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The domestic food chain must be further strengthened

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An important objective is to ensure that the interests of all actors in the food chain can prevail, be it the agricultural producer, food processor, wholesaler and retailer, or the final consumer

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It is an important objective that the interests of all actors in the food chain can be asserted, be it the agricultural producer, food processor, wholesaler and retailer, or the final consumer, said Dr. Márton Nobilis, State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture responsible for the food industry and trade policy, at the Joint Venture Association (Economy Brunch) Forum in Budapest.

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The state secretary spoke about food inflation and emphasized that it is expected to decrease in the coming months. Thanks to the measures taken by the government so far, including the reduction in utilities up to average consumption and the price caps, Hungarian families can be protected from significant additional expenses. The goal is to reduce inflation to single digits by the end of the year. Dr. Márton Nobilis reminded that the Economic Competition Authority started investigating the food retail market sector in January. In order to explore this, the first accelerated sectoral inspections were launched on the market of milk and milk products, followed by vegetables and fruits.

Among the government measures, Márton Nobilis highlighted the HUF 290 billion support of the Széchenyi Card program, which enables Hungarian small entrepreneurs to get a favorable loan at an interest rate of 5 percent. The fact that the interest rate cap has been extended to the loans of small and medium-sized companies, which affects HUF 2,000 billion in loans and helps 60,000 businesses, is an additional help for the actors of the sector, he added.

He emphasized that the Ministry of Agriculture is still committed to increasing self-sufficiency and ensuring that high-quality, affordable Hungarian products, fresh and healthy food are placed on store shelves and on the tables of Hungarian families. The State Secretary also mentioned that Nébih has developed its “No Residue” program to reduce the generation of food waste. The campaign’s four professional working groups compiled guides and aids that can serve as a yardstick for food businesses in preventing and mitigating the generation of food waste.

Márton Nobilis also drew attention to the support of convenience stores in terms of security of supply and population retention in small rural settlements. Small shops operating in settlements with less than 2,000 people could apply for subsidies of HUF 1-3 million, while butcher shops operating as micro-enterprises could receive government assistance of a maximum of HUF 3.5 million.

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Seasonal food chain checks around Lake Balaton have started

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Seasonal food chain inspection has begun at restaurants around Lake Balaton

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Nébih coordinates three seasonal food chain inspections every year, Balatonlellén, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture responsible for the food industry and trade policy, said. Dr. Márton Nobilis added that, in addition to the inspections related to spring and Christmas, the summer inspection is currently taking place, in the framework of which catering establishments around Lake Balaton receive special attention.

The National Food Chain Safety Office is a state organization with national competence responsible for supervising the safety of the Hungarian food chain (Figure: Nébih)

The state secretary explained that the focus of the inspection is the inspection of the hygienic condition of the restaurants and the traceability of the raw materials. Special attention is paid to the storage of raw materials that require cooling according to the regulations.

During the summer seasonal inspections, food safety inspectors have so far checked 32 beach bars around Lake Balaton. The specialists monitored the hygienic conditions of the establishments, the safety and traceability of the food prepared and distributed.

Dr. Márton Nobilis pointed out that the minor irregularities previously discovered by the experts were typically experienced in connection with the daily documentation management, as well as the lack of documentation proving the use of disinfectant dishwashing detergents and protection against pests. In two cases, it was only necessary to take action due to non-compliance with follow-up rules. Based on the inspections, it can be established that most of the buffets are clean, tidy and operate safely from a food hygiene point of view, he added.

Dr. Helik Ferenc, the deputy president of Nébih, confirmed that the aim of the authority is not to impose as many penalties as possible, but to ensure that customers and consumers have access to safe food in restaurants as well. After the beach buffets, the inspection that is about to start now affects restaurants operating around Lake Balaton. He also drew the attention of caterers to typical errors, such as the preservation of documents certifying the origin of the goods, or the proper storage of products that require refrigeration.

