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The ‘bee addict’ businessman and his crumbling honey conglomerate

A group of companies from pharmacist-turned-beekeeping enthusiast Wetex Kang have folded, leaving hundreds of small shareholders in the dark.

‘An old beekeeper once told me: “I never intended to be a beekeeper but my bees found me, they have chosen me”.’

Kate McVicar Wed, 24 Jul 2024

Oksana Pavletich always wanted to keep her own bees. So, back in 2019 when she came across a PledgeMe campaign to become involved in a beekeeping and honey venture that would provide her a regular supply of honey, she thought it was the next best thing.

Now, that company has folded. 

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Kate McVicar Wed, 24 Jul 2024
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