Varroa, for beekeepers, means huge population losses and a drop in the profitability of their farms. Beekeepers have to control the varroa to avoid running out of bees. Current acaricides have been used to control varroa, but this mite is becoming increasingly resistant to these products and the search for other, more efficient methods is […]
Royal jelly is a fantastic food provided by bees. In the hive, it is only consumed by the queen bee, and this makes her live up to 3 years, compared to the rest that do not live more than three months. In humans, its consumption provides us with a large number of health benefits. It […]
Paulownia honey is a honey that has been produced for millennia in Asia and Australia. However, it only became known in Spain a few years ago with the first plantations of this spice. The honey has unique characteristics and the taste is said to be delicious. However, to date we have not yet found any […]
Beekeeping and the entire raw honey sector are looking for solutions to save bees. Losses of 5% or 10% of the hives have become more than 50%. Both small researchers and large universities are investing resources to find a solution to this pressing problem. Honey Bee Gymnasium The English inventor, Stuart Roweth, has created a […]
Prostate cancer is the most widespread type of cancer in men. It even has a higher incidence and death rate than breast cancer in women. However, we can prevent it or at least delay it as long as possible. To do this, we must follow a healthy lifestyle and a healthy diet. Among the foods […]
Extra virgin olive oil. is a fantastic product for its uses and properties, but today we are going to focus on one of its components, hydroxytyrosol. This is another of the valuable components found in quality extra virgin olive oils. A compound that provides us with a large number of health benefits, among many others that […]
There is no end to the dramatic situation for beekeeping worldwide. Each year is no better than the last, and beekeepers are anxiously waiting for a solution to the many problems they have been facing for decades. Problems ranging from the health of their bees, unfair competition on the honey market to difficult weather conditions. Unfortunately, the […]
The best Denominations of Origin of extra virgin olive oil that we have in Spain. This selection has been made according to the most demanding criteria of quality, good treatment, variety and good service. After many years working with a large number of them, and after researching the rest, we are pleased to share our conclusions with […]
With the arrival of the gentle rays of spring, the lengthening of the hours of sunshine and the first rains, the countryside undergoes an explosion of colour and liveliness. The olive tree recovers its strength and wakes up from its winter lethargy. Its liveliness is cared for and managed by the farmers. The care of […]
The taste and aroma of extra virgin olive oil depends mainly on its freshness and variety. Other factors influencing its strongest or most intense taste are the water conditions experienced by the olive tree and the milling proces. Extra virgin olive oils can be roughly classified into mild or intense olive oil. live oils can be […]
