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National Honey Board Funds New Bee Research Projects For 2019
Posted by National Honey Board on April 04, 2019
LONGMONT, Colo. (April 4, 2019) – The National Honey Board (NHB) is pleased to announce it has committed nearly $350,000 in 2019 to fund new bee research projects. The health of honey bees is of great importance to the NHB, because in addition to producing honey, honey bees...
US Honey Industry Contributes More Than $4.7 Billion to Economy, 22,000 Jobs, According to New Study from University of California Agricultural Issues Center
First of its kind study shows the substantial contributions the US honey industry is making to the economy
Posted by National Honey Board on February 26, 2019
LONGMONT, Colo. (February 26, 2019) - The U.S. honey industry is thriving, according to a new study1 from the University of California Agricultural Issues Center. The research found that the U.S. honey industry in 2017 was responsible for more than 22,000 jobs and its total...
Bacon, Eggs and Honey Lattes: New Survey Showcases How Americans Enjoy Breakfast
Chef Jessica Koslow of renowned breakfast restaurant Sqirl brings survey data to life with honey-inspired twists on breakfast favorites in time for National Honey Month
Posted by National Honey Board on September 04, 2018
LONGMONT, Colo. (September 4, 2018) - Whether it's the slurp of a honey banana smoothie or the crackle of fresh bacon, breakfast is what gets many of us out of bed in the morning. A new survey conducted by the National Honey Board highlights how the U.S. does breakfast, just...
Meal Time with Picky-Eaters Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Registered dietitian Mitzi Dulan explains how honey can make veggies go from "yuck" to "yum"
Posted by National Honey Board on August 22, 2018
LONGMONT, Colo. (Aug. 22, 2018) - The National Honey Board and Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD have picky-eaters saying, "yes, please," to fruits and vegetables with the simplest inclusion: #JustAddHoney. Dulan, an expert in family nutrition, leveraged honey as a pure and natural, yet...
Support Honey Bee Health and The Future of Our Food Supply for National Pollinator Week
New documentary shares how to help bees, who along with other pollinators, are responsible for one in every three bites of food that we eat
Posted by National Honey Board on June 19, 2018
LONGMONT, Colo. (June 21, 2018) - The National Honey Board, Almond Board of California, Project Apis m. and CollaborateUp unite to illuminate the symbiotic relationship between honey bees and the agricultural industry in the inspiring new documentary “The Job Swap Experiment.”...
From Honey Ramen to Honey-Roasted Chickpeas: How A Renowned Chef Reimagines Honey
Chef Rob Corliss showcases honey's versatility and provides recipe inspiration for any occasion
Posted by National Honey Board on May 31, 2018
LONGMONT, Colo. (May 24, 2018) - Renowned Chef Rob Corliss has reimagined the ways that honey can be used - from coffee and brunch to dinner and on-the-go snacks - motivating everyone to be #InspiredByHoney. Corliss, a three-time James Beard House guest chef, has created 10...
University of California To Measure Economic Impact of Honey Industry
Industry can promote its economic contributions - but only if beekeepers, importers, packers and processors participate in study
Posted by National Honey Board on May 16, 2018
LONGMONT, Colo. (May 16, 2018) - From beekeepers and honey importers to packers and processors, the honey industry plays a unique and vital role in the U.S. economy. To illustrate the industry's true impact, the University of California is asking business owners to complete a...
The National Honey Board and The Pollinator Partnership Team Up On Caribbean Bee Rescue Campaign
Posted by National Honey Board on November 20, 2017
The National Honey Board and The Pollinator Partnership are partnering to save some of the planet’s most important pollinators through the Caribbean Bee Rescue Campaign. Caribbean beekeepers suffered grave colony losses as a direct result of Hurricanes Maria and Irma, which...
National Honey Board Partners with Project Apis m. to Invest $10 Million to Aid Bee Health
Posted by National Honey Board on October 10, 2017
The National Honey Board and Project Apis m. are reinforcing their commitment to the future of bees through an investment of $10 million by 2020 in bee health research. In addition to producing honey, bees are an important contributor to our food supply. Pollinator foods,...
Breweries Celebrating National Honey Month
Posted by National Honey Board on September 14, 2017
The National Honey Board is celebrating National Month in September with the help of breweries across the United States. National Honey Month is an annual celebration of honey, honey bees and this amazing ingredient that plays an essential role in brewing. This year, the...