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Yannis Koumpis
Antivaro
Ikaria, Greece
We are working against exploitation, with a horizontal structure of production that sustain and promote ethical working relationships.
The biological approach of managing bee’s culture was always for us an obvious and ideological choice. It was not made for money, or out of fashion. Producing according to bio- principles since 2001 and certified since 2011.
We produce pine tree honey in the island of Ikaria, one of the virgin and pure forests in Greece,way far from industrial places. We position our beehives in steep slopes,- Ikaria has plenty!- that fall straight to the sea, for the unique advantage of providing the bees with a flight range between sea side and mountainous environments.
But what Bio- means for Beekeeping?
We do not position beehives near areas of contamination (motorways, factories, litter drop points that emit heavy metals) or near conventional crops which contain high levels of pesticides.
We do not use chemical agents as remedies to combat diseases but biological means and the use of natural-technical methods.
The wax of the cells that bee’s work, live and store the honey at, is devoid of pharmaceutical products
We do not use methods of developing the beehives based on rapid expansion through alimentation with sugar.
Pine Honey from Icaria 480g
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Pine tree is the most important honey producing tree in Greece. It is estimated that over 60% of the total honey production in our country is pine tree honey. Simultaneously it comprises a unique and rare honey for the global market, since it is produced almost entirely in Greece and Turkey. It originates from the honeydew that is produced from the insect Marchalina Hellenica, widely known as Pine Worker.
Pine tree honey has a mild character, which makes it a favorite to a wide range of consumers. It does not have an intense aroma and it consists of subtle medium intensity sweetness. Its consistency is fairly thick, and due to low concentration of sugar and specifically glucose, it crystallizes slowly (1-2+ years). Its crystallization usually originates from its natural mixture with honeys made from other plants which also exist in pine tree forests.
Did you know that…
Pine tree honey has naturally high levels of ash in comparison to other honeys that lend it its unique dietary value. High levels of ash equals high level of minerals, which assist the metabolism significantly in human nutrition.
Likewise consumption of pine tree honey seems to lower oxidative stress .
Where do we produce it?
We produce pine tree honey in the island of Ikaria, one of the virgin and pure forests in Greece, way far from industrial places. We position our beehives in steep slopes,- Ikaria has plenty!- that fall straight to the sea, for the unique advantage of providing the bees with a flight range between sea side and mountainous environments.
