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Albert Heijn discloses methane emissions in “world first” move
The grocery chain revealed its methane emissions accounted for approximately 14% of its total greenhouse-gas footprint in 2024. Albert Heijn has disclosed its methane emissions, a move described by NGO...
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Trenkwalder: the average hourly wage of manual workers has increased further
The average gross hourly wage of skilled and trained workers performing manual labor was 2,270 forints in the second quarter of this year, a 7.9 percent increase compared to the...
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PepsiCo launching prebiotic versions of its namesake soda
The colas will debut online this fall and in stores next year as the beverage giant aims to attract health-conscious consumers back to its Pepsi brand. PepsiCo is launching prebiotic...
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NMHH: streaming services are more popular in households with children
Families with children spend significantly more on communications services than other households, according to a 2024 survey by the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH). The authority’s communications directorate wrote...
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Prices of light and heavy lamb continue to rise
According to European Commission data, the European Union’s imports of sheep and goats (live animals and meat) amounted to 42.9 thousand tonnes in January-March 2025, a decrease of 1.7 percent...
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EM: Further Development of the Deposit Return System Continues
Thanks to the Deposit Return System (DRS) introduced at the beginning of last year, by summer 2025 Hungary has seen a significant increase in the proportion of returned beverage containers....
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Slowdown and price increase at the same time – this is how the milk market will develop in the summer
The dairy sector is experiencing both international price increases and subdued domestic purchasing volumes. Based on the June development of the producer price of raw milk, export market trends, and...
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Another problem could cause food prices to rise
Latin American agriculture could face serious consequences if the United States imposes new sanctions on Russian fertilizer exports. From Mexican avocados to Brazilian soybeans and corn to Colombian coffee, the...
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Every sip is a new chapter – the BB wine and champagne family is completely renewed and takes the next level
By analyzing and rethinking every stage of winemaking, the Balatonboglár-based winery is offering wine lovers a range of BB wines and sparkling wines that reflect the latest trends. With their...
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NGM: decisions have already been made on the development plans of more than fifty companies in the Demján Sándor Capital Program
Despite pressure from Brussels, the government is doing everything it can to increase the productivity of domestic SMEs, facilitate their growth and support their investments, the Ministry of National Economy...
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Budapest among the world’s 50 most innovative cities
Budapest has been named one of the world’s 50 most innovative cities in the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025 Mayors Challenge, the Mayor’s Office announced. According to their announcement, the 50 finalist...
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Czechs would tighten alcohol regulations – more and more people support restrictions
A significant portion of the Czech population is calling for stricter action to curb alcohol consumption, according to a recent survey by the Behavio polling agency. 63 percent of those...
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Croatian cattle are dying
In Croatia, anthrax has caused a sudden death in cattle in Split-Dalmatia and Sibenik-Knin counties, and authorities have established restriction zones and started vaccinating animals, the Croatian Ministry of Agriculture...
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Oetker to acquire local baking peer Kathi
Oetker told Just Food Kathi had a strong presence in eastern Germany and the deal would help the company expand further into the region. German food manufacturer Oetker Group has...
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More than a million people have signed a petition against a law reintroducing a pesticide
A petition calling for the repeal of a law that would reintroduce pesticides in France surpassed 1.3 million signatures on Monday, paving the way for an unprecedented parliamentary debate on...
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DIA To Open Stores At BP Service Stations In Spain
Starting with a pilot programme in Madrid and Andalusia in September, ten DIA outlets will be launched within BP service stations. The partnership also includes a joint loyalty programme, allowing...
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The public procurement notice for the construction of the Debrecen Logistics and Truck Terminal has been published
The development of the logistics and truck terminal in the north-western economic zone of Debrecen has reached a significant milestone: the public procurement notice for the construction works was published...
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NRF: Back-to-school shopping kicked off early this year
Concerns about potential price hikes due to tariffs have jumpstarted back-to-school shopping this year. Two-thirds (67%) of back-to-school shoppers had already begun purchasing items for the upcoming school year as...
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The harvest is still ongoing, let’s be careful on the roads!
The harvest season is still ongoing, so increased traffic of large agricultural machinery should be expected on the roads across the country, which requires increased attention and patience from all...
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A thousand water experts are working to combat the drought
A thousand water experts are working nationwide to combat the drought and to help troubled pond farms, fish and fishing pond operators – said the State Secretary for Agriculture of...
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Hungary is free from highly pathogenic avian influenza again
Hungary is once again considered free from avian influenza according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) regulations. The favourable status covering the entire country allows for unhindered trade...
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Non-food discounters target Central Europe
Non-food discounters are rapidly transforming European retail: Action, Woolworth and Tedi are expanding rapidly in Central and Southeast Europe. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. The...
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Rural romance in the heart of Budapest: the Puli and Juhász Pesti tavern has opened in the city center
Catfish with paprika, cottage cheese csusza and golden galuska – served with shepherd’s wisdom, spiced with Puli enthusiasm. Budapest’s newest inn, Puli és Juhász, has opened on the corner of...
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Vegetables more expensive than meat? – The world has turned upside down in the food market
While vegetables were a cheap alternative to meat decades ago, today it is increasingly common for tomatoes to cost more than chicken breast in certain seasons. What happened to food...
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Radnóti secondary school students learn about plant-based nutrition
NÉGYOSZ launched the Smart Protein programme last November and by now it has reached its next stage: the programme presented the possibilities of plant-based nutrition to students at the ELTE...
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Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Culture: Applicants are still being accepted for the Summer Student Work Program
More than 21,000 people have already taken up work within the framework of the Summer Student Work Program, which will last until the end of August, so they are still...
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European Commission approves protected designation of origin for Kőszeg wines
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of Hungarian wines produced under the names Kőszeg and Kőszegi in the register of protected designations of origin (PDOs) of the EU, the...
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Retail kept its position in terms of employer attractiveness
Honouring Hungary’s most attractive employers, the Randstad Awards have been presented for the 12th time. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. Randstad has interviewed 170,000 employees in...
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Young people should also take out long-term or unexpected risk insurance
Major life milestones, such as graduating or starting a career, bring with them many decisive decisions – including laying the foundation for future financial stability. According to K&H data, not...
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Hungarian agri-informatics company conquers Malaysia
A prominent greenfield agricultural investment has been launched in Malaysia, where the Hungarian-developed, market-leading AgroVIR agri-informatics solution supports the company’s operations. AgroVIR’s system has already proven itself in Central Europe,...
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