Mexico estimates production of 65,649 tons of honey during 2022

Published 2022년 8월 10일

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Mexico's honey production is projected to increase by 5.8% to 65,649 tons in 2022, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader). This increase builds on a 2021 production of over 62,000 tons, with half of that amount being exported. Germany is a significant importer of Mexican honey, adhering to high quality and safety standards. The country's honey industry is supported by over 43,000 beekeeping families, with Mexico being home to nearly two thousand bee species and playing a crucial role in food crop pollination. The government is implementing programs to improve bee genetics and reduce the effects of Africanization.

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Mexico City, Aug 10 (EFE) .- The Government of Mexico estimated this Wednesday a production of 65,649 tons of honey, which would represent an increase of 5.8% compared to the volume of 2021, and so far it has registered an advance 52% of this forecast at the end of June. In an event called: "Our Wealth: Honey", the head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader), Víctor Villalobos, indicated that in 2021 more than 62,000 tons of honey were produced, of which 51% was destined for the export market. "Mexican honey is currently widely accepted worldwide for its aroma, flavor and quality, which places the country as the ninth producer and the tenth largest exporter in the world," Villalobos Arámbula stressed. In addition, he highlighted that in 2020, Mexican exports reached 33 countries, with a volume of 27,725 tons and for 2021 they increased by 16% compared to the previous year, exceeding 32,000 tons. He recalled that Germany, a country that is characterized by ...

Source: Elperiodicodemexico