Tag "Trade magazin 2025/2-3"
Classic pálinka flavours are back
2024 was a really good year for fruit growers in the Great Plain and according to Miklós Farkas, master distiller of Schiszler, their work was not hampered by quantity problems...
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Show and paprika
Univer Product Zrt. has opened a culinary and community venue called Capsicum Club, at the company’s new 21st century technology plant in Hetényegyháza. This article is available for reading in...
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There is no such thing as cheap coffee anymore
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. “The purchase price of Arabica coffee beans increased by 19% and the price of Robusta soared by 45% between January...
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Gin festival in June
The 4th Gin Market Budapest will be waiting for visitors with more exhibitors than ever before, in an impressive new venue on 13-14 June. This article is available for reading...
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Attractions and choices
At the end of 2024 the Eventrend Group conducted a representative questionnaire survey among nearly 1,000 Hungarian adults who visit restaurants, pastry shops or cafés minimum 1-2 times a year....
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Everything is well if it starts well
Serving breakfast any time of the day is becoming an option in a growing proportion of the catering industry. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. Traditional...
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Recognition for both the trade and its practitioners
The leaders of the Hungarian Confectioners’ Craft Union have received the Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Award. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. This year’s awards were presented...
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Craft beer from the Cake of Hungary!
Last year FIRST Craft Beer brewery made a beer from the poppy seed, blackcurrant and black sesame Cake of Hungary. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3....
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Smart plates
This year the number of entries for the Smartplate® National Student Knowledge Test doubled, with 825 teams from 233 schools entering the competition – this means that approximately 2,500 students...
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Wine Producer of the Year
In December the winner of the “Wine Producer of the Year in Hungary 2024” title of the Hungarian Wine Academy was announced. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Bejgli of the Year 2024
2024 was the fifth year that the craft union organised the Bejgli of the Year competition for confectioneries, restaurants and artisan bakeries. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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KÖSZ 2025-2026
For the tenth time this year, institutional and workplace caterers can compete in the Public Sector Catering Competition (KÖSZ), organised jointly by PESA, MNGSZ and Nébih. This article is available...
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Free-from only
For the seventh time METRO Gastro Academy is looking for the “Clean Chef of the Year” with a contest held for both amateur and professional chefs. This article is available...
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Unwavering optimism
Our magazine has asked László Kovács, president of the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI), to evaluate the last year and tell us about their expectations for 2025. This article is...
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Artificial intelligence: back from the future
At the EuroCIS 2025 trade show retail companies can get first-hand information about the latest AI applications and the technical requirements for using them effectively. This article is available for...
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A chef needs to be a real character!
One of the 2024 Gundel Award winners was Attila Bicsár, the chef of Sauska 48 restaurant in Villány. He talked to our magazine about awards, inspirations and trends. This article...
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Hungarian Michelin stars
“We are happy to announce that 14 new restaurants from Hungary are now featured in the guide’s selection”, said Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the MICHELIN Guide at the launch...
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Last year AI made sure the Christmas shopping experience was a happy one
AI helped consumers to spend smarter last Christmas. According to the Post-2024 Holiday Shopping Survey by Talkdesk, 72% of respondents believe AI has helped them to save money by making...
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AI-generated ads can have a negative influence on consumer perception
According to recent NIQ research, AI-generated advertising may have a negative impact on how consumers perceive brands. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3 The results of...
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Fermentation, regional flavours and price parity drive plant-based innovations
Although first-generation plant-based products haven’t always met taste, texture and appearance expectations in full, there is still strong demand for plant innovations. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Restaurateur of the year in 2024
This year the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs awarded the Restaurateur of the Year prize to Mihály Rácz, owner of the family-run Kakukk Restaurant in Nyírbátor. This article is available for...
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Experts propose VAT reform for more affordable healthy and sustainable food
A study by researchers from the Oxford Martin School and the Environmental Change Institute has proposed that the VAT rates for food products should be based on health and environmental...
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Good performance at the Bocuse d’Or
Team Hungary came home from the Bocuse d’Or final in Lyon (held on 26-27 January 2025) with the prestigious Best Dish special prize, finishing 13th in the competition. This article...
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Online grocery shopping also surged ahead of Christmas
The run-up to Christmas affected sales by online supermarket Kifli.hu in December 2024, not only boosting the basket value but also the shopping frequency. This article is available for reading...
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Gift ideas from AI
Just before Christmas Target’s generative AI-powered Bullseye Gift Finder made its debut in the US. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3 Available on the app and...
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Plant-based products can substitute meat, eggs and milk for a more sustainable future
A growing number of people are choosing plant-based products instead of conventional foods, which not only has health benefits but also environmental advantages. This article is available for reading in...
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Linux use for 25 years
Clean Center Kft. is celebrating 25 years of Linux-based system use this year, and it was also two and half decades ago that they introduced an in-house developed ERP system....
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New AI-based design tool
Alibaba International has launched Pic Copilot, an AI-based e-commerce design tool developed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3 The tool...
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Plant-based brands can’t compete without offering taste and quality
Ian Hepburn, marketing director of Flora Food Group has told in an interview: plant-based brands need to focus on taste and quality, otherwise they risk appealing to just a small...
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Lidl was the special grocery retailer partner of Veganuár™ 2025
Lidl Magyarország has joined the Veganuár™ 2025 initiative, which encourages people to try a plant-based diet. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3 With sustainability and health-conscious...
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