Scientists of the University of Murcia work in an investigation project that studies the genetic diversity and the conservation of the Mexican Tropic native bees, without sting

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With new food safety regulations and retailer mandates, traceability has become a hot topic in the industry. 'Improving Traceability in Food Processing and Distribution', published by Woodhead Publishing Ltd. in the UK, is a comprehensive guide to the state of play. It provides a ready reference for those charged with the task of implementing traceability systems throughout their business.Edited by Ian Smith and Anthony Furness. Woodhead Publishing; 258 pages. €165. www.woodheadpublishing.com.

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According to Chingiz Farajov, Head of Azerbaijan`s Agriculture Ministry`s Department for Cattle Breeding Production and Processing, Livestock Breeding and Pastures told that 300 beekeepers from all regions of Azerbaijan including Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic are expected to take part of the event.

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Bees used to pollinate almond and other trees died off during a heat wave this summer, which could lead to a shortage of the insects for next year's bloom, farmers said. About 120 growers met with A.G. Kawamura in Modestro California, state secretary of food and agriculture, this week to discuss the effects of July's heat wave on crops.

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Dictated by Eng. Agr. Jusn Manuel Saeta, Rosario University profesor, from sep 23 to nov 18

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In the january-july period total honey exports US$ 10M (+18%) 6.267 Tons (+ 3%), average price ~US$ 1,600 per ton. Destinies : Germany 79%, Suitzerland 8%, Belgium 4%, France 3%, UK 2%, USA 2% and Italy 1%.

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Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs; Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 on the hygiene of food of animal origin; HACCP principles, and on the facilitation of the implementation of the HACCP principles in certain food businesses; Key questions related to import requirements and the new rules on food hygiene and official food controls.

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A Federation of Israeli Chamber of Commerce survey shows that New Year honey sales expected to top NIS 55 M (US$ 12.6M), about half of the sales for the year as a whole, which amount to NIS 110 million. In the month preceding New Year's 1,900 tons of honey are sold, 15% of which are in gift baskets. The average honey consumption per capita in israel is one half kilogram per year( 1.1 pound).

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The head of the Territorial Service of Agriculture and Cattle ranch of the Junta Castilla and Leon, Fidentino Reyero, showed that the Meeting already is coming to raise to acts of beehives´ immobilization in the zone affected by the bacterial fire that affects the fruit trees.

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TraceAll company will hook up its online system for tracking food ingredients and products with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, to offer companies an automated way to comply with new food safety requirements on traceability. As Apitrack® has for honey.

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