Fake accounts, maxed out credit cards – how HoneyLab fell apart

The former chief executive of honey biotechnology firm TRG Natural Pharmaceuticals has conceded his role in the company’s failure after its co-founder and director raised multiple allegations of serious mismanagement in an exclusive interview with NBR.

TRG co-founder and director Shaun Holt

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Nicholas Pointon Tue, 03 Feb 2026

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