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The Sustainable Tourism Index calculator has been launched
The Sustainable Tourism Index calculator, which is free for tourism service providers and attractions, has been launched. The initiative aims to support domestic tourism service providers on the path towards...
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István Nagy: agricultural tax reduction is coming, the government will take new burdens off the shoulders of farmers
The government is taking new burdens off the shoulders of farmers, having decided on several proposals that are favorable to them. “Farmers can always count on us, because we are...
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Pistachio golden miracle: the global success of Dubai chocolate has opened a new chapter in the premium confectionery market
The new star of the global confectionery market has arrived from the Middle East: in just a few years, the “Dubai chocolate” has become a true luxury icon, simultaneously stirring...
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Sanofi Budapest Hub strengthens innovation and future-proofing with expanded office
Sanofi Business Operations’ international service center, the Sanofi Budapest Hub, has reached a significant milestone. The center, which supports innovation and teamwork, has doubled in size, bringing the total floor...
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You can now shop on ChatGPT – Walmart and OpenAI partnership opens a new era in e-commerce
Online shopping is taking a new level: thanks to the collaboration between the American Walmart and OpenAI, ChatGPT users can now order products directly through the platform. The new feature...
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Well-trained professionals are needed to operate innovative agriculture and the food industry
The Ministry of Agriculture considers it a priority to operate and maintain innovative agriculture and the food industry with well-trained professionals, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced on Friday in...
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Glass and paper are the most recycled
Millions of tonnes of plastic packaging are produced every year, while alternative solutions have different environmental impacts – reveals an expert analysis by POLCZ. According to Eurostat data, the plastic recycling...
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Canceling the Sziget festival would cause serious economic losses – GDP could decrease by more than 30 billion forints
According to a recent analysis by GKI Economic Research, the possible cancellation of the Sziget Festival in 2026 could mean an economic loss of more than 30 billion forints for...
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István Nagy: less water is flowing out of the country today than it is coming in
Thanks to the government’s measures, less water is flowing out of the country today than it is coming in, and this year, when Europe had its hottest summer, there was...
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Csaba Latorcai: the good development at Lake Balaton that helps both the people living there and the holidaymakers
A good development in the Balaton region is one that brings both development and an improvement in the quality of life for those living there twelve months of the year,...
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Autumn harvest nears end in Békés County
Farmers have almost finished autumn harvest work in Békés County. The corn yield has become deplorable even in irrigated areas, the lack of rainfall may also affect autumn sowings, and...
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The government continues to work to maintain the competitiveness of farmers
In the interests of competitive farming, crop security and food sovereignty, it is of utmost importance to transform regional water management – stated Imre Hubai, the State Secretary responsible for...
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Kroger pumps up private label with new protein line
Simple Truth Protein includes more than 80 items across multiple categories Kroger is jumping on the consumer craze for protein with a new line of private label products focused specifically...
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Ferrero Rolls Out Five New Products
Italian confectionery giant Ferrero launched five new products at its recent inaugural Ferrero Innovation Day Italy, in Milan, according to media reports. According to Fabrizio Gavelli, president and CEO of...
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India’s LT Foods buys Hungary’s Global Green Europe
Global Green Europe supplies canned veg such as sweetcorn and peas, along with pickles. India’s LT Foods has agreed to purchase 100% of Hungarian shelf-stable fruits and vegetables producer Global...
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Imre Hubai: One billion cubic meters more water is being retained in the landscape than ever before
The first and most important result of the Water in the Landscape! program is that the dogma that more water flows out of the country than flows in has been...
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Lidl’s first mobile store in Hungary will open on October 17th
Lidl Hungary is launching its first mobile store, with which it aims to reach settlements where it does not have a traditional store. The aim of the project is to...
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The index of price increases perceived by the population remains high
The consumer price index fell from a very high level in 2022-23 to below 5% by early 2024 and has only temporarily risen above this level for 2 months since...
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The latest VOSZ Barometer is out – Despite the macro numbers, VOSZ member companies are optimistic
Compared to macroeconomic indicators, the mood of domestic SMEs is surprisingly optimistic – this can be read from the latest figures of the VOSZ Barometer survey for the third quarter....
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FAO: 890 tons of food is the balance of the Donation Convoy celebrating the anniversary
Few Hungarian initiatives have become global affairs, but World Food Day is such a success. Since 1980, every October 16, the UN has drawn attention to the fact that access...
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Ultra-fresh and homemade: SPAR’s convenience product offering reaches a new level
SPAR Hungary’s enjoy. convenience plant in Üllő has reached a new milestone – its own refrigerated fleet is now delivering ultra-fresh, gas-free packaged convenience foods to stores daily. The range...
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PENNY’s truck joined the Donation Convoy this year as well
This fall, the spectacular Donation Convoy of the Hungarian Food Bank Association was launched again, drawing attention to the problem of food waste and deprivation for the 20th time. The...
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Help woven into socks: by buying a pair, anyone can support sick children and their families
Sometimes a pair of socks is more than just an accessory. For 31 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities has been helping children and their families who are hospitalized for long-term...
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Shell Hungary’s management has been renewed
Shell Hungary zRt. has introduced a significantly renewed board of directors and management, which began its work on October 1, 2025. With the organizational transformation, the company, which has a...
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Recognition on World Bread Day – gluten-free product manufacturers awarded
The fourth edition of the Gluten-Free Bread and Pastry Competition was held within the framework of the “Bread of Hungarians” program, organized by the Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Circles and...
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A new ALDI opens in Zugló, in Zenit Corsó
ALDI Hungary is expanding its Hungarian network with another store, opening a new store in Budapest’s 14th district, in the new center of Zugló, Zenit Corso. The 187th ALDI store...
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The FoodTechShow ended successfully
The National Chamber of Agriculture and Food Industry’s 2025 FoodTechShow event was held with great interest. The event, which attracted more than 600 visitors, is an outstanding professional forum for...
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The historic first series of Unicum Trezor XO will now be available for the last time
Zwack Unicum’s exclusive herbal liqueur, Unicum Trezor XO, which debuted in 2024, will be available again from November 5, 2025, in the Unicum Ház sample store and in Zwack’s webshop....
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Pernod Ricard’s quarterly revenue drops
Pernod Ricard, one of the world’s leading spirits companies, reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly revenue decline, partly due to a decline in sales in the US and China and unfavorable currency...
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Save up to 4.5 hours of time per week with just one ready-made meal
According to the time balance published by the Central Statistical Office in October 2025, a Hungarian woman spends an average of 119 minutes a day cooking and the associated tasks....
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