• Home
• Channel: Food & Drink
• Hungary Aims To Boost Fish Consumption

Hungary Aims To Boost Fish Consumption

• 18 Dec 2019 9:49 AM
• Budapest Business Journal

Fish consumption in Hungary has increased in the last 10 years, but is still far below the EU average; the Ministry of Agriculture is working to double the annual average of 5.7 kg per capita in Hungary, according to penzcentrum.hu.

According to State Secretary Sándor Farkas, fish farming is of national importance and contributes to the stability and sustainable development of rural regions.

Among the measures already taken to encourage fish consumption, Farkas highlighted the reduction of the VAT on fish meat from 27% to 5% and the introduction of the Quality Hungarian Fish trademark to distinguish Hungarian fish and fish products and to increase consumer confidence and demand.

Hungarian fish are delicious, and their consumption is extremely healthy, the state secretary stressed, according to penzcentrum.hu.

• How does this content make you feel?
• I love it
• I like it
• I dislike it

• Boost Fish Consumption

XpatLoop Media Partner

Budapest Business Journal

Hungary's largest and oldest source of business and financial news in English. Since 1992 it has presented essential information on Hungarian business life, including international analyses about the country. These days the BBJ newspaper is published every other week, while it releases daily business news online including premium paid content.

Explore More Reports

What Orbán Eats - Insights from Social Media

• 20 Mar 2026 10:17 AM

“We eat everything we find in the kitchen!” said Viktor Orbán at a countryside csárda in Dormánd – this was just a snapshot from his ongoing gastro tour across Hungary.



Fish Day Celebration in Hungary on 20 March - From Conservation to Cuisine

• 17 Mar 2026 5:10 AM

Hungary celebrates Fish Day (Halak Napja) each year on 20 March, highlighting the country’s freshwater fish traditions, fishing culture and the importance of protecting aquatic ecosystems. The day also aims to encourage Hungarians to eat more fish throughout the year, not just during the festive Christmas season when dishes like halászlé (fisherman’s soup) are most popular.



Pesticide Residue Found in all Hungarian Apples Tested in Fresh International Research

• 30 Jan 2026 11:09 AM

Pesticide Action Network Europe and the Hungarian Association of Nature Conservators have tested 59 apple samples from 13 countries, including Hungary, and found that multiple pesticide residues were present in almost all conventionally grown fruit.



Tasty Fish Festival Featuring Live Music at Balaton, 10 - 12 October

• 9 Oct 2025 6:49 AM

The annual Siófok Fish Festival, which this year takes place between October 10 - 12 on the shores of Lake Balaton, will feature dance performances, music concerts and family programs, as well as special culinary experiences.