Last week, the President of Apimondia, Dr. Peter Kozmus, and the Secretary General, Mr. Riccardo Jannoni, held a successful meeting at the FAO headquarters.

During the meeting, the President of Apimondia highlighted one of the most pressing challenges currently facing beekeepers worldwide: the presence of adulterated and counterfeit honey on the global market. He stressed the urgent need to address this issue effectively and proposed concrete steps toward stronger international cooperation, improved controls, and clearer regulatory frameworks.

FAO representatives acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and expressed their willingness to collaborate with Apimondia. Both organizations agreed on the importance of organizing a joint event already this year to address honey adulteration and to define further concrete actions.

The President of Apimondia also emphasized the necessity of preparing a White Paper outlining the essential role of all pollinators in the environment and the importance of their coexistence within sustainable ecosystems. This strategic document would aim to strengthen global awareness and policy alignment regarding pollinator protection.

In addition, discussions covered the topic of sustainable beekeeping and the conditions required to ensure its long-term viability. The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on the Forum to be organized in May this year in Slovenia, its main themes, and the importance of positioning the event as part of a broader international action to support pollinators.

This meeting marks an important step toward strengthened cooperation between Apimondia and FAO in addressing key global challenges affecting beekeeping and pollination.