PRESS RELEASES

USDA Announces New Board Members

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the six newly appointed or reappointed board members to the National Honey Board. These members will each serve a three-year term beginning January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026. We are pleased to...

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Chef Carla Hall and the National Honey Board Are Buzzing For Honey Saves Hives Program, Nurturing Honey Bee Welfare

During National Honey Month and beyond, the Honey Saves Hives program will foster awareness of the link between honey, honey bees and our global food supply

Erie, Colo. (August 31, 2023) – The National Honey Board is thrilled to announce a new buzz-worthy partnership with renowned chef and television personality Carla Hall for September National Honey Month and the Honey Saves Hives educational program. This sweet campaign...

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RDN Samar Kullab and the National Honey Board Are Buzzing About Honey Bees

Kullab shares her advice for incorporating honey and pollinator-friendly foods into a balanced diet

Erie, Colo. (June 14, 2023) – The National Honey Board is excited to announce a new partnership with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Samar Kullab, just in time for National Pollinator Week, which takes place from June 19 through June 25. This spring and summer, honey bees...

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Industry Members Asked to Participate in Tallow Honey Survey

AHPA and NHB are funding a study to understand the economic impact of tallow trees on honey production

Erie, Colo. (November 14th, 2022) – The National Honey Board (NHB) and the American Honey Producers Association (AHPA) have teamed up to seek information about the economic impact of tallow honey. The Tallow Honey survey is a joint venture of the two industry groups and is...

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The Honey Saves Hives Program Educates on the Importance of Honey Bees this National Honey Month

Consumers can contribute to the wellbeing of honey bees by purchasing honey and made-with-honey products from participating partners Justin’s, Mary’s Gone Crackers, TEAKOE, This Saves Lives, Sprecher Brewery and Tillamook Country Smoker this September and beyond

ERIE, Colo. (September 1, 2022) – The National Honey Board is celebrating National Honey Month this September with its “Honey Saves Hives” educational program aimed to bring awareness to the importance of honey bees and their crucial role in our ecosystem and global food...

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USDA REPORTS DEMAND FOR HONEY REACHES ALL-TIME HIGH

In USDA Sugar and Sweeteners Report, honey consumption totals 618 million pounds for the first time

ERIE, Colo. (August 17, 2022) – U.S. honey demand reached an all-time high, according to the latest Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook report published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In a special article on the U.S. honey market, record-setting consumption of...

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Marisa Moore Celebrates Honey as a Natural Ingredient in Partnership with the National Honey Board

In honor of World Bee Day, Moore shares advice for incorporating honey into a balanced diet and the positive affect honey consumption has on honey bees

ERIE, Colo. (May 20, 2022) – In celebration of World Bee Day, the National Honey Board is excited to announce a new partnership with Registered Dietician Nutritionist, Marisa Moore. Together, Moore and the National Honey Board are sharing easy ways to incorporate wholesome...

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The National Honey Board Releases 2021 Annual Report

2021 features significant Increases in honey consumption and expanded sustainability programs

ERIE, Colo. (March 23, 2022) – The National Honey Board (NHB) has released its 2021 Annual Report in video format with highlights of positive consumer research, sustainability efforts, and marketing campaigns across retail, foodservice, consumer and ingredient verticals. In...

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Survey Says: Honey Consumption on the Rise

In 2021 Consumer Survey, Positive Perceptions and Self-Reported Usage of Honey

LONGMONT, Colo. (February 9, 2022) – Following on annual gains in positive perceptions of honey, U.S. consumers also reported significant upticks in honey usage this past year. The increase, revealed in the National Honey Board Consumer Attitudes & Usage Study 2021, follows a...

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Honey Saves Hives Returns for Year Two to Support Honey Bees During National Honey Month

Consumers Can Impact Honey Bee Health by Purchasing Select Made with Honey Products this September from Participating Brands

LONGMONT, Colo. (September 1, 2021) – Returning for a second year after the inaugural 2020 program, the National Honey Board is proud to celebrate National Honey Month this September with “Honey Saves Hives.” As honey bee populations continue to face challenges and experience...

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