Mānuka Honey and Beekeeping Consultancy

Honey producers spend a lot of time talking about quality, purity, testing, certification, and traceability. But what does the consumer actually value? A new 2026 study provides some surprisingly clear answers. Researchers surveyed more than 2,200 consumers across Germany, Italy, Portugal and Slovenia and asked them to make realistic choices between different honey products. They examined geographical origin, traceability, authenticity testing, supply-chain transparency, hone

New research reveals that nutritional supplements may sometimes help the parasite more than the colony "Everything we thought we knew about feeding colonies during Nosema infections may need a second look." Most beekeepers have done it. When colonies appear weak, pollen may be scarce, or bees are under stress, we reach for protein patties or pollen substitutes. The goal is simple: improve nutrition and help colonies recover. But what if that extra nutrition also provides exac

Every beekeeper knows that Varroa destructor must be controlled. Left untreated, mites will eventually destroy most colonies. But an important question remains: How do the treatments themselves affect honey bees? A comprehensive 2026 scientific review examined more than 40 years of research into the sublethal effects of the seven major Varroa treatments. Sublethal effects don’t kill bees immediately but can influence their health, behaviour, reproduction and productivity. The