The Hungarian apple is safe and of excellent quality.

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, said Agriculture Minister István Nagy on his social media page. He added that unsubstantiated and unprofessional claims about the quality of domestic apples are rejected, and the ministry will take the most stringent action against those spreading falsehoods and scaremongering. We will not allow the livelihoods of farmers and industry stakeholders to be endangered by groundless reasons from Brussels-based civil organizations! In relation to 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 Fruit and Vegetable Professional Organization and Product Council. The document contains exaggerated ...