News and articles
Organic food in mass catering?
The Hungarian Organic Culture Association has launched a petition for organic food to be used in public sector catering, but industry experts say the initiative is currently suffering from several...
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Rudolf Semsei wins award
In May the Hungarian Association of Executives held its 30th Manager of the Year Awards Gala. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. The recipient of the 2024...
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Hotels for sustainability
According to estimates, hotels are responsible for 10% of food waste generated by the retail sector worldwide. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. This is why...
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A new level of gastronomy at Lake Balaton
The hospitality industry at Lake Balaton and vocational training are facing major changes: the region’s gastronomy is to be raised to a higher level, while the challenges posed by seasonality...
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László Krisán: Stabilisation is the first step, but new answers are needed to be competitive
László Krisán, the CEO of KAVOSZ Zrt. has assessed the current situation of businesses, the adaptation strategies of the FMCG sector and the new developments of the Széchenyi SME Card...
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Katalin Neubauer: “Strong state intervention isn’t a good idea in the long run”
We asked Katalin Neubauer, secretary general of the Hungarian National Trade Association (MNKSZ) about the situation in the retail sector. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7....
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Dr Tamás Kozák: “High inflation casts a long shadow”
Our magazine asked Dr Tamás Kozák, general secretary of the National Trade Association (OKSZ) about the current state of the sector. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Vendégszerző: Fekete Zoltán főtitkár Magyar Márkaszövetség It is difficult to grow in the shadows
Our magazine asked Zoltán Fekete, secretary general of Branded Goods Association Hungary to briefly assess the past year. If we wish to better understand the events of last year, it...
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András Tállai: “There is strong intent and potential for development in the sector”
András Tállai, state secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture talked to our magazine about the current challenges facing the food economy and the planned responses. This article is available for...
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Tamás Éder: “The goal is increasing efficiency and promoting robotics and automated technologies”
We asked Tamás Éder, president of the Federation of Responsible Food Manufacturers (FÉSZ) about the state of play in the sector. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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We are getting better at shopping
This May POPAI Magyarország held its annual meeting and the usual monthly gathering at an unusual venue: the SPAR Regnum Meat Processing Plant and Training Centre. This article is available...
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For a more professional cocktail experience
As part of POPAI Magyarország’s monthly meetings, in March members of the association and invited guests gathered in Lurdy Ház at the invitation of Coca-Cola HBC. This article is available...
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Europe isn’t silent either
Major events for European POS displays were held in Paris (Le Salon Retail Marketing Solutions, 25-27 March) and London (VM&Display Show, 9-10 April). This article is available for reading in...
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Gösser Spritz display from Hungary wins two POP world titles
This year a Hungarian Gösser Spritz display – the winner of the Hungarian POPAI Awards 2024 competition in the Permanent Installation category – became world champion in two categories at...
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Where the heart of retail is beating
MarketPlace, the biggest annual event of Shop! Association – the parent organisation of POPAI Magyarország – took place in Charlotte (USA) on 8-10 April 2025. This article is available for...
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SPAR campaigns for a sustainable future in Slovenia
SPAR Slovenia has launched a new campaign entitled “What Circulates, Connects Us” to highlight the benefits of returnable glass packaging. One of the biggest advantages of glass packaging is that...
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Heineken teams up with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Heineken has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation network to promote the widespread use of reusable packaging. The collaboration seeks to share experiences, develop guidelines and encourage industry players to adopt...
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Aldi looking for new store locations with the help of customers
Aldi is asking UK shoppers to help in choosing possible locations for new stores. The areas with the most suggestions could be included in the discount store chain’s expansion plans....
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Lidl launches new brand in Switzerland to promote domestic products
On 8 May Lidl’s new Qualité Suisse brand debuted in Swiss stores, offering high-quality, locally produced Swiss products at affordable prices. The brand started with around 200 products, but the...
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As the old joke goes: first melon and then beer?
Although beer consumption has been declining in Hungary in recent years, quality has become important and consumers can choose from a large selection of products. This article is available for...
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Pingo Doce launches own online shopping platform
Portuguese supermarket chain Pingo Doce has launched its own online grocery platform in Lisbon and Porto, after ending a 7-year partnership with Glovo’s Mercadão. The new platform’s goal is to...
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The first 25 years of KÖZSZÖV
In 2025 the National Association of Public Sector Catering Service Providers (KÖZSZÖV) is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the association organised a two-day conference at the METRO...
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Lidl Belgium to open 80 new stores by 2038
Lidl Belgium, which currently operates 302 stores in the country, is planning a major expansion: opening 80 new stores by 2038. The growth will be supported by a new 43,000m²...
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Rudolf Semsei: “Those guests are also regulars who come to us just once a year”
Rudolf Semsei, the owner of Budapest Party Service, VakVarjú restaurants and Dobay confectioneries was interviewed in Trade magazin’s Future Talks business podcast series by Szilvia Krizsó. In the article below...
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Nestlé Switzerland to stop using Nutri-Score
Starting this summer, Nestlé will gradually phase out the Nutri-Score label on products sold exclusively in Switzerland, as support for the label has declined significantly in the country since its...
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ALDI app is expanding: coupons are now also available
The ALDI app has reached another milestone: customers can now find coupons redeemable at any ALDI store in the mobile app. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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SPAR takes another step towards digitalisation
SPAR Magyarország carries on with its digital innovations in Hungary. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. Electronic shelf labels are now used in more than ten...
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Producer prices in the euro area and the European Union decreased month-on-month and increased year-on-year in April
Producer prices in the eurozone and the European Union (EU) fell month-on-month but rose year-on-year in April, according to data released by the EU’s statistics office, Eurostat, on Thursday. Producer...
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New fan-inspired brand campaign by Airwaves
Airwaves, the sugar-free chewing gum brand in the Mars portfolio, is reaching out to consumers through an integrated campaign inspired by fan feedback. This article is available for reading in...
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The 2024 FMCG Retailer Ranking is out now
Everything remains the same: Lidl, SPAR and Tesco are the top three! Since 2020 every year has brought serious difficulties for the economy, which also hampered the functioning of the...
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