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Europe’s breadbasket could become a desert
Spain has become Europe’s leading producer of fruit and vegetables, but its agricultural successes are overshadowed by serious environmental problems: soil erosion, water shortages and sustainability challenges are increasingly visible....
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H&M feels the effects of the trade war and the decline in demand in Asia
The trade war and the decline in demand in Asia are having a negative impact on Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)’s performance: the Swedish fashion chain achieved revenue of 56.7 billion...
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The future of travel: artificial intelligence could replace travel agents
Tourism is booming around the world, especially in Asia, where a growing middle class is spending more on leisure travel. According to a recent study by the Boston Consulting Group...
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The Consumer Protection Authority also checks watermelons during the summer period
Experts from the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and government agencies are checking the quality of watermelons and the markings on the packaging and at points of sale...
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There is a big difference in terms of ice cream: Germans complain, Hungarians barely get any
Nearly two-thirds of Germans believe that ice cream has become too expensive, according to a recent poll published on Saturday. Although an average German salary could buy more than 3,000...
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Producers and consumers must be brought closer together
By strengthening the short supply chain, producers and consumers must be brought closer together so that small-scale food producers can be more competitive, said Imre Hubai, the State Secretary for...
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Slowdown on the plant-based meat alternative market – British retailer Tesco rows back
British retailer Tesco is unlikely to meet its 2020 target of increasing sales of plant-based meat substitutes by 300% by the end of 2025. This article is available for reading...
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Tobacco shops: fewer products, concentrated sales and new growth paths
Between April 2024 and March 2025 FMCG sales by national tobacco shops – the total value of baskets not containing tobacco products – exceeded HUF 187bn. This would put the...
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Campari surpasses Cinzano and Frattini
Italy’s Campari Group is selling two of its well-known brands, Cinzano vermouth and Frattini grappa, to its domestic rival Caffo Group 1915 for 100 million euros, the company said on...
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Wizz Air rejects allegations of hidden costs
As the summer travel season gets underway, the spotlight is once again on discount airlines – and the extra costs they charge. According to the latest research by Tradingpedia, the...
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Germany’s largest study on vegetarianism and vegan nutrition launched
Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular worldwide: more and more people are eliminating meat, dairy products and other animal-derived ingredients from their diets – some for animal welfare reasons, some...
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A special store closure is coming on Tuesday
As we have become accustomed to in recent years, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, will be a public holiday for healthcare workers. The first of July is Semmelweis Day, or Hungarian...
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A full house: the half-distance was also full, breaking all records with nearly 13,000 participants in the 43rd LIDL Balaton swim
Four weeks before the start, all distances of the 43rd LIDL Balaton Swim have reached their capacity limit. After the classic 5.2 km distance and the SUP crossing were already...
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Hungarian energy storage is gaining momentum: industrial responses to solar peaks are arriving
The Hungarian solar park is breaking records, but at the same time, the development of energy storage capacities is becoming increasingly urgent – this is shown by the two recently...
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The consumer protection authority also checks watermelons during the summer period
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and experts from government agencies are checking the quality of watermelons and the markings on the packaging and at points of sale...
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Primark is making headcount cuts, but could also expand
Another major company has announced layoffs: British-Irish-owned Primark will cut 150 office workers in three countries. The decision affects the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States, with most of...
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They are racing against time: the Sarkpont chestnut factory is being rebuilt
The reconstruction of Sarkpont Zrt.’s chestnut processing plant in Kadarkút is underway at full speed, after a serious fire almost completely destroyed the country’s largest chestnut processor on March 27....
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Shrinking wallets, growing challenges – Declining consumption among Generation Z
While older generations continue to show a slight increase in purchases, the data shows a dramatic decline among the youngest adults. In the first months of 2025, purchases by 18-24...
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The government is satisfied with the latest labor market data
Hungarian employment is among the leading in Europe, and the new measures aim to preserve this and allow even more people to work, wrote Sándor Czomba, State Secretary for Employment...
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The government provides irrigation water to farmers free of charge
The government will provide irrigation water to farmers free of charge by taking over the payment of water fees from farmers in the amount of about 10 billion forints, said...
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MÁK: Farmers will soon receive the coordination letters related to the unified application
Farmers will soon receive the coordination letters related to the unified application, in which they will inform beneficiaries about the possibilities for corrections, after which the payment schedule may be...
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Ice Cream of Lake Balaton competition
This year marked the twelfth Ice Cream of Lake Balaton competition, which has become a nationally recognised professional event by now. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Senior executives and users have sharply different opinions about the reliability of artificial intelligence – international survey
There is a sharp divergence in the views of senior executives and users on the trustworthiness of artificial intelligence. Whether it is data protection, accuracy or transparency, the average person...
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NAV: the procedure for clarifying the employment relationship will come into effect from July
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) will expand its economic whitewashing toolkit from July 1st: the employment relationship clarification procedure will come into effect, which could be effective against...
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Producers and consumers must be brought closer together
By strengthening the short supply chain, producers and consumers must be brought closer together so that small-scale food producers can be more competitive – said Imre Hubai, State Secretary for...
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Schools have already started their spring break, but July will start with AI training for teachers
The certificates are already in the account, but the learning doesn’t stop – at least not for teachers. Nearly 1,000 teachers have already participated in Yettel’s digital education program, ProSuli,...
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Cold drink, hot consequences: iced refreshments can cause heart rhythm disturbances
It may sound bizarre at first, but it’s scientifically proven: cold drinks and food can sometimes trigger heart rhythm disturbances, according to a recent American study. The phenomenon is called...
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This year’s FAO scholarship recipients graduated in biotechnology and water management engineering
This diverse community is not only proof of the global presence of agricultural education, but also a powerful reminder that knowledge knows no borders, said Dr. Oszkár Ökrös, Deputy State...
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NKFH: French yogurt in a glass was recalled due to broken glass
Broken glass may be found in the French “traditional” or “gourmet” yogurt, plain and fruit versions of the Beillevaire brand, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) announced. No...
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Today, lecsó is not the same as it used to be – the classic Hungarian dish has become brutally expensive
In four years, the price of the classic Hungarian lecsó has increased by almost one and a half times: in 2021, a portion for four people cost barely 2,700 forints,...
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