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Extortion attempt and 20 million euros in damage – IKEA hit by cyberattack
A cyberattack on IKEA’s Southeast European region in late 2024 has caused significant financial losses, but the details have only just been made public. The furniture chain was hit on...
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Breaking News: Hungarian Gösser Spritz display is two-time POP world champion
Hungarian creativity proves to be competitive and internationally recognized in the point-of-purchase marketing industry. This year, the domestic POP sector can be proud of winning two world championship titles. In...
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Hidden pitfalls of Easter chocolate shopping: 3 warning signs to watch out for
As Easter approaches, store shelves are filled with colorful chocolate bunnies and eggs – and it’s no coincidence that this is the second-largest chocolate-consuming season of the year after Halloween....
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Consumers can find a rich selection of vegetables in the period before Easter
Domestic stores await customers with a rich selection of vegetables, and domestically grown spring onions, radishes and lettuce can also be the jewel of the Easter table. According to the...
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MBH Bank further strengthened its role in agricultural financing
Despite the less favorable market and production environment, MBH Bank further strengthened its role in financing the agricultural sector, with its loan portfolio performing better than the market average in...
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Mondelēz investing $79M in Switzerland Toblerone factory
The snacks maker said the investment will help its goal of becoming the top chocolate company by 2030 and further grow Toblerone within the premium space, Food Dive reported. Mondelēz...
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Romania tightens precautions against foot-and-mouth disease
Due to the spread of the foot-and-mouth disease virus in Europe, Romania has tightened precautions against foot-and-mouth disease, and has, among other things, ordered a ban on the import of...
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Partial payments in the Agro-ecological Program are progressing at a steady pace
A total of 12 billion forints worth of partial payments have been completed for 4,109 applicants in the Agro-ecological Program (AÖP). This means that the affected farmers have received support...
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Some more fantastic fruit processing machines! – Video of the day
When we see people peeling apples by hand, we feel a little sorry. When machines do the same thing quickly and on a large scale, we open our mouths!...
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Dog World – Picture of the Day
An interesting solution for shopping with pets in Portugal. (Better than not allowing them at all…)...
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The first smart point of sale, Auchan GO, was handed over
Auchan Hungary has officially opened its new, innovative retail unit: the first Auchan GO. The smart sales point is available to customers 24/7, as it operates without staff. With the...
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(HU) Közel 5%-os forgalombővülést ért el tavaly a SPAR Magyarország
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Hungarian customers are increasingly demanding
With consumer awareness growing, the demand for quality and smaller-packaged ham products is increasing, according to a survey published on Thursday by the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the...
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The Hungarian horseradish crop is sufficient to serve more than half of the European market.
As Easter approaches, the demand for various grated horseradish products starts to increase exponentially every year. Hungary leads the European Union in horseradish production: the Hungarian crop is sufficient to...
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There are many Easter novelties at Lidl
Lidl Hungary is also offering a wide range and favorable prices for Easter this year, with customers choosing from 17 types of ham, seven types of cakes, more than 150...
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The new BURGER KING® restaurant opened in the Pólus Center
BURGER KING® has expanded its domestic network with a new unit: it opened its 61st restaurant in the food court of Pólus Center, which is the realization of a long-planned...
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Spring renewal and health awareness in Rossmann’s offer
Spring renewal is an ideal opportunity to introduce health-conscious habits – both inside and out. Rossmann’s wide range includes new products such as Balance by Béres Alexandra or ESSA World...
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The Hungarian example became the model: MediaMarkt innovation, digital vision and European cooperation
Hungary is not only a market, but also an innovation center for MediaMarkt – says Karsten Wilderberg, CEO of CECONOMY and Media-Saturn-Holding, who in an interview with Index spoke about...
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Amazon hits back: responds to US tariff hike by canceling Chinese orders
A new chapter in the trade war in e-commerce – Amazon’s suppliers and sellers are also feeling the shift. Amazon has canceled several orders from China and other Asian countries...
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Mushroom consumption is increasing both in Europe and at home
EU mushroom production has exceeded one million tons, and Hungary is also taking an increasingly large slice of it. Demand is growing, but growers are facing serious challenges, and collectors...
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There is a huge interest in supporting small town liquor stores
The support program announced by the Government of Hungary for small village pubs has been successful. Approximately 80% of the eligible liquor stores applied for the 3 million forints. The...
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Visit Hungary: Applications for the 32nd Flowering Hungary competition have started
Applications for the 32nd Flowering Hungary competition have started. Visit Hungary, a subsidiary of the Hungarian Tourist Board (MTÜ), is waiting for applications from settlements that would like to compare...
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Hungarian food specialties can also be found at the Food and Hotel Asia exhibition in Singapore
The Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) exhibition opened in Singapore this year, where six Hungarian exhibitors are present at the stand of Agrármarketing Centrum Nonprofit Kft. (AMC), AMC told MTI....
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Shell is preparing to open its third truck-mounted gas station in Vép
Shell is continuously expanding its Hungarian filling station network, within the framework of which it is building another unmanned truck rapid refueling station, this time at the Vép exit of...
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NGM: the government welcomes the fact that commercial banks are also participating in the fight against price increases
The government welcomes the fact that commercial banks are voluntarily agreeing to reduce their fees, reducing the burden on the population. The responsible attitude of financial institutions also shows that...
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Excellence in Logistics: MLBKT 2025 Awards Presented
The Hungarian Logistics, Procurement and Inventory Management Association (MLBKT) has once again awarded outstanding representatives of the supply chain profession. The awards, recognizing professional excellence, were presented on April 10,...
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The National Hungarian Beekeeping Association warns of the dangers of the Asian horse hornet
The National Hungarian Beekeeping Association (OMME) has drawn the attention of the public to the appearance of the Asian horse hornet (Vespa velutina) in Hungary – agrokult.hu wrote, based on...
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AKKO Invest closed a record year in 2024: further growth is possible
AKKO Invest, listed in the Premium category of the Budapest Stock Exchange, closed 2024 with sales of HUF 43.5 billion and EBITDA of HUF 3.4 billion. The company is preparing...
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Clothes, fragrances and emotions
IldikóThere is still strong growth on the fabric softener market: according to NIQ data for January-December 2024, value sales were up 9.2% and the volume sales growth was 2%. Manufacturer...
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