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It’s not enough to talk about it anymore: seven priority sustainability topics are on the agenda of Hungarian companies
Reporting is not only a legal obligation, but also a strategic advantage, according to a recent study by EY, which analyzed the first sustainability reports prepared in accordance with EU...
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Family businesses are placing an unprecedented emphasis on innovation
Innovation is playing a leading role in the lives of family businesses, according to the first half-year data of the K&H innovation index. In the past half-year, the indicator really...
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Vote for your favorite Menteshely for guaranteed discounts!
Menteshelyek.hu is a collection of places offering paleo, vegan, sugar-free, regenor, dairy-free, lactose-free, reduced-carbohydrate and gluten-free food, as well as of establishments producing, catering and distributing free products. In collaboration...
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Slaughter pig prices down, poultry prices up at the beginning of the year
According to AKI slaughter statistics, 170,000 tonnes (live weight) of poultry were slaughtered in Hungary in the first three months of 2025, 5% less than in January-March 2024. This article...
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Budapest is unbeatable – where do they apply for the most home loans?
More than 30 percent of housing loans were related to real estate in Budapest this year, according to the latest data from K&H. Pest County is in second place with...
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Retail sales in Romania increased by 2.5 percent in May year-on-year
According to raw data, retail sales in Romania increased by 2.5 percent in May compared to the previous month, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced on Monday. The data...
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Enilive and SPAR Austria expand DESPAR Express forecourt stores
The energy company Enilive Austria and SPAR Austria are intensifying their successful collaboration. By 2028, approximately 70 new DESPAR Express locations will be operational. The goal is to offer customers...
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Just Eat Launches JET Go In The UK With Co-op
Food delivery firm Just Eat has introduced its delivery-as-a-service platform – JET Go – in the UK in with Co-op as its official launch partner. The service will enable partner...
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Absolut Vodka Tests Paper-Based Cap And Bottle Duo
Absolut Vodka has successfully tested a paper-based cap and bottle duo as part of its efforts to create a fully bio-based bottle. The cap has been designed in collaboration with...
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Irrigation water resources equivalent to one-third of Lake Balaton are available
Despite the extraordinary drought and lack of precipitation, we can meet all irrigation needs – said Imre Hubai, State Secretary for Agriculture at the Ministry of Agriculture. He added that...
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Free irrigation water provided to farmers is a key element in the fight against drought
Free irrigation water provided to farmers is a key element in the fight against drought, the State Secretary for Agriculture of the Ministry of Agriculture announced in Kisköre on Saturday....
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Corporate leaders’ commitment to sustainability at record level
According to the latest data from the K&H Sustainability Index, the attitude of company leaders has improved dramatically: the attitude sub-index rose to 72 points. The greatest progress was made...
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FAO food price index rose slightly in June due to higher prices of meat, dairy products and vegetable oils
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported on Friday that the world food commodity price index rose slightly, by 0.5%, in June. While international quotations of...
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What can cause the price of a wine to increase tenfold?
There are fewer of them worldwide than the number of people who have been in space, their number is much more modest than that of Nobel laureates, and there is...
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MBH Bank-CIG Pannónia: nearly half of passengers do not take out travel insurance
Nearly half of travelers do not take out travel or accident insurance, even though accidents and illnesses during vacations can cost millions, according to research by MBH Bank and an...
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A revolutionary breakthrough in plastic waste management: a cheaper and cleaner process for recycling PET has been developed
American and British researchers have developed a new method for recycling the world’s most commonly used plastic, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), which is not only more environmentally friendly than traditional methods,...
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Hungarian SMEs see the future in development
The vast majority of companies desire and plan technological developments, and they see digitalization as key to increasing competitiveness, but the prevalence of automation and Industry 4.0 solutions is still...
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The European Commission has authorised the import of genetically modified soybeans into the EU
The European Commission has authorised the import of genetically modified soybeans into the EU and their use in food and feed, the EU’s executive body announced on Friday. According to...
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Small shops and pubs will continue to receive support
The focus is on rural Hungary, and the government is providing special support to settlements with a population of 5,000 or less under the Hungarian Village Program, the Ministry of...
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Two special food products will be placed under a new tariff heading
On 19 June 2025, the European Commission published new implementing regulations amending the tariff classification of two special food products – a gellan gum sugar mixture and an alcoholic carbonated...
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Several French cognac brands have been granted duty-free status in China, but not everyone is happy
China imposed an anti-dumping duty of up to 34.9 percent on brandy imports from the European Union on Saturday – however, several of the largest French cognac producers were exempted...
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Euro or forint? Which one should we choose when making card purchases abroad?
If you are going on holiday abroad, it is worth preparing for a pitfall when using your bank card, which could mean unnecessary expenses of up to tens of thousands...
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Divisive deal: EU import quota for Ukrainian agricultural products increases
The European Union has signed a new agreement with Ukraine that will increase Ukrainian import quotas for several agricultural products – but neither Brussels nor Kiev can claim complete success....
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We have already announced a tender worth 1,500 billion forints for the development of agriculture
Within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan, the Ministry of Agriculture has already published 46 calls for proposals, with a total of 1,502 billion forints in resources...
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MTÜ: sixty applicants submitted one hundred and twenty works to the Tokaj Mosaic Design Competition
Sixty applicants submitted one hundred and twenty works to the Tokaj City Municipality and the Hungarian Tourist Agency (MTÜ) competition on the past and present of the Tokaj wine region....
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There is a problem with corn
As we enter the middle of the summer harvest season, the picture of the 2025 arable crop results is becoming clearer. The barley harvest is practically complete, and about a...
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African swine fever outbreak in Croatia continues to pose a risk
According to the information provided by the Croatian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, African swine fever (ASF) has re-emerged on 3 farms in eastern Croatia, near the settlements of...
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The number of alternative protein patents is skyrocketing
Innovations related to alternative proteins are developing at a breakneck speed: the latest study by GFI Europe reveals that in 2023 1,191 patents were filed in the fields of plant-based...
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Revolut: crypto services suspended in Hungary
Revolut is temporarily suspending its crypto services in Hungary, we have been informed by several users. According to the company, due to recent Hungarian legislative changes, they are currently unable...
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Ministry of Agriculture: at the forefront of the domestic food industry for more than half a century
The future of the food industry is shaped by those young professionals who respect traditions and bravely use the opportunities offered by new technologies – said András Tállai, Parliamentary State...
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