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Alanex Ltd. has recalled several of its spice blends due to the presence of olive leaves.
Due to the presence of olive leaves, Alanex Kft. has initiated a consumer recall of the crumbled oregano and several spice mixtures it sells – the National Trade and Consumer...
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Halloween Fuels Pumpkin And Sweet Sales In Europe
Pumpkin and sweet sales are experiencing growth in Italy, as the agricultural and confectionery sectors tap into the growing popularity of Halloween. The festivities boost pumpkin sales also in France...
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Despite the challenges, this year’s drought protection was effective
Despite the challenges, this year’s drought protection was effective – assessed István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, in a video message published on his Facebook page on Friday. This year was...
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OKSZ is puzzled by the government’s decision
Az Országos Kereskedelmi Szövetség értetlenül áll azelőtt, hogy a kormány minden egyeztetés nélkül meghosszabbította az árrésstopot, sőt kiterjesztette azt új termékekre is. Az árrésstopot nem kiterjeszteni, hanem kivezetni kellett volna,...
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Gergely Gulyás: margin reduction will remain until February 28th and will be expanded to include additional product lines
The government has decided to maintain the margin reduction for food and drugstore products, and it has been extended until February 28, 2026, the Minister Head of the Prime Minister’s...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: The Hungarian economy is still performing modestly
In the third quarter, the Hungarian economy expanded by 0.6 percent compared to a year earlier, and GDP stagnated at a quarterly level, according to the first estimate of the...
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Hungarian GDP stagnated in the third quarter – services dragged, industry and construction weakened
The performance of the Hungarian economy in the third quarter of 2025 exceeded the same period of the previous year by 0.6 percent, while compared to the previous quarter it...
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Waterfowl season begins: this is when most of the annual quantity of ducks and geese is sold.
The Hungarian population consumes approximately 3 kilograms of duck meat and between 70 dkg and 1 kg of goose meat annually. The turnover of waterfowl products increases dramatically with the...
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Lidl extends partnership with UEFA Women’s National Team until 2030
Lidl, one of the leading food retailers in Germany and Europe, is extending its partnership with UEFA until 2030, further strengthening its commitment to supporting women’s football and the UEFA...
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In Zwack Unicum’s light music series, the ensemble pays tribute to tradition in the imposing halls of the Transport Museum.
In October, Uncium Live Session returns with a unique production by the Parno Graszt Roma folk music ensemble. The latest episode was directed by filmmaker Dániel Hevér, who captured the...
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Bunge volunteers join hands for food security on World Food Day 2025
Bunge – a leading agribusiness solutions company that connects farmers to consumers – is expanding its Global Volunteer Program in celebration of World Food Day following its recent merger with...
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Real help: when we all win
There is something deeply human about stopping and realizing that others need us too. This was the topic of the roundtable discussion, where István Huczka, CEO of Candy Hoover Hungary...
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“Art Is for Everybody”: Absolut pays tribute to the art of Keith Haring this year
Absolut Vodka celebrates creativity with a new, limited-time bottle, this time focusing on the work of one of the most famous representatives of pop art, Keith Haring. The Absolut Haring...
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Hungarians don’t just care about money when looking for a job
Between two similar job offers, three-quarters of Hungarian workers choose the company they consider more reliable, even if it does not offer the best salary. In an uncertain situation and...
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Recent survey: home renovation trends are changing in Hungary
According to the latest research by PPG Trilak, Hungarian consumers are increasingly conscious about choosing colors for their homes. Although white, beige and gray are still the dominant shades, one...
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World first: Daikin introduces carbon-neutral heat pump
Daikin Europe has officially opened its new Research and Development Centre (EDC) in Ghent, Belgium, where it unveiled the world’s first carbon-neutral natural refrigerant heat pump. The 30,600 m² R&D...
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The sales revenue of the animal and vegetable fats and oils product group increased the most
The value of exports of agricultural and food products amounted to 6,679 million euros, and the value of imports amounted to 4,920 million euros in the first half of 2025,...
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Bird flu has appeared in a roast duck farm in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County
The highly pathogenic H5N1 subtype of the bird flu virus has been confirmed by the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) in a roast duck farm in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County; the...
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Why buy Hungarian? Imported vs. domestic
A new short film series made by the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) is running from 1 September to 30 November, providing consumers with easy-to-understand, science-based information...
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Cutting-edge nutrition tracking technology is now available on the Galaxy Watch
It all started with a simple question: what if we could track our nutrition in real time, right from our wrist? The Antioxidant Index on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 brings...
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Temu and Shein’s European growth slows down
Around 50 percent of online shoppers in Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom have shopped at Temu or Shein this year. Compared to a year ago, the amount...
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Hungaromet: mild weather helps autumn sowing
The abundant rainfall arrived on the fields in good time, and the slightly warmer than average weather has a positive effect on the strengthening of autumn sowing – wrote HungaroMet...
Read moreAldi serves up a cheaper Thanksgiving meal deal
The discounter announced on Instagram that its holiday promotion feeds 10 people for $40 – around $7 less than it charged for a similar deal last year. Aldi took to...
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Mondelez axes better-for-you Fruitier and Nuttier Cadbury range
The confectionery giant said “sales and availability have significantly dropped” for the bars and trail mixes launched in 2023-24. Cadbury brand owner Mondelez International is axing a better-for-you dairy chocolate...
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AM: Hungary regains its official status free from plague of small ruminants
Hungary has regained its official status free from plague of small ruminants, announced Minister of Agriculture István Nagy on his social media page. He added that we have taken another...
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Hungarians say food waste is as big a problem as climate change
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The success of Hungarian products in PENNY remains unbroken
This year, thousands of customers participated in the joint campaign of PENNY Hungary and Magyar Termék Nonprofit Kft. For more than ten years, the two organizations have been working to...
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ALDI entertains you with a scary short film this Halloween
ALDI is celebrating Halloween this year with a truly special production: the company has created a self-produced, Hungarian, entertaining and spectacular short film, in which characters well-known from the discount...
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Candle exports from Hungary to increase between 2020 and 2024
On November 1, All Saints’ Day, millions of people in Hungary also light candles in cemeteries to remember their deceased loved ones. Although the holiday is primarily spiritual in nature,...
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At Rossmann, the holiday is all about family – stores will be closed on December 24th
Rossmann Hungary stands by its employees this year as well: all Rossmann stores nationwide will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th. The company’s goal is to allow its colleagues to...
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