Despite domesticated beehives having a global population between 80 and 100 million, each of which contain 10,000-60,000 individual bees, their numbers are dropping quickly, with beekeepers reporting 40 percent losses each year and several bumblebee species even going on the endangered species list. Given bees pollinate roughly a third of the world’s food crop and…
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Just as with human beings, it’s usually better for dogs to consume fresh ingredients as opposed to food that’s far more processed. However, also as with human beings, eating healthy can get expensive, which is why home-cooked meals and snacks are so helpful. Making your own natural dog food can be a challenge, but if…
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In the past few years, rooftop beehives have become a common site in cities throughout the U.S. and other countries, providing businesses with additional income, publicity, and, more importantly, a place for urban bees to find refuge in densely-populated areas where bee swarms aren’t exactly welcome. While harvesting honey is a main draw for rooftop…
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Give or take a decade ago, U.S. beekeepers began noticing they were losing hives at alarmingly high rates. It was so sudden and surprising to many, and it kicked off the phenomenon that came to be called colony collapse disorder, which is still an issue to this very day with one notable difference—the level of…
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Throughout the year, people often find themselves noticing food trends on social media. Sometimes, they stick around and become almost a fixture in food culture, such as Manuka honey, and sometimes they disappear into the internet ether. Whether it’s broccoli coffee, mermaid cakes, or alcohol ice pops, food trends will continually set fire to social…
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King’s Hawaiian rolls are among the most popular buns on the market today. Their unique honey-butter flavor has fans craving another the moment they take their last bite. Well, imagine a bun that incorporates the wonderful flavor of Manuka honey! This recipe is extremely easy to make and will make your next burger the best…
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Trader Joe’s, a grocery chain famed for selling food items from all over the world, has been accused of cutting jars of novelty Manuka honey with less expensive varieties and then selling the product as pure, an alleged act that has resulted in a lawsuit. “While the demand for Manuka honey has increased, the supply…
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With this summer’s temperatures hitting unfortunate new highs, your dogs may be hoping for other treats besides what they get regularly. That’s right—I’m talking about frozen Manuka honey dog treats to help your dog cool down from the rampant summer heat. Luckily, for those of us who are no Martha Stewart, this particular recipe is…
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