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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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Pension vouchers: payment does not work at all cash registers

More and more pensioners have reported that they were unable to redeem their food vouchers at self-service checkouts, and therefore had to turn to traditional checkouts. According to the National...

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Hungarian food waste has decreased significantly, but losses are still huge

September 29, the International Day for Food Loss and Waste Awareness, is a good opportunity to see how Hungarian households are doing in this area. LG experts offer tips on...

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K&H: Those who prepare for ESG in time can gain a competitive advantage

Although compliance with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) requirements is not yet an urgent task for most Hungarian small businesses, those companies that start preparing now can gain significant market advantages....

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Lufthansa: towards higher profitability with digitalization and layoffs

Lufthansa announced on Monday that it will cut around 4,000 administrative jobs by 2030, while setting more ambitious financial targets. The move is part of a comprehensive strategy in which...

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The state offers almost 9 thousand hectares of land plots for purchase to farmers

Farmers may receive additional land plots exceeding 10 hectares. The Ministry of Agriculture supports the access of small and medium-sized farmers and local producers to land with this measure. Similarly...

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Visit Hungary launches autumn campaign

Building on the success of the summer off-season activity, Visit Hungary is launching a new national communication campaign between October 6 and November 30. The goal is to increase the...

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NKFH: almost 1,400 consumer complaints were received by the consumer protection authority in half a year

In the first half of the year, 1,383 consumer submissions were received by government agencies, with most complaints related to billing and settlement related to public services, the National Trade...

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Student design competition with sports and botany themes

POPAI Hungary has organised its sixth display design competition for university students.   The main sponsor of the POPAI Student Design Awards is traditionally SPAR and this time the theme...

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Safe preservation: Nébih tips for the vegan pantry

Jams, preserves, pickles, dried fruits and vegetables made at home are essential ingredients in vegan cuisine, but they also brighten up one’s diet in the fall and winter months. This...

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The Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture expects the domestic mushroom market to stabilize in the coming months

This summer, the demand for fresh mushrooms fell more than in previous years, while at the same time there was a strong oversupply not only in the domestic market, but...

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Ryanair: from November you can only travel with a digital boarding pass

Ryanair will completely phase out paper boarding passes from 12 November 2025, with passengers only being able to board flights using a digital code generated in the myRyanair mobile app....

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Csík Band filmed the first music video in its 37-year history at the Nagykőrös Cannery.

The first real music video in the 37-year history of the Csík Band was filmed for the song “Közbeszólt az ég” featuring Áron Őze, Éva Auksz and the band members....

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Aldi US To Revamp Packaging Of Own-Brand Products

Discounter Aldi is undertaking a packaging revamp for its own-brand products in the US, as it seeks to consolidate brand recognition. More than 90% of the discounter’s products are private...

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State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture: Competitive knowledge serves the success of Hungarian agriculture

Hungarian agricultural education provides competitive knowledge on which sectoral strategies and the renewal of the agricultural sector can be built – emphasized the State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture...

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The fish stocking season in Lake Balaton begins, the chances of catching fish are improving

The autumn fishing season began on Monday in the fish ponds of the Balatoni Halgazdálkódasi Nonprofit Zrt. (BHN), and the caught three-year-old carp will be released into Lake Balaton at...

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Oatly Strengthens Irish Presence With Dedicated Local Team

Oatly has strengthened its Irish presence by announcing the establishment of a dedicated local team in Ireland, as well as strategic growth initiatives. At the helm of this expansion is...

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Visit Hungary: Nyíregyháza and Varsány both successfully participated in this year’s Flowery Towns and Villages competition

Nyíregyháza and Varsány both finished the 50th Entente Florale Europe (EFE) competition, or European Floral Towns and Villages, with a silver rating, the award ceremony of which was held in...

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