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KitchenAid introduces Gianni, its new automatic espresso machine collection
KitchenAid has introduced its new espresso machine collection in Hungary, which revolutionizes the perfect espresso at home with one semi-automatic and three fully automatic espresso machines, making it an easy...
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NKFH: food safety raids during the summer season, primarily in ice cream parlors and beach buffets
In order to protect consumer safety, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) is conducting a nationwide inspection in cooperation with government agencies. The inspections are taking place primarily...
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Strawberries under scrutiny: Nébih takes action against unfair sales
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) conducted increased strawberry inspections nationwide in the second half of May. The authority’s goal was twofold: on the one hand, to support honest...
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Hungarian sour cherries may be more in demand than ever before – historical market outlook in 2025
Record low yields, empty warehouses and unprecedented demand could characterize the 2025 sour cherry season, the FruitVeB Sour Cherry Product Committee revealed at its meeting on June 6. Both the...
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Insura.hu: those planning a vacation abroad can expect travel insurance premiums 5-6 percent higher than last year
Those planning a vacation abroad can expect travel insurance premiums to be 5-6 percent higher this year than last year; the average daily premium for travel insurance policies taken out...
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Champagne consumption is decreasing internationally, but increasing domestically
Champagne has always been a symbol of luxury, associated with celebration and special occasions. However, the latest global trends and market changes show that champagne consumption may take a new...
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Extraordinary support for corn producers hit by drought
Due to last year’s severe drought, the Ministry of Agriculture is providing new support to smaller, more economically vulnerable corn producers. The application for support can be submitted to the...
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Work Force: high school graduates and higher education students constitute a labor reserve of almost 400 thousand people
The more than 70,000 high school students graduating in the spring exam period and the approximately 330,000 students participating in higher education programs represent a potential labor reserve for companies,...
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Imre Hubai: Hungary will not be caught unprepared by the drought
It is not yet known how severe this year’s drought will be and what consequences it will have, but the government and the water industry will not be caught unprepared...
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Dalí in Vienna: another international success for the Republic Group
An exhibition of Salvador Dalí’s works opened in Vienna under the leadership of the Republic Group agency, revealing the lesser-known side of the world-famous artist. The agency was tasked with...
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TRIBE Budapest Airport Hotel has opened in the immediate vicinity of Liszt Ferenc International Airport
TRIBE Budapest Airport Hotel has opened in the immediate vicinity of Terminal 2 of Liszt Ferenc International Airport, and rooms can be booked in the four-star hotel since mid-May –...
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Philip Morris Hungary Ltd. renewed its lease agreement in the Kálvin Square office building
Philip Morris Hungary Kft. has extended its lease in one of the most outstanding office buildings in the city center, Kálvin Square, which has several international certifications, where the company...
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LG’s 2025 OLED TVs Earn Prestigious Sustainability Certifications
LG Electronics (LG) has received globally recognized sustainability certifications for its 2025 OLED TVs. These latest accolades further demonstrate LG’s commitment to environmental responsibility and creating advanced products that contribute...
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An exceptionally good winter season was concluded in the Slovak High Tatras
Accommodation providers in the Slovak High Tatras have had the best winter season in the past few years, with the number of domestic guests breaking a two-decade record, the Slovak...
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State Treasury: 2025 single application for agricultural subsidies can be submitted until June 10
The Hungarian State Treasury is waiting for farmers to submit their 2025 single applications until June 10, 2025 – the treasury drew attention in its Thursday announcement. This year, support...
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Wallis Group: Further increasing sales and profits, along with expanding international presence
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K&H: students and teachers stood up for themselves
There was great interest in this year’s anniversary K&H Watch out, ready, money! financial competition for students, which ended with the finals for this academic year in June. A total...
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Zsolt Hegyi: MÁV Group adjusts transport schedule to the masses of passengers returning home from Lake Balaton
On Whit Monday, the MÁV group will adjust the traffic schedule and the available additional capacities to the masses of passengers returning home from the Balaton region – wrote CEO...
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Action opens 3000th shop in Italy
Action celebrates a milestone today, opening its 3000th shop in Europe. That honour was for Italy, specifically the town of San Rocco al Porto in Lombardy. Action’s 3000th store measures...
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Jägermeister Invests €6.7 Million in Sustainable Modernization of Production Site
German herbal liqueur maker Mast-Jägermeister has invested €6.7 million to upgrade its production facilities at its headquarters in Wolfenbüttel, focusing on expanding the company’s maceration process, where 56 natural ingredients...
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IGD’s Online Retail Trends Report 2025: Online grocery leading the charge as the fastest growing channel
Profitability Challenges Continue to Remain; New Revenue Streams Needed to Offset Higher Costs in Online Retail The online channel is forecasted to be the fastest-growing channel globally between 2024 and...
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Surveillance zones for avian influenza have been lifted
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Authority has not detected any new cases of avian influenza since the beginning of May, so the authority has lifted the surveillance...
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KSH: in April, retail turnover exceeded the same period of the previous year by 5.0 percent and the previous month by 2.0 percent
In April 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 6.8 percent according to raw data, and by 5.0 percent adjusted for calendar effects (and Easter effects) compared to...
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FAO food price index fell in May
The benchmark global food price index fell in May from the previous month due to lower prices for cereals, vegetable oils and sugar, according to data posted on the website...
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Eurozone retail sales rise in April
Retail sales in the eurozone and the European Union increased both month-on-month and year-on-year in April. According to data published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, retail...
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24 Hungarian manufacturers presented themselves at the 25th event of the Hungarian Food Business Program in Prague
The Hungarian Food Business Program’s jubilee 25th business meeting took place with a record number of participants, this time hosted by the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague. The aim...
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Industrial production fell by 5.0 percent in April
In April 2025, the volume of industrial production fell by 5.0, or 2.3 percent, adjusted for working days, compared to a year earlier. Based on seasonally and working day-adjusted data,...
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Exploited workers, luxury brands – a dark shadow cast over fashion industry profits
The global clothing sector has become a trillion-dollar business, but beneath the glittering surface lie serious human rights and social abuses. According to a recent report by the Clean Clothes...
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Location becomes a competitive factor in e-commerce
As digitalisation and consumer expectations evolve rapidly, logistics and warehousing have become key competitiveness factors in e-commerce — no longer merely operational necessities. At the 21st E-commerce Conference in Esztergom,...
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German industrial production fell in April
Industrial production in Germany fell more than expected in April, the statistics office (Destatis) said in a report on Friday. German industrial production in April shrank by 1.4 percent in...
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