Events
Food industry investment boom possible: nearly 200 billion forints in support decided
The first decisions have been made on supporting larger-scale developments of food processors, announced István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture. Through the tender aimed at the complex development of processing plants,...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: Households will receive support
In June, the gross average wage increased by 9.7 percent year-on-year, while the net average salary increased by 9.6 percent. Thus, the former exceeded 704 thousand forints, and the latter...
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Freedom24 analysis: the most important challenges and opportunities of the fall
As global markets undergo transformation driven by inflation, geopolitical tensions and technological disruptions, retail investors are approaching the autumn of 2025 with significant opportunities alongside heightened uncertainty. The online trading...
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Wheat and corn prices are rising: latest market data from AKI
In Hungary, in the second week of August, table wheat was traded at an average producer price of 77 thousand forints/ton excluding VAT and transport costs – 1 percent higher...
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Several horticultural crops have been exempted from the EKÁER notification obligation
At the joint initiative of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the FruitVeB Hungarian Interprofessional Organization for Fruit and Vegetables, an important amendment has been made to the regulation...
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What can we do as parents beyond the world of school canteens and cafeterias?
Back-to-school season is not only about supplies but also about children’s eating habits. According to the Hungarian Dietetic Association (MDOSZ), today one in four primary school children is overweight, while...
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AM: we must protect EU funds for farmers
Farmers will go bankrupt if the new European Union budget comes into effect in its current form. Brussels wants to give the funds for farmers to Ukraine – stated István...
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A new weight loss drug may be on the horizon
In recent years, GLP-1-based drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, which were originally designed to treat type 2 diabetes but later turned out to be effective against obesity, have gained...
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The next round of applications for irrigation development projects will start in the fall
At the beginning of September, applications can be submitted again for support for smaller-scale irrigation developments within agricultural holdings, while at the end of the month, farmers planning complex investments...
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Romanian police uncover illegal cigarette factory in Sibiu County, Transylvania
Romanian police have uncovered an illegal cigarette factory in the village of Sellenberk (Selimbar) in Sibiu County, Transylvania. Nine members of the criminal gang operating the illegal factory have been...
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Several horticultural crops have been exempted from the EKÁER notification obligation
On the joint initiative of the National Chamber of Agriculture and the FruitVeB Vegetable and Fruit Interprofessional Organization, an important change was made to the legislation related to the operation...
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Store visit at Rewe To Go in Germany
Rewe Group has opened its first Rewe To Go store at a German motorway rest area – Rhynern Nord on the A2 – marking a new milestone in its convenience...
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Kroger announces corporate layoffs, structural changes
The company said the cuts impact less than 1,000 employees as the grocer continues shaving off costs. Kroger announced Tuesday layoffs of fewer than 1,000 corporate staffers, a company spokesperson...
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France’s Lactalis Strikes €1.9bn Deal For Fonterra’s Consumer Business
New Zealand’s Fonterra Co-operative Group said it will sell its global consumer and associated businesses to French dairy major Lactalis for NZ$3.85 billion (€1.9 billion). The sale includes Fonterra’s global...
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Knuspr Joins Swiss Markant Network
Knuspr, the German-based online supermarket, has become the first pure online grocery retailer in Europe to join the Swiss Markant network. The partnership, which begins in Germany, aims to streamline...
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István Nagy: The interests of Hungarian farmers come first, we will continue to maintain the import ban on Ukrainian agricultural products
Ukraine will not export either corn or wheat to Hungary until our country requests it – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, who received Tarasz Kacska, Deputy Prime Minister of...
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Race against time
Besides inflation, rising costs and labour shortage, changing consumer habits also pose a challenge to the Hungarian logistics sector. Due to the growth of online orders, the demand for express...
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Faster, greener, smarter – today’s minimum requirements in FMCG transport
Inflation, driver shortage, stricter regulations and sustainability expectations are all shaping the domestic transport market. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. Digital, green and flexible “The...
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Plants reimagined
The role of plants in food is transforming: they are no longer just ingredients, but central elements of products, according to a study summarising industry trends by Innova Market Insights....
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Safe preservation: Nébih tips for the vegan pantry
Jams, preserves, pickles, dried fruits and vegetables made at home are essential ingredients in vegan cuisine, but they also brighten up one’s diet in the fall and winter months. This...
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Vegpreneur Awards: a competition for innovative plant-based products
Entries are now open for the second Vegpreneur Awards, which rewards the most innovative plant-based products. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. The winners will be...
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More from less – this is how the world is cooking in 2025
Euromonitor has published the results of its recent 100-country research on key trends shaping the cooking ingredients and ready meals market. It has identified five main trends with a significant...
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More vegan options available at Sziget festival
This year’s Sziget Festival has reached new heights in hospitality: in addition to traditional and international dishes, visitors were treated to more vegan, vegetarian and free-from options than ever before....
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Consumer consciousness is limited by our wallets
According to PwC’s Voice of the Consumer survey, which summarises the opinions of more than 21,000 consumers in 28 countries, shoppers would primarily buy food products that are in line...
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Watermelon buyers are safe
Once again the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) and government agency experts are conducting nationwide inspections of watermelon quality and labelling this year. This article is available...
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A third of Hungarians are still looking for ways to eat more healthily and only a quarter of them eat consciously
The representative éTREND 2025 survey by Impetus Research identifies five segments of the Hungarian population, from which only two include people who eat healthily. This article is available for reading...
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FECSO: industry dialogue for sustainable packaging
Held on 4 June 2025 in the Community House in Pasarét, the first Sustainable Packaging Forum launched a professional dialogue on the future of sustainable packaging and opportunities for industry...
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MMSZ Green Club meeting at Danone: sustainable operations in practice
Once again the joint event organised by the Green, HoReCa and Event Chapters of the Hungarian Marketing Association (MMSZ) focused on the practical aspects of sustainability. This article is available...
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The future is already the present – employer branding in the spirit of sustainability
Employer branding is no longer just an HR tool, but a strategic factor, according to the third Employer Branding Conference, held on 3 June 2025. This article is available for...
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Hungarian SMEs calculate with a deteriorating financial situation
The K&H SME confidence index, which gives an overview of the mood and economic expectations of the Hungarian SME sector, has fallen again, according to data from the second quarter...
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