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Hungarian fisheries are struggling with drought, price pressure and reduced consumption
The Hungarian fishing industry is finding itself in an increasingly difficult situation: producers are struggling under the triple burden of drought, low purchase prices and falling consumption. Although fish production...
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The Chamber launches free training for budding entrepreneurs
The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK), in collaboration with regional chambers, is launching a new, free training course for business planners and managers of existing companies. The aim...
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Sweet corn yields were average this year, Hungary remains at the top of Europe
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) encourages consumers to purchase sweet corn directly from producers or from reliable sources. Although this year’s crop was rated as average, Hungary remains the...
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NGM: support for Hungarian farmers is the first for the government, new program helps livestock farmers in trouble due to foot-and-mouth disease epidemic
The support for Hungarian farmers is the first for the government – a new program helps livestock farmers in trouble due to foot-and-mouth disease epidemic – the Ministry of National...
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Cow and goat cheeses recalled from trade due to microbiological contamination
Pasteurized cow and goat cheeses from France have been recalled by traders, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) warned in a statement sent to MTI on Friday. According...
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Apple is the world’s most valuable brand for the fourth year in a row
Apple has topped the list of the world’s most valuable brands for the fourth time in a row this year. According to the “BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands”...
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This year’s Carpathian Basin Wheat Pooling Ceremony of the Hungarians’ Bread program was held
The Carpathian Basin Wheat Pooling Ceremony of the Hungarians’ Bread – 15 million wheat grains program was held on Friday in Edelény. At the event, László Kövér, the Speaker of...
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Inflation in Slovakia rose to record levels in July
In Slovakia, annual inflation was 4.4 percent in July, the highest rate of price increase in the past 19 months, according to data released by the Statistical Office (SÚSR) on...
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Kavosz: a new scheme in the Széchenyi Card Program will soon help livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease
A new scheme will help livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease, in the Széchenyi Card Program, which is coordinated by Kavosz, they will soon be able to use a new,...
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Lidl Switzerland Sees ‘Record’ Growth In Cheese Exports In 2024
Lidl Switzerland saw record cheese export growth in 2024, marking its strongest performance since entering the market 15 years ago. The discounter exported 4,021 tonnes of cheese in 2024, representing...
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Markets reopen: Saudi Arabia and Chile lift ban on Brazilian poultry
Saudi Arabia and Chile have lifted import bans on Brazilian poultry products imposed in May due to an outbreak of bird flu in the state of Rio Grande do Sul,...
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French government to provide €8m in emergency aid to farmers hit by southern forest fires
The French government will provide €8m in emergency aid to farmers hit by last week’s forest fires, Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard announced on Thursday during a visit to the affected...
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Non-alc beer brand Heaps Normal gets Robbie Williams backing
The brand’s “core range” is being rolled out across “select bars, venues” in the UK and online from this month. Australian non-alcoholic beer brand Heaps Normal has received investment from...
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Arla Foods invests in Bahrain cheese production expansion
The dairy group expects the investment to boost the Bahrain site’s production capacity by approximately 30% Arla Foods is investing €50.9m ($59.4m) to expand output of spreadable cheese in glass...
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AM: help is coming from several sides for livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease
The government is committed to supporting the restart and maintenance of livestock farms affected by foot-and-mouth disease, as well as animal health developments. The newly published ministerial decree details the...
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KSH: industrial production decreased by 4.9 percent in June compared to the same period of the previous year and by 1.2 percent compared to May
In June 2025, the volume of industrial production fell by 4.9 percent compared to a year earlier. The index adjusted for working days is the same as the unadjusted one....
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MBH quick analysis: Industry performance remains subdued
Industry continues to deliver weak figures: in June, industrial production volume was 4.9% below the level of a year earlier. Based on seasonally and working-day adjusted data, industrial output was...
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AI and sustainability could be breakout points for midsize companies in times of uncertainty
According to the latest data from Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), 71% of mid-market executives worldwide are optimistic about the outlook for the second half of 2025, although this...
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SPAR presents its own brand offering with Roland Sallai
SPAR Hungary is launching a nationwide campaign with Roland Sallai, a key player for the Hungarian national football team. The company is proud of the quality of its own-brand products...
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Eszter Vitályos visited the Szobi factory: the brand beloved by Hungarians is experiencing a new era of glory
The Szobi brand name and its related products may be familiar to millions of Hungarians. The brand has a history spanning several decades, although it has had some difficult years,...
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Many more people would resign than last year if home office were abolished
The vast majority of employees are in favor of remote work, and more and more would perform a significant part of their tasks from home if they had the opportunity...
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We cracked the collagen code: here’s what works and what’s just empty promises!
Collagen has been quietly doing its job in our bodies for thousands of years, but today it has taken on a prominent role in maintaining health, as many people see...
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10 proven strategies to increase employee motivation
Employee motivation is one of the keys to organizational success: it directly impacts productivity, employee retention, and profitability. However, boosting motivation requires more than generic solutions – strategies must be...
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New challenges, innovative answers in sunflower and corn cultivation
Hungarian agriculture has reached a crossroads: the effects of climate change, economic pressure, and the withdrawal of plant protection active ingredients are collectively transforming the future of crop production. At...
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K&H: it’s really worth taking out holiday insurance now
Due to the devastating storms in July, not only permanently inhabited properties but also holiday homes were at risk. That is why it is important to protect these properties properly,...
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Amazon brings same-day perishable food delivery to 1K cities and towns
The retailer plans to expand the service, which allows shoppers to buy groceries and non-food products using a single online cart, to more than 2,300 locations by the end of...
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New Polish president to form international coalition against Mercosur Agreement
Karol Nawrocki Poland’s newly inaugurated President announced at a rural rally on Saturday that he would form an international coalition against the agreement between the European Union (EU) and the...
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K&H: CEOs of large companies are finally reaching into their pockets when it comes to development
Significant changes have taken place in the investment willingness of large companies, according to the second quarter research data of the K&H Large Company Growth Index 2025. Although company managers...
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Help is coming from many sources for livestock owners affected by foot-and-mouth disease
The government is committed to supporting the restart and maintenance of livestock farms affected by foot-and-mouth disease, as well as animal health developments. The newly published ministerial decree details the...
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NAK: consumers would also be adversely affected by the withdrawal of EU agricultural subsidies
The withdrawal of EU agricultural subsidies would seriously affect small and medium-sized farms, but consumers would also be the victims of the 20-25 percent reduction – the Association of Hungarian...
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