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K&H doubled: two K&H programs won the Sustainability Symbol 2025 award
CSR programs were popular even before ESG regulations, but increasingly stringent ESG regulations are encouraging companies to incorporate social responsibility activities, and professional organizations are trying to highlight those programs...
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New McDonald’s restaurants may open in Hungary – Tiszaújváros is also a potential location
McDonald’s Hungary has confirmed that they are considering opening several new restaurants, and Tiszaújváros could be one of the possible locations. The news has sparked great interest in the city...
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Competitive knowledge contributes to 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 for Agriculture of the Ministry...
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The new workplace dream is here: paperless, stress-free and inspiring
There are few things more frustrating than when a large part of your working time is spent on paperwork and administration. That is why it is in the interest of...
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US consumer sentiment worsened in September, according to a University of Michigan survey
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index fell in September. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index fell to 55.1 in September, the lowest since May, from 58.2 in August,...
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SZÉP card: 49 billion forints spent in August, 5.5 percent increase
In August, SZÉP cardholders spent a total of 49.1 billion forints on their cards, which was 5.5 percent more than in the same period of the previous year, according to...
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Starbucks: store closures and layoffs in North America, billion-dollar restructuring begins
Starbucks has begun a major restructuring: in September, it closed hundreds of stores in North America and launched another wave of layoffs. The closures affected about one percent of its...
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The store of the future is already open
In retail trade the automation of payment processes has become unavoidable by now. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. Self-checkouts, Scan&Shop terminals and smart payment alternatives...
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Most companies are not ready for cyber auditing
The preparedness of domestic companies for the full implementation of the NIS2 Directive paints a depressing picture. According to recent research by one of Hungary’s leading server market players, although...
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Euronics breaks the boring world of demo videos
For years, the TV screens of technology stores have been dominated by colorful but completely self-serving demo videos – spinning spheres, vibrating sequences, zero content. Millions of customers see these...
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Development and knowledge transfer in the service of agriculture – Nébih’s demonstration plant project successfully concluded
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) was able to implement its plans for the demonstration plant program and development of its Variety Testing Stations in 2024-2025, within the framework...
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The labor market has stalled after the July surge
In August, the number of employed persons among the working-age population aged 15-74 was 4 million 676 thousand, which is 36 thousand lower than the July level and 37 thousand...
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AppLyfe: Hungarian development helps keep household supplies under control
A new Hungarian mobile application, AppLyfe, simplifies household inventory management and shopping organization. The app is available in a freemium model, so anyone can try it out for free. The...
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Minister of Agriculture: We will protect the vineyards!
The government has adopted an action plan to protect the wine sector, in connection with the protection against golden yellows – the Minister of Agriculture announced in his video message...
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Edeka remains Germany’s favorite grocery retailer
For the sixth consecutive year, Edeka has secured the top spot as Germany’s most popular grocery retailer, according to the latest Retailer Perception Monitor by market research firm YouGov. Globus...
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The Romanian government has extended the margin restrictions on basic foodstuffs
The Romanian government has extended the margin limit on basic foodstuffs at its meeting on Thursday, Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu announced. The margin freeze was due to expire on September...
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Several mugs recalled due to heavy metal leaching
Due to the leaching of heavy metals, various mugs, including enamel mugs with the inscriptions MTV, SpongeBob, South Park and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, have been recalled – the National...
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Toxic Waste brand flavored popsicles recalled due to high glycerin content
Toxic Waste brand flavored ice pops have been recalled due to high glycerin content, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) announced. They added that glycerin is a widely...
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Mészáros Group: Talentis Agro Group has increased its irrigated areas
The new irrigation farms of Bakuczi Irrigation Community Kft. and Csárdaszállási Irrigation Community Kft. have been handed over, thanks to the investments made of nearly 1.6 billion forints, the irrigated...
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Two million pensioners have already received their food vouchers
We are making good progress: Magyar Posta is working full steam ahead – wrote Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy in his Facebook post on Friday....
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The Magnum Ice Cream Company taps NotCo AI for product innovation
The Ben & Jerry’s owner plans to use the startup’s artificial intelligence platform to address some of the industry’s “most complex growth and innovation challenges.” Unilever’s The Magnum Ice Cream Company...
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Plant-based dog food cuts environmental “pawprint,” UK study reveals
Plant-based dog food production has a lower impact on the environment compared to red meat options, a study by the University of Nottingham, UK reveals. The findings can provide sustainability-conscious...
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A new Hungarian development utilizes mushroom production waste
A new development by Bio-Fungi Kft. and the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE) utilizes mushroom production waste – Bio-Fungi told MTI. The consortium’s project, which began in...
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The 2025 Symbol of Sustainability Awards have been presented
Trade magazin announced the Symbol of Sustainability competition for the sixth time and it is now traditional that the awards are presented at the five-day Business Days conference – this...
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MNB Director: The rate of price increases may decrease permanently to the central bank’s tolerance band at the beginning of 2026
The rate of price increases may permanently decrease to the central bank’s tolerance band in early 2026 and reach the 3 percent inflation target in early 2027, said András Balatoni,...
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Nestlé and Tesco again support the work of the Food Bank
From September 25 to October 8, 2025, Nestlé and Tesco are once again announcing a joint campaign to support the work of the Hungarian Food Bank Association, in which Nestlé...
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There was also great interest in the Marketing Summit at an international level – Rossmann participated in the event as the main sponsor
On September 18, MÜPA once again hosted the Marketing Summit Budapest, which this year brought together more than 2,000 domestic and international marketing and communication professionals, as well as professional...
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The 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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KSH: the number of employed people in August was 4 million 676 thousand, the unemployment rate was 4.4 percent
In August 2025, the average number of employed persons aged 15-74 was 4 million 676 thousand. The number of unemployed persons was 215 thousand, and the unemployment rate was 4.4...
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More vegan options available at Sziget festival
This year’s Sziget Festival has reached new heights in hospitality: in addition to traditional and international dishes, visitors were treated to more vegan, vegetarian and free-from options than ever before....
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