Honey nutraceutical properties and health benefits
A chapter of the open access volume ‘The Power of Antioxidants – Unleashing Nature’s Defense Against Oxidative Stress’, edited by…
Honey authenticity and analysis methods to be applied in the EU
Honey testing and analysis in relation to the adulteration of honey with exogenous sugars has been a point of contention…
Non-EU import honey, the European Commission’s ambiguous report
The European Commission’s report ‘From the hives‘ (2023) – in setting out the outcome of the work it coordinated with…
Import of products of animal origin and composite products, the new EU rules
The European Commission has updated the rules on the import into the EU of certain products of animal origin and…
GHO, the driving force for the free and fair trade in honey
Facilitating international trade in fair honey to promote the consumption of naturally sustainable food and improve the living conditions of…
Honey, biodiversity and economy in low- and middle-income countries
Honey production is closely linked to the health of pollinating insects – and thus, ecosystems and their biodiversity – and significantly…
Honey, a universe to discover
Honey is one of the most differentiated natural foods in relation to ecosystems and biodiversity, traditions and cultures, beneficial properties….
Breakfast directives, the European Parliament raises the barriers against non-EU honey
On 12 December 2023, the European Parliament in plenary session voted by a very large majority – 522 votes in…