Need to Address Unethical Practices is Growing According to the chairman of a number of land trusts, Victor Goldsmith, beekeepers installing hives on land close to Manuka bushes is essentially theft. Goldsmith is call for central government and local government to better regular the industry. “We cannot allow this practice to continue. With no regulation…
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The Global Food Trends that NZ Must Lead to Stay on Top New Zealand’s food industry is internationally known for the production and efficient processing of animal products and also has a strong reputation for having high quality standards as well as very strict standards surrounding food safety, this according to Massey Institute of Food…
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Ministry Declares No Imported Honey in the Country The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Apiculture Unit in Jamaica has warned businesses and individuals against the illegal importation of honeybee products and honey into the country, this according to an article posted on JamaicaObserver.com. With the help of local beekeepers, the ministry has discovered and taken…
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Special Holiday Gifts for Your Family and Friends The holiday season is here and now is the time to start thinking about what you will put under the tree for all your friends and loved ones. While clothing, electronics, and other items all make wonderful gifts, why not give the ones you love something that…
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High Court Rules Against Honey NZ In a recent ruling, the Ministry for Primary Industries and High Court agreed that Honey New Zealand’s trademarks amounted to health claims that the company is not qualified to make. The company’s trademarks – “Manuka Pharm” and “Manuka Doctor” – were found to be misleading to consumers since the…
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Honey Nut Cheerios Features a Living Billboard The popular cereal brand Honey Nut Cheerios is celebrating the fact it uses real honey as an ingredient in its breakfast cereal and this celebration includes a three-story structure, filled with working bees, that spells out “Made with Real Honey.” This project featured ten beehives used to produce…
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Cases of Flesh-Eating Ulcer Rise on Mornington Peninsula, Manuka Honey Being Used According to a new report, almost half of all the Bairnsdale Ulcer cases that have been recorded in Victoria are taking place on the Mornington Peninisula. Over 40 cases of the flesh-eating ulcer have been reported in the area so far this year,…
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When comedian Michael McIntyre is touring, every hour is spent preparing for his next performance. “It’s all about that hour and a half,” he said. “So I just ignore people the rest of the time.” With his grueling schedule, it is important for McIntyre to keep in tip top health and much of the money…
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