National Honey Board kicks off Honey Saves Hives awareness initiative
The effort aims to spotlight honey’s importance in snacks, baked goods, and other foods.
The National Honey Board is celebrating National Honey Month by announcing partners for its Honey Saves Hives program, which spotlights the importance of honey bees through made-with-honey products. When consumers purchase made-with-honey products, they support honeybee health, beekeepers, the U.S.’s diverse food supply, and the environment. Food and beverage producers partnering with Honey Saves Hives include:
In September and throughout the year, Honey Saves Hives partners will promote the important role of honeybees and beekeepers. Honeybees are responsible for more than 35% of the foods we eat and the honey that we enjoy. As honeybee populations continue to face challenges and experience rates of decline, protecting these pollinators is becoming even more crucial to our ecosystem and food supply.