LONGMONT, CO — Returning for a second year after the inaugural 2020 program, the National Honey Board is celebrating National Honey Month this September with “Honey Saves Hives.” As honey bee populations experience rapid rates of decline, protecting these pollinators is becoming even more crucial to our ecosystem and food supply, as honey bees are responsible for more than 35% of the foods we eat and the honey we enjoy.
To provide consumers a way to support research that helps honey bees, the National Honey Board is partnering with several top US food and beverage manufacturers who will each make a donation to Project Apis m., the largest US non-profit working to protect honey bees. By purchasing products made with honey from participating brands during the month of September, consumers will help fund bee health research and programs.
The participating companies include Companion Baking, Justin’s, Lost Cause Meadery, Melle Water and Purely Elizabeth.
“As the threats to honey bees continue, it’s a crucial time to protect these pollinators with year two of Honey Saves Hives,” said Margaret Lombard, CEO, National Honey Board. “We are once again honored to partner with organizations that share our mission of protecting honey bees, and in turn, our food supply. I encourage consumers everywhere to participate by making a meaningful purchase from our food and beverage partners.”
The National Honey Board is also partnering with author, chef and TV personality Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes to celebrate National Honey Month all month long.
“I’m thrilled to partner with the National Honey Board this year to celebrate National Honey Month and spread the buzz on how to help save honey bees,” Adams said. “It’s not often we are presented an opportunity to help honey bees while enjoying delicious made with honey products. What a sweet way to celebrate!”
As honey bee populations experience rapid rates of decline, protecting these pollinators is becoming even more crucial to our ecosystem and food supply, as honey bees are responsible for more than 35% of the foods we eat and the honey we enjoy.
Beyond supporting the participating brands that use honey during National Honey Month, purchasing honey at US grocery stores year-round supports honey bees. The National Honey Board allocates 5% of its annual revenue to honey bee health research, administered by Project Apis m.
For more information on the Honey Saves Hives program and how to help honey bees all September long, visit honeysaveshives.com.
To learn more about how beekeepers across the country are protecting these important pollinators, watch the National Honey Board’s new video series, Celebrating Beekeeping, starting with the episode below.
