Tag "fenntarthatóság"
EM: more green cars were on the road by the end of September than in the entire record year of last year
So far, more than 93,000 pure electric cars have been equipped with green license plates in Hungary. Since February, a greater number of climate-friendly vehicles have been put into service...
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Lifelong poisons – the new risk of food packaging
A plastic take-out box, a hamburger wrapper, fire-fighting foam or a raincoat: what they all have in common is that they may contain the infamous “everlasting substances”. PFAS compounds break...
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Edeka Wins German Sustainability Award
German food retailer Edeka has received the German Sustainability Award in the “Food Retail” category. The jury praised Edeka’s environmental efforts, highlighting its commitment to freshwater protection and the expansion...
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Mercedes-Benz opens Europe’s most modern lighting test center
The facility in Immendingen, Baden-Württemberg, has been one of Mercedes-Benz’s most important test tracks for 10 years. The 530-hectare complex has now been expanded with a unique light test center,...
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The European Agriculture Committee is discussing more efficient, sustainable production in Budapest
The European Commission on Agriculture began its session today in Budapest – a key biennial forum for the countries of Europe and Central Asia on food and agriculture-related issues. The...
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Danone Invests €60m In Valencian Dairy Hub
Danone has developed its Aldaia plant, in Valencia, into a major European innovation and production hub through a €60 million investment made over the past five years. This strategic move...
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A new animal welfare regulation is being prepared – public consultation has begun
The European Commission launched a public consultation on its proposal for a regulation on the modernisation of animal welfare rules on 30 September. The platform will be open to public...
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Germany’s Knuspr introduces new food category made from upcycled ingredients
German online supermarket Knuspr has announced the launch of a dedicated category for upcycled food products, claiming to be the first retailer in the country to do so. The new...
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Lucart receives Platinum rating from EcoVadis for the fourth time
Italian firm Lucart – whose Hungarian factory is located in Nyergesújfalu – is a leading manufacturer of paper hygiene products and packaging materials. A cikk a Trade magazin 2025/10. lapszámában...
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Campaign about the sustainability of meat consumption
In June the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) launched a campaign that wishes to present the role of meat, dairy products and eggs in a conscious diet on a scientific...
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HUF 67bn budget for sustainable water management
This autumn several new grant opportunities will open up for the development of sustainable water management, with a total budget of HUF 67bn. 80% of the funding will be provided...
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Hungarian freight transport at a sustainability turning point
The Hungarian freight transport market is affected not only by spiralling costs and stricter regulations, but also by sustainability expectations. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/10....
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Trade isn’t an obstacle – it can also be a tool for sustainability
According to the Trade4SD project (led by Corvinus University of Budapest), openness to trade doesn’t preclude sustainability – as a matter of fact it can strengthen it if decision-making also...
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Sustainability challenges in public sector catering
According the National Association of Public Sector Catering Service Providers (KÖZSZÖV), cafeteria fees increased by an average of 4% nationwide in 2025, but in some places the price rise was...
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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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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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Splash-free urinal
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have created the world’s first splash-free urinal. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/10. Their experiments showed that splashing is significant...
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Invisible risk in the chain: microplastics in the food industry
Nano- and microplastics are present in water, packaging and even in our bodies. Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5mm (approx. 0.1–5000µm); nanoplastics that are even smaller can pass through...
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Kifli.hu’s parent company launches a new category for foods made with value-added recycling
Kifli.hu’s parent company, Rohlik, is taking another step towards sustainability: in all countries where it is present – including in Hungary on September 29, World Food Waste Day – it...
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Sustainability has also reached the beer industry
The secret to beer’s global success has always been adaptation – and today is no different. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/10. Climate change and health-conscious...
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K&H: once again Hungary’s best sustainability bank
Euromoney has awarded the K&H Group the title of “Hungary’s Best Sustainability Bank” for the second time this year. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/10. According...
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Syngenta’s sustainability program reaches a new level in Dióskál
Starting this year, the INTERRA® Farm in Dióskáli will continue to operate not only as a farm showcasing Syngenta’s sustainability initiatives, but also as a prominent testing ground for its...
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Ikea launches food scrap recycling pilot
A leading furniture and home decor retailer is launching a new pilot program to curb food waste. Ikea U.S. and Vanguard Renewables, a company that specializes in organic recycling, announced...
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PET bottles get a new look: 25% recycled content mandatory from January
New regulations for PET bottles will come into effect from January 1st: every bottle put on the market must contain at least 25% recycled plastic. The goal is to reach...
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Where did 288 million portions of surplus food go in the country?
Since its establishment, the Hungarian Food Bank Association, which celebrates its twentieth anniversary this fall, has saved and distributed 288 million portions of food to people in need. With their...
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KitKat bar version has arrived – The iconic sweet is available in three flavors
KitKat’s latest chocolate bars will be available in Hungary from September: double chocolate, hazelnut and salted caramel versions. The iconic brand, which is 90 years old this year, is opening...
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Plant-based dog food cuts environmental “pawprint,” UK study reveals
Plant-based dog food production has a lower impact on the environment compared to red meat options, a study by the University of Nottingham, UK reveals. The findings can provide sustainability-conscious...
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The 2025 Symbol of Sustainability Awards have been presented
Trade magazin announced the Symbol of Sustainability competition for the sixth time and it is now traditional that the awards are presented at the five-day Business Days conference – this...
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Illycaffè introduces compostable Coffee-B system in Italy
Italian coffee producer illycaffè, in partnership with Swiss retailer Migros, is launching the Coffee-B system in Italy. Unlike traditional capsules, the system uses fully compostable coffee balls made from freshly...
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According to the latest data from EUROSTAT, the number of farm animals in the European Union continues to decline
The professional group “Voice of European Livestock” presented in its recent analysis: in 2024, the populations of the main animal species decreased significantly. The number of pigs decreased to around...
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