The European Beekeeping Association urges the newly elected European Union leadership to take action against fake honey. They call on European Members of Parliament, European Commissioners, and other decision-makers to protect European beekeepers, farmers, and consumers from adulterated food.
The issue of fake food on the market continues to plague both producers and consumers. Among the most commonly adulterated foods is honey. This problem poses serious health risks and undermines the efforts of genuine beekeepers.
The European Beekeeping Association, representing almost 300,000 beekeepers from 19 European countries, aims to protect consumers from fake bee products. Their goal is to preserve bees and beekeeping.
Bees are endangered in Europe and cannot survive without beekeepers’ help. Fake bee products create unfair competition, threatening the entire beekeeping industry. According to the EU Commission, almost 50% of bee products on the market are fake, with most imports coming from outside Europe.
The collapse of beekeepers would mean the collapse of bees. This would have a devastating impact on food production, as one-third of our food depends on bee pollination. Food security in Europe relies on local farmers. While honey can be imported, the essential pollination services provided by bees cannot.
The presence of bees and other pollinators is crucial for European food production. To preserve bees and beekeeping, there must be an immediate stop to all fake bee products. Consumers should support local beekeepers by buying genuine local bee products, which are known to be beneficial to health.
The association will reach out to decision-makers across Europe to find a solution. By working together, they believe it is possible to safeguard the future of beekeeping and ensure the availability of real, healthy honey for consumers.
