Mind your beeswax: global price surge leaves bearded Australians in a tangle

Australia is one of the few countries in the world where hives are free of the debilitating varroa miteThe soaring price of Australian beeswax could be bad news for local beard owners - and good news for scammers - as demand for high-quality beeswax heats up. New uses for the wax - from cosmetics to food wraps - and the comparative health of Australia's bees have driven the export price of Australian beeswax up in the global marketplace. Continue reading...