Apimondia Honey Show

[Michael Palmer]

I just read that there will be no honey show in 2025. Really? Well that stinks.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Why on earth?
Wasn’t it in Copenhagen? I was going to go.

 

[smallbee]

I was going to go as well - I love Copenhagen. Could it be old news you saw Michael? It was cancelled in 2022.

They posted on FB about it only this week too:

 

[WoodenBeam]

I just read that there will be no honey show in 2025. Really? Well that stinks.

The meeting still taking place - but no Honey Show within?

 

[smallbee]

The meeting still taking place - but no Honey Show within?

Ah, you're right.

https://apimondia2025.com/?p=wba-contest

 

[Erichalfbee]

Ah, you're right.

https://apimondia2025.com/?p=wba-contest

Maybe it’s because so much adulterated honey was found last year?

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Maybe it’s because so much adulterated honey was found last year?

my thoughts as well

 

[smallbee]

I understand why one would adulterate honey for mass-market sale, but it seems odd to then put that honey into a honey show. Surely the adulterated honey will not taste as good? And surely someone producing adulterated honey isn't doing it for pride in their product? Does winning a ribbon in the WBA honey show make a huge difference in the sale price that one can ask? I feel like I'm missing something.

 

[Erichalfbee]

I feel like I'm missing something.

The ‘American Bee Journal’ published an article about Apimondia 2019 in Montreal and the associated honey competition for the ‘Best Honey in the World’. All entries were lab tested and 45 percent of all entries were dis-qualified for being adulterated!
No information was given on the adulterants

 

[BeeKeyPlayer]

Ah, you're right.

https://apimondia2025.com/?p=wba-contest

I quite like the idea of tasting honey rather than just looking at it. From the above link:

THE GLOBAL HONEY BAR - Every Taste is a journey!

Join us at Apimondia 2025 in Copenhagen and set off on a delightful journey through the world of honey. At The Global Honey Bar, you’ll get the chance to savor honeys from every corner of the globe. Each Apimondia member state is invited to showcase a selection of their finest and most beloved honeys for everyone to enjoy. Participating countries will also have the exciting opportunity to host their own honey stands , sharing the unique stories and exquisite qualities of their local varieties with visitors. The Global Honey Bar promises to be a fantastic event filled with honey tastings, exploration of global honey diversity, and exciting interactions among beekeepers.

 

[JamezF]

But I've looked at my (son's) globe, and it doesn't have any corners!

James