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ÉKM: tolls for trucks on main roads are increasing – new regulations to protect rural settlements from freight traffic

The Hungarian government has adopted a comprehensive package of measures aimed at redirecting freight traffic back to the expressway network. The changes could make driving on main and secondary roads...

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OMME consultant: the honey market started to move this year after three years

The wholesale honey market was stagnant from 2022 to the end of 2024, there were essentially no sales, this year it finally started to move, but the purchase prices are...

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Price Battle Around Milka Chocolate in Germany

Milka, one of Germany’s most iconic chocolate brands, is facing turbulent times. Its producer, Mondelez, is struggling with declining sales despite an 11 per cent revenue increase in Europe –...

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The Christmas Love Feast promotion series will last until January

The Krishna Christmas Feast of Love campaign series began over the weekend and will continue until January. Krishna believers plan to distribute 10,000 festive lunches and several thousand non-perishable food...

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Finland’s Kesko Tests Reusable Takeaway Containers

Kesko is testing reusable takeaway containers for salad bar and service counter food at its stores. The Finnish retailer launched the three-month trial as part of its STOPP project. Since...

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Rapeseed prices have decreased in Hungary

According to Oil World, global production of rapeseed and canola may exceed the previous year by 9 percent, reaching 82.9 million tons in the 2025/2026 marketing year. World market consumption...

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Extended margin squeeze begins – 13 more products will be subject to regulation

The government has extended the margin reduction until February 28, 2026, and has expanded it to 13 more product categories from Monday, the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) announced. The...

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From Monday, the SZÉP card can be used again to purchase cold food

According to the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), it will again be possible to purchase cold food with the SZÉP card between December 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026. According...

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Cheese prices may rise: semi-hard varieties are exempt from margin restrictions

The regulation of retail margins has changed from December 1, 2025: based on the amendment of the government decree, semi-hard cheeses are no longer subject to the 10% margin ceiling....

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KSH: the foreign trade surplus in goods was 713 million euros in October; the volume of exports was 3.1 percent lower, and that of imports was 1.1 percent higher than in the same period of the previous year

In October, the surplus in foreign trade was 713 million euros, the balance deteriorated by 178 million euros compared to a year earlier. The volume of exports was 3.1 percent...

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Manufacturing recovery: November’s BMI rose to 53.4 points

The Hungarian Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management Association (MLBKT) reported a marked expansion in the manufacturing industry: the seasonally adjusted value of the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 53.4...

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Christmas tree prices will increase by 10-15 percent this year

According to a survey conducted by Agroinform.hu among market traders, pine prices may be 10-15 percent higher than last year’s level on average: spruce is offered at around 5,000 forints...

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European meat imports: external dependence is becoming stronger – Hungary remains a stable exporter

According to recent data from AKI and FAO, global poultry meat production is expected to reach 154.4 million tonnes (+3%) in 2025. The world market continues to be based on...

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Festive menu planning made easy with Nébih’s No Leftovers portion calculator

The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih)’s Maradék felül program, with the professional support of the Hungarian Dietitians’ National Association (MDOSZ), is helping with Christmas menu planning this year with...

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Ipsos Cost of Living Monitor 2025

The eighth edition of the Ipsos Cost of Living Monitor is a 30-country survey which tracks how people around the world feel about their finances during the “Uneasy Decade”. Five...

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A new surprise every day with the Rossmann Advent calendar

Rossmann is bringing one of the most popular digital games of the holiday season this year: the Advent Calendar is available on the Rossmann mobile app between December 1 and...

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This year, Eisberg supported the mission of the Breast Cancer Awareness Association with half a million forints.

In October, brands around the world turn pink to draw attention to the life-saving importance of early detection of breast cancer. Eisberg took an active role in the campaign this...

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Márton Nagy: fiscal policy will play a greater role in economic recovery

Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy spoke at his annual hearing on Monday in the Budget Committee of the Parliament: the war environment and the weakness of the German economy...

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Seed Alliance: Organic farming on a growth trajectory

The areas included in domestic organic farming have continued to grow, now stably exceeding 300 thousand hectares. By the end of the decade, the share of organic areas could double,...

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Bottle returns or not: Hungary is a laggard in plastic recycling

While public debate in Hungary has for months been dominated by the teething problems of the new bottle return system, EU statistics paint a sobering picture: Hungary ranks last in...

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Supermint grilled cheese test: some quality and labeling errors – official measures have been initiated

The latest Supermint product test by the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) examined 33 Hungarian-made grilled cheeses, including 9 small-scale producer products for the first time. Of the 24...

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Danish example in Hungary: sustainable food requires a common strategy

NÉGYOSZ’s policy conference “The Place of the Plant Category in the Food Economy” concluded successfully on November 26th at the Europa Pont. The aim of the all-day professional dialogue was...

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Record incomes and improved sense of security among middle-aged people, according to K&H survey

The average net household income of 30-59 year-olds rose to a record high of HUF 625,000 in the third quarter, the highest value so far in the K&H Secure Future...

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Onions have become much more expensive

According to data from AKI PÁIR, the producer price of brown-skinned onions (harvested this year) at the Budapest Wholesale Market was HUF 276/kg, exceeding the average price in the same...

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Ryanair is ending its subscription service

Eight months after its launch, the airline is ending its Ryanair Prime subscription program, 24.hu reports, citing Bloomberg. The service offered discounted ticket prices, travel insurance and free pre-booked seats...

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National gyro inspection: 350 buffets and restaurants inspected, 85 procedures, 25 units closed, 1,300 kg of food withdrawn from circulation

The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) conducted a nationwide raid on buffets and restaurants selling gyros. The inspection series, which lasted several weeks, affected 350 catering establishments, of...

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AI agents are coming to the checkout – a new era in online commerce

Artificial intelligence has added a new player to digital commerce: so-called AI-based purchasing agents have appeared, which research, recommend and even place orders on behalf of users. According to a...

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NIQ – a new office with a variety of views

A family atmosphere and a “housewarming” vibe welcomed POPAI members to NIQ’s (NielsenIQ) new office on Deák Square. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. Customer relations...

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Most Hungarian companies don’t see a return on AI developments yet

Although the market for AI solutions continues to grow dynamically and 72% of companies use at least one AI solution in their daily operations, 95% of Hungarian companies are currently...

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Made by Indira encourages ethical consumption

The volume that has just been published in Hungary, which deals with the serious social dilemmas of the global fashion industry – Made by Indira – carries an important message...

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