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Most of the black olives sold in stores can be colored using a chemical process
Few people know that black and green olives are different stages of ripeness of the same fruit – however, the picked berry is extremely bitter when raw, so its industrial...
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Kaufland tests telemedicine service in Germany
Kaufland Germany has launched a new telemedicine service at its Mosbach store, in collaboration with the Sana MVZ am Stiftsberg medical centre: the 54m² S Medical Room is located in...
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István Jakab: We must respond to agricultural challenges with competitive farming
We must respond to agricultural challenges with competitive farming – stated the Fidesz Vice President of the Parliament, the President of MAGOSZ, on Friday in Vasad, Pest County, at a...
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Five critical mistakes that Hungarian companies still make when it comes to business travel
The business travel market is booming: the number of international projects is increasing, personal meetings, partner visits and conferences are gaining ground again. However, domestic companies continue to slip into...
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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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AM: One of Hungary’s greatest strategic assets is good-quality fertile soil
One of Hungary’s greatest strategic assets is good-quality fertile soil – the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) told MTI on last Friday. The United Nations (UN) declared December 5th as World...
Read moreL’Oreal to increase stake in skin care firm Galderma to 20%
L’Oreal will double its stake in Swiss skin care firm Galderma to 20%, it said on Monday, potentially earning the French company a bigger cut of profits from the booming...
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Slovenia’s Hofer And Allego To Launch EV-Charging Partnership
Discounter Hofer, part of Aldi Süd, has teamed up with European EV-charging network Allego to establish a network of ultra-fast charging stations across Slovenia. By the end of 2026, electric...
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Új FINO VEGAJÓ plant-based yogurt alternative for gut health
Fino’s new Vegajó’s product line is a plant-based yogurt alternative for those who can’t consume dairy products or would like to try something new and vegan. It is available in...
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Anheuser-Busch acquires majority stake in BeatBox for $490M
The deal for the party punch maker, which is popular among young drinkers for its high alcohol content, gives the beer giant a path to complete ownership after five years....
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AM: ornamental plant growers can continue to count on government support
In Hungary, ornamental plant cultivation is carried out on more than 1,500 hectares, mostly in open fields. The government is supporting the sector with targeted applications and subsidies, said Kecelen,...
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On municipal duty: the AI clerk has no holidays to plan
The municipal AI assistant, a digital customer service officer, does not need to clean, cook for the holidays or rush home to the family. It works 24/7 and can provide...
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V4 agricultural chambers demand complete change of direction from the European Commission
The Czech, Polish, Hungarian and Slovak agricultural chambers are demanding a complete change of direction from the European Commission, and a joint statement to this effect was adopted at their...
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The Hungarian Confederation of Economic Workers also spoke out regarding the inflation data
The consumer price index has decreased further, within which the inflation figure for food excluding catering services is particularly low at 0.6. The ideal moment has come to eliminate the...
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KSH: in November, consumer prices exceeded the values of the same month of the previous year by an average of 3.8 percent
In November 2025, consumer prices were 3.8 percent higher on average than a year earlier. Compared to October, prices were 0.1 percent higher on average, the Central Statistical Office (KSH)...
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In addition to jelly and marzipan Christmas candy, there are more and more specially flavored Christmas desserts on offer
Shoppers can choose from a wide range of Christmas candy in Hungary this year, with manufacturers offering not only traditional flavours but also many special new products for the holiday...
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FAO: International food prices have been declining since September
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its latest report on the World Food Commodity Index, which shows that food prices continued to decline in...
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Holiday shopping rush: Prices in domestic stores are updated within seconds
This has been a busy year for retail: shifting consumer sentiment, intensifying competition, and accelerating technological developments have shaped the market. As the year-end shopping season approaches, the role of...
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Stuffed cabbage is the most Christmassy dish of Hungarians
Half of Hungarians are obsessed with fish soup at Christmas, and even more with stuffed cabbage. The majority would be fine without Zserbó and gingerbread, but a holiday is not...
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We took you on a flight! (Part 2)
On 22-26 September Trade Airlines took care of more than 1,100 passengers at the airport set up in Hunguest Hotel Pelion in Tapolca. At the Business Days conference organised by...
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This is how Hungarians prepare for holiday shopping
The majority of Hungarian households are preparing for the festive season thoughtfully this year as well: most of them put together a Christmas menu for 20-40 thousand forints, while poultry,...
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The big winners of Hungarian e-commerce are the customers: GLS and DPD have signed a strategic partnership for even more flexible package collection
The domestic logistics sector has reached a significant milestone: GLS Hungary has opened its ATM network to other service providers, and DPD Hungary is the first partner to enter this...
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Auchan is offering special holiday opening hours
Auchan is preparing for the Christmas season in a special way this year: their fresh and ready-to-cook fish selection includes 11 freshwater and 13 marine fish species, and 16 stores...
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The margin freeze changed things in the bologna and other cold cut categories
While the margin freeze favoured manufacturer brands in the bologna category, private labels strengthened among cold cuts, which weren’t affected by the government measure. This article is available for reading...
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Companies exporting holiday decorations could have achieved a profit of up to 17% this year – if they had hedged their currency risk at the beginning of the year
Although December is all about Christmas lights, glittering decorations and trade, for companies exporting holiday decorations, it is actually just the final step in a process that began months earlier....
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Plant-based dairy market could grow to USD 34bn by 2030
According to a recent forecast by MarkNtel Advisors, the global plant-based dairy market could reach USD 34bn by 2030. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 It...
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NKFH-NAV action at the customs border – goal: to filter out dangerous products ordered from online platforms
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) inspected products ordered from third countries on online platforms at Liszt Ferenc International Airport....
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Kifli.hu is expanding eastward
From December 8, the service of Kifli.hu will be further expanded, so customers can now enjoy the benefits of convenient, fast and reliable online shopping at 23 new locations in...
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The “Catch it!” fish campaign is in full swing
The “Kapj rá!” fish consumption campaign continues with renewed vigor, aiming to make fish dishes a part of everyday nutrition. During the promotion, which will restart in 2025, fish consumption...
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Visa Black Friday elemzés: kiemelkedő vásárlási kedv és fokozott biztonság
This year’s Black Friday brought outstanding traffic again: according to data from Visa, one of the world’s leading digital payment service providers, consumer spending in Hungary increased by 18% compared...
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