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He was crunching frog legs… – Video of the day
Towards the end of the 70s, you could eat frog legs for a fortune in the Matróz pub on the Danube: 2 (or 3?) pairs cost 42 forints. This is...
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The Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported better-than-expected GDP data
In Q2 2025, Hungary’s GDP figures published by the HCSO exceeded preliminary expectations: the raw year-on-year growth rate was 0.1%, seasonally and calendar-adjusted 0.2%, while the quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted growth...
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Beer producers are hoping for a hot August
After nearly three percent growth last year, domestic beer consumption significantly declined in the first half of this year. While the overall beer market shows a modest dynamic, certain product...
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Gergely Gulyás: the government is expanding the support program for small-town grocery stores
The government is expanding the grocery store support program launched in settlements with fewer than 5,000 people, the minister leading the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Thursday in Budapest, on...
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The European Commission proposes the introduction of a new type of tax
With the support of Unicum Riserva, the new series of performances by the beck@grecsó formation debuted in March, in which literature and music meet timeless character and tradition. As a...
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A special collaboration between Unicum Riserva and the beck@grecsó duo: the “love cane peace” has begun
With the support of Unicum Riserva, the new series of performances by the beck@grecsó formation debuted in March, in which literature and music meet timeless character and tradition. As a...
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High protein content, low utilization – new research on protein bars
In recent years, global demand for functional foods has grown significantly—especially for those marketed as “high in protein.” With the rise of fitness and health-conscious trends, protein bars have become...
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Without adaptation to changing circumstances, a dark future awaits Hungarian agriculture
Although EU experts are predicting better crop yields across Europe, farmers in Hungary – but also in eastern Slovenia and northern Croatia – are facing increasingly serious problems due to...
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Another recognition for Borsodi Brewery’s good workplace practices
Borsodi Brewery was awarded the Diverse and Fair Workplace Award with an excellent rating for the second time. The award, established in 2024, aims to recognize the activities of domestic...
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Bonafarm Group has signed an agreement with Royal FrieslandCampina to acquire its Romanian company.
Bonafarm Group is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to acquire Friesland Romania S.A., the Romanian subsidiary of Royal FrieslandCampina, a Dutch multinational dairy company with global...
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EY: Missed opportunity: Cybersecurity creates business value if left to
Cybersecurity is bringing significant savings to companies worldwide, yet they are not involving the leaders of the field in key business decisions, according to EY’s latest international survey of 550...
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Here is the Szupermenta summer seed test: zucchini in the lead role
Experts from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) tested zucchini seeds in the latest product test of the Szuperminta program. Based on laboratory measurements, the germination capacity of one...
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AM: St. Andrea Vineyard is the Winery of the Year in Hungary
Hungarian wineries work with faith, perseverance, and loyalty, keeping up with changes in technology and consumer habits, and thanks to this, Hungarian wine has been able to further strengthen its...
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Minister of Agriculture: horticultural tenders help maintain
Hungarian melon production Horticultural tenders financed from the rural development framework help maintain Hungarian melon production, and the subsidies can make farming more efficient and safer – said the Minister...
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The post office will deliver food vouchers for pensioners by October 15th
Food vouchers for pensioners will be delivered by the Hungarian Post by October 15. Hungarian Post Plc. announced on Thursday via MTI that it will deliver the food vouchers to...
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K&H: home insurance protects more than just your home
Home insurance not only provides protection against natural disasters and theft, but also against accidents if there is adequate additional insurance. Whether they occur in summer camps, festivals or other...
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Farmers benefit from the amendment to the Nitrate Regulation
The amendment to the regulation on the detailed rules of the action program for the protection of waters against nitrate pollution from agricultural sources and on the procedure for data...
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AM: food sovereignty is a national security issue
The challenges of recent years have shown worldwide that access to good quality and affordable food is no longer just an agricultural policy goal, but also a fundamental national security...
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Bonafarm Group expands in Romania
Bonafarm Group has signed an agreement to acquire Friesland Romania S.A., the Romanian subsidiary of Dutch multinational dairy company Royal FrieslandCampina, the company informed MTI on Thursday. The transaction is...
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Beyond Meat Ditches ‘Meat’ and Seeks a New Identity in the Plant Protein Market
Beyond Meat has dropped “Meat” from its name, rebranding itself as simply “Beyond,” as the company shifts its focus from imitating animal proteins to developing plant-based proteins that stand on...
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L’Oreal to push for tariff exemption as US market improves
L’Oreal warned on Tuesday that the EU’s trade deal with the U.S. would be costly and that the cosmetics maker would push for tariff exemptions, even as it reported improving...
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Agrometeorology: Drought not easing in large areas
Precipitation arrived in many places at the end of last week, but large areas were almost completely left out of the rain. A heat wave is not likely in the...
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Nébih tested zucchini seeds in the Supermint program
Experts from the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) tested zucchini seeds in the latest product test of the Supermint program, and based on laboratory measurements, the germination capacity of...
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Much less apricot and sour cherry were produced than last year
Among the fruit crops, sour cherry picking was 90 percent complete on July 16. The national average decreased by a third compared to last year, to 3.6 tons/hectare. The yield...
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Edeka Nord launches new food test markets in Northern Germany
Edeka Nord and Food Harbour Hamburg have announced an exclusive cooperation allowing food manufacturers and start-ups to test their new products under real-life conditions in selected Edeka stores. The goal...
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Amendment of the Nitrate Regulation is beneficial for farmers
The amendment of the Regulation on the detailed rules of the action program for the protection of waters against nitrate pollution from agricultural sources, as well as the procedure for...
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The Apotheosis of Office Wastebaskets – Video of the Day
We’ve seen automated trash cans before—though not in this kind of witty movie—that open in time to catch objects thrown in, but they still require good aim. The team at...
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When one door closes, somewhere another one opens – Picture of the day
This year we chose this photo as the only non-FMCG related photo of the year…...
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