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Lidl to launch ‘Live Well’ logo linking health and sustainability
Lidl GB is set to become the first UK discounter to introduce a health label on its own-label range that also incorporates sustainability criteria. Rolling out later this year, the...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Help arrives for producers who suffered severe spring frost damage
The government is committed to supporting the horticultural sector even amidst the challenges, therefore, following consultation with sector players, the Ministry of Agriculture has created the possibility of advance payments...
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Egg market 2025: price increases and opposing trends in the world
In the third quarter of this year, a decline in both egg production and consumption was observed in the United States, while the sector was characterized by increasing export performance...
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Eurozone economic activity unexpectedly rose to a yearly high in August
The eurozone private sector unexpectedly improved in August, showing its strongest performance in more than a year, driven by the first expansion in manufacturing activity in more than three years,...
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Eurozone inflation remains at 2 percent in July
After June, annual inflation in the eurozone was 2 percent in July, according to final data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, on Wednesday. The eurozone’s...
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Tariff war: new challenges for the European food industry
The trade agreement concluded at the end of July between the United States and the European Union could significantly reshape the global food market. While the EU has successfully preserved...
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Nearly two-thirds of Hungarian SMEs plan to raise salaries in the next 12 months
65 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) plan to increase their salaries in the next 12 months, with an average increase of 7 percent, K&H announced on Thursday, based...
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This is how much of Hungary’s cakes and breads were sold this year
Saint Stephen’s Day is also a celebration of Hungarian confectionery and bakery traditions: thousands of visitors tasted the winning breads, as well as the Cake of Hungary, the Sugar-Free Cake...
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Ancient grains and real sourdough: the holiday bread season begins with a new challenge
In August, bread made from the new harvest traditionally appears on the table for the first time, but it matters greatly what ingredients and methods are used in everyday bakery...
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Joy in Giving! – National collaboration for the start of school
The Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and SPAR Hungary are announcing their joint school supplies collection campaign for the fifth time. The Joy of Giving campaign, which will take place from...
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Lidl supports disadvantaged young people with 10 million forints
The limited edition sneaker launched as part of the Lidl and Tisza Cipő collaboration attracted great interest, and Lidl added another one and offered 12 models with unique motifs for...
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Giga-state investments at Lake Balaton – framework program until 2035 launched
The government has published its new state construction investment program until 2035, which includes a budget of more than 9,500 billion forints. The draft decree lists in detail the projects...
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A glass revolution instead of a plastic tsunami
While sustainability has become a central topic, millions of tons of plastic packaging are produced every year. Degradable alternatives are promising, but without industrial composting, they often end up in...
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Chicken vs. beef: new Spanish study questions white meat’s ‘gut health’ benefits
For decades, chicken was considered “healthier” than red meat. A recent Spanish study, however, suggests that from a gut-microbiome perspective the picture is less clear: a chicken-based diet reduced microbial...
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The amount of subsidies from the Széchenyi Card Program reached 100 billion forints
The Széchenyi Card Program significantly contributes to strengthening the competitiveness of domestic SMEs and stimulating economic growth, a key factor in this is the fact that the interest rate on...
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The Chamber proposes a further multi-stage increase in the threshold for VAT exemption
The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) is proposing to the government to increase the value of the VAT exemption threshold in three stages, after the Minister of National...
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DélKertész: Healthy snacks, happy children – this is how more vegetables will be included in the box from September this year
As September rolls around, school desks and lunch boxes fill up, but it doesn’t matter what the contents are. DélKertÉSZ experts, with the help of dietitian Vivien Enyingi, can help...
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GKI Analysis: Trust may be the key to the spread of artificial intelligence
In July, GKI conducted a survey on a representative sample of 1,000 people to assess the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) among the population. How much do people trust AI?...
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SZ. Variant plans to expand based on the export market
Sz. Variáns Kft., a premium packaging manufacturer in Debrecen, is planning an export-based expansion in the next one and a half to two years, with a new product range, the...
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Farmer-Expo to be held again in Debrecen
The Farmer-Expo International Agricultural and Food Industry Exhibition will be held in Debrecen for the 34th time between August 28-30, with almost every sector of agriculture represented – the organizers...
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“The arteries are bleeding”: Hungrail urges cost freeze to save rail freight transport
As long as the railway does not provide the necessary regularity, costs should not be increased, said Lajos Hódosi, executive director of the Hungrail Hungarian Railway Association, on InfoRádió. According...
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Radioactive contamination found in a popular product
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a precautionary warning about frozen shrimp sold at certain Walmart stores after radioactive contamination was found in other products from the...
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Increased attention in cellars – must gas can pose a serious threat
With the arrival of this year’s harvest season, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) is drawing the attention of wine producers to the dangers of must gas generated during...
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The health fund can also help with starting school
Health and mutual aid funds can also reduce families’ school start-up expenses this year through digital learning tools that can be purchased through them, the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) drew...
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The market position of Hungarian onions can be improved by the cooperation of producers
The weather has also been favorable for domestic onion production this year. However, a good season is not unique to our country; our European competitors are also expecting an excellent...
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St. Stephen’s Day 2025: special interest surrounded the festive event series
The capital was once again filled with people on the occasion of the founding of the state: over a hundred musical, cultural and gastronomic programs of St. Stephen’s Day invited...
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Producer cooperation can improve the market position of Hungarian onions
The weather has also been favorable for domestic onion production this year. However, the good season is not unique to our country; our European competitors are also expecting an excellent...
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AI-powered skin analysis now available at German dm stores thanks to Dermanostic
A new digital service has arrived at select dm drugstores in Germany: Dermanostic, a dermatology provider, now offers AI-supported skin analysis in five cities — Münster, Karlsruhe, Düsseldorf, Berlin, and...
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High coffee prices brew interest in bean-free alternatives
Costs tied to climate change and tariffs could position substitutes made from broken rice or other ingredients as cheaper, more sustainable options. A brewing storm of climate change and tariffs...
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Ehrmann to make dairy lines in UK
The German dairy business is to embark on a £20m project at the site in Cornwall it acquired last year. Ehrmann, the German dairy group, is to set up local...
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