Bees save the economy; increases demand for bee products in pandemic

게시됨 2020년 9월 10일

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The article highlights a significant surge in demand for honey and related products, such as propolis, pollen, and beeswax, reaching up to 50 percent during the pandemic in the State of Mexico. These products are valued for their benefits in treating respiratory diseases. Consequently, beekeeping has emerged as the only sector experiencing growth during the health crisis, with honey consumption increasing by 30 percent and propolis by 50 percent. Despite generating less than 1 percent of Mexico's total honey production, the activity remains important to 800 families in the region.

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LETICIA RÍOS. THE HERALD OF MEXICO. The demand for honey and related products increased up to 50 percent. Currently, 800 families depend on beekeeping production in Edomex. During the pandemic, the demand for bee products, such as honey, propolis, pollen and beeswax increased between 30 and 50 percent in the State of Mexico, as they are considered auxiliary in the treatment of respiratory diseases, said José Luis Velasco. The representative of the sector in the Edomex Business Coordinating Council (CCEM) pointed out that they had positive results in sales during the health contingency. The consumption of honey increased 30 percent, while propolis 50 percent; in the case of this second product, it currently faces a shortage. Propolis is a resin that the bee generates, which is diluted in alcohol and applied directly to the throat to eliminate bacteria and viruses. “It seems that beekeeping production is the only one that has grown in recent months due to the COVID-19 issue; the ...

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