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Hungary is once again free of highly pathogenic bird flu

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According to the relevant regulations of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), Hungary regained its freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza. The favorable status for the entire country allows for unimpeded trade of live poultry and poultry products with individual third countries.

WOAH has officially confirmed our country’s freedom from highly pathogenic bird flu  on its website . The favorable classification is valid retroactively from June 28, so it already applies to poultry products made after that. The national chief veterinarian Dr. Szabolcs Pásztor informs the competent authorities of the partner countries about the exemption in an official letter in order to lift the import restrictions. It is important that with the recovery of our exemption, deliveries to third countries cannot start automatically, but must wait for their feedback.  Stakeholders can find up-to-date commercial information about third countries on the  Nébih website .

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However, regaining the exemption does not mean that the epidemic prevention discipline can be relaxed. The virus is still present in wild birds, so there is a high risk that it will reappear in poultry flocks. That is why it is extremely important that livestock keepers comply with the minimum epidemic prevention conditions, thus minimizing the direct or indirect contact of poultry with wild birds. Currently, the provisions requiring feeding and drinking in covered places, preferably closed from the side, are still valid throughout the country. Feed and litter must be stored in a closed place, or the latter must be covered with foil so that wild birds cannot access it.

You can read information and current information about bird flu on the  thematic page of Nébih  .

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The International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad celebrated its 90th anniversary this year

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István Pásztor, the President of the Assembly of the Vojvodina Autonomous Region, visited the jubilee 90th International Agricultural Fair yesterday and viewed the stands of the institutions located in the “Master” hall of KITE Kft. and the Hungarian exhibitors in the 2nd hall, who was received by Slobodan Cvetković, CEO of Novosadski Sajam.

From left, CEO Slobodan Cvetković, CEO of Novosadski Sajam, and István Pásztor, President of the Assembly of the Autonomous Region of Vojvodina.

István Pásztor put it this way: “I personally consider these May fair days very important, because I like to come to the Agricultural Fair, especially since important jubilees are being celebrated this year – the Újvidéki Fair is 100 years old and the 90th Agricultural Fair. These anniversaries are a commitment and a legacy for us and for future generations as well!”

CEO Slobodan Cvetković is the CEO of Novosadski Sajam.

The International Agricultural Fair gives so much to agriculture not only in Serbia, but also in the region, which means that it is valuable and deserves to be held year after year. This event presents the latest trends in agriculture, helps producers and business people get to know what’s new in many areas, and is also a place where supply meets demand, where business people meet, where relationships are built…

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The Újvidéki Vásár offers comprehensive and varied programs and presents all current trends in agriculture, including mechanization, animal husbandry, and new technologies. You can get to know the latest and best innovations in Novi Sad.

The exhibition offered a meaningful program even for the youngest. Orientation of children is one of the priority tasks in Serbia.

The continuity of this event is important, so that what is exhibited today reaches those who are targeted tomorrow: they are the farmers. This is how this very important economic branch will develop and develop. That is why all relevant state institutions are represented here – the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Affairs, provincial secretariats, organizations supporting farmers – which means that continuity is ensured and the event is of a particularly high standard.

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The CEO of the Újvidéki Fair, Slobodan Cvetković, emphasized that exhibitors from 26 countries, including Hungary, came to this year’s International Agricultural Fair. He informed István Pásztor that he was satisfied with the business side of the Fair, because many agreements were reached and business relations were established.

From the left, István Pászor, the President of the Assembly of the Vojvodina Autonomous Region, arrives in the company of Slobodan Cvetković, the CEO of Novosadski Sajam.

The cooperation with the Hungarian exhibitors is extremely long and fruitful, which is also proven by the fact that 26 companies that offer products and services in various fields have arrived in hall 2. I am sure that this cooperation will be even more extensive in the future, to mutual satisfaction and benefit, informed Slobodan Cvetković, CEO of Novosadski Sajam in Újvisék.

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