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This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. “We have seen stable growth in both the wine and sparkling wine categories over the past year and a half”,...
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New secretary general at KOZMOS
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. A long and successful period has come to an end in the career of István Murányi, secretary general of KOZMOS,...
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Sparkling wine 2025
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. According to András Csomay, marketing manager of Törley Sparkling Wine Cellars, in recent years the company’s sales have shifted towards higher-value products....
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Wineries reloaded: the second generation is coming
Our magazine interviewed Pálma Koch, the president of Junibor – Young Winemakers’ Association. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. How does the professional attitude and vision...
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Could there be a turnaround?
Contrary to many other analyses of consumption among younger generations, data from this year’s representative survey commissioned by the National Council of Wine Communities (HNT) reveals: young adults are turning...
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NÉGYOSZ did a lot for plant-based foods in the summer
The summer of the National Association of Plant Based Food Manufacturers and Distributors (NÉGYOSZ) was busy with elections, festivals and professional events. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Vegan scrambled eggs at 30,000 feet
On 5 October American Airlines expanded its in-flight menu with a new vegan breakfast option: Just Egg plant-based scrambled eggs with hash browns, vegan cheese, spinach, corn and California peppers....
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Protein intake: underrated plant sources in the Hungarian diet
According to a nationwide survey commissioned by Danone Magyarország, half of adults are unsure whether they consume enough protein, while plant-based protein sources continue to be less important in public...
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Safe vegetable fermentation
Home fermentation is undergoing a renaissance, adding variety to the winter diet./ This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. Sauerkraut, kimchi and beet kvass aren’t only healthy...
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Saveggy develops edible plant-based cucumber packaging
Swedish start-up Saveggy has developed a breakthrough solution to replace plastic packaging for cucumbers: the edible plant-based coating is made from rapeseed oil and gluten-free buckwheat oil, keeping the product...
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Demand for plant-based protein is the engine of the European nut market
In 2024 the European Union maintained its leading position on the global nut market, importing around EUR 6bn worth of nuts. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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In Germany more than half of ALDI SÜD’s offering is plant-based
ALDI SÜD’s latest Nutrition Report reveals that 56.4% of the chain’s food selection is now plant-based, while animal-based products account for 43.6%. WWF’s extended calculation method was used to determine...
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Hungary among the leaders in European fresh vegetable exports
According to data from the International Trade Center (ITC), Hungary retained its place in the top 10 of European fresh vegetable exporters in 2024, with total exports worth EUR 412.4m....
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IKEA celebrates the 40th birthday of Swedish meatball with a plant-based falafel
IKEA’s iconic Swedish meatball, the köttbullar, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, which the company is commemorating with the introduction of a new dish: chickpea-based falafel will be available in...
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The power of fragrances
On the domestic perfume market demand continued to strengthen in 2024, realising outstanding growth in both value and volume. According to NIQ data, the category developed by 14.3% in value...
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KSH: retail turnover increased by 3.0 percent compared to the same period of the previous year, while remaining unchanged compared to the previous month
2025. In September, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 3.4 percent according to raw data, or 3.0 percent adjusted for calendar effects, compared to the same period of...
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Annual inflation in the OECD accelerated to 4.2 percent in September
The annual average increase in consumer prices in the member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) accelerated to 4.2 percent in September from 4.1 percent in...
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Beyond the bottle
2025 brought moderate but stable growth for the shower gel market. According to Nielsen data, sales of women’s shower gels rose by 3% in value and 7% in volume by...
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Eurozone retail sales fell month-on-month, but rose year-on-year in September
Retail turnover in the eurozone fell in September compared to the previous month, but increased in annual comparison. According to data published on Thursday by the statistical office of the...
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OPTEN: The annual decrease may again be in the order of tens of thousands
Based on the data for the third quarter of 2025, the number of companies in the Hungarian business world continues to decline. New establishments are still unable to offset the...
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Lidl stores will be closed on December 24th this year as well
Lidl Hungary continues its pioneering initiative launched in 2023, according to which its stores will be closed nationwide on December 24, Christmas Eve. The aim of the decision is for...
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Complete protein – what does it really mean?
If there is a nutrient that is worth taking seriously in every situation in life, it is protein: it is essential for the construction of cells, muscles, hormones and enzymes,...
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The largest Hungarian chestnut processor burned to the ground in March, but is now producing again
The largest Hungarian chestnut processor, Sarkpont Zrt., has literally risen from the ashes. The factory in Kadarkút-Vótapuszta was destroyed by a fire on March 27th of this year, in which...
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KSH: industrial production expanded by 1.3 percent both compared to the same period of the previous year and compared to the previous month
In September 2025, the volume of industrial production exceeded the average by 1.3 percent, while adjusted for working day effects, it fell by 1.5 percent compared to a year earlier,...
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MOHU has installed a new REpont machine suitable for bulk redemption
MOHU has installed a new vending machine in Budapest, suitable for bulk redemption. The III. district, the new R2 vending machine – an improved version of the R1 type manufactured...
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Drought mitigation measures reduced crop losses
Although drought seriously threatened Hungarian agriculture this year, drought mitigation measures ultimately significantly reduced crop losses, said the State Secretary for Agriculture of the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) at a...
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Lidl UK’s plant-based sales are booming
In 2025 Lidl UK realised a 694% annual sales growth with its private label meat-free and plant-based dairy products, exceeding its 400% target by far. This article is available for...
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The Hungarian Innovation Grand Prize competition has been announced.
The Hungarian Innovation Association (MISZ) has announced the Hungarian Innovation Grand Prix for the 34th time. Companies can submit innovation projects that have been implemented in practice and will bring...
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Inflation in Austria was 4.0 percent in October, after September
The annual growth rate of consumer prices in Austria was 4.0 percent in October, the same as the previous month, according to preliminary data from the Austrian Statistical Office (Bundesanstalt...
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Retail sales in Romania fell by 2 percent in September
According to raw data, retail turnover in Romania decreased by 2 percent in September compared to the previous year, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced on Thursday. According to...
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