Raohe County in NE China sees growth in black honeybee sector.

A worker labels honey products at a black honey company in Heilongjiang Province, China, on July 30, 2026. Yue Yun, a resident of Shuangsheng Village in Raohe County, has been involved in black honey production for 33 years. To enhance the local honey market, Raohe County has recently partnered with leading enterprises to establish cooperatives and provide technical training for beekeepers, ensuring high-quality honey. Currently, around 431 honeybee farms operate within the national nature reserve for northeast black honeybees, employing over 1,300 workers.