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Kraft Heinz splits into two publicly traded companies
Kraft Heinz Co., one of the world’s largest food companies, is splitting into two independent public companies, the company said on its website. One company, Global Taste Elevation Co., will...
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Róbert Zsigó: the National Trade Association stands on the side of multinationals
It has been proven once again that the National Trade Association is on the side of multinationals, not the Hungarian people, but the profits of foreign chains, even if this...
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Pork, wet towel, tricks – this is how Hungarians grill!
Summer is in full swing, grills are fired up across the country, and Hungarian gardens, patios, and holiday homes are filled with smoke, aromas, and laughter. According to a recent...
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The Balaton swim is cancelled again, the new date is August 9th, registration is also open again
Based on the weather forecast of the HungaroMet Siófok Observatory, the organizer, Budapest Sports Office, with the agreement of the Balaton Water Police Chief, has decided that the 43rd Lidl...
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The Cake of Hungary 2025 reimagines one of the greatest cakes of all time
This year’s “Cake of Hungary” competition celebrated the 140th anniversary of the iconic Dobos cake, calling on pastry chefs to reimagine the classic dessert. The winning creation, “DCJ Stílusgyakorlat” by...
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Unilever strengthened in both sales and price – exceeding analyst expectations
Unilever reported solid revenue growth in the second quarter of 2025: the British-Dutch consumer goods giant achieved organic growth of 3.8%, which exceeded analysts’ expectations of 3.6%, the company’s latest...
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The quarterly revenue of luxury goods manufacturer Hermés increased by 17 percent
In the first quarter of this year, the revenue of the French luxury goods manufacturer Hermés increased more than expected by analysts in a year-on-year comparison. According to the data...
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The first special prize winner of the children’s jury of Hungary’s Sugar-Free Cake has arrived
A new chapter has begun in the One Drop of Attention Foundation’s Sugar-Free Cake of Hungary competition. For the first time this year, not only the adult professional jury voted,...
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Small producers welcome consumers with open doors
Local producers across Hungary are opening their doors to consumers. During the Open Farm Gate Days, more than 150 family farms, wineries, and artisan workshops will welcome visitors between 23...
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Silky brownies and cherry sauce are hidden in the award-winning dough of this year’s Leaf Walking Cake (video)
Brownie and cherry sauce hidden in laminated croissant dough, crunchy layers, harmonious play of flavors – this is the August Dream, which brought the Three Variegated Cats Bakery first place...
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New bread, old values: the winners of the St. Stephen’s Day bread competition have been announced
The Hungarian Bakers’ Association organized the St. Stephen’s Day Bread Competition for the fourteenth time this year, the results of which were announced on July 31 in the Hunting Room...
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The German beer market has sunk to a historic low – alcohol-free versions are becoming increasingly popular
German beer sales fell to a more than 30-year low in the first half of 2025: according to the latest figures from the German statistics office (Destatis), turnover fell by...
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The award-winning influencer campaign is relaunched
K&H’s influencer campaign, which was a huge hit on social media last year and caught the attention of many young people, is back. This time, instead of one, four young...
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Introducing the 2025 Country Cake
In 2025, a boundary-pushing buttercream cake proves to the nation that even classic techniques can make space for creativity – especially when paired with truly high-quality ingredients. The “Cake of...
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Airport and freight giant on a common path: Hungary would become a multimodal superpower
Waberer’s International and Budapest Airport have signed a strategic agreement: the aim is to make Hungary the most competitive air cargo distribution hub in Central Europe. The two companies have...
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NKFH took decisive action against an influencer who was distributing fake fat-busting products that were withdrawn from circulation due to food adulteration.
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) took decisive steps to prevent consumers from being deceived and their health endangered when it banned the further sale of dietary supplements...
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People and dinosaurs at the reception – Picture of the day
At Henn na Hotel Tokyo Hamamatsucho, robots – humanoid and dinosaur-shaped – greet guests. The check-in process is conducted via tablet and they communicate in multiple languages – Japanese, English,...
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He was crunching frog legs… – Video of the day
Towards the end of the 70s, you could eat frog legs for a fortune in the Matróz pub on the Danube: 2 (or 3?) pairs cost 42 forints. This is...
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The European Commission proposes the introduction of a new type of tax
With the support of Unicum Riserva, the new series of performances by the beck@grecsó formation debuted in March, in which literature and music meet timeless character and tradition. As a...
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A special collaboration between Unicum Riserva and the beck@grecsó duo: the “love cane peace” has begun
With the support of Unicum Riserva, the new series of performances by the beck@grecsó formation debuted in March, in which literature and music meet timeless character and tradition. As a...
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Another recognition for Borsodi Brewery’s good workplace practices
Borsodi Brewery was awarded the Diverse and Fair Workplace Award with an excellent rating for the second time. The award, established in 2024, aims to recognize the activities of domestic...
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Bonafarm Group has signed an agreement with Royal FrieslandCampina to acquire its Romanian company.
Bonafarm Group is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to acquire Friesland Romania S.A., the Romanian subsidiary of Royal FrieslandCampina, a Dutch multinational dairy company with global...
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EY: Missed opportunity: Cybersecurity creates business value if left to
Cybersecurity is bringing significant savings to companies worldwide, yet they are not involving the leaders of the field in key business decisions, according to EY’s latest international survey of 550...
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The Apotheosis of Office Wastebaskets – Video of the Day
We’ve seen automated trash cans before—though not in this kind of witty movie—that open in time to catch objects thrown in, but they still require good aim. The team at...
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When one door closes, somewhere another one opens – Picture of the day
This year we chose this photo as the only non-FMCG related photo of the year…...
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The names of meat products will be protected – the European Commission’s new proposal shows the way
The European Commission is taking another step towards a more transparent and fairer food market: the proposed amendment to the regulation as part of the reform of the Common Agricultural...
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Pepco gains new momentum after reorganization – a strategic winner in the Hungarian market
While the Pepco group is making a painful exit from Germany, it is gaining new momentum in the Central and Eastern European region, including Hungary. The discount giant is rebuilding...
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