The lack of direct marketing channels is hindering honey producers in Quintana Roo, leading to…

The lack of direct marketing channels is hindering honey producers in Quintana Roo, leading to significant financial losses due to intermediaries purchasing their product at much lower prices. Elena Cen Tuz, a producer from Betania in Felipe Carrillo Puerto, noted that while there are various groups focused on honey production and sales, the presence of middlemen, known as coyotes, continues to prevent beekeepers from receiving fair compensation for their efforts. She reported that honey prices have dropped from approximately 60 to 30 pesos per kilogram, directly affecting the livelihoods of families reliant on beekeeping.