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Acquisitions drove AutoWallis’ vehicle sales in the first quarter
The AutoWallis Group Retail Business increased new vehicle sales by 13 percent thanks to the international acquisitions closed last year, while the Wholesale Business’s sales decreased in the first quarter...
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Real Nature Trio Hummus Eastern products recalled due to salmonella risk
Three batches affected – if you have one of these at home, do not consume it! Real Nature Kft. has issued a product recall for its Real Nature Trio Hummus...
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EU poultry exports increase
According to the European Commission, the EU27’s poultry exports increased by 9% to 2 million tonnes in 2024 compared to the previous year. The EU’s largest target countries were the...
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Il Pane Gluten-free range
Our goal is to offer a large selection of products to gluten-sensitive consumers, in the spirit of quality, taste and innovation, so we are introducing the Italian “Il Pane di...
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Lidl Launches Global Innovation Centre In Portugal, Grows Share In Italy
German discounter Lidl has chosen Portugal as the home of its two new customer-centric innovation hubs, called Lidlabs, investing €500,000 in the project. Located adjacent to Lidl stores in Linda-a-Velha...
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NAK Field Days and Agricultural Machinery Show-Mezőfalva Cancelled
Due to the minimization of the risk of foot-and-mouth disease, the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the National Association of Agricultural Equipment and Machinery Distributors (MEGFOSZ) have made the...
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Food waste reduction a key ESG priority for 70% of consumers
Some 70% of consumers believe retailers should focus their ESG efforts on food waste reduction rather than addressing ‘mainstream’ sustainability efforts, such as recycling. New data of over 1,000 shoppers...
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Diageo spices up Captain Morgan cocktails
The brand best known for its spiced rum is leaning in to the growing popularity of “swicy” flavors with its latest launch. Captain Morgan is calling the latest flavors in...
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The national hail damage mitigation system has started its eighth protection season
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) launched the National Ice Damage Mitigation System (JÉGER) on April 15, which has started its eighth protection season. The system, which releases silver iodide...
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The Hungarian pasta market is undergoing serious transformation
Changes in habits are fundamentally reshaping the Hungarian pasta market, as revealed by Gábor Bokros, Marketing Director of Gyermelyi Zrt., from industry experiences shared by him. Bird flu – long-term...
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Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers Association: Hungarian confectionery industry balances in a stagnant market
The Hungarian confectionery industry saw a stagnant market in terms of volume in 2024, and the Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers Association expects a similar or slight decrease this year. According to...
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Fighting dirt and supporting sustainability
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/4. According to Gabriella Kőrösy, general manager of AC Marca Hungary Kft., the total cleaning product market expanded by 7.9% in...
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Linamar and Gallicoop continue to lead the Békés County TOP100 company list
Linamar Hungary Zrt. and Gallicoop Zrt. continue to lead the latest TOP100 company ranking of the Békés County Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMKIK). The top of the list has...
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Customers choose Easter sweets based on quality and price
This year’s Easter season in the domestic confectionery market is marked by awareness. Manufacturers have placed greater emphasis than ever on optimizing their product portfolio. Price sensitivity has also increased...
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Hungary’s economic vulnerability: causes, consequences and possible solutions
The economic developments of recent years have once again drawn attention to the vulnerability of the Hungarian economy. The declining growth, the fluctuating forint exchange rate and the runaway inflation...
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Invitation to the XIV. Saint Stephen’s Day Bread Competition of the Hungarian Bakers’ Association
The Hungarian Bakers’ Association has officially launched the 14th annual St. Stephen’s Day Bread Competition for 2025, one of the most prestigious events in the country’s baking industry. The aim...
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The MÁV Group helps promote cycling tourism
The MÁV group is helping to promote cycling tourism with its extensive bicycle transport options and its renewed cycling sub-page, the railway company told MTI on Saturday. According to their...
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DIEGO starts 2025 with optimistic plans
Increasing price sensitivity, an unpredictable regulatory environment and new shopping habits – DIEGO is building a long-term strategy amidst these factors. In an interview with Pénzcentrum, the marketing director of...
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Szallas.hu: domestic guests mostly traveled domestically with 1-2 night reservations in the first quarter
Due to the lack of long weekends, domestic guests mainly chose short, 1-2-night domestic trips in the first three months of the year – according to the latest data from...
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The Osaka World Expo is an unparalleled diplomatic and economic development opportunity
The Osaka World Expo is one of the world’s largest cultural, touristic and economic events, and at the same time an unparalleled diplomatic and economic development opportunity – stated Minister...
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New Year’s resolutions: two months of momentum
Foodora’s experience is that at the beginning of the year food orders and grocery shopping are influenced by New Year’s resolutions. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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The gap is getting wider: the purchasing value of pensions is deteriorating dramatically
The purchasing power of pensions compared to salaries will suffer another significant decline in 2025, according to new data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH). The average pension currently accounts...
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On-site clearance is coming to an end, but protection continues
The fight against the foot-and-mouth disease virus on infected farms has ended, but protection must continue, the Minister of Agriculture stated at a press conference following the Saturday meeting of...
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They’re queuing for angel hair chocolate ice cream
The first to make ice cream from angel hair chocolate in Hungary was patissier Dávid Jakabfi, a well-known figure in modern Hungarian confectionery. The new dessert is made from punch,...
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More and more Hungarian private label products are on international SPAR shelves
In 2024, SPAR Hungary exported five times more products, totaling 3.3 thousand tons, to three neighboring countries compared to 2023. Customers can now find products worth approximately 1.3 billion forints,...
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GVH: Answear clothing online store will operate more transparently
The Competition Council of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) concluded its proceedings by accepting the commitments of the Polish company operating the Answear clothing online store, and the store will...
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Renewable energy and real estate development are driving green loans
According to the recently published data of the Hungarian National Bank for 2024, the total volume of green loans issued to corporate, municipal and retail customers almost reached HUF 1,300...
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Digital preservation in the spirit of the alpha generation
This Easter, many Hungarian settlements are providing excellent examples of how to keep folk traditions that are often hundreds of years old alive and pass them on to younger generations....
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What will 2025 look like – shall we get ready for a flying start?
In March Mesterművek Business Club welcomed its members to a special location in the MOL Tower, the Michelin Guide recommended Virtu restaurant. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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EU directive: next year we will be able to find out how much our colleagues earn
The EU’s Pay Transparency Directive requires member states to comply with the objectives of the new pay transparency directive by 7 June 2026. This means that companies operating in the...
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