Betting on the unexplored potential of Angolan honey

UNCTAD-UN PRESS RELEASE. The government sees honey as a product that could help diversify its oil-dependent economy and is working with UNCTAD and the European Union to improve its production and boost its export. Max Vicente is looking to increase his organic Maxmel and natural honey business in the Huambo province in the heart of Angola. He started this business in 2012 after finishing his doctorate in animal husbandry and learning all about beekeeping in São Paulo, Brazil. Maxmel produces two tons of honey each year, which is sold entirely in Angola, but Vicente wants to explore export opportunities to other markets. He is not the only one who is betting on Angolan beekeeping. The government and UNCTAD have identified honey production as a sector that could help diversify the country's economy. In 2019, oil accounted for around 33% of GDP and 93% of exports. "The absence of harsh winters makes the climate a favorable environment for commercial beekeeping," said Federico ...