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Slovak and Austrian restrictions due to foot-and-mouth disease lifted
Slovak and Austrian restrictions due to foot-and-mouth disease have been lifted, but Croatia continues to implement temporary border controls, the National Police Headquarters announced on Wednesday on the police.hu website....
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The III. REL Organizers’ Day ended successfully
Hungary is at the forefront of supporting short supply chains – this was stated at the 3rd Short Supply Chain (SSC) Organizers’ Day conference held in Magyarnándor, Nógrád County. In...
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Antibiotic sales data for veterinary medicines are improving
The European Medicines Agency has published the first ESUAvet report for 2023, which examines both the sales and use of veterinary antimicrobials. The new system, which is now based on...
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Czech breweries brewed 20.9 million hectoliters of beer last year
Last year, Czech breweries brewed 20.9 million hectoliters of beer, which is 4.2 percent more than in 2023, the Czech Breweries Association said in Prague on Wednesday. According to the...
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A new hall has been added to the East Gate PRO Business Park, which is being developed by WING
The East Gate PRO Business Park in Fót has reached another important milestone: WING Industrial, the business unit responsible for industrial and logistics developments of WING, the developer of the...
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International Home Brewers Competition on Saturday in Főzdepark
Free programs, brewery tours and the best homebrews from nine countries await those interested in the International Homebrew Competition in Budapest’s Főzdepark on Saturday from noon. According to a statement...
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Fruit growers can count on the government even during challenges
The government is committed to supporting the horticultural sector even during challenges. Therefore, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy initiated a consultation with the sector’s stakeholders in order to review the...
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Melon season already in full swing at Tesco
Every year Tesco sells large quantities of Hungarian watermelon in its stores, both in Hungary and abroad, but there is a whole year of work behind this. This article is...
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Final payment of the Agro-ecological Program has begun
Of the participants in the popular Agro-ecological Program (AÖP), 63 thousand farmers have so far received partial payments of more than 82.7 billion forints. The final payment of the program...
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Discount to Heap More Pressure on Large Format Grocers
In IGD’s latest five-year forecasts to 2029, discount will be the fastest growing physical grocery channel with a sales CAGR of 5.2% Discount is set to grow by $217bn globally...
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Resilient Rimi Baltic Prepares for a New Chapter with Salling Group
Rimi Baltic has quietly strengthened its hand as the Baltics’ grocery battleground heats up. While Lidl pushes forward, Rimi’s hypermarkets have stayed agile and profitable. Soon, ownership will pass to...
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Walmart cuts 1,500 corporate jobs
Calling it a restructuring effort, Walmart plans to eliminate 1,500 corporate jobs in the U.S. as the big-box retailer aims to cut expenses and accelerate decision-making, according to Supermarket News...
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Fewer sheep, more expensive lamb
According to data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), Hungary’s sheep flock was 846.8 thousand on 1 December 2024, down 6.6% compared to December 2023. The number of ewes decreased...
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Sustainable water management is the basis of innovative agriculture
The effects of climate change, increasingly frequent droughts and the scarcity of water resources make it necessary to develop adaptation strategies in water management – emphasized Imre Hubai, State Secretary...
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Grape-based gin products were developed by PTE and Danubiana Kft.
Danubiana Kft., a wine production and export company based in Bonyhád, has developed new grape-based gin products and production technology without loss of aroma, together with the University of Pécs...
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The curse of modern cars: a software bug can cost a fortune
European transport habits are undergoing a profound transformation: the number of hybrid and electric models on the roads is increasing, the 2025 Mobility Barometer by Europ Assistance and Ipsos draws...
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Nestlé Portugal Opens Its First Retail Store
Nestlé Portugal has opened its first store in the country at its Linda-a-Velha headquarters. The Good Store offers around 90 Nestlé brands, featuring Portuguese staples such as Mokambo, Pensal, Nestum,...
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Agrometeorology: more precipitation is coming, then another cooling is coming
Heavy rain is expected in many places until Saturday morning, then the wind will turn north again and another cooling will arrive – HungaroMet Zrt. wrote in its agrometeorological analysis...
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MBH Bank: 1.1 percent growth expected this year
The risks of the tariff war significantly limit domestic growth prospects, while the positive effects of the European economic recovery will only be felt next year, which is why experts...
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PLMA opens, 20 exhibitors at the Hungarian community stand
With a history spanning over 37 years, PLMA World of Private Label – Private Label Exhibition is one of the most prestigious trade events in 2025. The trade fair in...
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A recent retail analysis was conducted on the eco-sector
The Organic Agricultural Research Institute (ÖMKi) recently published long-awaited data. This year, several gap-filling agricultural economic research studies were published on the organic sector, including an analysis of the development...
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The recycling rate of single-use plastics in Hungary remains low
Plastics entering the environment are becoming problematic precisely because of their beneficial usage properties: due to their extremely long-term degradation time and mechanical fragmentation, they are now practically everywhere. It...
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Garden & grill – seasonal momentum at Auchan
Since COVID, gardening and outdoor activities have experienced a renaissance. The garden has now become a central stage not only for relaxation, but also for self-sufficiency, a healthy lifestyle and...
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Geared up for grilling season: SPAR strengthens its fresh meat and convenience product offering
The barbecue season begins with the good weather, and SPAR is preparing a wide range for outdoor grilling this year as well. From meats and cheeses to spices, sauces and...
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Oral care is getting more attention in beauty care
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/5. Procter & Gamble’s Oral-B, Blend-a-med and Blend-a-dent product lines offer a wide choice tailored to different needs. “Value for money...
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Ayvens and BYD enter into cooperation
One of the leading fleet managers in Hungary, Ayvens, announced that it will enter into a key partnership with BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (NEV), i.e....
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Corporate innovation has gained momentum again – especially in the field of digital developments
The K&H innovation index increased by two points to 28 points in the first half of 2025. The indicator measuring the innovation activity of domestic companies with sales revenue of...
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Henkel and the 10 Million Trees Foundation plant 1,800 trees
Henkel Magyarország and the 10 Million Trees Foundation have been working together for five years. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/5. As a result of their...
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More than 44,000 people tried going vegan in January
This year’s Veganuár was a huge success, according to the organiser Prove: 44,535 people tried the vegan diet, encouraged by Adél Jordán and more than 10 other famous experts and...
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