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The world leader in technology would establish new biogas plants in Hungary within a few years

Our country’s National Energy and Climate Plan – in line with the objectives of the European Union – assigns a much greater role to biogas than before in order to...

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The detailed domestic report of the Randstad Workmonitor research has been published

The Randstad Workmonitor 2024 report sheds light on the transformation of the Hungarian labor market, especially with regard to factors such as work-life balance, the need for flexibility, and employee...

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Nestlé Purina invests £150 million for UK factory upgrade

Set to finish by early 2025, the upgrade in Wisbech includes new technology and machinery for production lines as well as initiatives to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions....

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Exports of live pigs and pork also increased

According to KSH data, Hungary’s live pig exports increased by 27.2 percent to 16.4 thousand tons in January-June 2024 compared to the January-June 2023 amount. The main partners were Romania,...

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MBH Investment Bank currency analysis: the forint may strengthen in the short term

According to the latest analysis of the MBH Investment Bank, the Hungarian forint may gradually strengthen against the euro for the rest of the year. The analysis team used the...

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Aldi and Schwarz Group raise the bar for sustainable retail operations

German discounters commit to Net Zero by 2050. Aldi Süd and Schwarz Group want to reach carbon neutrality across their entire value chain, including suppliers. The ambitious goal sets a...

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Spanish Regional Chains Outperform National Competitors

The Spanish grocery market is showing signs of stabilisation after five years of upheaval caused by the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain disruptions. According to Kantar, the top four chains...

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Administration has become a political issue in agriculture

Administrative issues such as the amendment of strategic plans or the various annual performance reports and unit costs have such a direct impact on the lives of agricultural producers that...

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Here’s what consumers want from online grocers

A new survey reveals the types of features and services that draw shoppers to online grocery retailers. According to the results of a recent poll of 1,000 U.S.-based adults about...

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The price of chicken breast is 11 percent lower than a year ago

Based on data from the KSH, Hungary’s poultry meat exports increased by 2.5 percent to 106,000 tons in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period in...

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Significant wage growth in Hungary: in July 2024, earnings continued to grow

According to the latest data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), in July 2024, the gross average earnings of full-time workers rose to HUF 636,700, while the net average earnings...

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Fruit growing is in crisis: There is no supply and rising costs are affecting the sector

Across Europe, fewer and fewer people see the future in fruit growing, which has serious consequences for the sector. Farmers are getting old, and in many cases there is no...

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Unrealistic green transition: the growth of global energy consumption and the limits of renewable energy

The Energy Institute’s 2023 Energy Statistical Yearbook paints a sobering picture of the global energy situation. Although renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power are growing at a...

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Blue Planet: we must adapt to the challenges of climate change

If the environment changes, we can be sure of one thing: the farmers must also change – stressed István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, to former head of state János Áder...

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EPR system: difficulties and challenges for companies

A year ago, companies were just getting to know the EPR (extended producer responsibility) system, but today it has become clear that compliance with the new rules is a serious...

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Rising coffee prices: disasters strike the world’s largest coffee growers

Coffee is becoming more expensive across Europe, as the world’s two largest coffee-growing countries, Brazil and Vietnam, faced severe natural disasters, reports EuroNews. Brazil was hit by a historic drought,...

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Luxembourgers have the highest retail purchasing power

In Europe the average per capita retail purchasing power is EUR 6,517, but there are significant differences in retail spending between the 25 European countries surveyed, with Luxembourg having the...

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The EU is turning to the WTO over China’s anti-subsidy investigation into dairy products

The European Commission has submitted an official consultation request to the World Trade Organization (WTO) after China launched an anti-subsidy investigation into some dairy products from the EU – the...

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Job seekers want feedback after applying, but this is often lacking

Most employees are bothered by not receiving feedback on their job application, which often creates uncertainty. The reasons for this are those who see it in themselves, in the poor...

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K&H: We can really do something for a sustainable planet with authentic environmental protection programs

As a result of the tightening ESG regulations, social responsibility programs are being integrated into the activities of more and more companies, and professional organizations are trying to highlight with...

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Significant tax changes are coming in Slovakia: VAT increase and cuts to reduce the budget deficit

The Slovak government presented its new consolidation package, which fundamentally changes the country’s tax system. Contrary to Prime Minister Robert Fico’s previous promise, the basic value-added tax (VAT) rate will...

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What’s next? FMCG market exclusive for business decision-makers

This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 Nenad Pacek, founder and president of Global Success Advisors and EMEA Business Group, started the series of presentations. He reported...

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Naomi Osaka launches her own vegan suncare line

Finding that people of colour are an afterthought in suncare research and discourse, former world number one tennis player Naomi Osaka has created her KINLÒ brand. This article is available...

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Changing smoking habits in Hungary: the popularity of heated tobacco products is increasing

Smoking habits are undergoing significant changes in Hungary, as confirmed by the latest data from the Regulatory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH). Traditional cigarette consumption continues to decline, while heated...

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Salling Group buys 35 stores from Coop Denmark

Salling Group has acquired 35 stores, including twenty-five 365discount stores, three Kvickly stores, five SuperBrugsen stores and two projects not yet realised from Coop Denmark. The deal is subject to...

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The price of cucumbers on Polish markets has doubled

In Poland, at the end of August and the first week of September, the price of cucumbers fell by 45% due to the increasing supply, but this trend quickly reversed....

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Hungary presents itself as a bridgehead between East and West at one of the world’s most prestigious real estate development trade fairs, EXPO REAL in Munich

As the bridgehead between East and West, the main meeting point for Western and Eastern investments and developments, Hungary will present itself at one of the world’s most prestigious real...

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Already 60 percent of people under the age of 40 struggle with some chronic disease – we are increasingly consciously looking for natural remedies

75 percent of the Hungarian population has some kind of health problem, with back and joint pain being the most common. However, many of those affected choose natural solutions, especially...

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Italians Increase Healthy Food Purchases

Sales of health-focused food products, including free-from, allergy-friendly, nutrient-rich options, continue to thrive in Italy, according to a new study by GS1 Italy. The Osservatorio Immagino report, which analysed more...

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Colruyt seeks to expand Professionals chain

Belgian retailer Colruyt Group wants to expand its B2B chain Colruyt Professionals significantly. Its third store will open next week, a fourth is planned – but the target is to...

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