ERIE, CO — The National Honey Board has partnered with chef and television personality Carla Hall to celebrate National Honey Month, which is September, and the Honey Saves Hives educational program.
This campaign strives to continue raising awareness about the significance of honey bees and the vital role they play in the ecosystem and global food supply. Pollinating over 90 crops including fruits, nuts, vegetables, herbs and spices, honey bees are responsible for one-third of the foods consumed.
Hall, winner of the fifth season of Top Chef, incorporates whole ingredients into her recipes, and honey is an ingredient she uses often.
“For years, honey has been a staple ingredient in my kitchen because it is wholesome, pure and delicious,” Hall said. “As a chef, I commit to using real honey wherever I can, and I’m thrilled to be a part of this initiative that combines the power of education and action. I encourage everyone to support nature’s finest work, the honey bees and the beekeepers that work hard to take care of them.”
Through multiple interactive and educational moments such as a pollinator-friendly dinner, hosted in collaboration with Justin’s, a nut butter manufacturer; a honey-centric evening for New York City media led Hall with cooking demonstrations, honey flights and pollinator activities; and a partnership with Samar Kullab, registered dietitian nutritionist and lifestyle creator, the National Honey Board has grown its mission to celebrate National Honey Month, supporting awareness for honey bee welfare daily.
As part of the Honey Saves Hives initiative, the National Honey Board has partnered with Barr Hill by Caledonia Spirits, Frönen, Justin’s, Kate’s Real Food, Mary’s Gone Crackers and Sprecher Brewery, who share how consumers can help support honey bees on their channels.
“At the National Honey Board, we’ve continued to advance our commitment to educate consumers and chefs alike on the influential role honey bees play in our global food production,” said Margaret Lombard, CEO of the National Honey Board. “In collaboration with partners, we have funded nearly $4.5 million dollars for honey bee research dedicated to protecting honey bees.”
