Starbucks: paying guests get priority
Starbucks: paying guests get priority
Starbucks is introducing significant changes to its business operations starting January 27, 2025, fundamentally reshaping its practices regarding non-purchasers. Under the new code of conduct, cafe areas, including patios and...
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The Croatian government would expand the price cap on another commodity
The Croatian government will extend the price cap to more goods by the end of the month due to the extent of the currency collapse, Economy Minister Ante Susnjar said...
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A change of perspective is needed to improve the condition of our soils
Healthy soil serves both food security and climate protection, sustainable and long-term, competitive farming – said Anikó Juhász, Deputy State Secretary for Agricultural Economy of the Ministry of Agriculture, at...
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Czech Retailer Albert Opened 11 New Stores Last Year
Czech grocer Albert, which is part of Ahold Delhaize, opened 11 new outlets across the country last year. Among the new outlets are a store at Prague’s main train station, a...
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Mars in the lead!
According to data by Worldly Partners, published at the end of last year, the world’s five largest confectionery companies together generated US$68 billion in revenue in 2023. Mars is currently...
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Barilla to boost pasta production in Italy
Barilla is to invest €30m ($30.5m) to expand the production of “pasta al bronzo” at its plant in Foggia in southern Italy. Pasta al bronzo is a type of pasta...
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GOSZ-VSZT-NAK helps corn producers choose the best hybrids for them again
In 2024, the performance of a total of 40 corn hybrids was tested at 9 points in the country in the national corn post-registration variety trial of the National Grain...
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The key to the future is in the hands of Hungarian students: the 5th season of Solutions for Tomorrow starts with new momentum
The fifth edition of the joint creative problem-solving initiative of Samsung and EdisonKids, Solve for Tomorrow, is underway, in which future-building student teams provide exciting answers to the fundamental questions...
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Italian Shoppers Opt For Convenience Over Price, Study Finds
A survey by Italian consumers association Altroconsumo revealed that convenience is the top priority for 33% of supermarket shoppers, followed closely by price at 24%. Only 17% of consumers prioritise...
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SPAR Slovenia and YouSea Institute collect 380kg of waste in marine clean-up
SPAR Slovenia, in partnership with the YouSea Institute, launched a series of clean-up initiatives to preserve the Slovenian coast. The first of four planned clean-ups took place in November 2024...
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The Wax Cap of Whiskey – Video of the Day
Maker’s Mark is the only bourbon whose name is not spelled whiskey, but rather Scotch whisky, but the drink has many other unique features. For example, its recipe is not...
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NGM: the government fulfilled its commitment, inflation decreased to 3.7 percent in 2024, which will decrease even further in 2025, to 3.2 percent
The government fulfilled its commitment, bringing down inflation, which had increased due to the war and the energy crisis, in 2023 and keeping it at a low level in 2024....
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KSH: prices exceeded the values of the same period of the previous year by 4.6 percent in December and by an average of 3.7 percent in 2024
In December 2024, consumer prices exceeded those a year earlier by an average of 4.6 percent, and by 0.5 percent compared to the previous months. In 2024, prices increased by...
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Shell Hungary survey reveals new trends in digital shopping
Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, and the latest research by Shell Hungary highlights how these devices shape our shopping habits. According to the research, 87...
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Industrial production decreased by 4.2 percent in November
In November 2024, the volume of industrial production fell by 4.2 percent, or 2.9 percent adjusted for working days, compared to a year earlier. The volume of production decreased in...
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Global trends – food industry insights
In collaboration with experts from Kantar, ProtéinesXTC and Circana, SIAL Paris has created a research tool called SIAL Insights, the results of which are published every autumn, before the opening...
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Every fourth Hungarian would like to improve their digestive well-being, but doesn’t know how
The start of the new year is a time for many to pay more attention to their health. However, according to a recent Hungarian study*, a significant proportion of Hungarians...
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There were fewer capitalists and the real value of capital income also decreased in 2023
According to NAV data, in 2023 the number of people with capital income decreased from 375 thousand to 356 thousand, about 5 percent. The amount of declared net capital income...
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2025: top 10 trends in the world of work
As technology continues to shape the way businesses of all sizes operate and grow, 2025 will be another defining year for the world of work. While the return to the...
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SIAL Innovation Award winners 2024
SIAL Innovation is the international centre for food innovation, which reviews the entries of thousands of exhibitors every two years, in collaboration with ProtéinesXTC. This article is available for reading...
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Lidl is a partner of the 2025 Men’s Handball Championship™
Lidl continues to support the handball community and is the official fresh food partner of the 2025 IHF Men’s Handball World Championship™. Lidl has been involved in supporting international handball...
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GKI analysis: Russian gas exposure – Could it be otherwise?
Hungary’s exposure to Russian energy, which can be traced back to the infrastructure built during the Cold War, causes significant vulnerability from both a political and economic perspective. However, Russian...
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SIAL: focus on sustainable enjoyment
Every even year the most important event for the global food industry is SIAL, which celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. On 19-23 October the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre welcomed...
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Halott Pénz on stage: the 4th episode of Unicum Acoustics has arrived!
The fourth episode of Unicum Akusztik brings a special atmosphere and exciting collaboration into the winter: Halott Pénz takes the lead role in the latest episode of the unique music...
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Fake JYSK webshops are spreading on the internet: these are the ways to recognize scammers
Shopping online is quite easy and convenient, but unfortunately it can often be risky, as there is a possibility of encountering fraudulent websites. Unfortunately, even reliable and responsible brands such...
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Pick x Pick Szeged campaign announcement regarding the Handball World Championship
In 2025, during the men’s handball world event in January, PICK encourages us to cheer together again, so that we can once again experience joyful moments together that can become...
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NKFIH launches project to stimulate SMEs
A new project of the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NKFIH) encourages micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to develop professionally, innovate, and expand economic relations and research areas, the...
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Thousands of Hungarian webshops could become potential advertising platforms
Only 13.5% of domestic e-retailers offer retail media services to their suppliers, and only 1.8% are open to external advertisers. This ratio is very low – especially in light of...
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