Dear Beekeeper,
Every jar of authentic European honey tells a story – of diverse landscapes, dedicated beekeepers, thriving pollinators, and a centuries-old tradition of excellence. The European Honey Contest 2026 is an opportunity to celebrate that heritage and demonstrate the outstanding quality of European honey on an international stage. We warmly invite you to submit your best honey and compete for one of the most prestigious recognitions in European beekeeping. Sample submission form: https://www.honey-contest.eu/submission.html
Unlike many competitions, the European Honey Contest recognizes only honeys that combine exceptional sensory quality, authenticity, and safety. Every sample is first tested for essential quality parameters, while the highest-ranked honeys undergo additional laboratory analyses to verify their authenticity and safety before receiving the top awards.
The judging panel consists of internationally recognized honey experts specializing in sensory analysis, ensuring that every sample is evaluated professionally, objectively, and according to the highest international standards.
Winning an award at a major international competition is more than a medal—it is a powerful confirmation of quality. It builds consumer confidence, strengthens your brand, distinguishes your honey in an increasingly competitive market, and demonstrates your commitment to producing authentic, high-quality European honey. Such recognition is a valuable marketing asset that can enhance your reputation both at home and abroad.
Whether you are a professional producer or a passionate beekeeper, this is your opportunity to measure your honey against Europe’s finest and earn a title that reflects excellence.
Why participate?
- International recognition from one of Europe’s leading honey competitions.
- Expert evaluation by an international panel of sensory analysis specialists.
- Verification of quality, authenticity, and safety for the highest-ranked honeys.
- Prestigious awards that enhance your reputation and help promote your honey.
- The opportunity to represent your region and contribute to showcasing the exceptional quality of European honey.
Sample submission deadline: 14 September 2026
Award Ceremony: 5 December 2026, Koper, Slovenia
We look forward to discovering Europe’s next honey champions and celebrating the remarkable diversity and excellence of European beekeeping together.
Submit your samples and learn more at: www.honey-contest.eu
Convenient sample delivery option: B-THENET andBEEXPERT event
If you will be in Slovenia on 27–28 August 2026, you can deliver your honey samples in person during the European Beekeeping Event, where the European Honey Contest organizing team will collect contest entries.
This is a convenient alternative to sending your samples by post and allows you to submit them directly to the organizers.
We wish you the very best of luck and hope to welcome your honey to the European Honey Contest 2026!
Kind regards,
European Honey Contest Organizing Committee
