Events
Producer prices in the euro area and the European Union increased in June, both month-on-month and year-on-year
Producer prices in the eurozone and the European Union rose both month-on-month and year-on-year in June, according to data released by the European Union’s statistics office, Eurostat, on Tuesday. In...
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K&H’s big survival experiment is coming again in August
K&H’s influencer campaign, which was a huge hit on social media last year and caught the attention of many young people, is back. This time, instead of one, four young...
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The most popular products are available at affordable prices on St. Stephen’s Day this year as well
In 2025, a rich selection of food and drinks will once again welcome visitors at the Saint Stephen’s Day events, taking place from August 16 to 21. The organizers have...
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BKK targets gamers in its latest campaign
The Budapest Transport Center invites young gamers to play in its latest campaign. In August, student passes purchased with a Mastercard card in the BudapestGO app will not only allow...
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Turkey meat imports fell
According to European Commission data, the EU’s (EU27) poultry meat exports increased by almost 1 percent to 520 thousand tonnes between January and March 2025 compared to the same period...
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NAK: below-average plum harvest expected
A below-average plum harvest is expected in Hungary this year, but it will exceed the quantity of the worst vintages – the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) told MTI on...
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Weaker plum harvest expected
A weaker-than-average plum harvest is expected in Hungary this year, but it will exceed the volume of the worst vintages, the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) told MTI on Tuesday....
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The seed sector is preparing for the sowing of winter cereals starting in September
The biggest field work of the autumn, the sowing of cereals, will begin within weeks. According to the information of the Seed Association Interprofessional Organization and Product Council, the seed...
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Nébih inspected sprayer inspection stations
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) paid special attention this year to the inspection of stations that perform periodic technical inspections of sprayer equipment. The targeted on-site inspections were...
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Forest Climate Adaptation Forum established
The Forest Climate Adaptation Forum held its inaugural meeting, which set the goal of developing the Forest Climate Adaptation Strategy and the Action Plan related to the Great Plain regions....
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Co-op UK Launches ‘On The Go’ Micro Store Format
Co-op’s On The Go format is one-quarter the size of its typical convenience store with revised operating hours and a tailored product range for busy customers. The first store under...
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Court lifts protection of Nespresso capsules in Benelux
The design of Nespresso‘s coffee capsules is no longer protected in the Benelux: competitors are allowed to create and sell capsules that fit in the coffee brand’s machines. Nespresso owner...
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Live pig exports, imports and producer prices are also decreasing
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, Hungary’s live pig exports decreased by 30.7 percent to 10 thousand tons In January-May 2025, compared to the quantity sold on...
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McDonald’s plans to ‘double down’ on AI investment by 2027, executive says
McDonald’s plans to “double down” on its artificial intelligence investments by 2027 and is betting on India to be a key hub for data governance, engineering and platform architecture, a...
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Lidl’s “Deluxe” Move in Bakery: A New Layer in the Discounters’ Premiumization Strategy
Lidl is quietly premiumizing its bakery section – inviting shoppers to see rustic breads as crafted indulgence, not discount staples. Lidl has taken a notable step forward by introducing its...
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The seed sector is preparing for the sowing of winter cereals starting in September
The biggest field work of the autumn, the sowing of cereals, will begin within weeks. According to the information of the Seed Association Interprofessional Organization and Product Council, the seed...
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July storms in numbers: the biggest damage at Generali Insurance is nearly 400 million forints
According to Generali Insurance, Hajdú-Bihar, Pest and Csongrád counties were the most affected: about half of the reports came from here. We also encountered the highest value of damages in...
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Agricultural higher education is a good perspective for young people
The score limits for higher education programs starting in September 2025 have been announced. Based on the data, it can be said that agricultural higher education majors are becoming increasingly...
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The 30,000-forint pensioner food voucher cannot be used in all stores
Between September 1 and October 15, the 30,000-forint pensioner food voucher will be delivered to those affected, in several denominations and on paper. The voucher aims to support the elderly’s...
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K&H: more and more Hungarian SMEs are looking for EU funding opportunities
The desire to apply has flared up again among Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises, but the road to success is also becoming more and more bumpy – this is revealed...
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Here is the Supermint summer seed test: zucchini in the lead role
Experts from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) tested zucchini seeds in the latest product test of the Supermint program. Based on laboratory measurements, the germination capacity of one...
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There is a need to reorganize production on domestic apricot plantations
This year, spring frosts caused serious damage to domestic apricot plantations. The market would have a great demand for the fruit, therefore, in the interests of crop security and the...
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Hungarian and Italian researchers say birds and bats can protect vineyards
According to a joint study by the HUN-REN Ecological Research Center and the University of Milan, birds and bats can protect vineyards, and flying predators not only reduce the number...
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Half-term melon overview: difficult season, market-destroying promotions, desperate producers
The domestic melon season started with a delay of one or two weeks due to the unusually cool and light-poor May weather, and the first plantings were largely missed. The...
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Cash or digital payment?
Hungarian youth are increasingly using digital payment methods – be it mobile apps, smartwatches, smart bracelets or bank cards – and they consider their security to be equivalent to cash....
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Small producers welcome customers with open doors
Small producers across the country are opening their doors to consumers. As part of the Open Door Days, more than 150 family farms, cellars and manufactories will open their doors...
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With its first non-food store, Lidl is taking on Action and TEDi
For the first time, Lidl has opened a store that offers only non-food products. Under the name “Home & Living,” the retailer is showcasing six private labels in a store...
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French sports goods seller Decathlon to double India sourcing to $3 billion in 5 years
France’s Decathlon aims to double the share of goods sourced from India to $3 billion over the next five years, the sporting goods retailer said on Tuesday, expanding its footprint...
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Profitability of agriculture in 2023: trend break and decline
We used the data from the Test Farm Information System for 2023 for the analyses. The data collection covers a total of 1,855 sample farms, the data of which farms...
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Annual Costs From Climate Change Set To Total €35 Trillion
A study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has estimated that the global economy faces approximately $38 trillion (€35.61 trillion) in damages each year due to the...
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