EBA
EUROPEAN BEEKEEPING ASSOCIATION

BRUSSELS, 6th May 2026 – The latest meeting of the Honey Platform concluded today characterized by extensive discussions but a critical absence of actionable outcomes. While the session allowed for an exchange of perspectives, the European Beekeeping Association (EBA) notes that differing stakeholder interests and a persistent lack of understanding regarding the fundamental depth of […]

  Dear Ms Yoncheva,     Please find attached our formal response to the concerns raised by F.E.E.D.M. regarding the statements made by the EBA representative. Our submission sets out, in a structured and evidence-based manner, the factual and regulatory context underpinning those statements. It draws on the findings of the EU Coordinated Action “From […]

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 […]

APIKULTUR VAKFI confirmed that is joining the European Beekeeping Association!  

  The twenti-third issue of the electronic monthly EBA magazine “NO BEES, NO LIFE” was published. The magazine is completely free and you can download it from this post.   This issue of the magazine has 78 pages. The magazine is published in English, but today there are programs that can read the PDF file […]

A second reaction has arrived after the conference on honey market integrity held at the European Parliament. The second reaction was sent by the German Honey Association (Honig-Verband e.V.), which sent a letter to the host of the conference, MEP Elena Joncheva.       Dear Ms Yoncheva On behalf of the German Honey 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, […]