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Dachser Hungary received Business Superbrands certification
Dachser Hungary has been awarded the Business Superbrands certification as one of the 500 leading brands in Hungary. The 19-member, independent expert committee recognizes companies whose reputation, innovation activity and...
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Turkey meat imports fell
According to European Commission data, the EU’s (EU27) poultry meat exports increased by almost 1 percent to 520 thousand tonnes between January and March 2025 compared to the same period...
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Lake Balaton’s sustainability program, dredging of the lake, restarts
A government decision has been issued stating that the comprehensive sustainability program of Lake Balaton can be restarted with a budget of one and a half billion forints; dredging of...
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NAK: below-average plum harvest expected
A below-average plum harvest is expected in Hungary this year, but it will exceed the quantity of the worst vintages – the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) told MTI on...
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Weaker plum harvest expected
A weaker-than-average plum harvest is expected in Hungary this year, but it will exceed the volume of the worst vintages, the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) told MTI on Tuesday....
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The seed sector is preparing for the sowing of winter cereals starting in September
The biggest field work of the autumn, the sowing of cereals, will begin within weeks. According to the information of the Seed Association Interprofessional Organization and Product Council, the seed...
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Nébih inspected sprayer inspection stations
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) paid special attention this year to the inspection of stations that perform periodic technical inspections of sprayer equipment. The targeted on-site inspections were...
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Forest Climate Adaptation Forum established
The Forest Climate Adaptation Forum held its inaugural meeting, which set the goal of developing the Forest Climate Adaptation Strategy and the Action Plan related to the Great Plain regions....
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The number of tourists visiting Harghita County has decreased
The number of tourists visiting Harghita County decreased this summer, which experts attribute to a decrease in the value of holiday vouchers for Romanian civil servants, but also to the...
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Co-op UK Launches ‘On The Go’ Micro Store Format
Co-op’s On The Go format is one-quarter the size of its typical convenience store with revised operating hours and a tailored product range for busy customers. The first store under...
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Court lifts protection of Nespresso capsules in Benelux
The design of Nespresso‘s coffee capsules is no longer protected in the Benelux: competitors are allowed to create and sell capsules that fit in the coffee brand’s machines. Nespresso owner...
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Live pig exports, imports and producer prices are also decreasing
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, Hungary’s live pig exports decreased by 30.7 percent to 10 thousand tons In January-May 2025, compared to the quantity sold on...
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Shein fined again: Italian competition authority steps in over misleading green claims
China-based fast fashion giant Shein has been hit with another financial penalty: the Italian competition authority (AGCM) has fined Dublin-based Infinite Styles Services Co. Limited, the company that operates the...
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McDonald’s plans to ‘double down’ on AI investment by 2027, executive says
McDonald’s plans to “double down” on its artificial intelligence investments by 2027 and is betting on India to be a key hub for data governance, engineering and platform architecture, a...
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Lidl’s “Deluxe” Move in Bakery: A New Layer in the Discounters’ Premiumization Strategy
Lidl is quietly premiumizing its bakery section – inviting shoppers to see rustic breads as crafted indulgence, not discount staples. Lidl has taken a notable step forward by introducing its...
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The seed sector is preparing for the sowing of winter cereals starting in September
The biggest field work of the autumn, the sowing of cereals, will begin within weeks. According to the information of the Seed Association Interprofessional Organization and Product Council, the seed...
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July storms in numbers: the biggest damage at Generali Insurance is nearly 400 million forints
According to Generali Insurance, Hajdú-Bihar, Pest and Csongrád counties were the most affected: about half of the reports came from here. We also encountered the highest value of damages in...
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Agricultural higher education is a good perspective for young people
The score limits for higher education programs starting in September 2025 have been announced. Based on the data, it can be said that agricultural higher education majors are becoming increasingly...
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T-shirt from a very distant city, Budapest – Picture of the day
At the Wansho Laundromat in central Taiwan, abandoned clothes are now being put to good use. The owners of the laundromat, Chang Wan-ji, 83, and Hsu Sho-er, 84, transform forgotten...
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When the Japanese chef goes overboard – Video of the day
The subject of our film today can hardly be called a traditional Japanese dish, but it is almost as interesting as they are: a kind of 21st century production, resembling...
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The 30,000-forint pensioner food voucher cannot be used in all stores
Between September 1 and October 15, the 30,000-forint pensioner food voucher will be delivered to those affected, in several denominations and on paper. The voucher aims to support the elderly’s...
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Baby Coupon Week at Rossmann – for the first time, the 10% discount is also available at the Online Drugstore
Between 4 and 10 August 2025, Rossmann is once again launching its popular Baby Coupon Week campaign. The aim is to make baby care, feeding, diapering and childcare products more...
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Tens of thousands of orders have already been placed in Kifli.hu’s new discount program
The number of subscribers to the Kifli.hu Xtra loyalty program has reached 20,000 in just one quarter. Joining was free during the first trial month, and around 5,000 customers took...
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It’s not the star that matters: Hungarian customers want to see negative reviews too
According to a recent study by MediaMarkt, the majority of customers would test products themselves, and they no longer have absolute trust in five-star reviews. Hungarians do not believe in...
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K&H: more and more Hungarian SMEs are looking for EU funding opportunities
The desire to apply has flared up again among Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises, but the road to success is also becoming more and more bumpy – this is revealed...
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The World of Gastronomy Once Again Turns Its Eyes to chocoMe – Ten New Awards at the 2025 Great Taste Awards
Hungarian craft chocolate brand chocoMe has once again made its mark on the international scene: at the 2025 Great Taste Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious gastronomic competitions, the...
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Here is the Supermint summer seed test: zucchini in the lead role
Experts from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) tested zucchini seeds in the latest product test of the Supermint program. Based on laboratory measurements, the germination capacity of one...
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There is a need to reorganize production on domestic apricot plantations
This year, spring frosts caused serious damage to domestic apricot plantations. The market would have a great demand for the fruit, therefore, in the interests of crop security and the...
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Next generation building services solution for sustainability
In response to global sustainability expectations, LG Hungary has introduced a new building automation solution: the inverter scroll chiller operating with R32 refrigerant offers an alternative in cooling and heating...
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Hungarian and Italian researchers say birds and bats can protect vineyards
According to a joint study by the HUN-REN Ecological Research Center and the University of Milan, birds and bats can protect vineyards, and flying predators not only reduce the number...
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