Honey Stingers.

• Author: Peterson, Eric
• Position: Cool Colorado stuff - By En-R-G Foods Inc. - Brief Article - Company Profile

HONEY STINGERS: En-R-G Foods Is a joint venture between two Bill Gambers--Sr. and Jr.--who deal in honey and outdoor gear, respectively, along with beekeeper John Miller and food scientist Bob Stahl. The company was launched last year to satiate the unmet craving for natural, quick-energy foods. The company's products, Honey Stinger gel packs and energy bars, are located smack-dab at the honey/outdoor gear intersection, as high-sugar nourishment for hardworking hikers and climbers. After burning through 2,000 stored calories, "Bonk! You hit the wall," said Bill Hager, En-R-G's operations manager. He labeled a Honey Stinger bar or gel pack as the ideal antidote for burnout. With...