Sweet TALK WA

09/04/2025

Let's hope this does not replicate here in Oz. Our food industry is already in a bad condition. This combined with varroa mite will be devastating to the environment and food supply.

Honeybees in the US may have just experienced their most severe die-off on record, and we don’t know exactly why.

“As of right now, it does look like this is going to be the largest colony loss that we’ve experienced in at least the last 25 years – and probably in US history,” says Scott McArt at Cornell University, New York.

Beekeepers in the US often experience some colony losses over the winter – for instance, about 37 per cent of managed colonies were lost between October 2023 and April 2024. But the scale of die-offs this winter seems to be far higher. According to figures released yesterday by Project Apis m., a non-profit that supports US beekeepers, about 55 per cent of colonies – an estimated 1.6 million – have been lost.

Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2475203-largest-ever-us-honeybee-die-off-has-destroyed-1-6-million-colonies/

Image: Nicholas Klein/Alamy

22/11/2024

We are absolutely heartbroken for this beautiful family. Joshy is a remarkable young man that deserves all the help to get back to his feet again. If anyone has brought his sourdough you'll know exactly how talented he is!

We will be donating 10% of the sales from our canola honey jars, 1kg and 500g, straight to gofundme page.

CANOLA HONEY
With a fruity burst of sweet flavour that pops on the palate, this honey naturally crystallises into a smooth, creamy texture. Harvested from deep within the wheatbelt this honey took over 3000Km of travel and many a sunrise was witnessed.

1kg = $20
500g = $15

We offer free deliver if you are in the Rockingham/Baldivis area also. Can deliver from next week.

Let's do this for Joshy 💙

My name is Bernice more well known as Bj, I am a very close friend of the Schuetz family.… Bernice Ariasa needs your support for Help Joshy back to his feet

22/11/2024

CANOLA HONEY
With a fruity burst of sweet flavour that pops on the palate, this honey naturally crystallises into a smooth, creamy texture. Harvested from deep within the wheatbelt this honey took over 3000Km of travel and many a sunrise was witnessed.

1kg = $20
500g = $15

12/12/2023

See a local beekeeper for your honey supply, you'll be supporting a family, community and vital industry. Cheers.

Cheap Indian Honey Flooding the Australian Market

In recent times, the Australian honey market has seen a surge in the availability of inexpensive Indian honey. There are concerns about the quality and authenticity of this honey.

One individual's experience sheds light on the challenges faced in India when it comes to sourcing genuine honey. The claim that finding real honey in India is a daunting task unless you personally know a beekeeper raises questions about the practices within the honey industry in the country. This raises concerns about the quality of honey being exported to other markets, including Australia. Many think this honey may be moving from China to India.

Moreover, the comment on the difficulty of finding real honey in India highlights the need for a robust quality check on the honey entering the Australian market. Adulteration is a significant risk associated with inexpensive honey, as unscrupulous producers may dilute honey with other substances or manipulate its composition to cut costs. This adulteration not only compromises the authenticity of the product but also raises health concerns for consumers.

One critical aspect to consider is the water content in honey. The comment alludes to the importance of quality control in ensuring that honey meets specific standards. High water content can indicate dilution or improper storage, leading to a diminished quality product. Proper regulations and checks are essential to safeguard consumers from substandard honey flooding the market.

The influx of cheap Indian honey into the Australian market raises red flags regarding its quality, ethical production practices, and potential adulteration and diseases it could contain.

Australia has the best honey in the world and our beekeepers are suffering.

Please support your local beekeeper on the honeymap.

https://www.beethecure.com.au/