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The demand for bee products such as honey, propolis, pollen, and beeswax in the State of Mexico has seen a significant increase during the pandemic, with sales rising by 30 to 50 percent. Honey consumption has grown by 30 percent, while propolis has seen a 50 percent increase in demand. However, a shortage of propolis is currently being experienced. The beekeeping industry in the state supports around 800 families and is contributing to the growth of the sector, despite generating less than 1 percent of the country's total honey production.
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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. He specified that currently 800 families from Edomex depend on beekeeping production in municipalities such as Tonatico, ...
Source: MXagronoticias
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