Honey: bill includes product in school meals of Brazil

Published 2024년 11월 6일

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The Legislative Assembly of Roraima has passed a bill that requires school meals to include honey, with preference given to honey sourced from local beekeepers. The bill, proposed by Congressman Armando Neto, aims to support small-scale beekeepers and promote healthier food options for students by replacing sugar with honey. The quality of Roraima's honey has been rated as the best in Piauí, and the state is currently in talks with Suriname, the Caribbean, and the European Union about potential honey trade opportunities. The bill is now set to be sanctioned by the Executive Branch.

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The Legislative Assembly of Roraima (ALE-RR) approved, this Tuesday (5), Bill No. 82/2023, which proposes the inclusion of honey in school meals in the state network. The initiative, authored by Congressman Armando Neto (PL), aims to provide a healthier option for students and promote local beekeeping. The project determines that honey be acquired through local beekeepers, reinforcing support for small beekeepers, family farming, the popular solidarity economy and rural family businesses in the state. Check out the latest information on agriculture, livestock, the economy and weather forecasts in the palm of your hand: follow Canal Rural on WhatsApp! During the session, Congressman Armando Neto explained that the measure benefits both students and small producers, promoting employment and income. “This bill will be of great value, both for small family farmers who produce honey in this state and for serving our education system, whether through the opportunity to produce honey or ...

Source: CanalRural