Every food product is sold in some form of packaging, and honey is no exception

Every food product is sold in some form of packaging, and honey is no exception. Previously, aluminum milk cans were the primary containers, but now plastic buckets and rectangular cubitainers are increasingly used. While beekeepers can sell honey directly from these containers, they often supply it to resellers, receiving back used containers that may have previously held pickles, sauerkraut, or other products. These containers can be reused multiple times, sometimes up to ten, before they become unusable. Beekeepers may lack the time to inspect each container thoroughly, leading to issues with old, damaged, or inadequately cleaned vessels.