The Hungarian apple is safe and of excellent quality.

Published Feb 2, 2026

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Hungarian apples are not only safe but also of excellent quality, which is guaranteed not only by the growing conditions but also by regular and very strict food safety regulations and inspections, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy said on his social media page. (Photo: Pixabay) He added, we reject the unfounded and unprofessional claims that have appeared regarding the quality of domestic apples, and in the face of those spreading falsehoods and scare stories, we will take action.

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The Hungarian apple is not only safe, but also of excellent quality, which is guaranteed not only by the growing conditions but also by the regular and very strict food safety regulations and inspections, said Agriculture Minister István Nagy on his social media page. (Photo: Pixabay) He added that they reject the unfounded and unprofessional claims about the quality of domestic apples, and will take the most stringent action against those spreading falsehoods and scaremongering. They will not allow the livelihoods of farmers and industry players to be endangered by baseless allegations from Brussels-based civil organizations! Regarding the report published on January 29, 2026, on the website of the Hungarian Society for the Protection of Nature (MTVSZ) by the “Pesticide Action Network Europe” (PAN Europe), the Ministry of Agriculture agrees with the position of the FruitVeB Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Professional Organization and Product Council. The document contains ...

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