Disappearing bees threaten ice cream sellers

about "Disappearing bees threaten ice cream sellers" by Parija B. Kavilanz

Foodmakers including Haagen-Dazs is scared by the fact that bee colonies in United States are disappearing. Bees are the polinators of one-third of the U.S. food supply. (fruits, vegetables and nuts) Haagen-Dazs said bees are making 40% of its 60 flavors. "...The company is donating $250,000 to both Pennsylvania State University and the University of California, Davis to fund research into the bee colony collapse disorder (CCD)." Also, Haagen-Dazs is launching a new flavor "Vanilla Honey Bee" so that consumer can pay more attention about the bee problem.

http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/17/news/companies/bees_icecream/index.htm?postversion=2008021712