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In Germany, there is a serious change coming to the way honey is labeled. From the summer of 2026, every jar of honey offered on the market will need to clearly indicate the countries from which the honey originates. This ends the current practice where producers labeled mixtures with vague phrases such as "a blend of EU and non-EU honey," reports Agroinform. Financial aid for beekeeping assets for climate adaptation According to the new regulation, approved by the Federal Council on the proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture, the label will list all countries of origin in descending order by the weight of the honey. For example, if a jar contains 60% Ukrainian, 30% Romanian, and 10% Mexican honey, this will need to be clearly marked on the packaging. The decision aims to bring more transparency and trust to the sector. The consumer protection organization Foodwatch has been advocating for a change for years, as the previous general formulations did not give buyers a real idea of ...