In April 2025, U.S. beekeepers lost about half of their hives. As a result, honey imports have increased. According to data from the USDA, reported by Briefs Financial, U.S. honey imports reached 562 million pounds
Beekeeping practice worldwide is significantly affected by persistent myths, dogmas, unproven treatments, inappropriate chemical use, commercial misuse of “services”, and so‑called “phantomic approaches” that lack scientific or veterinary evidence. These practices undermine bee health, treatment
Honey bees are essential for global food security, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability, yet their welfare is still not adequately recognized within international animal welfare frameworks. This policy brief, prepared by members of the Apimondia Working
Bee Culture, the magazine of american beekeepers, had published the American Bee Research Conference (ABRC) abstracts of the congress of the 2026, held in Mobile, Alabama. The ABRC is an annual conference, organized by the
Join one of the stakeholder consultations and contribute with ideas and experience on pollinators! Stakeholders can help shape the September agenda and global efforts by attending these consultations. FAO will host a Global Pollinator Conference on 16–17 September
Almost one year ago, Ingrid Helvie Williams passed away suddenly at the age of 78, after dedicating 39 years of her life to the study of bees. She joined the Department of the Rothamsted Experimental
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The next Apimondia Congress will take place in Dubai! 🌍
We warmly invite all beekeepers, scientists, experts, and bee enthusiasts from around the world to join us for this unique event — a place to share knowledge, experience, and inspiration for the future of beekeeping.
The event is organized in collaboration with Uganda National Apiculture Development Organisation (TUNADO), highlighting a shared commitment to advancing beekeeping and supporting pollinator sustainability in Africa.
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The event is Brazil’s leading national meeting focused on apiculture and meliponiculture. It brings together experts, beekeepers, researchers and industry leaders to strengthen the bee sector and promote sustainable development.
The Latin American Apiculture Congress is a regional gathering that brings together beekeepers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to share knowledge, innovations, and best practices in apiculture. It serves as an important platform to strengthen collaboration, address challenges facing beekeeping in the region, and promote the sustainable development of the sector.
Through our official statements, we address the key challenges facing beekeeping and pollinators worldwide.
APIMONDIA Statement on Honey Fraud is the official position of APIMONDIA regarding honey purity, authenticity, fair modes of production, and the best available recommended methods to detect and prevent honey fraud.
APIMONDIA Statement on so-called “Vegan Honey” (VH) is the official position of APIMONDIA regarding these types of products that use the word “honey”.
APIMONDIA Statement on Immature Honey Production gives scientific background and concepts on why this mode of production leads to a violation of the definition of honey.
Article aims to be a useful guidance for authorities and stakeholders of the honey chain understand the complexity of detecting honey fraud, a problem that threatens not only the beekeeping industry globally but also the food security of many countries.
To date, there is no single measure effective enough to control the problem of fraud in the honey sector. The international market will therefore require diversified actions at all levels of authority. A strategic plan needs ...
Pollinators are essential for plant reproduction, biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and global food production. Globally, more than 20,000 bee species contribute to pollination, alongside many other insects such as flies, butterflies, and beetles.
Apimondia is the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations and other organisations working within the apiculture sector since 1895. Apimondia is a non-governmental organisation that brings together beekeepers, ...
Apimondia is led by a President, a Vice-President, and a Secretary, who work together to guide the Federation’s global initiatives. Our structure also includes seven Scientific Commissions and five Regional Representatives, ...
Our main objective is to facilitate the exchange of information and discussions where beekeepers, scientists, honey-traders, agents for development, technicians and legislators meet to listen, discuss and learn from each other.
Apimondia’s Working Groups bring together experts and practitioners from around the world to address key topics in beekeeping. They focus on specific issues, share knowledge, and promote best practices within the beekeeping community.
Apimondia unites 83 Full Members and 48 Associate Members, representing beekeeping organizations, research institutions, and associations from more than 120 countries across the globe.
Our organization operates across the globe, connecting beekeepers, researchers, and partners who share a common goal — protecting bees and promoting sustainable beekeeping.
The map below highlights the regions where we collaborate, exchange knowledge, and support initiatives that strengthen the future of beekeeping.
Click on a region to learn more about our activities there.
