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🎧 The Buzz About Bees: Our Beekeeper Daryl Talks Varroa, Hive Health & Local Honey on Unearthed There’s more to producing every jar of Australian Manuka honey this year than there was previously and in a recent episode of the AgriFutures podcast Unearthed: The People Changing Australian Agriculture, our beekeeper Daryl shares what it’s been like navigating the arrival of varroa mite in Australia—and what it means for the health of hives and the future of local honey, manuka and beeswax production, as well as pollination. 🟡 Listen to the 27-minute episode: Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube 🐝 Why This Episode...

Have you heard about wax candies? Neither had we until recently! A lot passes us by when our heads are in the hives out in the bush, but thankfully our beeswax customers who are mostly balm and candle makers, crafters, creators and artisans keep us up to date.  So yes, craftspeople make all sorts of things with our beeswax, but it’s the first time we’ve heard of it being used for what are basically sweet syrups contained in fun-shaped beeswax lollies… or candies as they say in the US. You can buy our bees' manuka beeswax and beeswax from our...

We know you love honey but not everyone can visit us at The BeeKeeper® stall at Port Central Real Food Markets or The Foreshore Markets in Port Macquarie to enjoy our entire honey range including our active Manuka. That's why a lot of customers buy honey online from us.  But, in some good news, as of 2024, if you're planning a NSW road tip soon or have family and friends travelling through the regions, you may be able to pick up some of our honey anyway!  And if you're lucky enough to live in any of the regional towns below,...

What's a gift for people you can guarantee will not be wasted? Pure Australian honey direct from the NSW bush, that's what! If you've been wondering what to get for the office Christmas Kris Kringle, for family, friends, or even a gift for your child's teacher, honey - especially when it's direct from The BeeKeeper®, is a great gift solution for even the fussiest of recipients. And for the crafters, we also have beautiful pure beeswax. As we dive into the festive season, finding that perfect gift can sometimes feel as tricky as navigating a Westfield carpark, but fear not,...