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Hungarian apples are safe and of high quality
Hungarian apples are not only safe, but also of excellent quality, which is guaranteed not only by the growing conditions, but also by regular and very strict food safety rules...
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EU: European fruit and vegetable sector faces a very uncertain year
Weather extremes and unpredictable market developments are posing serious challenges for the sector. According to Stefano Lo Casto, owner and sales director of Italian Lo Casto Srl, the European fruit...
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The central bank has extended its green capital requirement relief program again
The central bank has extended and expanded its green capital requirement discount programs for credit institutions by one year, until the end of December 2027. This could broaden the range...
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The Hospitality Industry Entrepreneurship Apprenticeship is Completed
The Hospitality Industry Business Smart Guide has been completed, providing comprehensive, practical assistance to operators of domestic catering businesses from business start-up to daily operations. The publication was developed as...
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Ecosystem approach in the household: when the device works on routines
Buying a home is the biggest financial decision in many people’s lives, and furnishing the property is the first step where functionality and individual needs meet. Although images of perfect...
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AKI: Retail purchase price of pork decreased at the beginning of the year
The producer price of slaughter pigs, the processing sales and retail purchase price of raw pork decreased, but the poultry producer and egg packinghouse prices barely changed – according to...
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Kaufland launches new loyalty programme in Germany
Kaufland will introduce its new loyalty scheme, Kaufland Card Xtra, in Germany on 12 February. The retailer aims to offer customers more ways to save while simplifying the points system,...
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Hungarian apples are safe and of excellent quality
Hungarian apples are not only safe, but also of excellent quality, which is guaranteed not only by the growing conditions, but also by regular and very strict food safety rules...
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New Product Showcase Award 2026 honours creative new products in the sweets and snacks industry
Innovations have always been the driving force behind the sweets and snacks industry. New ingredients, surprising textures, creative flavour profiles and sustainable manufacturing and packaging concepts shape the development of...
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Carlsberg Unveils New Tuborg Look Across Europe And Asia
Carlsberg Group has unveiled a fresh look for Tuborg as it aims to strengthen the brand’s image and boost market share in key regions. The new design will be launched...
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From the shopfloor: Volkswagen expands its grocery business
German car manufacturer Volkswagen takes a new approach to product innovation -and crosses more than category borders. Volkswagen is bringing ready-to-heat soups from its Wolfsburg factory canteen onto supermarket shelves....
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The government supports the generational renewal of agriculture
Supporting farm transfer cooperation is an important element of the multi-pillared tool system with which the ministry aims to ensure the long-term competitiveness and generational renewal of Hungarian agriculture. To...
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You can join the agricultural crisis insurance system soon
The past year has presented farmers with serious challenges. The unpredictable climate environment, the emergence of epidemic animal diseases and market crises have once again drawn attention to the importance...
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AKI: Retail purchase price of pork decreased at the beginning of the year
The producer price of slaughter pigs, the processing sales and retail purchase price of raw pork have decreased, but the producer price of poultry and the packinghouse price of eggs...
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NAV: the deadline for paying the food chain supervision fee is approaching
The deadline for paying the second installment of the food chain supervision fee is due at the beginning of February. The fee must be paid by persons and businesses carrying...
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Kifli.hu’s revenue in Hungary has quadrupled in recent years
Kifli.hu, the Hungarian subsidiary of the Czech Rohlik Group, started operating six years ago. According to an internal study, during this time, thanks to Kifli, customers have saved almost 40...
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GVH imposed a fine of 235 million forints on eMAG Magyarország Kft.
eMAG Magyarország Kft. engaged in unfair commercial practices and did not adequately inform Hungarian customers, therefore the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) imposed a fine of 235 million forints on the...
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Trenkwalder: The average hourly wage for physical workers will approach 2,300 forints by the end of 2025
The average gross hourly wage of skilled and trained workers performing manual labor was HUF 2,290 by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Trenkwalder’s analysis of...
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2026 – the year when currency risk will determine the margins of Hungarian SMEs
Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are entering the new year with particularly volatile EUR/HUF and USD/HUF exchange rates. In 2025, the forint strengthened by around 7% against the euro,...
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IKEA Hungary’s turnover increased in the 2025 financial year
IKEA Hungary’s total retail turnover reached 144.3 billion forints in the financial year from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, a 4.4 percent increase compared to the previous financial...
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Coffee rules may become stricter: the product range will expand, coffee specialties will be added, and more detailed labeling requirements will be introduced
The package of amendments to the mandatory provisions of the Hungarian Food Code on coffee and coffee substitutes has been published: the aim of the draft is to provide consumers...
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The Ministry of Agriculture supports the grape and wine sector with subsidies and measures
Hungarian wine is a unique national treasure that represents economic, cultural and community value. The grape and wine sector behind it is of strategic importance, therefore the government supports its...
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Imported eggs to the EU are booming: Ukraine and the United Kingdom account for the majority
While Hungary saw only a moderate increase in egg prices at the beginning of 2026, the European Union took a spectacular turn on the import side: according to data from...
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The study volume GREEN ECONOMY 2026 has been published
Amidst the increasing climate, nature and environmental protection tasks, the Association of Environmental Service Providers and Manufacturers (KSZGYSZ) has collected and published its professional publication for the third time, which,...
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ESET: The era of artificial intelligence-driven ransomware has arrived
The era of AI-driven ransomware has arrived, with NFC-based (Near Field Communication – short-range wireless technology) mobile attacks increasing by 87 percent, and the number of ransomware victims exceeding the...
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Household food waste: Hungarians throw away 65.5 kilos per capita – and underestimate this by almost half on average
According to the study (Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2025) by Attila Kunszabó and co-authors, between 2016 and 2021, edible (avoidable) food waste decreased by 23.99% (from 33.14 to 25.19 kg/person/year),...
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1000 servings of free chicken at the new location opening in Blaha
Blaha Chicken Tenders will open its doors on February 7th on Blaha Lujza Square, under the arcades of Rákóczi Street. The new fast food restaurant offers dishes made exclusively from...
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Restaurant representation: tax exemption is coming, pálinka is also included in the circle
Based on the government decree published on January 30, 2026, 2026. From February 1st, new rules apply to hospitality related to restaurants: in certain cases, the allowance paid after restaurant...
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Diabetes: the key to prevention is “smart” carbohydrates and fiber – MDOSZ has published a fresh summary
Diabetes is spreading rapidly worldwide: the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that in 2021, 536.6 million people aged 20–79 were living with diabetes, and the number could increase to 783.2...
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Corn 2026: soil moisture and hybrid choice may decide the season
Winter precipitation – especially the 30-centimeter snowpack in January – has improved the outlook for spring crops, but experts say it alone will not bring corn production back to a...
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