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Are you losing weight – and your income too? Wegovy’s breakthrough could usher in a new era in the food industry
The success of the Danish Novo Nordisk is gaining worldwide recognition: their anti-obesity drug, Wegovy, is not only considered revolutionary in healthcare, but also generates noticeable effects in the economy....
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From production to stores, Pandora is integrating its jewelry with SAP solutions
Pandora is looking to leverage the best of technology to boost its business and accelerate growth. The world’s largest jewelry brand has placed the improvement of the consumer experience at...
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Summer rejuvenation requires conscious decisions
Summer vacation is about recharging – or so it would be ideal. However, this requires conscious decisions: you not only need to plan your trip, but also how you really...
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Table eggs rose by 30 percent in the first half of the year
According to European Commission data, the EU (EU27) was a net exporter of eggs and egg products in the first three months of 2025. Although imports increased by 52 percent...
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Choosing a beach wisely: this is how the touristic map of Lake Balaton is changing
Lake Balaton remains unbeatable among domestic holidaymakers – however, it requires an increasingly conscious decision as to which stretch of shore to choose. The latest Blue Wave Flag ratings from...
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Raw milk exports fell by almost a quarter in a year
According to AKI PÁIR data, the national average producer price of raw milk in Hungary was 199.3 forints/kilogram in June 2025. In addition to the deterioration of both fat and...
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Abundant harvest, expensive bread – Prices are rising in Croatia despite a good wheat year
Although the 2025 wheat harvest in Croatia ends with an exceptionally good harvest, food prices continue to rise – and the population is increasingly dissatisfied. Farmers can breathe a sigh...
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Japan’s Mitsubishi Expands In Salmon Farming With Acquisitions In Norway, Canada
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi said it would expand its salmon farming by acquiring additional businesses in Norway and Canada, as Japanese companies continue to grow in the food sector, with...
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Harvesting is over in Békés County
The harvesting is over in Békés, the average yields are well below previous years. The storm is damaging the sunflower, the drought is damaging the corn. According to the data...
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Albert Heijn discloses methane emissions in “world first” move
The grocery chain revealed its methane emissions accounted for approximately 14% of its total greenhouse-gas footprint in 2024. Albert Heijn has disclosed its methane emissions, a move described by NGO...
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Ryanair employees to receive cash bonuses for screening out oversized luggage
Ryanair could introduce a new incentive scheme: the airline’s staff could receive a bonus for each oversized hand luggage they remove. Although the vast majority of passengers comply with the...
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Trenkwalder: the average hourly wage of manual workers has increased further
The average gross hourly wage of skilled and trained workers performing manual labor was 2,270 forints in the second quarter of this year, a 7.9 percent increase compared to the...
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PepsiCo launching prebiotic versions of its namesake soda
The colas will debut online this fall and in stores next year as the beverage giant aims to attract health-conscious consumers back to its Pepsi brand. PepsiCo is launching prebiotic...
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NMHH: streaming services are more popular in households with children
Families with children spend significantly more on communications services than other households, according to a 2024 survey by the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH). The authority’s communications directorate wrote...
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Prices of light and heavy lamb continue to rise
According to European Commission data, the European Union’s imports of sheep and goats (live animals and meat) amounted to 42.9 thousand tonnes in January-March 2025, a decrease of 1.7 percent...
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EM: Further Development of the Deposit Return System Continues
Thanks to the Deposit Return System (DRS) introduced at the beginning of last year, by summer 2025 Hungary has seen a significant increase in the proportion of returned beverage containers....
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Slowdown and price increase at the same time – this is how the milk market will develop in the summer
The dairy sector is experiencing both international price increases and subdued domestic purchasing volumes. Based on the June development of the producer price of raw milk, export market trends, and...
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Another problem could cause food prices to rise
Latin American agriculture could face serious consequences if the United States imposes new sanctions on Russian fertilizer exports. From Mexican avocados to Brazilian soybeans and corn to Colombian coffee, the...
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The SPAR franchise network is expanding dynamically – it now has more than 300 stores nationwide
The SPAR Hungary franchise network continues to grow dynamically. As of June 30, 2025, it already included 313 franchise units, which clearly demonstrates the company’s long-term commitment to small businesses...
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Every sip is a new chapter – the BB wine and champagne family is completely renewed and takes the next level
By analyzing and rethinking every stage of winemaking, the Balatonboglár-based winery is offering wine lovers a range of BB wines and sparkling wines that reflect the latest trends. With their...
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NGM: decisions have already been made on the development plans of more than fifty companies in the Demján Sándor Capital Program
Despite pressure from Brussels, the government is doing everything it can to increase the productivity of domestic SMEs, facilitate their growth and support their investments, the Ministry of National Economy...
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Burberry’s quarterly revenue fell 5.5 percent
The British Burberry Group, one of the world’s leading luxury clothing and accessories companies, reported a 5.5 percent decline in revenue in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended...
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A new era at Lidl: iconic bags in a greener guise
Lidl Hungary has introduced a surprising yet welcome innovation: it has completely redesigned its iconic shopping bag range. The new bags are not only more environmentally friendly but remain affordable...
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A promotion launched on Sunday at Lake Balaton on the occasion of American Ice Cream Day
A thousand ice cream scoop coupons will be hidden around Lake Balaton starting Sunday on the occasion of American Ice Cream Day. The campaign aims to draw attention to the...
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Budapest among the world’s 50 most innovative cities
Budapest has been named one of the world’s 50 most innovative cities in the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025 Mayors Challenge, the Mayor’s Office announced. According to their announcement, the 50 finalist...
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Investments supporting active tourism are starting in Csongrád-Csanád County
Investments supporting cycling and equestrian tourism are being launched with EU support in Csongrád-Csanád County – announced Béla Csáki, Vice President of the County Assembly, on Monday in Szeged. The...
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K&H Bank wins the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025 “Best Digital Bank” award in Hungary
K&H Group has won this award from Euromoney for two consecutive years, in recognition of its comprehensive strategy for digital developments and their implementation that ensures an outstanding customer experience....
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Czechs would tighten alcohol regulations – more and more people support restrictions
A significant portion of the Czech population is calling for stricter action to curb alcohol consumption, according to a recent survey by the Behavio polling agency. 63 percent of those...
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Ryanair’s quarterly profit soars
Ryanair Holdings reported on Monday that its profit more than doubled in the first quarter of its financial year ended at the end of June. The Dublin-based airline said on...
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Croatian cattle are dying
In Croatia, anthrax has caused a sudden death in cattle in Split-Dalmatia and Sibenik-Knin counties, and authorities have established restriction zones and started vaccinating animals, the Croatian Ministry of Agriculture...
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