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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A Natural Alternative to Traditional Toothpaste A lot of people love the foamy factor or toothpaste, but aren’t so keen on the chemicals that different toothpaste manufacturers use to achieve that effect. Luckily, these consumers have access to a number of different natural toothpastes on the market today and there are also a number of…
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What You Should Know About this Breakthrough Book With the amount of attention Manuka honey is getting around the world today, especially all the claims that it is antibacterial, very healthy and an all-around “super food,” it is no surprise that there are a number of books hitting the market all about this product and…
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Information About Blake Little’s Latest Book Artist Blake Little has unveiled his newest artistic series – portraits of subjects that have been covered in gallons of sticky honey and then photographed. The series, called “Preservation” explores the idea the name of the series is derived from in a stunning and unforgettable way. The series was…
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A Sweet and Spicy Dip for Any Occasion Just because the warm weather has come to an end doesn’t mean that the gathering of family and friends has to end as well. Even though the temperatures are dropping, we are still making time to get together with our loved ones and share a meal around…
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A close second to Australian vitamins in the Chinese health food market is Manuka honey, this according to Capilano Honey’s sales director Peter McDonald in an article featured on The Australian.com. The demand for Manuka honey in China is so high in fact that Capilano purchased the largest Manuka production operation for upwards of $6…
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Celebrity-Backed Honey Being Highly Counterfeited Manuka honey has often been regarded as a “bacteria-killing super food.” While there are skeptics to these claims there are also scientific studies and celebrity endorsers that support them. Public figures such as actresses Scarlett Johansson and Gwyneth Paltrow, TV personality and medical professional Dr. Oz, and tennis star Novak…
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New Scientific Breakthrough Could Protect Honeybees from Neonicotinoid Pesticides Policymakers like President Barrack Obama and other political figures across the country and across the world have brought the plight of the bee into the spotlight and brought national and worldwide attention to the growing problems the decreasing bee populations have been having or the past…
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Wet Summer Conditions Effect Honey Harvest in Britain Poor, wet summer weather conditions in England have caused honeybees to struggle to produce honey and this year’s harvest is projected to be just one-third of what was produced in 2014. Cold temperatures accompanied by windy and wet weather during the key times of the season, specifically…
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Chamois Crème and Cycling Interbike is a cycling industry event that brings together retailers, manufacturers, media, and cycling enthusiasts to share information and conduct business. This two day event features retail education events including the IBD Summit and the world’s largest outdoor demonstration. Also included in the schedule is a Customer Appreciation Day, which opens…
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Making Your Own Mead and More! Honey has been a staple in the human diet for thousands of years and even though we have switched to refined sugar and other substances as our sweeteners of choice, honey still remains a popular option in many recipes. For those individuals who have stepped into the realm of…
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Using Manuka Honey and Other Natural Ingredients to Treat Cold Sores With the seasons beginning to change, many of us are starting to feel the effects of the colder weather. For those who suffer with cold sores, this is the time of year when we begin to see them pop up on the outer ridges…
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What You Should Know About Different Honey Festivals Across the U.S. September is a great time to attend local festivals and fairs – great weather brings people out in droves to check out what is going on around town. This time of year, many cities are holding annual honey festivals, celebrating one of America’s staple…
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New Free Trade Agreement Could Bring Evans Head Honey to Chinese Shores Demand for Manuka honey is growing in China, so much so that large honey producers are buying up small operations throughout Australia and New Zealand to help meet the demand. Recently, Capilano Honey purchased Kirksbees, an Evans Head based honey business, solely for…
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Ontario Government Schools New York Bee Health Panel Government officials in Ontario, Canada are concerned enough about crop pesticides linked to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) to dramatically restrict their use and a government advisor shared this information with a bee health panel in New York. According to an article from TimesUnion.com, Emma Mullen, a university…
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