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Companies hope sourcing will stem illegal honey

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 »