Irish bees recognized in food labeling discussions, according to The Irish Times.

Consumers are discovering that much of the honey they have purchased, despite Irish branding, often originates far from Ireland. New EU regulations mandate that blended honey must specify the country of origin and the percentage from each, replacing the previous vague labeling of “a blend of EU and non-EU honeys.” The findings are revealing; for instance, Boyne Valley’s Pure and Natural blend consists of 71% Chinese, 21% Spanish, and 8% Argentinian honey, while Healy’s from Cork contains 90% Chinese honey. This situation highlights a market reality, as Ireland only produces 2.5% of its honey consumption.