What is raw honey? It sounds like a question with a simple answer, but it really isn’t. Everyone seems to have a different opinion, and legally, raw honey sits in something of a grey area. In this Bee-Splaining, we take a much closer look at what raw honey actually means.
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BEE-SPLAINING: What is raw honey?
EU suspends honey imports from Brazil
The EU has suspended honey imports from Brazil from 3 September 2026 after Brazil failed to provide the guarantees required under new EU rules concerning antimicrobials. Here’s what the decision means for consumers and why the new honey country-of-origin labels matter.
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Consumer guide to EU honey labelling regulations
New EU honey labelling regulations make it easier to see where blended honey is declared to come from. This consumer guide explains what has changed, what the new labels reveal about honey origin and what they do not tell us about authenticity.
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Does Honey Contain Propolis?
Honey and propolis are often treated as separate hive products. Research now shows that propolis-derived compounds enter honey during ripening, changing how we understand both honey, propolis and what happens inside the hive.
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Honey and Immune Support: How Honeybee Products Support Immune Health
Honey is often described as being “good for immunity”, but what that support actually involves is rarely explained. This article explores how honey, propolis, pollen and bee bread support immune health in clearly defined, evidence-led ways.
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What Is Mad Honey – and Do Bees Make It in Ireland?
Mad honey is a rare toxic honey made when bees forage on rhododendron nectar containing natural grayanotoxins. Found mainly in Turkey and Nepal, it can cause poisoning.
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Bee-Splaining: The Truth About Imported honey – EU & Non-EU Honey
Imported honey isn’t always what it seems. From sugar syrups to hidden blends, discover how the EU exposed widespread adulteration and what to look for when buying honey.
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Why is Local Honey So Expensive Compared to Imported Supermarket Honey?
As a beekeeper, I often hear this question: why is local honey so expensive compared to supermarket honey? How is it that you can have two nearly identical jars of honey, one imported supermarket honey sold for less than €3, and one local honey sold for three times as much? To get to the bottom of this, the question really needs to be turned on its head. Rather than asking why local honey is so expensive, we need to ask: why is imported honey so cheap?
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BEE-SPLAINING: Is It True You Should Never Use Metal Spoons with Honey?
I am often asked if it is true that you should never use metal spoons with honey. There’s a widespread belief that honey should never come into contact with metal. Some people are even insisting that only wooden utensils should be used. But where does this idea come from, and is there any truth to …
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