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The two most pressing challenges for an executive are labor and costs
The global CEO survey, jointly conducted by the International Executive Search Federation (IESF), an international organization specializing in executive search, and its Hungarian member company, HR consulting firm Prime by...
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High-quality Hungarian asparagus is a sought-after product on both domestic and export markets
There is a huge demand for high-quality Hungarian asparagus on both domestic and export markets. Although the overall production area is showing a decreasing trend, the quantity produced for export...
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A major ecotourism investment begins
An outstanding ecotourism investment is starting at Lake Nagyszéksós with 1.4 billion forints of EU support, the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) announced to MTI on Wednesday. András Rácz, State Secretary...
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Demand for cruise vacations is growing significantly
The cruise market is set to witness a record year: according to data from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), 37.1 million people worldwide will travel on ocean liners in...
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Rapeseed producer prices rose by 46 percent
According to European Commission data, the Canadian export price (FOB) of canola fluctuated between $431 and $472/tonne in March, and between $481 and $502/tonne by April 9. The export price...
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Digital DACHSER magazine: interesting facts and stories from the world of logistics
DACHSER magazine has been reporting on the world of intelligent logistics for over sixty years. Its aim is to bring DACHSER, its innovations and services closer to our customers, partners...
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Bird flu has also appeared in Békés County
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has detected the presence of avian influenza virus in Békés County. The eradication of the affected herd and the epidemiological...
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Organic food market back on a growth track
The global organic food market was back on a growth track in 2023, with EUR 136.4bn sales and 99 million hectares of land used for organic farming worldwide. This article...
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Events featuring animals susceptible to FMD remain prohibited
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) would like to draw your attention to the fact that the measures ordered due to the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus have been extended...
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AM: Farmers will be helped with free irrigation this year too
This year, farmers will be helped with free irrigation, and similarly to last year, the government will exempt farmers from the agricultural water supply fee through state-owned water facilities in...
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Sales Of A-Brands In Dutch Supermarkets Drop By 9% In 2024
Sales of major branded products in Dutch supermarkets fell by 9% in 2024 compared to 2023, impacted by the tobacco sales ban introduced on 1 July 2024. Excluding this factor,...
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New, innovative pesticide packaging from Syngenta
In 2019, Syngenta joined a broad industry coalition aiming to introduce closed transfer systems (CTS) in the European market by 2030. After a successful trial period in four European countries,...
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Farmers to receive free irrigation this year
Like last year, the government will exempt farmers from the agricultural water supply fee through state-owned water facilities in 2025. Irrigation is the basis of safe crop production and food...
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Asda to open 25 new convenience stores by year-end
Asda is ramping up its push into the convenience sector, with the launch of 25 new c-stores across the country this year. The supermarket giant said it plans to open...
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Bird flu has also appeared in Békés County
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has detected the presence of the bird flu virus in Békés County. The eradication of the affected herd and the...
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Ferrero invests C$445 million to expand Ontario plant
The Ferrero Group is investing C$445 million ($319.7 million) to expand and upgrade its production facility in Brantford, Ont., to support the manufacture of new products, including its first-ever launch...
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The US government bans several synthetic food dyes
The United States government is banning several widely used synthetic food colorings, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday. The secretary said that “for too long,...
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The automotive sector of the Continental Group will continue its operations under the name Aumovio in the future
The Automotive sector of the Continental Group announced its future brand name at Auto Shanghai, now as an independent automotive company. The new name combines the company’s strong market position,...
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Spinach producer price increased
According to Eurostat data, 14.02 thousand tons of spinach were harvested from 560 hectares in Hungary in 2024, which exceeded the average for the years 2019–2023 by 32 percent. According...
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Confidence in the global economy plummets due to US tariff war
The economic confidence indices of the world’s leading economies have deteriorated significantly due to trade tensions caused by US tariff measures, according to the Tiger Index compiled jointly by the...
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Earth Day: Climate awareness among the Hungarian population is on the rise
April 22 is Earth Day, so the domestic perception of climate change is a particularly topical issue. In a representative population survey of 1,000 people, the GKI and the EU...
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The Dairy Products Council has launched a national campaign to promote Trappist cheese
The Milk Products Council has launched a national marketing campaign to encourage the consumption of domestically produced Trappist cheese, increase its awareness and restore its good reputation. The annual campaign...
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SPAR recycling solutions enable significant savings
SPAR Hungary has launched innovative initiatives in the field of recycling in line with its sustainability aspirations. This has not only reduced costs, but also reduced the amount of waste...
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Tastes and contradictions: why is something that is not healthy delicious – and how can we still eat well in Hungarian?
Hungarian cuisine is famous worldwide for its rich flavors, hearty dishes, and deep-rooted traditions. However, the third part of Index’s new series of articles draws attention to the fact that...
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Organic foods in public catering at the 4th Hungarian Gastronomy Day
The 4th Hungarian Gastronomy Day will be held on April 26-27, 2025. The event, which will be held for the fourth time, will be hosted by the Szolnok Campus of...
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A new type of automatic cash machine has appeared in Hungary
In April, at two locations, the 40th anniversary Telekom Vivicitta and the CONSTRUMA 2025 exhibition held at Hungexpo, users in Hungary were able to encounter a new, mobile return vending...
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Recognizing Central Europe’s Upcycling Breakthrough – A New Era in Food Retail?
At the Czech & Slovak Sustainability Summit, the upcycled food category co-developed by Rohlik.cz and TransFoodMission was awarded a Sustainability Star, standing alongside initiatives from IKEA, Decathlon, and Škoda. The...
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The desire to travel is increasing, but not yet real
Although the desire to travel among middle-aged Hungarians is increasing, the level before the low point of the year before last is still far away, according to the K&H Sure...
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It is not the record yield of wheat that counts this year, but the high quality
The proportion of cereals in the sown area has increased nationwide, but much less corn is being sown in Southern and Eastern Hungary this year. Farmers are naturally planning something...
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