This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. In the heart of Kragujevac, Serbia, a tradition of beekeeping that spans more than three generations is flourishing, led by Sanum per Fructus. This proud supplier, known for its commitment to producing 100 per cent natural honey, is gaining recognition not just in Serbia, but across […]Modernising honey production for a sustainable future
August 30, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. In the heart of Kragujevac, Serbia, a tradition of beekeeping that spans more than three generations is flourishing, led by Sanum per Fructus. This proud supplier, known for its commitment to producing 100 per cent natural honey, is gaining recognition not just in Serbia, but across […]Lost and found: 6 rediscovered species (including the tap-dancing spider)
June 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Elliott, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Have you heard of the fat catfish, pink-headed duck or Himalayan quail? If not, that might be because they are lost species – plants, animals and fungi that have been lost to […]Honey labelling: deal with Council on measures to combat fraud
January 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The revision of the “breakfast directives” aims to help consumers make informed and healthier decisions on agri-food products such as honey, fruit juice, jam and marmalades. On Tuesday evening, negotiators from the Parliament and Council reached a provisional political agreement on updated rules on […]The compelling reason why the financial sector must invest in boosting Earth’s biodiversity
May 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Ribhu Ranjan Barua, Project Lead, Biodiversity Finance Initiative, World Economic Forum The world is experiencing a catastrophic fall in biodiversity. Not only is this an environmental disaster, it can also lead to financial ruin; $44 trillion of economic value […]Commission welcomes political support by Member States to improve the protection of bees
June 29, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A clear majority of Member States have supported the Commission’s proposal for a protection goal of 10% today at the AGRIFISH Council, following a political discussion at the request of the European Commission. The 10% threshold supported by the Ministers will now be taken into account by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to […]MEPs call for a reduction in pesticides to protect bees
December 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Further reducing use of pesticides, more funds for research and better monitoring are urgently needed to save the EU’s bees, says the Environment Committee. The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee on Tuesday approved a resolution highlighting weaknesses in the EU Pollinator Initiative […]
