Adoption of Work Plan for the Year 2025 announced
The European Beekeeping Association (EBA) has announced a comprehensive work plan for 2025, focusing on initiatives to combat the growing issue of fake honey, strengthen partnerships, and promote education and knowledge sharing within the beekeeping community.
At the heart of the EBA's work plan is the commitment to combat fake honey, a significant problem affecting the integrity of the European honey market. The association aims to raise awareness about fraudulent products and collaborate on regulatory and monitoring efforts to ensure honey authenticity.
Partnerships are another key focus area for the EBA. The association plans to build and strengthen partnerships within the beekeeping community and with related stakeholders, with the aim of enhancing collective efforts in bee conservation, sustainable beekeeping practices, and market integrity.
To support knowledge sharing and education, the EBA will conduct webinars throughout the year, covering topics such as best beekeeping practices, pollinator health, and market challenges like fake honey. In addition, the association will continue publishing its magazine, which serves as a valuable resource for beekeepers, featuring articles on scientific research, policy updates, practical advice, and news related to European beekeeping.
The EBA's work plan also includes organising a round table on the topic of fake honey in the EU Parliament, a special session of the AGRI committee in Brussels on the topic of beekeeping, and a meeting and meeting of the Scientific Committee for Bee Products and Bee Health in Celje.
Moreover, the EBA will participate in international events, events of its members, and organise events itself, with three events planned for 2025. The association will also participate in a beekeeping festival in Slovenia, inviting the EU Commissioner for Agriculture.
In line with its commitment to combat fake honey, the EBA's work plan includes a 100% fight against fake honey with urgent meetings in the first three months. The association will also actively work with its scientific committees, with potential establishment of new committees, and will include proposals from its members in the program, with appointing members responsible for implementation.
The EBA's Executive Board held a meeting today to discuss and adopt the work plan, which was submitted by Mr. Boštjan Noč. The work plan also includes the acquisition of new sponsors and the signing of partnerships with EPBA, BEELIFE, and Apimondia.
The EBA's website will also play a significant role in these initiatives, with the inclusion of new members, the publication of the magazine, and the organisation of webinar lectures. The EBA will also participate in the Apimondia conference in Denmark, hosting a 'Our Website Day' to showcase its activities and initiatives.
The EBA's 2025 work plan aligns with the broader EU and beekeeping community objectives, including efforts linked to pollinator conservation and sustainable agriculture policies. The emphasis on combating fake honey aligns with the sector’s need to protect both consumers and producers from adulterated products, a goal consistent with industry practices and initiatives globally.
For more detailed information about the EBA's 2025 work plan, checking the European Beekeeping Association’s official communications or its website is recommended.
The European Beekeeping Association (EBA) acknowledges the importance of maintaining market integrity and plans to collaborate with the finance sector to establish robust regulatory measures, ensuring the authenticity of honey in the European market.
To foster stronger partnerships and enhance collaborative efforts, the EBA will actively seek out sponsors and partnerships with EPBA, BEELIFE, and Apimondia, in addition to building relationships within the beekeeping community and related stakeholders.
