Tools for Beekeepers
The Paradox of “Natural”
How did the world’s GMO-soy superpower also become its top supplier of organic honey? This piece traces how Brazilian “organic” honey reaches…
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Standing up for Canada's commercial beekeepers.
A faster, more inclusive advocacy organisation working on the policies, programs and border issues that affect honey producers, pollinators, and queen and nuc breeders.
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Honey Fraud
Honey Testing Starts With Identity
Better lab tests won’t stop honey fraud while the rules still leave “honey” loosely defined. This piece argues…
Honey
The Integrity of Imported Organic Honey: A Regulatory Brief
Most organic honey sold in Canada is imported and never tested against its “GMO-free” claim.
Biosecurity
September Briefing
The CBF is calling for immediate government action for the beekeeping industry. Read the attached briefing for an…
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