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Favourites recreated – without lactose
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/5. Dóra Szekeres, head of the HELL ICE COFFEE brand at HELL ENERGY Magyarország Kft. opines that consumers prefer alternatives that...
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We buy specialty foods by the hundreds of thousands
Kifli.hu is introducing an intelligent search engine for those following special diets. The turnover of items related to special diets in the online supermarket has increased by more than a...
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Albert Heijn introduces reusable bread bags
Albert Heijn has rolled out reusable bread bags in 600 stores in the Netherlands, in a bid to reduce the plastic content of packaging used in its bakeries. This article...
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12,358 people in need can live well from the food collected by Tesco and its customers in two days
Compared to last year, 100 tons more donations were received in the Hungarian Food Bank Association’s national spring non-perishable food collection campaign over the weekend. Of this, 61,789 kilograms were...
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“A paw in trouble!” – tens of thousands join forces for shelter animals
The joint pet food collection campaign of SPAR Hungary and the National Animal Welfare Foundation, “Paw in Trouble!”, which was organized for the fifth time this year, ended successfully. During...
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A century-old adventure brought to life – Unicum House celebrates its 20th anniversary this year
Unicum House opened its doors 10 years ago, guiding visitors through the history of the Zwack family and the legend of Unicum. Located in the heart of the 9th district,...
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… it is juniper berries that rule!
According to IWSR data, premium and premium+ gin sales are in decline on key markets such as the UK and Spain, but the US, France and Japan are performing well....
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The margin reduction will apply to thousands of household products in 30 categories
The margin reduction will apply to around a thousand household products in thirty categories, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation (KIM) said on Tuesday in...
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The 44th National Wine Competition has begun, with approximately 2,700 bottles of wine competing
The 44th National Wine Competition, which began on Tuesday, will feature 890 wine samples from 239 wineries, totaling almost 2,700 bottles of wine, the event organizers told MTI on Tuesday....
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So far, 183 companies have received support in the 1+1 SME investment stimulus program
In the first round, 183 enterprises won a total of 19.2 billion forints in the Demján Sándor 1+1 SME investment stimulus support program – announced the State Secretary for the...
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Food imports in Croatia have exploded since joining the EU
Since joining the European Union, food imports in Croatia have exploded, the Croatian daily Jutarnji List wrote, citing data from the Croatian Statistical Office. The country, with a population of...
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The future of the Hungarian wine sector is quality and innovation
Hungarian wines are able to compete with the world’s most renowned wine regions in terms of quality, uniqueness and diversity. The future of the sector lies in innovation – said...
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Vaccination against avian influenza has started for rare and high-value zoo bird species
In collaboration with the National Food Chain Safety Office, Ceva-Phylaxia Zrt. has launched a national vaccination program. The experiment, which involves eight zoos, aims to provide protection against highly pathogenic...
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Carbon.Crane launches social media measurement
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Polish beer production shifts towards non-alcoholic products
Polish beer production is shifting towards non-alcoholic beers due to declining alcohol consumption trends, the conservative Polish weekly Do Rzeczy reported, citing a report by the Polish Brewery Employers’ Association....
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NKFH: organic vegetable puree with salmon recalled due to splinters
Import Trade Hungary Kft. has withdrawn and recalled its product Rudolfs Bio Vegetable Puree with Salmon 6 months/190g because it contains small fish bones, the National Trade and Consumer Protection...
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K&H: almost 400 thousand forints are already spent on vacation
Middle-aged Hungarians planning a vacation are spending an average of 397,000 forints on their trip this year, compared to 327,000 and 296,000 forints one and two years earlier, respectively, according...
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Tender for more effective treatment of animal diseases now available
A tender for the fight against antimicrobial resistance has been published, which will provide significant assistance to livestock farmers in the more effective treatment and prevention of animal diseases. According...
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Hévíz’s newest hotel welcomes guests from Thursday
Le Primore Hotel & SPA, which will open its doors as Hungary’s largest premium spa hotel in Hévíz on Thursday, is counting on domestic tourists and guests from neighboring countries,...
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China would develop its wine sector with Hungarian experts
Deputy State Secretary Oszkár Ökrös received Feng Fauit, Governor of Ganzi Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, at the Ministry of Agriculture. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues concerning agricultural...
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Richter CEO: the company achieved good performance in the first quarter
Richter achieved a good performance in the first quarter and confirms its previous forecast, according to which the growth for the whole year, excluding exchange rate effects, is expected to...
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Live pig imports fell by 42 percent
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, Hungary’s live pig exports decreased by 3.3 percent to 5,600 tons in January-February 2025 compared to the volume sold on the...
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Every sheet counts
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/5. Barbara Horváth, senior category manager of Essity Hungary Kft. relies on NIQ data to inform us that the kitchen roll...
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Tesco launches F&F online to meet growing demand
Tesco has launched its clothing division F&F online, in a bid to meet growing consumer demand. From 7 May, shoppers at the UK’s largest retailer will be able to purchase...
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Innovation and optimism: the industry shows its strength at IFFA 2025
The atmosphere at the stands of over 1,000 exhibitors at IFFA – Technology for Meat and Alternative Proteins was characterised by a high investment confidence. In a complex global economic...
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Danone Acquires US Plant-Based Organic Formula Maker Kate Farms
Danone has agreed to buy a majority stake in Kate Farms, a US maker of plant-based organic drinks that will fit into the French food giant’s specialised nutrition portfolio. Santa...
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China would develop its wine sector with Hungarian experts
Deputy State Secretary Oszkár Ökrös received Feng Faui, Governor of Ganzi Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, at the Ministry of Agriculture. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues concerning agricultural...
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DIJO Tortilla 4 pcs 250 g in multiple flavour versions
In addition to wheat tortillas, Dijo also offers innovative flavoured versions that bring a fresh twist to the classic product selection. These include the spinach and basil tortilla, the tomato...
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Chicken meat prices have increased further
According to AKI slaughter statistics, 170,000 tonnes (live weight) of poultry were slaughtered in Hungary in the first three months of 2025, 5.0 percent less than between January and March...
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The margin cap remains, NGM is satisfied
The government has also taken action against unjustified price increases in the case of food, household goods, bank account fees and telecommunications services. The goal is clear, the financial security...
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