By Associated Press
A beekeeper stirs honey at an apiary near Wuhan of Hubei Province, China. (China Photos/Getty Images)
Honey companies and importers are launching a program in January to try to stop the flow of illegally sourced honey from coming into the country.
The True Source Honey Initiative is an effort by a handful of producers and importers looking to certify the origin and purity of the honey sold to U.S. consumers in jars and products such as cereals, snacks and glazes. Get the full story »
Nov. 5, 2010 at 2:19 p.m.
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By Associated Press
A honey import executive who pleaded guilty to conspiring to avoid more than $5 million in U.S. anti-dumping duties has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.
Hung Ta Fan, who also used the name Michael Fan, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Chicago and was ordered to pay about $5.38 million in restitution. He pleaded guilty to the charges in August. Get the full story »