As the pine honey harvest continues in Muğla, producers complain about glucose and sugary…

As the pine honey harvest continues in Muğla, producers complain about glucose and sugary products being sold under the name of pine honey. Approximately 20-25 thousand tons of yield are expected from about 4 million hives; beekeepers demand that natural honey be valued properly despite rising costs.

Muğla accounts for 92% of the world's pine honey production and 86% of Turkey's production. Beekeepers protest against glucose and sugary honeys being sold as pine honey. Producers want the honey they produce with effort and laboratory tests to be properly valued and remain determined to continue beekeeping despite high costs.