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OTP Travel received the Travelife Partner certification for the second time
OTP Travel has once again been awarded the internationally recognized Travelife Partner status, which recognizes the organization’s efforts in the areas of sustainability, corporate and social responsibility. The tour operator...
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A turnaround in promotions – brands are returning, but only with a discount?
At the April meeting of the Trade Marketing Club (TMK) Andreas Christou, managing director of Retail Zoom told: while the number of stores keeps decreasing, FMCG sales aren’t shrinking as...
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Hop and malting barley cultivation has a serious future in Hungary
Hungarian hop and malting barley cultivation has a serious future, as breweries operating in the country are able to purchase much larger quantities of these than at present – the...
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Smart Organic acquires the LoveRaw brand
Bulgarian company Smart Organic has acquired the British vegan brand LoveRaw, which has become well known for sweets that are free from milk, palm oil and artificial additives. This article...
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The government has reached a new target group with the workers’ loan – young career starters and those with lower qualifications are also entering the credit market
The worker’s loan, introduced in January 2024, attracted significant interest: in the first half of the year, around 30,000 young people applied for the new, interest-free scheme. With the product,...
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Let’s protect our domestic plantations together against grapevine golden yellow disease
Grapevine golden yellow disease, spread by the American grapevine cicada, is currently the greatest threat to Hungarian viticulture, and the cooperation of all stakeholders is essential for effective control. The...
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Packaging changes color when food spoils – new invention could revolutionize the fight against food waste
Three young Spanish people, Pilar Granado, Pablo Sosa Domínguez and Luis Chimeno, have developed smart, biodegradable labels that change colour to indicate the freshness of food. The startup, Oscillum, monitors...
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Climate change and inappropriate variety use are also worsening the situation of the cherry sector
Modern production technology, domestic tests and research results that can be used in practice are necessary to improve the situation of domestic fruit production – experts pointed out at the...
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Spanish Food E-Commerce Market Set To Recover In 2025
The Spanish e-commerce market for food and hygiene products is set to recover in 2025, according to the IX Food E-Commerce Observatory, presented by industry association ASEDAS (Asociación Española de...
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NAV has published information regarding travel luggage
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has published a compilation of the rules on goods that can be transported in luggage on its website. In a statement sent to...
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Less meat, same taste: Lidl mixes minced beef with plant-based proteins
Lidl is launching “hybrid” meat in Belgium: minced meat that consists of 60% beef and 40% plant-based proteins. The mix aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional minced meat,...
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Call to license holders of plant protection products that are not classified as plant protection products
Nébih calls the attention of license holders of plant protection products that are not classified as plant protection products to pay special attention to the timely initiation of “re-authorization” applications....
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Nébih: Hajnal Húskombinát Kft. has recalled spicy smoked sausage
The manufacturer, Hajnal Húskombinát Kft., has recalled spicy smoked sausage due to the possible presence of Salmonella, the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) told MTI on Thursday. According to...
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Heinz unveils zero-sugar and salt ketchup
Heinz has unveiled its latest product, ‘Heinz Tomato Ketchup Zero’, which contains zero added sugar and salt, with 35% more tomatoes as well. The condiments and canned foods brand created...
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11.5 billion investment in Gödöllő: XiMo begins construction of its innovative metathesis catalyst manufacturing plant
Revolutionary olefin metathesis technology finds a new home in Hungary: XiMo Hungary Kft. – a global leader in olefin metathesis and an expert in advanced catalyst development – has officially...
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Jana Ice Tea Peach Zero
We are proud to present the latest product in the Jana Ice Tea range – Peach Zero. This sugar-free ice tea is made with green tea and natural peach flavours,...
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Agrometeorology: Drought continues to worsen
The agricultural drought in the Great Plain has continued to worsen over the past week, signs of severe drought can be observed in an increasingly large area, and from Saturday...
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GKI Analysis: The GKI business climate index remained unchanged in June, but companies’ inflation expectations decreased further
According to a survey by GKI Economic Research Ltd. – conducted with the support of the EU – consumers became slightly more pessimistic in June compared to May, but the...
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An unusual competition could create the shopping experience of the future
Registration is now open for Hungary’s first shopping mall hackathon. Westend will be hosting HackTheMall: the Westend experience between September 11 and 12, where teams will compete to transform the...
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Croatian real estate fever subsides: investors are looking for new targets
The Croatian coast has been unwaveringly popular among Czech holiday buyers for years – until now. Due to the significant increase in prices and the rising cost of living, fewer...
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Summer break: Hungarian families spend hundreds of thousands of forints
In addition to relaxation, summer vacation also means serious logistical tasks and financial expenses for families. According to the latest survey by REGIO JÁTÉK, the majority of families with young...
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Are we on the verge of an egg crisis?
Both the American and European markets are experiencing price increases – Hungarian consumers are not immune to the price hikes either. The rise in egg prices is a global phenomenon:...
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Owen Wilson is the new face of Wolt’s international campaign
Wolt has launched its first brand ambassador campaign with Owen Wilson. The year-long partnership brings one of the most popular delivery platforms together with an iconic face in the entertainment...
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K&H: financial security? the picture is very mixed
26 percent of middle-aged Hungarians have an income of 589 thousand forints, which is enough money to live without problems, but they do not have enough to save – this...
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A recuperating market in a changing consumer landscape
At the April meeting of the Trade Marketing Club (TMK), NIQ’s customer success leader Krisztina Holczinger-Zay used recent data to illustrate how brands, private labels and consumers are performing today....
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Millions of people are buying ice cream from Tesco
Hungarians buy millions of ice creams in Tesco stores during the summer season. Ice cream is in short supply, especially in Budapest and the northwest, with customers choosing the most...
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Withdrawing cash abroad can be expensive
The fee for a 90,000-forint foreign cash withdrawal can reach 6,000 forints – there is a huge difference between domestic banks, but fintech service providers and certain bank cards also...
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Wizz Air will take care of passengers stranded in Dubai at its own expense
Wizz Air is taking care of the passengers stranded in Dubai at its own expense and is cooperating with the authorities in everything, Wizz Air Hungary told MTI on Tuesday,...
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Competition Authority proceedings have been launched against Decathlon’s Hungarian subsidiary
According to the GVH, the sports store chain offers misleading prices, false promotions and misleading stock information. The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated competition supervision proceedings against Tízpróba Magyarország...
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