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Is food security in danger? Hungary does not support the Mercosur agreement
István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, has expressed serious concerns about the draft free trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur group of South American countries. According to the Minister,...
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Shopping remains expensive: Hungarian food prices are close to the EU average
In Hungary, food prices reached 94.8% of the EU average in 2024, according to the latest Eurostat data. This means that domestic prices now far exceed the levels measured in...
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A new era of receipts: e-cash registers are now available, will be mandatory from 2026
From September 1, 2026, it will be mandatory for all Hungarian entrepreneurs to issue receipts – including those who have not been subject to this requirement until now, such as...
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The country’s bread is secured
Thanks to the work and diligence of farmers, the country’s bread is assured, the autumn barley harvest has been completed, and more than half of the wheat has been stored...
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This is what Tibor Kapu eats in space
Forty-five years after Bertalan Farkas’ space flight, a Hungarian astronaut is once again in space: Tibor Kapu is working on the International Space Station as part of Axiom Mission 4....
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Wholesale prices in Germany rose in June
In Germany, the annual growth of wholesale prices accelerated in June, while the monthly rate remained the same as in May, according to data released by the German Federal Statistical...
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The combined team of the Kings, Sponsi, received the 57th Kékszalag KPMG Fair Play Award
The 57th Kékszalag Raiffeisen Grand Prix ended with the awards ceremony on Saturday, which, in addition to the competition in more than thirty boat classes, also added a variety of...
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MOHU: manufacturers subject to EPR must provide data by July 20
The data reporting deadline for manufacturers and first domestic marketers under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system is approaching: they must fulfill their quantitative data reporting obligation for the previous...
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Raspberry among the trees: new hope for berry production hit by climate change
One of the most popular fruits of the summer, raspberries, are now receiving special attention not only in the markets but also in the focus of agricultural research. While shoppers...
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Carrefour launches its first AI-based solution in Spain
French retail chain Carrefour has chosen Spain to implement its first AI solution: the virtual assistant called AI.Carrefour is based on Gemini 2.0 technology and will initially support 3,000 employees....
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Pensioner food vouchers are not lost in the event of unsuccessful delivery
According to the Government Information Center (KTK), food vouchers intended for pensioners will not be lost even if the postal delivery is unsuccessful the first time. In such cases, the...
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One hundred and fifty small producers open their doors as part of the Open Porta Days event series
More than one hundred and fifty family farms, cellars and manufactories will open their doors nationwide between August 23 and October 4 as part of the Open Porta Days event...
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ESET: a quarter of internet users are not at all afraid of fraud
Although the 16-29 year olds spend a lot of time surfing the internet, playing online games, and on social media platforms, according to ESET’s cybersecurity analysis, many are unaware of...
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The EU-Mercosur trade agreement would ruin farmers, Ukraine is also making the situation even more difficult
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement would make farmers’ livelihoods impossible and food security would be endangered, especially since Brussels simultaneously opened the EU market to Ukrainian agricultural products, Agriculture Minister István...
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The key to sustainable economic recovery is the energy renovation of the building stock
The energy efficiency modernization of domestic residential buildings represents an economic growth opportunity, a socially supported investment direction and a climate protection step. As a member of the professional association...
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Gösser Spritz display from Hungary wins two POP world titles
This year a Hungarian Gösser Spritz display – the winner of the Hungarian POPAI Awards 2024 competition in the Permanent Installation category – became world champion in two categories at...
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Almost all eligible farmers have received area- and animal-based subsidies
By the end of June, the Hungarian State Treasury had paid out approximately HUF 767.6 billion to almost 157,000 farmers. This is an amount 11 billion HUF higher than the...
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Delivery Platforms Important For 83% Of Businesses
Eighty-three percent of merchants view delivery platforms as essential to the success and efficiency of their businesses, according to a new study conducted by Finnish food delivery firm Wolt. Eighty...
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Valeo Foods Group buys Italian panettone maker Melegatti 1894
The acquisition is the second Valeo Foods Group has announced in Italy in a matter of weeks. Valeo Foods Group has announced another acquisition, snapping up Melegatti 1894, an Italian...
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Mosquito control consortium denies that mosquito control is harmful to the fetus
It is not true that the chemical used in chemical mosquito control in Hungary is harmful to the fetus, the leaders of the mosquito control consortium commissioned by the disaster...
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Croatia’s Studenac Obtains €300m Financing Package
Croatian retailer Studenac has secured €300 million in funding to support growth and refinance existing loans. The funds, arranged by Bank Pekao S.A. as the coordinator, have been approved by...
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MATE to build a demonstration garden for plant production and animal husbandry in Gödöllő
The Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE) is building a demonstration garden and an experimental farm on the Szent István Campus in Gödöllő, announced Balázs Hankó, Minister for...
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This is how Hungarians eat lunch – we are still a meat-eating nation
A recent domestic study revealed how Hungarian food culture has (not) changed in the 21st century. The survey clearly revealed that meat is still an integral part of meals and...
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NKFH: database launched on smaller packaging
Consumers can find out about products whose packaging has been reduced from an easily accessible, reliable and continuously updated source, from the database, the launch of which was announced by...
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Temu attacks: the online discount giant would also break into the European food market
After cheap electronics and clothing, the Chinese online marketplace Temu is now targeting the European food market, writes Telex, following Bild. According to the German newspaper, the platform is significantly...
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Reshaped and flavored: what lies behind meat products?
Whether it’s hot dogs, Parisian sausages or dinosaur-shaped meat patties, reshaped meat products have been on store shelves for a long time. But whose interests does this practice serve –...
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Pensioner purchasing power: interest group proposes cash instead of vouchers
Pensioners to receive food vouchers worth 30,000 forints in autumn – Pensioners’ Parliament welcomes the support, but criticizes the implementation and distribution of the amount. According to the Government’s decision,...
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K&H: Smartphone payments approaching 1,400 billion forints
Nearly 1.4 trillion forints, 173 million transactions: this is the balance sheet of three years of smart device payments at K&H. The number and turnover of digital payments is increasing...
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MOHOSZ: Lake Balaton is the first in the catch ranking of Hungarian waters
Anglers caught 633 tons of fish from Lake Balaton last year, although the quantity was 9.8 percent lower than the 2023 value, but the lake still maintained its leading position...
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