European beekeepers gathered at the Apimondia Congress 2025 in Copenhagen to discuss the key challenges and future perspectives of beekeeping in Europe. Roundtables highlighted issues such as pests and diseases, honey market pressures, pesticide exposure,
An Italian study, conducted by researchers from CREA and published in PLoS One, has shown that it is possible to detect the presence of at least eight pathogens by searching for their DNA or RNA
APIMONDIA EC members participated in the 7th MELIZA Beekeeping Fair in Zamora, Spain — a major event bringing together beekeepers, industry professionals, and the public, with over 170 stands and a strong international presence.
With 9.2 million honeybee colonies, beekeeping in Tanzania plays a crucial role, that makes the country the second-largest honey producer in Africa and tenth globally, with around 31.000 tonnes of honey and 1.800 tonnes of
The 25th Brazilian Congress of Apiculture and the 11th Brazilian Congress of Meliponiculture, known as CONBRAPI 2026, will take place from May 13th to 16th in Florianópolis, Brazil.
The event is Brazil’s leading national meeting
Dr. Fani Hatjina participated in a joint EU workshop organized by the VALOR project, together with the Butterfly, PollinERA and WildPosh projects.
The workshop focused on developing EU-level scenario narratives for pollinators, exploring how the
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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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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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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