Exports from New Zealand Double in the New Year New Zealand has greatly benefited from an increased demand for high quality Manuka honey, seeing its exports of the product almost doubling in November 2015. The value of these exports has increased from $13.6 million in November 2014 to just over $27 million in November of…
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Exposure to Hazardous Pesticides Cause for Dying Honeybee Populations The United States Environmental Protection Agency has released its long awaited preliminary honeybee risk assessment report – this report, according to PalmBeachPost.com, concludes that a widely used pesticide has been directly linked to the severe decline in honeybee populations. Harmful chemical residues from the widely used…
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The brain of a honey bee is an amazing thing and has many similarities to the human brain. For example, honey bee brains continue to expand and grow from birth through adulthood when experiences are had, much in the same way the human brain does. The brain of both the honey bee and the human…
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How to Make Your Very Own Infused Honey Honey is an amazing super food reportedly offering numerous benefits. In addition to making many of our favorite foods taste great, honey is also a great alternative to generic sweeteners such as sugar and can help individuals make better dieting choice by using a more natural sweetening…
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Candy Corn Isn’t Just for Halloween Anymore! When we think of “candy corn” we often have images of white, yellow, and orange candy that is generally available during the Halloween and fall seasons. But, have you ever considered “candying” the yellow, starchy corn that comes off the cob? This type of candied corn can be…
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New Enterprise Will Give Landowners More Say in Manuka Honey Production and Sales A new commercial enterprise has recently been launch in an attempt to provide more assistance and say for Ngati Porou landowners. The collective, which revolves around Manuka honey production and the leasing of land for beekeepers, will allow these landowners to more…
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Donkey Sanctuary Uses Manuka Honey for Medicinal Purposes Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land is located just over 70 kilometers from the coastal town of Netanya, which is found in Israel. According to a post on HorseJournals.com, this sanctuary helps to provide care and protect for donkeys who have been beaten, abused, injured,…
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Department of Agriculture Looks at Honey Operations and Bees According to an article posted on AgriNews-Pubs.com, the Unites States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has started to measure honey bee populations, the true cost of pollination, the production of honey, and information on colony loss across the country. Mark Schleusener, a state statistician…
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Mendes Believes that Manuka Honey is “Magic” Shawn Mendes is a singer/song writer who hails from Canada. The artist gained a following in 2013 when he began posting covers of popular songs online using the social media platform Vine. It was not long before Mendes was signed to a label and began creating his own…
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Sisley Supremÿa Baume at Night Comes Close to Winning Best New Product Launch Duty Free News International (DFNI) recently announced its 2015 product award winners. The categories included in these awards are Best Product Launch, Best New Store, and Best Marketing. It covers industries like beauty, wines and liquors, gifts, jewelry, watches, fine foods and…
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$15 Million Contract Approved for College Renovation A-Line Construction, a Whangarei firm, has been awarded the $15 million contract to rebuild the entire Northland College campus. According to NZHerald.co.nz, the contract was signed by a representative of the school at the college, which is located in Kaikohe, just last week. This will be the biggest…
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What You Should Consider for Your New Year’s Resolution this Year Eat healthier, exercise more, spend more time with family, save money – these are all common New Year’s Resolutions that we have all probably declared at one time or another in our lives. With 2016 just a few short weeks away, many of us…
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Demand for Manuka Honey High, Coast Beekeepers Cash In New opportunities have presented themselves to Sunshine Coast Beekeepers and they now have the chance to take part in the very lucrative Manuka honey business. This area is emerging as a great location to harvest Manuka, which is now retailing for $240 a kilo, according to…
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Special Dog Receives the Royal Treatment During the Holidays and All Year Round Prince the Chinese crested pooch is pampered with creature comforts throughout the year, and the holidays are no exception. Owner Emma Buttarazzi has already got her holiday shopping done for her furry family member, according to Mirror.co.uk, and the gifts she has…
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Kardashian Sister Dishes on Her Love for Manuka Honey As any person who keeps up with celebrity news has heard, the Kardashian sisters have launched their very own smartphone applications. Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, and Kylie have all created their very own apps that encompass their lives and give fans a deeper look into their…
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