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Waikato based SummerGlow Apiaries, are excited for UMFH research to be showcased at the 45th Apimondia International Apicultural Congress. Leading Manuka Honey producers, Waikato based SummerGlow Apiaries are excited for the UMFHA Funded Research to be P

Wednesday 20 September 2017, 12:48PM

By Media PA

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Leading Manuka Honey producers, Waikato based SummerGlow Apiaries are excited for the UMFHA Funded Research to be Presented at 45th Apimondia International Apicultural Congress on September 29th to the October 4th 2017.

 “This is ground-breaking honey research and its being led by New Zealand,” says Margaret Bennett, SummerGlow Apiaries’ co-owner. This year’s 45th Apimondia International Apicultural Congress is being held in Instanbul, Turkey.

This year, Dr Jonathan Stephens will be advocating leading-edge research which is partly funded by the UMF Honey Association (UMFHA). He will be showcasing the research into the chemical markers found in Mānuka and Kānuka honeys.

The research identified optimal concentration cut-off points for each of the markers in Mānuka honey, as well as the chemical marker lumichrome which is found in kānuka honey. The use of leptosperin and lepteridine as fluorescence markers for Mānuka honey authentication was also reinforced by the research team.

“Jonathan’s presentation at Apimondia is a tremendous opportunity and honour to present New Zealand research to an international group of scientists passionate about beekeeping and honey,” adds Margaret. As part of his presentation at Apimondia, Jonathan will also highlight the pollen DNA PCR test.

This is a bi-annual Congress which gives an opportunity for members of the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations to gather in the one location to exchange and share important information about the industry.

Apimondia promotes scientific, ecological, social and economic apicultural development in all countries and the cooperation of beekeepers' associations, scientific bodies and of individuals involved in apiculture worldwide.

 

About SummerGlow Apiaries:

SummerGlow Apiaries has been producing high quality UMF Manuka Honey since the beginning of this exciting industry.  SummerGlow was the first Manuka Honey producer to label their product with the UMF certification and grading system.  Thus, providing their customers confidence in the purity and quality of SummerGlow UMF Manuka Honey.

 

Contact SummerGlow Apiaries Ltd:

Phone: 07 829 7641

Address: 131 Richards Road, Te Kowhai, RD8, Hamilton

Email: margaret@summerglow.co.nz

Website: www.manukahoney.co.nz

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SummerGlowApiaries

Twitter: twitter.com/SummerGlowNZ

YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCibeyVoOTiNy4Az4aqxtQgw

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