27/08/2025
Never a truer word spoken!π
What is the True Cost of Honey?
Honey is not simply a sweet treat, it is the result of a long and slow process. Each jar represents months of work from the bees and countless hours of dedication from the beekeeper. From tending hives to ensuring the health of colonies, producing honey is a demanding craft.
Beekeepers often invest hundreds of pounds in equipment such as hives, protective clothing, and tools, not to mention the ongoing costs of maintaining healthy bees. Beyond the financial side, they dedicate significant time and effort, often working evenings and weekends, to nurture their colonies and secure a honey harvest.
Unlike much of the honey found on supermarket shelves, which can be blended and processed, local honey is full of natural flavour and beneficial properties. Supporting your local beekeeper not only ensures you enjoy a pure product but also helps sustain small businesses and local projects by using their profits locallt.
Recently, I've been told of two beekeepers selling their honey for Β£15 to Β£20 per pound jar. Even selling 200 jars at that price does not reflect a fair hourly rate for the beekeeperβs labour. Behind every jar is a story of dedicationβso please support your local beekeeper.
For those who already buy direct from their beekkeeper, THANK YOU. For those that don't give them a shout.