Beekeeping, a profession with deep historical roots, has become increasingly challenging in recent years due to climate change and economic shifts. In 2022, György and Anna Hatos, in collaboration with the Székelygazda organization, envisioned a way to showcase the exceptional quality of honey produced by Transylvanian farmers to consumers.
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BeeBo, an innovative beekeeping initiative based in Bologna, Italy, exemplifies the fusion between traditional beekeeping and modern marketing and educational strategies, termed “co-experiential marketing.” This approach leverages the collective experiences of the community to promote beekeeping and environmental awareness.
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Opus Apis has its roots in Paolo’s beekeeping business that began in 2006 then in 2017 it also became an artisanal cookie and breadstick making workshop. Plus a laboratory of ideas that aims to generate awareness and sensitivity on the issues of food, bees and nature.
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After many years as a chef, sommelier and cookbook author, Malin wrote a book (World Changing Cookbook) together with climate scientist Johan Rockström, director of the Potsdam Institute for climate impact research, that for sure changed her career!
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Podere 101 is a young agricultural company born from the desire to do something concrete to contrast climate change, protecting and enriching the biodiversity of the territory, with an agroecological approach compared to traditional agriculture.
The enthusiasm and knowledge of Adelaide, right after she completed her studies on permaculture and regenerative farming, enabled her to take over from her father (Marco) organic beekeeping company and to transform it into a diverse business model, while pursuing her own vision of restoring a sustainable environment by innovative production methods. Different “brands”, each one specialized in a sector and leveraging on peculiar tools, are engaging with the community to target the same ultimate goal!
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In the Savinja Valley, right next to Mozirje, there is a real land of bees, so-called Beeland Skok Mozirje. In the summer of 2017 the door has been opened for all guests, who wanted to experience a different and original way of holidays. Staying in honeycomb-shaped houses, while observing hardworking bees, will truly bring magic to you. The Maja, Vili, Flip and Cassandra houses are unique accommodations, where visitors can spend a nice summer or spring days by the outdoor pool. Even in the autumn and winter months, everyone can enjoy a private, romantic wellness with the sauna and a massage bath inside the chalets.
The purpose of the Urban Beekeeper Association is to bring together individuals involved in beekeeping, apitourism, environmental protection, agriculture, biotechnology, and related fields in Ljubljana and Slovenia. The association connects those who support activities in these fields and helps them achieve their common interests, primarily the development and promotion of urban beekeeping as an activity that contributes to the conservation and development of the urban environment and improves the quality of life.
The Beekeeping and Fruit-Growing Learning Center Na Fari is located in a quiet and idyllic spot next to the parish church of the Virgin Mary on the lake in Prevalje. Visitors can explore a typical Slovenian apiary featuring a classroom, stacked and AŽ beehives, hive fronts with children’s motifs, and an insect hotel. Adjacent to the apiary is a hayrack that can accommodate around twenty visitors.
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As for his profession, Csaba Tornyossy is an IT specialist and keeps bees as a part time job. He completed an apiary course in Gödöllő in 2010, and since 2012 he has been giving lectures to his own trainees. He had always been cultivating an interest in social insects and that’s why he started working with bees.
