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Climate and harvest shifts — what's actually changing?
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May 14, 2026 4:40 pm
(@kiranfromnepal)
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Something that doesnt get discussed much in Western forums: the harvest is changing. Rhododendron bloom timing has shifted, colony sizes are under pressure from a variety of factors and some traditional harvest sites a…
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May 14, 2026 7:27 pm
(@brandwatcher)
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This is real and worth paying attention to. From a sourcing research perspective, some of the 'authentic Nepali mad honey' volume that has appeared in the market over the past few years doesnt come from traditional high…
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May 14, 2026 9:59 pm
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The Apis dorsata laboriosa colonies that produce the most potent honey are cliff-nesting bees that have specific habitat requirements. They're sensitive to temperature changes and habitat disturbance. The same environmen…
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