The United Nations (UN) General Assembly proclaimed 20 May 2017 as “World Bee Day”. This day was chosen in memory of Anton Jansa, a pioneering Slovenian researcher who discovered many of the beekeeping techniques used today. Techniques used today by the vast majority. Furthermore, with this day, the UN recognises the importance of bees in […]
Since ancient times, images of bees, especially honey bees, have symbolised industry and have been associated with divine messages about fertility and the soul. Like honey, olive branches and the dove have other symbolisms and meanings. Therefore, it is a sign of how bees have been living with us for centuries. We are also going […]
Spain has the largest olive groves in the world, which is why we are the largest producers of extra virgin olive oil. However, in all this wide land where we have olive trees, some projects arise to achieve greater profitability. From this arises the honey olive groves project, which consists of planting aromatic plants between […]
Extracting the honey at the optimum time is essential to control the moisture content of the honey and to prevent further fermentation of the honey. This is because a high concentration of moisture causes the honey to ferment over time. This process is accelerated at high temperatures. Consequently, the humidity of the honey is a […]
After our love of beekeeping, going to fairs, talking to many beekeepers, studying beekeeping websites and forums and reading books, we have synthesised the 10 most common mistakes when starting out in the world of beekeeping and honey production in a more commercial way. Moreover, they are mistakes that we can easily avoid and will […]
Many people have an excessive fear of bees, wasps and bumblebees, and this is not a rarity, it happens more often than you might think. This fear comes at the thought of being stung by these insects. So, if your dream is to have your own hive to make your own honey or you like […]
The most important honey or beekeeping fairs in the world, where beekeepers, packers and other related businesses come together. Therefore, these are fairs that you should not miss if you are a honey lover or if you want to work in this sector. The compilation is mainly national, but we will be adding or removing […]
Beekeeping, a beautiful activity, where you take care of the bees, nature and where you produce your own honey, has attracted thousands of people, including celebrities and intellectuals. Therefore, this is a further demonstration of the preciousness of this activity, which also gives life to the rural areas of Spain. Among the most famous beekeepers […]
There is an enormous variety of honeys all over the world. All of them are delicious, but among them, there are some that stand out for something unique. This difference can come from its aroma, its flavour or from some genuine characteristic found in it that is not found in any other product. Therefore, something […]
Frying is a healthy cooking option if it is done well and extra virgin olive oil is used. There are also many alternatives to cooking without oil, such as grilling and steaming. However, yet another alternative has emerged, the air fryer or oil-free fryer. These fryers do not use oil and are not really fryers […]
