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NO PRICE HIKE IN ANZER HONEY!

The price of Anzer honey will not increase this year. Pointing out the epidemic about not increasing the price, producers said that they expect high yields in honey this year. Anzer honey, which is produced between 2300-3000 altitudes in Anzer Plateau in İkizdere district of Rize province in Black Sea …

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“ATTENTION TO TURKISH HONEY IS PLEASING”

The Chairman of the Board of DKİB (Eastern Black Sea Exorters’ Association), Saffet Kalyoncu, said that the interest in Turkish honey is pleasing. Stating that Turkey attracts attention especially with its rich flora and endemic plant diversity, Kalyoncu said: “We have an important potential in terms of honey export, but …

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LAVENDER HONEY SOLD FOR 300 LIRAS…

One kilogram of lavender honey is sold for 300 TL… Market price of lavender honey, which is believed to be good for many diseases, especially for liver fatty, is increased by 50 liras to 300 liras compared to last year because of high demand. Isparta, Turkey’s rose garden, as well …

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SİNOP CHESTNUT HONEY AWAITS GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION…

In order to register the chestnut honey produced in Sinop, an application has been for a geographical indication. A press conference was held in the TSO building by the Sinop Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TSO), Sinop University and the Sinop Beekeepers Association regarding the application. “This activity is important …

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SUPPORTS BY FAO TO BEEKEEPERS IN KONYA PROVINCE…

Press release… Support to Beekeepers in Konya and Karaman from FAO! FAO distributed 400 bee hives and materials to producers in Konya and Karaman provinces as part of the “Sustainable Land Management and Climate Friendly Agriculture” project. June 25, 2020; Ankara – 400 bee hives and equipments provided by the …

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DESPITE THE BAN, WE EAT AROMA INSTEAD OF HONEY!

Honey production, which was obtained by adding aroma to starch-based syrups, was banned in February. However, those who benefit from legal gaps continue fraudulent production. Although the manufacturing of products that give the impression of honey by adding flavours or honey is banned in February, those who benefit from legal …

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“WE USED TO THROW PROPOLIS AWAY”

Stating that honey yield will increase this year compared to last year, Mustafa Ünal, the President of Niğde Beekeepers Association, said, “I estimate that we will obtain approximately 750 tons of product this year.” Indicating that bee products have great benefits for human health and strengthen the immune system, Mustafa …

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WE MUST SAVE BEES FOR CONTINUITY OF THE ECO-SYSTEM…

Press release… Stating that the habitats of bees are gradually decreasing due to wrong agricultural practices, settled and populated natural areas and unconscious industrial production, Honey Gourmet and Etabal Chairman Ahmet Bağran Aksoy said: “We observe that mass bee deaths increase because of the chemical items, generally known as pesticides, …

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TAYLAN SAMANCI: EAT RAW HONEY!

Taylan Samancı, Beekeeping Specialist Agricultural Engineer (M.S.), pointed out that applications such as heat treatment and excessive filtration applied to honey destroy the nutritional value of honey and said, “Eat products with ‘raw honey’ on the label.” Member of International Honey Commission and the International Standards Organization Turkey representative of …

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BEES, BIODIVERSITY AND COVID-19…

Spring sees nature’s most industrious creatures hard at work. From March on, they buzz away, foraging on wildflowers and literally vibrating the pollen off plants. In so doing, bees support countless ecosystems, bolster biodiversity, anchor food chains and help ensure humans’ agricultural security. Not bad for insects no bigger than …

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