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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Bayer Researchers Say Bees Will Face a Tough Winter Dick Rogers, the head scientist at the Bayer Bee Care Center located in North Carolina, says honeybees will be facing a tough winter this year. Rogers has been studying honeybees at the center for decades and in a recent blog post expressed that he conducts evaluations…
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Delicious Honey Syrup Using Blue Borage Honey There is nothing more delicious on our morning pancakes than syrup and fresh blueberries. But, have you ever consider combining your favorite pancake toppings together? Blueberry syrup is delicious for those breakfast-time treats and making your very own syrup at home is easier than you may imagine. This…
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A Delicious Twist on a Holiday Tradition Turkey has long been the centerpiece of many a Thanksgiving Day table. While we traditionally season our turkeys with savory spices like thyme, salt, and pepper, have you ever considered adding some sweetness to your main dish? Adding honey to the turkey will not only help it to…
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Research Being Done by Students Could Save Bee Colonies When honeybees fly from one flower to the next, they are doing much more than collect nectar in order to make honey. According to UNCG professor of biology Dr. Olav Rueppell, in an article posted in UNCG.edu, the honey that bees produce is simply a bi-product…
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250,000 Bees Used to Produce Honey Killed In a case police are referring to as “bizarre,” a pesticide has been used to kill hundreds of thousands of honeybees in the apiary located in the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. Honey from these bees was being used for the last five years in many recipes at the resort’s…
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Sites Show Honeybee and Human Relationship in Ancient Times Many people enjoy honey on their morning toast or in a nice warm cup of tea and recent years have seen the popularity of honey grow by leaps and bounds. Most grocery stores receive their honey from beekeepers and farmers that are located throughout the world…
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Blitz the Hunting Dog and Best Friend Healing Well from Honey A lucky dog from Blaine, Minnesota is on the road to recovery after a dangerous hunting accident. Blitz, a German wirehaired pointer, was hunting with owner Tim Ramler when the injury occurred, and he was sure Blitz was not going to survive. “I thought…
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A Warm, Delicious Soup Using Honey that Your Family Will Love Nothing says cooler weather like those amazing comfort food dinners we all love. One of these great comfort foods is a delicious soup that can help warm you up after a long, cold day. A lot of the soup recipes we love are savory,…
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How African Honeybees May be Able to Help Moderate a Global Crisis Honeybee populations have been on the decline in many countries across the globe, something that is worrying scientists, politicians, and the public. The decline in populations could affect everyone since it has such a profound impact on our food security – since honeybees…
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