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Family distilleries in the face of market pressure – the everyday life of a pálinka distillery in Zala
Pálinka brewing is a tradition and a passion in Hungary, but it is also an increasingly difficult business. Tamás István Péter-Proczeller and his wife work in their own family distillery...
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The sugar beet sector can move in a positive direction by improving production conditions
Although the domestic sugar beet cultivation area has decreased significantly in recent years, there has been no decline in the quantity produced due to the increase in sectoral commitment and...
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Debate at Aldi’s new checkouts: speed or stress?
In Austria, Aldi’s new checkout system equipped with double bank card terminals has sparked serious controversy – reported vg.hu, following 5min.at. The goal of the store chain was to speed...
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K&H: middle-aged people would retire at 57, but can expect to do so at 69 – savings have decreased
The average savings of middle-aged people have decreased to 1.8 million forints, according to the results of the K&H Sure Future survey for the second quarter of 2025. On average,...
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Plants reimagined
The role of plants in food is transforming: they are no longer just ingredients, but central elements of products, according to a study summarising industry trends by Innova Market Insights....
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Support for fisheries control and monitoring is a priority project
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has launched a large-scale digitalization program as part of the Hungarian Fisheries Operational Program Plus (MAHOP Plusz). The project entitled “Support for Fisheries...
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The Animal Welfare Regulation is now open for comment
The European Commission is continuing its review of animal welfare legislation. By reviewing the regulations, the EU aims to improve the welfare of farm animals and modernise regulations, including, among...
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High school students are being taught about the risks of counterfeiting
Last year, our country joined the ‘Authenticities’ project launched by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) with the city of Pécs, which builds on the power of individuals and...
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Domestic poultry meat imports fell by a third
According to European Commission data, the Union’s (EU27) poultry meat exports decreased by 3 percent to 853 thousand tons between January and May 2025 compared to the same period of...
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BENU’s new initiative calls for responsible management of expired or unused medicines
BENU Hungary Zrt. has launched an educational campaign for the conscious management of unused or expired medicines in households. According to research conducted by the company, a quarter of consumers...
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Wild boar culling begins in Croatia due to African swine fever
A wild boar culling campaign will be launched in Osijek-Baranja, Vukovar-Serremseg and partly in Bród-Szávamente counties until November 1st in the fight against African swine fever (ASF), the Croatian Ministry...
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Who are the best domestic employers? An important competition has begun
Companies can now enter the Caring Workplace of the Year Award 2025 competition, which evaluates how companies care about the well-being of their employees. The recognition will be given to...
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E-cigarettes, coffee, energy drinks – what do our teeth “say”?
More and more domestic and international research is highlighting that everyday habits – such as coffee consumption, energy drinks and e-cigarette use – have a significant impact on oral health:...
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Radeberger Group to distribute Estrella in Germany next year
The German brewing group will be distributing Estrella from January, supported by sales promotions and social media campaigns. The Radeberger Group is to become the exclusive sales, distribution and marketing...
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MATE is the professional partner of the 2026 AGROmashEXPO, the largest meeting of the agricultural profession
The Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Hungexpo Zrt. have signed a cooperation agreement. According to the cooperation, in 2026, MATE will be the featured educational partner of...
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Ikea launches food scrap recycling pilot
A leading furniture and home decor retailer is launching a new pilot program to curb food waste. Ikea U.S. and Vanguard Renewables, a company that specializes in organic recycling, announced...
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The price of slaughter pigs decreased in the EU and in Hungary
In the European Union, the slaughterhouse entry price of pigs belonging to the “E” commercial class was 2.02 euros/kilogram cold carcass weight in August 2025, a decrease of 3 percent...
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Mercadona Extends Dominance In Spanish Grocery Sector
Mercadona has solidified its position as the undisputed market leader in the Spanish grocery sector, new data has revealed. Data from Worldpanel by Numerator reveals that Mercadona achieved a 27.3%...
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Grape and fruit producers affected by spring frost may receive extraordinary support
Thanks to the successful Hungarian agricultural lobby, Hungary will receive support from the European Union in the amount of 10.8 million euros, or 4.2 billion forints, to help producers affected...
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334 million forints worth of craft whiskey was stolen from the Westland Distillery warehouse
An unprecedented whiskey robbery took place in the United States this summer: 12,000 bottles of craft liquor worth nearly 334 million forints were stolen from the Westland Distillery’s warehouse in...
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István Nagy: Farmers can count on us, we will protect our vineyards!
The sector’s stakeholders have discussed coordinated measures and support against the American grapevine cicada, which spreads golden yellows, with the National Council of Mountainous Communities (HNT), announced István Nagy, Minister...
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Business sentiment improved slightly in September in the euro area and the EU
Economic sentiment improved slightly in the euro area and the EU, instead of the expected slight deterioration, but employment expectations deteriorated somewhat in both regions, according to a report by...
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Our food waste has decreased by a third in the last 8 years
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has been investigating the food waste production of domestic households for the eighth year. Based on the results of the 2024 survey, there...
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PET bottles get a new look: 25% recycled content mandatory from January
New regulations for PET bottles will come into effect from January 1st: every bottle put on the market must contain at least 25% recycled plastic. The goal is to reach...
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PENNY once again won the Trade Excellence Award for Hungarian Products
PENNY Hungary has won the Hungarian Product Trade Excellence Award for the fourth time. The recognition rewarded the company’s consistent work: PENNY has stood out in the trade sector with...
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Where did 288 million portions of surplus food go in the country?
Since its establishment, the Hungarian Food Bank Association, which celebrates its twentieth anniversary this fall, has saved and distributed 288 million portions of food to people in need. With their...
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International butter prices fall – ALDI immediately cuts prices
In response to the price drop in the international milk and dairy product procurement market experienced in recent days, ALDI Hungary is reducing the prices of its most popular butters...
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The chewing gum industry is at a turning point: microplastic-free alternatives are coming
More and more research confirms that the majority of chewing gums available in stores contain microplastics. These tiny particles, smaller than 5 millimeters, can be released in the thousands during...
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The sweetener market is in crisis – natural alternatives are coming to the fore
For decades, artificial sweeteners have been the most important substitutes for sugar, but consumer confidence has faltered dramatically in recent years. According to a summary by Agroinform, distrust of saccharin,...
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Not a fad, but a real problem: what do Hungarians think about lactose intolerance?
Lactose intolerance has been known for a long time, yet there are still many misunderstandings surrounding it: many people consider it just a trendy diet, while in fact it is...
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