EBA
EUROPEAN BEEKEEPING ASSOCIATION

The first reactions have arrived after the conference on honey market integrity held in the European Parliament (THERE). The first reaction was sent by the European Federation of Honey Packers and Distributors (FEEDM), which sent a letter to the host of the conference, MEP Elena Yoncheva.   Dear Ms Yoncheva Following the conference _EU Honey […]

Dear EBA Members, We are pleased to announce the establishment of a new EBA Working Group focused on the interpretation and analysis of European Union legislation related to agriculture and beekeeping. The purpose of this Working Group is to gather legal experts and professionals with strong knowledge of EU regulations who can support EBA through […]

In the days following the conference in the EU Parliament on the topic of honey trade, “warnings” are once again coming to the surface, telling us to stay silent. I want to make it clear to everyone: Boštjan Noč, as President of the European Beekeeping Association and President of the Beekeeping Association of Slovenia, will […]

The European Beekeeping Association (EBA) is launching content on TikTok and inviting young creators to join us! Together, we will introduce the wider audience to the wonderful and amazing world of bees and beekeeping, raise awareness about their importance, and share inspiring content. 🌼🍯 Become an EBA BEEFLUENCER and present bees in your own unique, […]

You can watch the recording of the conference “EU Honey Market Integrity: The Importance of Trade importance and Fraud Risks” HERE.

Slovenian MEP, Mr. PREBILIC, proposed to submit a resolution to the EU Parliament on the issue of adulterated honey with our expert assistance, in order to put pressure on the MEPs and the Commission … and to do something concrete. I think this is an excellent thing and I thank Mr. Prebelic for his willingness […]

Uniform honey labeling begins, with a clear and precise indication of the country of origin. This is not just a change on the label. It is a step toward fairness, transparency, and respect for the work of beekeepers. EBA wants to establish an anonymous online form where violations of this legislation can be reported. It […]

Jürgen Binder from Germany was preparing his opinion for yesterday’s European Parliament summit THERE. More about summit is THERE.

Today at the European Parliament, policymakers, scientists, and industry leaders gathered for the high-level conference “EU Honey Market Integrity: Trade Importance and Fraud Risks.” Hosted by MEP Elena Yoncheva, the event addressed a deepening crisis regarding the survival of the European beekeeping sector in the face of sophisticated fraud and a flood of low-priced imports. […]

    Dear beekeepers, dear friends of beekeeping,      In February 2024, we founded the European Beekeeping Association (EBA) in Belgrade, and on 22 April 2024, I was unanimously elected as its President. Today, EBA already brings together 32 countries and more than 420,000 beekeepers. This is not just a number – it is […]