Michael Palmer
Drone Bee
- Joined
- Nov 5, 2013
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- Location
- St. Albans, Vermont
- Hive Type
- Langstroth
- Number of Hives
- 700
I just read that there will be no honey show in 2025. Really? Well that stinks.
The meeting still taking place - but no Honey Show within?I just read that there will be no honey show in 2025. Really? Well that stinks.
Ah, you're right.The meeting still taking place - but no Honey Show within?
Maybe it’s because so much adulterated honey was found last year?
my thoughts as wellMaybe it’s because so much adulterated honey was found last year?
The ‘American Bee Journal’ published an article about Apimondia 2019 in Montreal and the associated honey competition for the ‘Best Honey in the World’. All entries were lab tested and 45 percent of all entries were dis-qualified for being adulterated!I feel like I'm missing something.
I quite like the idea of tasting honey rather than just looking at it. From the above link:
That's a rather narrow interpretation of 'corner'. I had a wonderful cycling holiday in south Bavaria in the 'Pfaffenwinkel' which translates as the 'priests' corner' - because there is so much evidence of religion there.But I've looked at my (son's) globe, and it doesn't have any corners!
two dictionary definitons of corner:But I've looked at my (son's) globe, and it doesn't have any corners!
James
Thank you (for 2.)two dictionary definitons of corner:
corner
/ˈkɔːnə/
noun
1.
a place or angle where two sides or edges meet.
"Jan sat at one corner of the table"
2.
a location or area, especially one regarded as secluded or remote.
"fountains are discovered in quiet corners and sleepy squares"
Good point.When the 45% fake result was announced, the main test was C3/C4, ie checking if the sugars came from plants like maize which are wind pollinated. However, this test really only works with European crops. Many South American and other nectar,rich plants use the "wrong" photosynthetic chemistry, leading to false positives.
Now imagine you put your best honey in and it's declared fake. If that gets out it's a reputational hit to your brand.
This show change may be due more to many leading regional beekeepers boycotting the competition.
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