Subject:
Requesting a partnership to
strengthen the European
Honey Market
Dear Copa-Cogeca,
On behalf of the European Beekeeping Association (EBA) and it’s Scientific Committees, we are writing to formally invite Copa-Cogeca to support our current initiatives aimed at safeguarding the future of European apiculture.
The EBA is currently spearheading critical efforts to ensure a fair and transparent honey market. Our primary focus is combating the influx of adulterated imports that undermine the livelihoods of European producers and threaten regional biodiversity. As the leading voice for EU farmers and cooperatives, your partnership is essential in advocating for:
• Robust Traceability: Implementation of stricter “country of origin” labeling.
• Scientific Integrity: Standardizing advanced laboratory testing to detect sophisticated honey fraud.
• Policy Alignment: Ensuring CAP measures provide genuine support for professional and hobbyist beekeepers alike.
We believe a unified front between EBA and Copa-Cogeca will provide the political and technical leverage necessary to protect the integrity of what is the backbone of modern agriculture.
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss how our organizations can synchronize our scientific and advocacy efforts.
Please also see attached for a recent speech which was given by Dr Nik Lupše (Head of the EBA Scientific Committes) at the EU Parliament conference: »The Integrity of the EU Honey Market: The Importance of Trade and the Threat of Fraud«, hosted by MEP Elena Yoncheva on 22nd April 2026. It provides an overview of the issues beekeeping is facing and presents a clear picture on what has to be done to ensure beekeepers, other farming sectors and consumers are safeguarded.
Thank you for your commitment to European agriculture and we look forward to hearing from you!
Respectfully,
President Boštjan Noč – President of the European Beekeeping Association
Dr. Nik Lupše – Head of the EBA Scientific Committees
