>Date:    Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:27:11 -0500
 >From:    Brian Ames <[log in to unmask]>
 >Subject: Re: honey laundering in the news

 >labels to package imported honey to make it look like a local,  
regional or national sourced product.

 >The grocery industry has no idea about the depth of this issue.  
Everyone who sells honey can use this
 >article as a sales tool.

Just back from Florida where I was checking out the "Honey isle" &  
prices. ( I cannot recall the certifying organization but it was  
stamped with a small--officially organic certified by..O something)   
Being a bit skeptical I figure its NOT ORGANIC, just another sales  
plug.  or the certifying body has a different view of organic  
standards--no wonder consumers are confused!

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Publix GreenWise Market Organic Honey. It's the perfect topping on  
your biscuits. And when you're feeling a bit under the weather, it  
serves as a wonderful remedy in your tea.

Of course it has everything you'd expect in conventional honey—the  
vitamins and minerals. The antibacterial properties. The antioxidants.  
The only difference is that our organic honey isn't pasteurized. So it  
retains all of its healthy benefits. Plus, our bees aren't exposed to  
any chemicals, pesticides or herbicides. The more pure the bee, the  
more pure the honey.

As with all Publix GreenWise Market products you can expect the best.  
Our organic honey tastes just as good as, if not better than, the  
leading brand.

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They had a real nice inverted plastic container--labels were sloppy

Mike Griggs

Happy New Year!

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