law. Is it mandatory for all websites...
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$966 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson – company appeals
A Los Angeles jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to pay a total of $966 million (more than 325 billion forints) in damages in the case of Mae Moore,...
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Research: tramadol’s effectiveness in chronic pain is questionable
A recent Danish study published in the journal BMJ Evidence Based Medicine suggests that the widely used drug tramadol has limited effectiveness in treating chronic pain, while the risk of...
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NKFH: distributor recalls fermented black garlic due to unapproved pesticide content
The distributor has recalled fermented black garlic from the market due to unauthorized pesticide content – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) told MTI on Wednesday. According to...
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MAGIC MILK lactose free cooking crea, 20% 0,5 l
With its nearly three decades of history, the Magic Milk brand pays special attention to ensuring that its full range of essential dairy products is also available in lactose-free version....
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Müller expands use of AI for shelf placement and pricing
Drugstore chain Müller is deepening its partnership with software provider Relex Solutions by introducing new AI-powered features to optimize shelf placement, pricing strategies, and promotional planning. The goal is to...
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This is what the households of the future will be like: large machines will take the burden off our shoulders
Imagine that our washing machine tells us in advance when it needs a little care, or that our refrigerator automatically switches to energy-saving mode when we are not at home....
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Amazon Launches New Private-Label Food Brand In The US
Amazon has launched a new private-label food brand, offering more than 1,000 quality food items rated four stars or above by customers. The new range, titled Amazon Grocery, brings the...
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Belarusian price ceiling for vegetables and fruits, with centralized winter storage
Price ceiling and state stockpiling: The Belarusian government is introducing maximum selling prices for some vegetables and fruits and is centrally establishing stabilization stocks for the winter of 2025-2026. The...
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners invests in France production
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is investing €68m ($79.3m) in the Hauts-de-France region of France to add a ninth production line at its facility in Dunkirk. The new line will be...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: Hungarian industry continues to decline
Perhaps next year the sector, which has been gradually declining for the past two years, may turn a profit. Hungarian industry performed poorly in August this year as well. Production...
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KSH: industrial production fell by 7.3 percent compared to the same period of the previous year and by 2.3 percent compared to the previous month
In August 2025, the volume of industrial production fell by 7.3 percent, or 4.6 percent, adjusted for working day effects, compared to a year earlier. Based on seasonally and working...
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NGM: fixed 3 percent SME loan launched on October 6
The government is doing everything it can to support domestic SMEs and boost industry. Therefore, we have expanded the 100 new factory program to 150, and through the Demján Sándor...
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Poultry and egg prices continue to rise – consumers can expect permanently high prices
The price of poultry meat continues to rise in Hungary, despite the government’s margin stop measures still in effect – revealed by RTL News. According to the latest data from...
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New chapter in the Hungarian Food Code – the Dairy Products Council welcomes the quality regulation of Trappist cheese
The Milk Product Council welcomes and appreciates the publication of the new chapter of the Hungarian Food Codex on Trappista cheese. As consumer awareness increases, there is growing social demand...
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NGM: negotiations begin between Alföldi Tej Kft. and the Hungarian State on the acquisition of the dairy company
Negotiations between Alföldi Tej Kft. and the Hungarian State on the acquisition of the dairy company have begun – the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) announced. The announcement reminds that...
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Inflation in the OECD stagnated at 4.1 percent in August
The annual average increase in consumer prices in the member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was 4.1 percent in August, the same as in July,...
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