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Smoking rules to be further tightened in Belgium
Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes on the terraces of cafes, bars and restaurants will be banned in Belgium from 1 January 2027, announced Federal Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke. The...
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French Grilled Cheese Raclette – Video of the Day
Igazi ételpornó street food stílusban,...
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Tibor Kapu tasted the space-travel-inspired Kometini
As a supporter of the Hungarian Astronaut Program, KOMETA has developed a snack product inspired by space travel. Although Tibor Kapu was not allowed to take it into space, he...
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The 15th anniversary Children of the Day competition ended with great success
For the fifteenth time, dm announced the Children of the Sun educational sun protection competition for Hungarian kindergartens. Nearly 760 applications were received in response to the drugstore’s call. All...
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The Consumer Protection Authority inspected beach buffets, festivals and ice cream parlors
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), together with government agencies, inspected the operation of catering establishments, from ice cream parlors to beach buffets to vendors who moved to...
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What does meat content mean in meat products?
How can the meat content of a meat product be calculated? What labels can we find on products regarding the amount of meat they contain? What regulations ensure a unified...
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Netrisk: average travel insurance premiums increased by 1.5 percent in the summer season
The average premium for travel insurance increased by 1.5 percent year-on-year in this summer season, Netrisk told MTI on Monday, based on its own data. The average premium for the...
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Launch of the “Hotel of the Year 2025” Award – Celebrating Excellence in Hungarian Tourism
The Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (HHRA), in cooperation with Visit Hungary, has officially announced the Hotel of the Year 2025 competition. The initiative aims to recognize and showcase hotels...
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AutoWallis accelerates: Vehicle sales increased by nearly ten percent in the third quarter
AutoWallis Group’s vehicle sales increased significantly, by 8.4 percent, in the first nine months of the year. The expansion was primarily driven by the Retail business, which grew by more...
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Zsófia Németh is the new HR manager of ING Bank
Zsófia Németh has been appointed Head of HR at ING Bank Hungary as of September 15, 2025. Zsófia Németh has over 15 years of professional experience in HR and organizational...
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Gyula Marik is the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shell Hungary
As of October 1, Gyula Marik will serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shell Hungary Zrt., in addition to his existing position as Regional Procurement Manager,...
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Gastro-tour project
In the spring the trade association’s series of culinary tours continued. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. In April members of the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs...
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Good reasons
In order to obtain funding from the National Cooperation Fund in 2025, the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) has introduced what kind of social needs it aims to meet and...
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The port of Fonyód is being renovated
MA-HARD Shipping and Water Construction Ltd., a subsidiary of the KÉSZ Group, has been awarded the contract to modernize the port of Fonyód. The nearly 600 million forint investment will...
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Statistical report 2025
The Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) publishes an annual statistical report on the hospitality sector. It is mainly based on data published by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) for 2024....
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Tic-Tac Dispenser – Video of the Day
…which in the wrong hands (bad kids!) can even become a weapon – with menthol cartridges....
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A universal dinner maker, but designed as a quesadilla maker – Picture of the day
The Taco Tuesday Deluxe oven will be a favorite for lovers of richly stuffed quesadillas: thanks to the adjustable two-position lock for the filling, it can easily handle not only...
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Pensioner vouchers: each chain entices customers differently
In early September, the distribution of food vouchers for pensioners began, and retail chains are outbidding each other with special offers for seniors. From Auchan to Tesco, every retailer has...
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Extraordinary rush at Aldi: customers took home 290,000 clothes on the first day
A single price, gradual price reductions and an earlier opening: Aldi went all out in the discount campaign launched on September 11th, and the success was not lacking. Aldi’s national...
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A taste journey at Auchan: customers are welcomed with the cuisines of 13 nations
Auchan Hungary offers its customers the flavors of the cuisines of 13 nations and regions throughout the year. An extremely wide selection awaits those interested in the islands of international...
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Kik would strengthen its position by closing loss-making stores
The Germany-based textile discount chain Kik has announced that, in order to strengthen its competitiveness, it may close unprofitable stores in the future. At the same time, the company promises...
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Supermence in Buda schools: less waste, more experience during lunch break
The “Supermenza” program was launched in the municipal schools of District 1 in the fall, fundamentally transforming the usual practice of public catering. In the new system, children can decide...
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New Happy Meal rule after scandal
Following the summer’s Pokémon Happy Meal frenzy, which led to fights, food waste, and mass resales, McDonald’s Japan has tightened its purchasing rules. The new measures aim to prevent bulk...
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Scandal over Ukrainian eggs
In France, there has been a major outcry after several supermarket chains were selling eggs imported from Ukraine, which the French egg industry association CNPO has found to contain banned...
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TikTok fever in Budapest: young people line up for QQ Express Asian stores
A new player has burst onto the capital’s retail market: the QQ Express chain of stores is conquering the TikTok generation with exotic Asian snacks, drinks and ramen cooked on...
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A pizza cutter is brutal! – Picture of the day
In our opinion, Dalstrong’s massive pizza cutter is no longer about the pizza, but about the person who cuts it: the nearly half-pound device, which costs $130(!!!) and may even...
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Buffet restaurant in the 14th district – Video of the day
We already had pictures, this is our first film about this increasingly common form of catering....
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