The NZVCA Deal of the Year Award is meant to recognize great performance in the private equity industry. This year’s winner was announced on Thursday, October 22 in Queenstown during the NZVCA annual conference and entries are judged based on the return to investors and the company’s overall financial performance. Additionally, the entries are looked…
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Agribusiness Experts Believe Food Fraud Should be Handled by Global Integrity Body According to a global financial services firm, the only effective way to impede international food fraud and the counterfeiting of high quality clean foods is to create a food integrity body. While the demand for clean, green foods is on the rise, especially…
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What the Honey Bee Meant to Ancient Cultures When we think of honey bees, we have a specific image that comes to mind – yellow and black stripes, honey, pollinators, and the signs of warmer weather. Although these are all very common images, the symbolism that has been associated with honey bees has not always…
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A Delicious Dessert from Your Crock Pot! Have you ever considered making a cake in your crock pot? Imagine being able to have a moist, flavorful cake without having to use a bunch of bowls, heating up the oven, and having to scrape those cake pans clean. Even though it may seem too good to…
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Exploring the Claim that Hot Beverages Will Ease Your Cold Symptoms Having a cup of hot tea has been a remedy for sneezing, stuffiness, and the common cold for many, many years, just like using ice to calm a burn or a throat lozenge to stop a cough. Hot liquids like tea are thought to…
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New Test to Detect Imposter Honey Unveiled Counterfeit Manuka honey has been a problem for the industry for a number of years but the UMF Honey Association announced it has found a solution to this growing problem. According to an article posted on NZHerald.co.nz, a portable device has been revealed that tests the nectar of…
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Using Clover as a Food Source Could Keep Bees Fed, Save Beekeepers Money According to researchers, cashing in on the Manuka honey demand may not keep farmers “in clover.” Recently, farm planting advisor Dr. Angus McPherson and land-care research scientist Dr. Linda Newstrom-Lloyd spoke to Taranaki Regional Council’s Policy and Planning Committee about the “Trees…
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What You Should Know About This Unlikely Pairing Cheese pairing is something everyone has likely heard of. When we think of cheese pairings, we often determine what types of cheese will go well with wine or different meats. But one pairing that is often overlooked is the pairing of cheese and honey. Believe it or…
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A Delicious Ice Cream Recipe Featuring Walnuts Glazed with Honey We all know that honey is a great way to naturally sweeten some of our favorite desserts, so it is no surprise there are many recipes incorporating honey into ice cream. Manuela Zangara, of Manu’s Menu, a blog whose content surrounds travel and delicious food,…
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Your Questions About Manuka Honey Answered We have all heard the many claims that are made about Manuka honey, including how good it is for us and the many amazing things it could potentially do for our health and for healing. But the knowledge that many people have about this “super food” is limited and…
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Mr. Foamer Simpson Starts New Men’s Grooming Endeavor The power and ease of use of social media and the Internet has brought people across the world closer together. Gone are the days of the leveled “media bureaucracy” that came between a creative mind and their target audience and now we see closer relationships between brands…
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Raiders Steal 30 Beehives in Two Weeks The increasing demand and sale price for Manuka honey has caused more and more thefts of the prized beehives over the last year than has ever been seen before. Just over the past two weeks, beekeepers in Northland have seen almost 30 hives taken, which are worth a…
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The Healthier Candy Alternative Many of us are trying to eat healthier and live a healthier lifestyle. But, when the infamous sweet tooth strikes, it can be hard to resist the candy, cakes, and cookies that our taste buds crave. While many people will give in to the craving, others will avoid and ignore the…
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Peter Molan, Manuka Expert, Passes Away The man who is credited with uncovering the power of Manuka honey has passed away. Dr. Peter Molan, a biochemist whose research identified the honey’s healing powers, died on September 16 at the age of 71. Molan received a silver medal from New Zealand Science and Technology for his…
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High Price of Honey Creates Problems Huge challenges are facing the local beekeeping industry in New Zealand as prices of Manuka honey reach unprecedented levels. Not only are beekeepers having a hard time meeting the demand, they are also facing the devastation of their hives due to climate changes and Colony Collapse Disorder. Even those…
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