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Ingredients: Daily Dive M-F view sample Topics covered: Manufacturing, packaging, operations, technology, meat/protein, beverages, sustainability; Ingredients Weekly Every Thursday view sample Topics covered: R&D, flavor trends, health & nutrition, scientific discoveries, new ingredients; Deep Dive; Opinion; Library; Events; Press Releases; Topics; Search; Sign up; Finances & Deals; Food Tech; Manufacturing; Ingredients; Corporate Ops; Packaging; Policy; Protein; Beverages; Sustainability; Honey bees alone pollinate 90% of all flowering plants; Honey bees alone pollinate more than 130 types of fruits and vegetables; Honey bees are solely responsible for pollinating almonds, avocados, apples, blueberries and more; Beekeepers are gracious hosts: They provide the perfect home for bees, which is a hive that is dry, dark and protected from severe weather elements and curious animals.; Beekeepers are nutritionists: Similar to humans, honey bees thrive on a diverse diet. With the prevalence of monocrop agriculture, well-manicured lawns and the liberal use of pesticides, that’s becoming more difficult to find. Beekeepers ensure their hives are placed in areas that can support a nutritious, diverse diet.; Beekeepers are like honey bee doctors: A beekeeper’s primary goal is to keep healthy bees. However, bees are like humans and can get sick, whether from a pathogen or parasite. Beekeepers regularly inspect their hives to identify and address any potential health issues, implementing disease mitigation measures with the oversight of a veterinarian, as needed. This stewardship is essential to the health of honey bees around the world.; Beekeepers are like parents: Beekeepers ensure a hive has plenty of honey to eat during the winter, but they also make sure a hive doesn’t have so much honey that it becomes honey bound. A hive that is honey bound is storing an excessive amount of honey in the brood nest, which can impede the queen bee's ability to lay eggs and lead to a reduction in the population of worker bees.; post; share; tweet