Cuba's economy is increasing exports of ecological bee honey, as part of
a strategy aimed at meeting the growing demand for that product
in the international market. Experts said that production of ecological honey increased last year, and new areas were certified to produce
that kind of honey. At present, a score of municipalities in eastern
Cuba have been certified to produce ecological bee honey, since
they meet international quality standards. Ecological honey is highly
demanded in Europe and prices are high in the international market;
that is why, Cuban agricultural authorities have decided to increase
production of that kind of honey. In order to achieve that goal,
Cuban apiculturists are gradually increasing the value of production,
since the price of one ton of ecological honey is 300 dollars higher
than that of regular bee honey in the international market. The
highly-demanding European market, where there is a growing tendency
to consume ecologocal products, is the main target for Cuban exports
of ecological honey. (Apis-UK April 2005)