The Landmine Landscape of Honey Company Mergers and Acquisitions
Writer, former securities analyst, and honey trader Bruce Roscoe reviews the 'landmine landscape' of an industry where investors fear to...
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Patrick Dawkins
- Aug 2
- 7 min
UMF Mānuka Honey: Made in Japan
A recent misstep from a UMFHA member which allowed Japanese filling of honey bags brings the Association’s rules under scrutiny...
Patrick Dawkins
- Aug 2
- 3 min
A Ratings Disaster
Why did 100% Pure New Zealand Honey provide honey to an offshore packer and then allow them to use the UMF brandmark on that product?
Patrick Dawkins
- Aug 2
- 9 min
Queen Breeders Feature
Are you in the market for queens? Or perhaps cells, or nucs? Seven of the country's leading breeding programmes define their operations...
Patrick Dawkins
- Aug 2
- 3 min
Wanganui Beekeepers Conference Boasts Packed Programme
We dive into the programme set for The Beekeepers Conference 2024, to find out what attendees can expect...
John Berry
- Aug 2
- 8 min
American Foulbrood: A Personal History
Hawke’s Bay apiarist John Berry reflects on his history with American foulbrood...
Patrick Dawkins
- Aug 2
- 4 min
Talking Points from Mānuka Orchard Open Day
Some of the most pressing issues facing beekeepers were presented and discussed at an open day hosted by Manuka Orchard, July 26...
Maggie James
- Aug 2
- 5 min
AFB Education and Self-Sufficiency Aspirations
Last month we met Murray and Heidi Rixon and explored their honey extraction setup and beekeeping operation. There's more to their work...
Dave Black
- Aug 2
- 7 min
Our Energetic Engineers
While you – the beekeeper – likely read this from a warm, winter abode, science writer Dave Black nestles into the cluster of your honeybee
Aimz
- Aug 2
- 4 min
PPE and Mum’s Endeavour
‘Aimz’ continues her accounts of a fledgling career in the hives with analysis of PPE in use at her workplace, and a look back at life...
Ian Fletcher
- Aug 2
- 4 min
How Hard is it to Run a Health System?
Former head of several national and state departments, Ian Fletcher explores a pressing national issue – the health system and the govt...
Patrick Dawkins
- Jul 1
- 5 min
Summit Discussions Delve Deeper into Levy Plans
It was made clear to those from around the beekeeping industry who gathered at the university’s The Pā building that there are headwinds...
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