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Eurostat: nearly 130 kilograms of food per capita was wasted in the EU in 2023
On average, around 129 kilograms of food waste per inhabitant was generated in the European Union in 2023, almost two kilograms less than in 2022, but three kilograms more than...
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Seven-point consumer protection action plan announced at NKFH conference
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) presented its seven-point consumer protection action plan at the first National Consumer Protection Conference titled “United for Consumers”. The program aims to...
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More and more farmers see opportunities in pumpkin cultivation
The pumpkin growing area has expanded further, and more and more farmers are seeing opportunities in drought-tolerant, low-cost pumpkins. This year’s season has already begun, and according to the overview...
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Retail’s productivity is the key to curbing inflation
From 2015 until the Covid-19 pandemic the national economy produced spectacular growth, driven mainly by the inflow of foreign capital and the extensive expansion of the labour market. Between 2004...
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Handbook for ethical influencers
Being an influencer is by no means an easy path to success, as being in the spotlight comes with great responsibility, as the latest publication of the National Media and...
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Climate change: a concern that is losing importance in the EU
According to the Eurobarometer 2025 survey, while 85% of EU citizens think climate change is a serious problem, only 9% rank it among the most pressing challenges. This article is...
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Beef exports rebound
According to AKI slaughter statistics, in the January-August 2025 period, cattle slaughter in live weight increased by almost 30.6 percent compared to the January-August 2024 volume. Cow slaughter, which accounts...
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More than a warehouse – industrial condominiums with RaktárAD’s flexible and energy-efficient solutions
The engine of the Hungarian economy is small and medium-sized enterprises, which provide about 65% of the workforce. For them, the key to growth is the creation of modern, efficient...
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The government’s policy as a whole is farmer-centric
Farmers have always been able to count on the government, the government’s policy as a whole is farmer-centric – the Minister of Agriculture stated at the Századvég Rural Conference 2025...
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The EPR fee for advertising carrier paper will not increase from October 1st
The government has withdrawn the increase in the EPR fee (extended producer responsibility fee) for advertising carrier paper, according to a recent decree by the Minister of Energy. The amendment...
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BNP Paribas Cardif: Hungarians are less afraid of losing their jobs to artificial intelligence this year
Since last year, Hungarian employees have become noticeably more optimistic about the expected impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace, and the proportion of those who believe that the consequences...
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This is why you should pay attention to your heart health even in autumn – tips from a dietitian
As the colder weather sets in in mid-autumn, not only nature but also our bodies are forced to adapt. The cardiovascular system is particularly sensitive to autumn changes, so it...
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Smart robots in the forest – this is how the forestry of the future will be greener
The forests of the future with smart robots – new research and development cooperation with the University of Sopron The University of Sopron and SatiNav Robotics have signed an agreement...
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Imre Hubai: one billion cubic meters more water is being retained in the landscape than ever before
Water into the landscape! The first and most important result of the program is that the dogma that more water flows out of the country than flows in has been...
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Golden Key
“Hungarian Golden Key – Hotel Concierges for Guests” – this is the title of an exhibition that has opened in the Hungarian Museum of Trade and Tourism (MKVM). This article...
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Several billion forints allocated for the development of agricultural vocational training
With the support of demonstration plants, 19 applications received 15.6 billion forints of EU and domestic support. The aim of the call is to enable students studying in the agricultural...
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Growth in Germany’s Plant-Based Food Market Continues
Germany’s market for plant-based food alternatives reached €1.7 billion in retail sales in 2024, growing at an average annual rate of 3.3% between 2022 and 2024, according to a new...
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Heineken’s latest move to impact hundreds of jobs
Heineken has revealed it has plans to “reshape” its Amsterdam head office as part of a new strategy that will “impact approximately 400 roles” with its workforce either face “relocation”...
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Never before have so many resources reached the Hungarian countryside – the government is further strengthening agriculture
Nearly four hundred thousand applications were supported, more than 2,942 billion forints from EU and domestic sources under the Rural Development Program announced in the previous EU budget cycle, the...
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K&H’s mobile bank has been expanded with new features
From now on, you can handle more everyday purchases and finances with just a few clicks in K&H mobile bank: you can simply buy a motorway sticker, set up group...
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Nestlé to cut 16,000 jobs despite sales growth
Nestlé has announced plans to cut around 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years as part of its turnaround strategy to accelerate growth and reduce costs. The move is...
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The EU is a net exporter of eggs and egg products
According to data from the European Commission, the EU (EU27) was a net exporter of eggs and egg products in the first half of 2025. Although imports increased by 38...
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The new era of electromobility: why do Hungarian automotive players need to act now?
China is racing towards electric mobility, Europe is gaining momentum again, the US is slowing down – according to EY’s global forecast, hybrid technologies will play a key role in...
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Mold toxins detected in golden jackals in southern Hungary
During a study, researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Biotechnology of the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences detected dangerous mold toxins, so-called mycotoxins, in the bodies of...
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Agrometeorology: Night frosts return, rain may arrive in the middle of next week
The Great Plain is in dire need of precipitation, and this may arrive in the middle of next week at the earliest – wrote HungaroMet Zrt. in its agrometeorological analysis...
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Delivery of pensioner food vouchers has been completed
Magyar Posta delivered pensioner food vouchers to more than 2.3 million beneficiaries by the planned deadline, October 15, the company announced. During the delivery period, postmen delivered an average of...
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KPMG surveyed CEOs again this year: Challenges have increased, leaders are more pessimistic than at this time a year ago
KPMG’s 2025 CEO Outlook research was recently released. For more than 10 years, the survey has been asking the leaders of the largest companies what they think about the global...
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World Food Day 2025 – FAO turns 80
About 8% of the world’s population, or 673 million people, are hungry, while nutrition-related problems (such as obesity and overweight or various deficiency diseases) are spreading rapidly, not sparing our...
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Lex trappist – lex cucumber
New and new regulations are preventing retail players from developing, investing in the interests of consumers, and taking advantage of the competition between producers to provide Hungarian customers with products...
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Food book from a consumer’s perspective
In the latest episode of “What Are You Eating Today?”, our viewers can learn more about the Hungarian Food Code and the markings on food packaging. The science popularization series...
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