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Ben Stiller gets into the better-for-you soda space
Stiller’s Soda is a lower-calorie soft drink that doesn’t contain probiotics, filling what the brand says is a “gap” in the beverage sector. Actor and producer Ben Stiller is launching...
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Illycaffè introduces compostable Coffee-B system in Italy
Italian coffee producer illycaffè, in partnership with Swiss retailer Migros, is launching the Coffee-B system in Italy. Unlike traditional capsules, the system uses fully compostable coffee balls made from freshly...
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Lidl Boosts Investments In Spain
German retailer Lidl has reinforced its commitment to Spain, investing in the country’s economy and its own expansion. The discount retailer allocated €8.2 billion to purchasing Spanish products and its...
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Institute of Agricultural Economics: Domestic feed compound production increased by 4.1 percent in 2024
Hungarian mixing plants produced a total of 3.8 million tons of farm animal feed compound in 2024, an increase of 4.1 percent compared to the previous year – according to...
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József Viski: It is in Hungary’s interest to preserve the independent, two-pillar common agricultural policy
Hungary considers the EU Commission’s proposal to reduce the resources allocated to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the next seven-year EU budget unacceptable, as it is in the interest...
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OECD further improves forecast for global GDP growth this year
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has upgraded its forecast for global GDP growth this year, the organization announced on its website on Tuesday. The OECD revised its...
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EPR fees will increase from October: the prices of several products may double
From October 1, the price of many products in Hungary may increase significantly following the decree of the Minister of Energy – writes Index. According to the legislation published in...
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MNB: slower growth, declining inflation expected
The Hungarian National Bank lowered its GDP growth forecast for this year to 0.6 percent in a statement following the interest rate decision. The inflation forecast, however, improved slightly, partly...
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A new manager has joined the Zwack Unicum Plc. team
Beáta Harcsa will be the Marketing Director of Zwack Unicum Nyrt. from September. The professional with more than twenty years of domestic and international FMCG experience will be responsible for...
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Euronics launches a unique initiative
Although more and more people are addressing their mental health, the topic is still considered taboo, so few dare to ask for help, according to Euronics research. Half of Hungarians...
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A new era in the carbon credit market: the end of greenwashing
The renewal of Hungary’s carbon credit market may begin in Szihalom: the Solar Markt Group’s solar power plant in Szihalom has become the first in the country to receive internationally...
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Panasonic expands heat pump production in Europe with 320 million euros investment
Panasonic opened its renovated and expanded Pilsen factory in September, investing a total of €320 million. The plant will be able to produce up to 1.4 million indoor and outdoor...
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Athletes from four continents at the Waberer’s Gymnastics Challenge World Cup
Between September 26-28, Szombathely will host the Waberer’s Gymnastics Challenge World Cup, where gymnasts from 38 countries will compete in the final test of strength before the World Championships in...
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Price increase intentions of companies are down, but…
In recent years the Hungarian economy has been hit by several external shocks. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. The first of these was the Covid-19...
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Hungary argues for realistic climate goals in EU debate
The European Commission proposes to reduce the EU’s net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. According to the Hungarian position, the objectives should be...
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It would be disadvantageous if the European Commission also tied the payment of agricultural funds to political conditions
It would be extremely serious and disadvantageous if the European Commission also tied the payment of agricultural funds to political conditions in the seven-year EU budget after 2027, as this...
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Focus on the international presence of Hungarian agriculture
Amidst international challenges, the role of specialist diplomats in representing the interests of the Hungarian agricultural and food industry, expanding export opportunities and bringing good practices home is becoming particularly...
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Clinical drug trials in Hungary are in decline
Few and fewer clinical drug trials are taking place in Hungary, even though the sector was previously considered one of the international leaders – writes Economx. Our country is still...
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Gala apples are cheaper than a year ago
In Poland, this year’s Gala apple harvest is coming to an end, and purchase prices have already fallen below last year’s level, FruitVeB reported. While in the first weeks of...
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The Czech parent company of Árukereső increased its revenue and operating profit last year
The parent company of the price comparison site Árukereso.hu, the Czech-based Heureka Group, had a successful year last year, with its sales and gross profit reaching near historic highs last...
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Talentis Agro Group increased its irrigated areas
The new irrigation farms of Bakuczi Öntözézi Közösség Kft. and Csárdaszállási Öntözézi Közösség Kft. have been handed over, thanks to the investments made of nearly 1.6 billion forints, the irrigated...
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A new Hungarian development utilizes mushroom production waste
Mushroom production waste is utilized in a new development by Bio-Fungi Ltd. and the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE), Bio-Fungi told MTI. The consortium’s project, which began...
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AM: Animal husbandry has almost doubled since the national government
Animal husbandry has almost doubled since the national government – the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) told MTI on Friday. The statement quoted Imre Hubai, the Minister of State for Agriculture...
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Sunflower seed prices continue to rise
According to Stratégie Grains, spot sunflower seeds in Argentina were traded at a price level of $10 higher, at $455/ton (FOB Buenos Aires), between July 11 and August 15. In...
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Drinking water pipe: asbestos cement or PVC? It doesn’t matter
The majority of Hungarians drink tap water, but a third of those surveyed do not know which pipe brings the most important natural liquid to their glass – research by...
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Ministry of Agriculture: the domestic pig sector is on solid footing
Despite the challenges of recent years, the domestic pig sector is on solid footing, and they intend to maintain animal welfare subsidies under the same conditions next year – announced...
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Weak to medium plum harvest expected in Hungary this year
According to the forecast of the German Statistical Office (Destatis), Germany’s plum harvest in 2025 is expected to be around 44.5 thousand tons, which would exceed the amount harvested in...
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Heineken agrees to buy FIFCO assets in Central America push
FIFCO will retain its hotels and hospitality businesses in Costa Rica and its 25.14% stake in glass manufacturing business Comegua Dutch brewer Heineken is to acquire the beverages and retail...
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Amazon Fresh to shut all UK stores as it ramps up online presence
Amazon Fresh is to close all of its brick-and-mortar stores, to make way for new Whole Foods locations, as it expands its online delivery partnerships with Morrisons, Co-op, and Iceland....
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István Jakab: V4 agricultural chambers stand in favor of preserving EU agricultural subsidies
The agricultural chambers of the Visegrad countries (V4) stand united in favor of preserving EU agricultural subsidies – said István Jakab, Vice President of the Parliament, at a press conference...
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