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Issue 108 - July 2, 2007
New Look for BeeMail!
New NHB 2007/2008 Officers Elected, New Board Members Seated Two new NHB members also were seated at the meeting: Zac Browning, Jamestown, ND, Producer Region Three; and Jim Rodenberg, Wolf Point, MT, Producer Region Two. Re-seated for a second term was George Hansen, Colton, OR, Producer Region One. NHB holds three board of directors meetings each year, generally in June, October and February. NHB’s next meeting is scheduled for October 11-12 in Denver, CO.
New – Kid’s Poster and NHB 20th Anniversary Stickers The “A Sweet Story - The Making of Honey” poster is designed to complement the new kid’s brochure of the same name and to hang in the classroom during “Ag in the Classroom” sessions. Educators can obtain the 24” x 19” poster free of charge in limited quantities. The poster also is available for purchase at $1.00 per poster. 
NHB "20th anniversary" stickers will soon be available for purchase. The stickers will be similar in shape, size and color to the “Honey I Love You” stickers.
You can soon view the new poster and stickers online at
“Beekeeper for a Day” Contest Winner Spends a Day with Bees
Calling All Master Beekeepers!
Numerous stories abound about how empty Bears have been used – including bath tub toys! So in addition to submitting names for the Original Honey Bear, consumers are invited to share their unique stories regarding the Honey Bear.
News from USDA:
USDA Seeks Comments on Establishing New Honey Packers And Importers Promotion Order "The proposed national research and promotion program would replace the existing Honey Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Order, and the Department is recommending a referendum be conducted, prior to the implementation of the proposed order, to ascertain if the persons covered and assessed favor it," said Lloyd C. Day, administrator of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), a marketing and regulatory programs agency. The program would be administered by a 10-member board and its alternates and will be responsible for carrying out activities intended to strengthen the position of the honey industry in the marketplace, and developing, maintaining and expanding domestic and foreign markets for honey and honey products. The national coordinated generic program would be financed by a mandatory assessment of $0.01 per pound on honey and honey products paid by first handlers and importers that handle or import at least 250,000 pounds of the commodity annually. The proposed rule was published in the June 4, 2007, Federal Register, along with a proposed rule on the procedures to be used in the referendum to determine if the program will go into effect. Comments on both rules must be received by Aug. 3, 2007. Comments should be mailed in triplicate to the Research and Promotion Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, Stop 0244, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0244; by phone (888) 720-9917; fax (202) 205-2800; or find email instructions at www.regulations.gov. Copies of the proposed rule and any comments that are received may be requested from the same address or viewed at: www.ams.usda.gov/fv/rpdocketlist.htm or www.regulations.gov. AMS encourages all eligible individuals to participate in its committee and board activities. It is USDA’s policy that membership on industry-governed boards and committees accurately reflect the diversity of individuals served by the programs.
The Production and Popularity of Functional Foods Continues to Rise
If a food is going to boast of a health benefit, it has to make sense to the consumer. From the marketer's perspective, consumers are looking to foods to help manage any number of health issues: high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and so on. From the consumer's vantage point, however, the benefits from the foods need to be naturally occurring. They must be able to easily connect a food product with the health claim accompanying it.
More Good News About Green Tea -EGCG in Tea May Prevent Arthritis "Our research is a very promising step in the search for therapies for the joint destruction experienced by people who have rheumatoid arthritis," said Ahmed. The results add to an ever-growing body of science linking tea consumption to a wide range of health benefits, including lower risk of certain cancers, weight loss, heart health, and protection against Alzheimer's. 20 Years of Sweet Success: Looking Back In 2007, NHB is celebrating its 20th anniversary. NHB will periodically highlight in BeeMail various milestones accomplished throughout the last 20 years.
July 1989 - NHB helps Honey Graham Chex Cereal reformulate to double the honey content. To bring attention to the change, the packaging, sales material and coupons feature NHB’s honey bear service mark. July 1992 - NHB develops an education program called PRIDE to help beekeepers maintain quality standards in honey production. The PRIDE program consists of an eight-minute videotape and an education packet highlighting safe honey production practices from bee hive to honey house and tips on proper chemical use, honey house sanitation and record keeping. |
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New Grilling with Honey Recipes
The Original Honey Bear Turns 50 and Dutch Gold Asks the Public to Help Name Him…or Her
July 1987 - NHB initiates its first market research on: