This story was first published for the Apiarist’s Advocate – a monthly eMagazine for beekeepers. The original version is from the July 2021 edition which can be viewed here. Severe reactions to bee stings among beekeepers and their families is not uncommon. Among those affected are the family of Auckland beekeeper Phil Brown. Two of Brown’s three […]
Who is Maureen Conquer? Well imagine having taste buds so refined that you can recall and identify the exact apiary location that a honey came from, even if your two tastings of the produce were 20 years apart. That sort of skill means those who deal in the making and marketing of honey will care to know who Maureen Conquer is and the expert service she offers.
An article about honeys being ‘watered down’ with sugar syrup. This isn’t just a problem for the consumer who wants to purchase pure honey. It also drives honest beekeepers out of business. Thankfully, this isn’t known to be a problem in New Zealand. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/884kq4/your-fancy-honey-might-not-actually-be-honey?utm_source=pocket-newtab&fbclid=IwAR2oE6093zSihp7AdbTK2CWmPgIkDg-wqD0J9d89iwcE2AWdNW7pGMN2GjA
Regarding the 2019 Far North Kanuka Honey: Honey can have a pollen count test done by a laboratory technician. Kanuka and Manuka pollens are very difficult to tell apart, and so are counted together. Since Manuka bushes are only in flower at the start of the season, and this batch was harvested toward the end […]