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> One of our main european customer wants to be 100% sure that the honey we buy for them in Argentina is NOT coming from G.M. bees .
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From Manitoba,

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> I would be very surprised if this actually is the case.  Your customer is likely referring to genetically modified plants and would like to purchase only
> honey from non-genetically engineered crops.  Europe has been very fussy with regards to G.M. foods.  I believe this position is one of protectionism
> rather than the perceived health threats of consuming such foods.  If you examine Europes agricultural practices, you will discover  that farmers
> incorporate many times more synthetic fetilizers and chemicals than is commonly used in North America.  I can drink and do enjoy excellent tap water from
> my well, there is no need to buy bottled water here.

Gilles

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