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January is the most difficult month financially for families: many are left with a deficit in their accounts

January is usually the most difficult month for families financially, as many people spend money before Christmas, and in addition, January family support benefits arrive in December. The first month...

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Gergely Gulyás: every farmer will get their money

Every farmer will get their money – the minister leading the Prime Minister’s Office said on Thursday in Budapest at the Government Information Center in connection with the situation of...

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Our traditional dishes, but dairy, gluten and sugar free

There are some dishes that Hungarians cannot feel comfortable without, as the need to enjoy these delicacies is almost coded into our genetics. Whether it’s Székely cabbage, Hortobágy meat pancakes...

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Wizz Air launches its thousandth route

Wizz Air has opened its thousandth route, the airline currently connects 200 destinations in more than 50 countries – the company informed MTI on Thursday. According to the announcement, Wizz...

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NKFH: Every third out of 229 types of construction products failed the inspection

The consumer protection authority examined the distribution conditions of bagged cements, masonry mortars and plastering mortars in 2025. The inspections covered 229 types of construction products, and the National Trade...

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NiT Hungary: carriers submit a package of proposals to modify the regulation of the toll system

The transport professional organizations will submit a unified package of proposals to modify the regulation of the toll system by February 15, NiT Hungary told MTI on Thursday. The transport...

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Czech agriculture doubled its net profit last year

Czech agriculture doubled its net profit last year, the president of the Czech Agricultural Association announced at a press conference in Prague. The net profit of Czech agricultural companies more...

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Prosecutor’s Office: Investigation launched against a beverage manufacturer due to poor quality product

According to information received by the prosecutor’s office, 30 percent of the orange juice products made from concentrate by a Hungarian beverage company were not made from orange juice, but...

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The title of the National Farmer was awarded

The title of the National Farmer was awarded on Thursday in the Parliament, this year the Transylvanian winemaker Géza Balla, agricultural engineer János Feczák and farmer József Rittlinger received the...

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Aldi US Announces Expansion Plans For 2026

Aldi US has announced plans to open more than 180 new stores across 31 states by the end of 2026. The expansion is part of a wider strategy that will...

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One in three adults drinking less during ‘record’ Dry January

A third of Brits are taking part in Dry January this year, according to the latest figures from research by TRIP and CensusWide. The data found that 17.5m people in...

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20 pieces from the Lee Kun-Hee collection debut at Samsung Art Store

Samsung and the National Museum of Korea announced that 20 special works from the renowned art collection of the company’s late chairman, Lee Kun-Hee, will be available on the Samsung...

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Lifeline for farmers in trouble due to Bászna Gabona Zrt.

Zsolt Papp, President of the National Chamber of Agriculture, held talks with the Hungarian Government today regarding the producers damaged by Bászna Gabona Zrt. The Chamber and the Hungarian Government...

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Diageo ‘mulls future of China business’

The UK giant has been trimming its portfolio through disposals – and is now reportedly weighing up another potential move. Diageo is reportedly examining options for its business in China,...

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Agrometeorology: Snow is good for plants

Snow is very good, it protects plants from frost damage, and when it melts, moisture slowly seeps into the soil – wrote HungaroMet Zrt. in its agrometeorological analysis on Thursday....

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This is how we’ll shop in 2026 – five food trends that will rewrite shopping

The relationship with food has changed dramatically in recent years, with consumers increasingly making careful decisions about what goes into their baskets. Based on its own sales data, customer patterns...

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Labeling rules for energy drinks have become stricter: they can only be marketed with clear labels

As of January 1, 2026, the conditions for the distribution of energy drinks in Hungary have become even stricter. According to the amendment to the decree of the Minister of...

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Trade union: the elimination of the margin cap could lead to another price explosion for basic foodstuffs

The Egyenlő.hu modern trade union accuses retail chains of preparing further price increases. The organization, speaking to Economx, claims that the intention behind the push to eliminate the margin stop...

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Hungary’s Nutridude peanut butter is a huge international success

Nutridude peanut butter has quickly gained international recognition: both the roasted banana and the roasted apple varieties received favourable reviews at the prestigious Great Taste Awards. This article is available...

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Lidl launches Singer sewing machine sale: the star product arrives for under 40 thousand forints

From January 15, Lidl will expand its sale offering with more products related to sewing and creative hobbies, centered on a Singer sewing machine. The legendary brand’s product will be...

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Hungarian fruit production in crisis: shrinking production areas, increasing imports and more expensive supply

Increasingly serious structural and production problems characterize Hungarian fruit production, which directly affect not only the players in the sector, but also retail supply and consumer prices. According to the...

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New CEO at the helm of Continental Tobacco Co.

On January 1, 2026, Zoltán Magyari, the current Deputy CEO, took over the management of Continental Dohányipari Zrt. from Csaba Füzi, who had been the CEO of the company since...

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L’Oréal to Incorporate the Power of Infrared Light into Hair and Skin Care with Two Breakthrough Innovations at CES® 2026

 At CES® 2026, L’Oréal Groupe, a market leader in beauty, unveiled two breakthrough new technologies that bring the power of light to hair and skin care. These are the CES...

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2026 could be the year of the circular economy: are we ready for the turnaround?

The transition to a circular model is now not only an environmental option, but also a guarantee of economic survival. As the effects of global raw material shortages and the...

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István Nagy: the government will not leave farmers alone in trouble in the case of Bászna Gabona Zrt. either!

The government will not leave farmers alone in the case of Bászna Gabona Zrt. either! – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, in a video post published on his Facebook...

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FOR WINE Wine Tourism Conference and WINE TOUR again on January 29th

The BorÉrt Association is organizing Hungary’s only program specializing in wine tourism for the 8th time at the Hungarian Agricultural Museum. The part of the event organized for the general...

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Milestone at Wizz Air: The airline has carried 500 million passengers since 2004

Wizz Air has reached 500 million passengers: the airline announced that it has carried half a billion passengers since its launch in 2004. The company stressed that the number is...

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Live pig exports pick up, imports fall in Hungary

According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, Hungary’s live pig exports increased by 6.7 percent to 35.4 thousand tons in January-November 2025 compared to the volume sold on...

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The role of palms goes far beyond ornamental plants – they are strategic raw materials in food and industrial chains

While in Europe, including Hungary, we primarily consider palms as ornamental plants, on a global scale, palms provide one of the most important raw materials for the food, chemical and...

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Ultra-processed foods: increasing health and regulatory pressure on manufacturers and retailers

The role of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in the European diet is increasingly under the spotlight, after several comprehensive studies linked serious health risks to their regular consumption. According to studies...

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