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Spring renewal and health awareness in Rossmann’s offer

Spring renewal is an ideal opportunity to introduce health-conscious habits – both inside and out. Rossmann’s wide range includes new products such as Balance by Béres Alexandra or ESSA World...

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The Hungarian example became the model: MediaMarkt innovation, digital vision and European cooperation

Hungary is not only a market, but also an innovation center for MediaMarkt – says Karsten Wilderberg, CEO of CECONOMY and Media-Saturn-Holding, who in an interview with Index spoke about...

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Amazon hits back: responds to US tariff hike by canceling Chinese orders

A new chapter in the trade war in e-commerce – Amazon’s suppliers and sellers are also feeling the shift. Amazon has canceled several orders from China and other Asian countries...

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Mushroom consumption is increasing both in Europe and at home

EU mushroom production has exceeded one million tons, and Hungary is also taking an increasingly large slice of it. Demand is growing, but growers are facing serious challenges, and collectors...

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There is a huge interest in supporting small town liquor stores

The support program announced by the Government of Hungary for small village pubs has been successful. Approximately 80% of the eligible liquor stores applied for the 3 million forints. The...

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Visit Hungary: Applications for the 32nd Flowering Hungary competition have started

Applications for the 32nd Flowering Hungary competition have started. Visit Hungary, a subsidiary of the Hungarian Tourist Board (MTÜ), is waiting for applications from settlements that would like to compare...

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Hungarian food specialties can also be found at the Food and Hotel Asia exhibition in Singapore

The Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) exhibition opened in Singapore this year, where six Hungarian exhibitors are present at the stand of Agrármarketing Centrum Nonprofit Kft. (AMC), AMC told MTI....

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Shell is preparing to open its third truck-mounted gas station in Vép

Shell is continuously expanding its Hungarian filling station network, within the framework of which it is building another unmanned truck rapid refueling station, this time at the Vép exit of...

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NGM: the government welcomes the fact that commercial banks are also participating in the fight against price increases

The government welcomes the fact that commercial banks are voluntarily agreeing to reduce their fees, reducing the burden on the population. The responsible attitude of financial institutions also shows that...

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Excellence in Logistics: MLBKT 2025 Awards Presented

The Hungarian Logistics, Procurement and Inventory Management Association (MLBKT) has once again awarded outstanding representatives of the supply chain profession. The awards, recognizing professional excellence, were presented on April 10,...

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The National Hungarian Beekeeping Association warns of the dangers of the Asian horse hornet

The National Hungarian Beekeeping Association (OMME) has drawn the attention of the public to the appearance of the Asian horse hornet (Vespa velutina) in Hungary – agrokult.hu wrote, based on...

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AKKO Invest closed a record year in 2024: further growth is possible

AKKO Invest, listed in the Premium category of the Budapest Stock Exchange, closed 2024 with sales of HUF 43.5 billion and EBITDA of HUF 3.4 billion. The company is preparing...

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Clothes, fragrances and emotions

IldikóThere is still strong growth on the fabric softener market: according to NIQ data for January-December 2024, value sales were up 9.2% and the volume sales growth was 2%. Manufacturer...

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Guide to the Certification interface of the National soil database

With the help of the national soil database, farmers can access the soil test data on their lands and monitor their condition. The requirement of the system is that the...

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A pilot project on the use of artificial intelligence in cities is launched

The first Hungarian pilot project demonstrating the practical application of artificial intelligence (AI) in public administration, city management and the development of public services at the city level is being...

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Care in a bottle

Hydrating the little ones isn’t just about the right amount of fluids, but also about the type of drinks they are given. This article is available for reading in Trade...

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Annual inflation in the Czech Republic was 2.7 percent in March as well

In March, consumer prices in the Czech Republic increased by 2.7 percent year-on-year, the same as in February. In a monthly comparison, inflation was 0.1 percent, the Czech Statistical Office...

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Deliveroo leaves Hong Kong

Owing to the specific challenges of the local food home delivery market, Deliveroo will shut down in Hong Kong on 7 April. The company was forced to make the “difficult...

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Not only Hungarians eat domestic horseradish during the Easter holidays

As Easter approaches, the demand for various grated horseradish products increases dramatically every year. Hungary is the leader in the European Union in the production of this plant, known for...

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Sometimes we have a main meal!

Snacking is gradually losing its snacking character, turning from a sometimes guilt-inducing habit into a conscious way of eating, replacing main meals quite often. Traditional meal times are eroding. This...

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Tante Enso community smart stores conquer rural Germany

Tante Enso is Germany’s most expansive smart store operator in rural grocery retail. The hybrid format blends staffed service with 24/7 member access and digital self-checkout. Its unique community investment...

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Danone Restructures Production In Germany With Planned Closure Of Milk Factory

French dairy giant Danone has announced a restructuring of its production facilities in Germany, following extensive consultations. The company plans to close its Ochsenfurt milk production facility in the fourth quarter...

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Social media replaces search engines as key shopping, discovery tool

Platforms like TikTok and Douyin are growing rapidly. Nearly half of connected consumers began turning to social media first for product searches, services, and recommendations in 2024. According to a...

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Carrefour Belgium tests profitability of Reckon.ai’s smart vending machines

Carrefour Belgium has implemented its BuyBye micro-store format for the first time at the site of one of its hypermarkets, Retail Optimiser reports. Customers of the Carrefour store in the...

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Compensation to encourage the resumption of livestock farming once the threat has passed

The government’s priority goal is to stop the foot-and-mouth disease virus as soon as possible and to compensate affected farmers. After the eradication, once the threat has passed, it is...

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No new cases, cattle farms continue to be disinfected

There are no new cases, the fight against the foot-and-mouth disease virus continues – emphasized István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, at a press conference following the meeting of the animal...

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Street food, without the street!

Our magazine interviewed Zoltán Horváth, president of the Hungarian Street Food Association. One of the main obstacles to the development of the genre is that mobile street food vendors aren’t...

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Fütyülős Sour Cherry 0,5 l

The latest taste experience from Fütyülős, Fütyülős Sour Cherry has arrived. Its sour and sweet zest captivates you from the first sip, while its deep burgundy colour awakens all your...

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Rossmann automates logistics centre in Poland with Körber

Rossmann is automating large parts of its distribution centre in the polish town of Pyskowice with solutions from Körber. Various automation technologies from the general contractor will be used in...

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Mini Country, huge new features – Mini Hungary is expanding for Easter!

Sorry, this entry is only available in HU....

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