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Two special food products will be placed under a new tariff heading
On 19 June 2025, the European Commission published new implementing regulations amending the tariff classification of two special food products – a gellan gum sugar mixture and an alcoholic carbonated...
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Several French cognac brands have been granted duty-free status in China, but not everyone is happy
China imposed an anti-dumping duty of up to 34.9 percent on brandy imports from the European Union on Saturday – however, several of the largest French cognac producers were exempted...
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Euro or forint? Which one should we choose when making card purchases abroad?
If you are going on holiday abroad, it is worth preparing for a pitfall when using your bank card, which could mean unnecessary expenses of up to tens of thousands...
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Divisive deal: EU import quota for Ukrainian agricultural products increases
The European Union has signed a new agreement with Ukraine that will increase Ukrainian import quotas for several agricultural products – but neither Brussels nor Kiev can claim complete success....
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We have already announced a tender worth 1,500 billion forints for the development of agriculture
Within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan, the Ministry of Agriculture has already published 46 calls for proposals, with a total of 1,502 billion forints in resources...
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MTÜ: sixty applicants submitted one hundred and twenty works to the Tokaj Mosaic Design Competition
Sixty applicants submitted one hundred and twenty works to the Tokaj City Municipality and the Hungarian Tourist Agency (MTÜ) competition on the past and present of the Tokaj wine region....
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Tamás Éder: “The goal is increasing efficiency and promoting robotics and automated technologies”
We asked Tamás Éder, president of the Federation of Responsible Food Manufacturers (FÉSZ) about the state of play in the sector. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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There is a problem with corn
As we enter the middle of the summer harvest season, the picture of the 2025 arable crop results is becoming clearer. The barley harvest is practically complete, and about a...
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African swine fever outbreak in Croatia continues to pose a risk
According to the information provided by the Croatian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, African swine fever (ASF) has re-emerged on 3 farms in eastern Croatia, near the settlements of...
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Dividend freeze at Hugo Boss: the British owner reaches the peak of its influence
The British Frasers Group, the largest shareholder of Hugo Boss, announced that it does not support the German fashion company’s dividend payment plans. The share price shot up on the...
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The number of alternative protein patents is skyrocketing
Innovations related to alternative proteins are developing at a breakneck speed: the latest study by GFI Europe reveals that in 2023 1,191 patents were filed in the fields of plant-based...
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Revolut: crypto services suspended in Hungary
Revolut is temporarily suspending its crypto services in Hungary, we have been informed by several users. According to the company, due to recent Hungarian legislative changes, they are currently unable...
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Ministry of Agriculture: at the forefront of the domestic food industry for more than half a century
The future of the food industry is shaped by those young professionals who respect traditions and bravely use the opportunities offered by new technologies – said András Tállai, Parliamentary State...
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Budapest’s nightlife has reached a turning point: instead of mass tourism, a qualitative rethink is needed
The once vibrant nightlife of Budapest has now been spectacularly worn out – the legendary ruin pubs have been replaced by clichéd bars tailored to the needs of quantitative tourism,...
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Irrigation water resources equivalent to one-third of Lake Balaton are available
Despite the extreme drought and lack of precipitation, we can meet all irrigation needs – said Imre Hubai, the State Secretary responsible for agriculture at the Ministry of Agriculture. He...
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Serious disease appears, national chief veterinarian orders increased control of cattle and buffalo imports
In recent weeks, the presence of the lumpy skin disease virus has been confirmed on the island of Sardinia, then in Lombardy in northern Italy, and in France. The disease...
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Debrecen radishes and wheat are already growing on the International Space Station
Radish and wheat treated with the method of researchers from the University of Debrecen (DE) have started to grow on the International Space Station, the plants are already 2-3 centimeters...
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China imposes anti-dumping measures on wine spirits imported from the EU
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced anti-dumping measures on wine spirits from the European Union on Friday, amid an ongoing trade dispute with the European Commission. The ministry said in a...
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Hand luggage is expanding: Ryanair responded to the EU proposal
Ryanair passengers will soon be able to travel with a larger bag – the budget airline is increasing the size of hand luggage allowed on board by twenty percent. The...
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We must learn to manage our own water resources responsibly
As with football, it is also true for water management that we are a country of ten million experts, but before we pass judgment on the subject or give advice...
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More than half of Slovenians would vacation in Croatia this year
71 percent of Slovenians are planning a vacation this year, and more than half of respondents would go to Croatia, according to the results of a survey by the Mediana...
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V4: Imports from Ukraine would cause serious damage
The agricultural chambers of the Visegrád Group (V4) met in Mělník, Czech Republic. In their joint statement, the agricultural interest groups of the four countries call on the European Commission...
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Glass bottles found to contain microplastics
Drinks sold in glass bottles have been found to contain more microplastics than those sold in plastic bottles, according to a new study. The research, released by France’s food safety...
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Viktor Orbán: a thousand people and more than two hundred machines mobilized to reduce drought damage
Five billion forints had to be mobilized to reduce the damage caused by the drought, about a thousand people had to be assigned, while more than 200 machines are also...
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We have already announced tenders worth 1,500 billion forints for the development of agriculture
Within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan, the Ministry of Agriculture has already published 46 calls for tenders, with a total of 1,502 billion forints – announced...
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The success of Hungarian-developed products with reduced deuterium content in China
HYD Cancer Research and Drug Development Ltd.’s Preventa deuterium-reduced drinking water product line was successfully introduced at China’s most important health and nutrition forum, the Healthplex Expo 2025, Natural &...
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PepsiCo teams up with NotCo on NPD
The limited-edition launches include NotMayo Doritos, a plant-based mayonnaise with the Doritos Cheese flavour. PepsiCo has joined forces with Chile’s NotCo to launch products in the South American market. The companies...
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Aldi Ireland Announces €5m Investment In Green Energy Solutions
Aldi Ireland has announced a €5 million investment in green, energy-efficient solutions, marking a major step in the retailer’s ongoing sustainability journey. Through a new two-year partnership with Greenvolt Next...
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Debrecen radishes and wheat are already growing on the International Space Station
Radihes and wheat treated with the method of researchers from the University of Debrecen (DE) have started growing on the International Space Station, the plants are already 2-3 centimeters tall....
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More than a thousand businesses received the “Every business should have its own website” voucher
Another success in the Demján Sándor Program: the thousandth enterprise has received the “Every enterprise should have its own website” voucher – the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) announced to...
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