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Unilever to combine food business with McCormick in $45B deal
The transaction creates a global spice and condiments giant with a portfolio that includes Hellmann’s mayonnaise and Frank’s Red Hot. Unilever said it reached an agreement to combine the majority of its...
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Zsolt Nyitrai: the government has renewed its cooperation agreement with farmer interest organizations
The Hungarian government has renewed its cooperation agreement with farmer interest organizations, the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Association of Hungarian Farmer Associations and Cooperatives – announced Zsolt Nyitrai,...
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The processing sales price of white wines increased by more than 70 percent
According to AKI PÁIR data, the sales price of wines produced and sold domestically, without geographical indications, and wines with protected geographical indications increased by 58 percent to 48.4 thousand...
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We spend more and more time stuck in traffic jams, but AI can solve this problem for us too
In many major cities around the world, the time spent in traffic jams is increasing year by year: in 2025, drivers in Budapest will spend an average of 58 hours...
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Atmedia Group becomes SkyShowtime’s exclusive advertising sales partner in four Southeastern European markets
Atmedia and SkyShowtime have signed an agreement: in the future, the multimedia trading house will be the exclusive ad sales agent for the streaming service’s ad-supported package in Serbia, Bosnia...
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The market continues to seek high-quality Hungarian horseradish
Despite cheap Chinese imports, there is a stable market for Hungarian horseradish. Hungarian horseradish remains a product of outstanding quality and is in demand on foreign markets. For this reason,...
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Molson Coors buys Monaco Cocktails owner in RTD expansion
The brewing giant is leaning heavily on acquisitions as it continues to build out its portfolio beyond beer. Molson Coors has acquired Monaco Cocktails owner Atomic Brands for an undisclosed...
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Just Eat Takeaway.com brings sustainable packaging range to European markets
Just Eat Takeaway.com is expanding its partnership with sustainable packaging provider, Huhtamaki, to roll out a new range of plastic-free takeaway boxes across 10 European markets, spanning Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,...
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AM: new rural development investment helps the development of Hungarian winemaking
The development of the winemaking sector is a priority area, therefore the government will continue to support wineries’ investments, innovation and market access programs in the future – said Tamás...
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KSH: in February the foreign trade surplus for goods was 665 million euros, the volume of exports was 2.3 percent lower, and that of imports was 6.7 percent higher than in the same period of the previous year
In February, foreign trade amounted to 665 million euros, the balance deteriorated by 342 million euros compared to a year earlier. The volume of exports was 2.3 percent lower and...
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REGIO Játék: Families spend a maximum of ten thousand forints on Easter gifts
In the gaming market, Easter is one of the first major turning points of the spring shopping season; According to a recent study by REGIO Játék, the majority of parents...
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Péter Szijjártó: the domestic food industry is further strengthened with the investment of SUGO FOOD Kft. in Baja
With SUGO FOOD Kft.’s investment in Baja worth approximately 17.5 billion forints, the domestic food industry, whose performance is already breaking records, is further strengthened – Minister of Foreign Affairs...
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Two bottles of rare whiskey arrive in Hungary
The Macallan Horizon single malt whisky, a collaboration between The Macallan and Bentley Motors, was launched at an exclusive event in Budapest. The iconic brands’ collaboration combines the art of...
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Péter Szijjártó: Tolnatej Zrt.’s ten billion forint investment further strengthens the company’s competitiveness
The ten billion forint investment of Tolnatej Zrt. will further strengthen the company’s international competitiveness and will provide predictable demand for numerous Hungarian producers – said Minister of Foreign Affairs...
Read moreAll ALDI stores will be open on Holy Saturday
ALDI is ready for Easter this year, with increased stocks and a wide selection to ensure uninterrupted shopping in the days leading up to the holiday. The stores will be...
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Heineken® will draw a total of 50 winners for the UEFA Champions League Final
Heineken is launching its biggest prize game in Hungary so far: the brand will draw a total of 50 pairs of ticket for the UEFA Champions League final and give...
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Confidence in the SZÉP card remains unbroken, with 18 percent more payments made with it in February
The government is raising wages, cutting taxes and taking decisive action against price increases so that families can spend as much as possible on recreation as they choose. The government...
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Sausages, hot dogs, ready-to-eat: SPAR expands its offering spectacularly
SPAR is simultaneously strengthening its own-brand meat products and expanding its range of fast, ready-to-eat meals, while also paying special attention to quality assurance and the development of production capacities....
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World Zero Waste Day: You don’t have to aim for zero, even a third less food waste is a huge step
On March 30, World Zero Waste Day, we often hear: let’s not produce waste. But what if we didn’t start with zero? In Hungary, about 60 kilograms of food per...
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Zero alcohol, 100% Dolce Vita: Peroni Nastro Azzurro has arrived in two new flavors
A significant proportion of young adults and twenty-somethings have a completely different attitude towards alcohol than their elders, and this trend is also supported by research: members of Generation Z...
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Lidl Hungary achieved outstanding successes in supporting the domestic wine sector in 2025 as well
Lidl Hungary achieved outstanding success in supporting the domestic wine sector in 2025: it contributed more than 18 billion forints to the domestic and foreign sales of Hungarian wineries. This...
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The first experiences of the spring inspections of Nébih have arrived
The spring seasonal food chain inspection has been taking place nationwide since the beginning of March, under the leadership of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih). In the first...
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The largest winery in the Eger wine region has opened a restaurant
The SIGNO Bistro & Bar has opened in Dobó Square, one of the most frequented spots in Eger, and it combines hospitality and winemaking with a conscious concept. The owners...
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Animal rights activists: Don’t give live animals as gifts for Easter
Don’t give live animals as gifts for Easter! – this is what the Orpheus Animal Protection Association has called for, according to which, in many cases, decorative rabbits and chicks...
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Eurostat: 517 kilograms of waste generated per person in the EU in 2024
The amount of municipal waste per capita in the European Union was 517 kilograms in 2024, 6 kilograms more than in 2023; in Hungary, 414 kilograms of waste were produced...
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NAK: New free trade deals could threaten EU agriculture and consumers
European farmers and consumers could also be the victims of the free trade agreements that the European Commission is working on, the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) told MTI on...
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Recent research examined young people’s career choices
Although the majority of people believe that traditionally “boyish” professions are now open to girls, gender-related career stereotypes are still strongly present in social thinking – this is what Yettel’s...
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NKFH: Dörmi filled with milk cream was recalled from circulation due to mold
Mondelez Hungária Kft. has initiated a consumer recall of the product called Dörmi Tejes soft sponge cake filled with cream, as the presence of mold was identified in several batches...
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K&H: Middle-aged people are traveling again: the proportion of those planning to travel abroad is increasing
56 percent of Hungarians aged 30-59 are planning a long weekend in Hungary this year, and 34 percent are planning a similar one abroad – while 27 percent are already...
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NAV: the tax calendar has been renewed on the customer portal
The tax calendar has been renewed. Thanks to the innovation, the tax calendar now automatically displays and even loads important tax tasks into other calendar applications, and its deadline tracking...
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