Corona raises the demand for "honey" after recommendations to strengthen immunity

Published 2020년 6월 17일

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The demand for honey, particularly royal jelly or 'white honey', has surged during the Corona crisis due to its purported immunity-boosting properties, as recommended by the Ministry of Health. This has led to a 25% increase in honey sales in Egypt, with about 2.5 million kilos sold annually. The prices of honey remain stable, ranging from 55 to 200 pounds per kilo, despite the increased demand.

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Dina Khaled wrote: The Corona crisis increased the demand for royal jelly "white honey" due to various recommendations regarding his contribution to raising the body's immunity, according to what Masrawy told traders. Fethi Beheiri, head of the Arab Beekeepers Union, said that there is a great demand for honey for bees, as a result of the Ministry of Health's indication that its use increases the efficiency of immunity in the fight against the Corona virus. Beheiri added, to Masrawy, that sales of honey increased by about 25%, with the increased prevalence of the Corona virus in Egypt compared to pre-corona sales. Fathi pointed out that there are about 2 million beehives in Egypt, and produce about 15,000 tons of honey annually. According to traders told Masrawy, sales of white honey increased as a result of increased demand, whether in beekeepers or in retail stores. Ahmed Yehia, head of the grocery division of the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, said that the demand for honey for ...

Source: EGmasrawy