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How bees impact the economy
Honey might be a deliciously sweet golden liquid produced by bees, but this seemingly simple food substance plays a far
Backyard beekeeping in South Africa
Backyard beekeeping is an interesting hobby that goes a long way toward promoting healthy honeybee populations. Honeybee’s play a very important
The honey debate - is honey vegan or not?
One of the ongoing debates is whether or not honey is fit for vegan consumption. If you pop that question
The origins of honey and where we are now
Looking back The history of honey is more mysterious than you might think. There are several theories attributed to the
How to create a water station for honey bees
The importance of the role that bees play in our ecosystem cannot be underestimated. Help create a happy place for them in your garden!
Peanut Butter Truffles
Learn how to make delicious peanut butter truffles using Peel's Peanut Butter.
The Honeybee
Common name Honeybee Scientific name Apis mellifera Type Invertebrates Diet Herbivore Group name Swarm, colony Average lifespan Up to 5
Tips for a bee-friendly garden
The important for bees as in the food ecosystem and food security more specifically cannot be overstated. Amongst other factors,
Navigating honey labels
Outside of its purity and source of origin, the main criteria to consider when buying honey is whether the honey
All creatures great and small: the elephants and the bees
Elephants fear bees – and this fear can save their lives. A bee’s stinger cannot penetrate an elephant’s thick hide
Types of honey products on shelf
Most honey on shelf in South Africa is pouring honey sold in plastic squeeze bottles – consumers are attracted to
Irradiated honey – what is that?
What is food irradiation? Are irradiated foods safe to eat? Food irradiation exposes foods to radiant energy (such as gamma
