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Meant to Bee Revoluonizing the Face of Honey Producon and Supporng the Beekeepers Honey BRANDS That willDrizzle Your toast T O P 1 0 Industry Insider A Guide to Creang Your Own Honey-based Beauty Products Insights In-depth The Benefits of Organic Honey and its Effects on the Environment February | Issue : 04 | 2023
Thekeepingof beesislikethe directionofsunbeams.
- Henry David Thoreau

Editor’s Note

The Evolutionary Terminology of the Beekeeping Industry

Ariseininterestanddemandforhoneyand productsderivedfromithasoccurredinrecent years,spurringinnovationinthebeekeeping sectorandtheemergenceofhoneybrands.These companiesarecommittednotonlytoproducinghighqualityhoneybutalsotoethicalandenvironmentally friendlybeekeeping.

Thecreationofcreativehivedesignswiththegoalof enhancingtheproductivityandwell-beingof honeybeecolonieshasbeenasignificantdevelopment inthebeekeepingsector.Someexamplesofthese designsaretopbarhives,whichpermitnaturalcomb building,andflowhives,whichpermithoney extractionwithoutupsettingthebees.

Intheprocess,alotofhoneycompaniesaremaking effortstomakesurethattheirbeekeepingmethodsare ethicalandsustainablefromanenvironmentaland socialstandpoint.Thisincludesadoptingorganic farmingtechniques,assistingnearbybeekeeping groups,andloweringtheircarbonfootprint.

InsightsSuccesstakesprideinreformingitsLatest Edition–Top10HoneyBrandsThatWillDrizzle YourToast,subjectifyingtheadvancementsinthe beekeepingindustryandtheriseofhoneybrandsthat prioritizesustainabilityandethicalpracticesare encouragingsignsforthefutureofthehoneyindustry. Asconsumerawarenessanddemandfor environmentallyandsociallyresponsibleproducts continuetogrow,honeybrandscontinuetoprioritize thesevaluesintheiroperations. -PrashikD.Bombarde

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Akron Honey akronhoney.com

Barkman Honey barkmanhoney.com

Akron's approach to saving bees is straighorward: by educang those responsible for creang laws that affect bees and making decisions about lawn maintenance and pescide use, they can beer #savethebees.

Browning's Honey browningshoney.com

Barkman holds a profound gratude for honeybees and fervently supports these charming creatures that generously furnish them with their delighul nectar

Geohoney geohoney.com

Basem Barry Founder

Browning's Honey has been consistently producing over a million pounds of top-notch clover and orange blossom honey every year. Their creamed honey is unfiltered, raw, and prepared using a disncve process that they have been refining since the 1930s.

PointClickCare pointclickcare.com

Amit Masram

Global HR Transformaon Lead General Assembly UK

PointClickCare is uning the richest, post-acute data set with the most expansive, full-connuum network, giving care teams immediate, pointof-care access to deep, real-me insights at any stage of a paent’s healthcare journey

Geohoney is a Global Pollinaon & Green Tech Corporaon under the ownership of B A BARRY DMCC. Geohoney has a passion, strong determinaon & forwardthinking regarding bees, nature, environmental concerns, and humankind.

San Diego Honey Company sandiegohoney.com

Lisann Koplin Owner

San Diego Honey Company® has an intense passion for local, raw honey. Their approach involves collaborang with nearby beekeepers to procure only the most exquisite and unprocessed honey from the Southern California region. These beekeepers share a deep fondness for their bees.

Black Bee Honey blackbeehoney.com

Paul Webb

Co-owner

Black Bee Honey priorizes nature in their business pracces by adopng a circular model where 2% of their revenue is allocated towards the creaon of wildflower meadows. These meadows serve as a crucial habitat for honey bees and other pollinators.

Meant To Bee

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Driene Botes

Founder & CEO

The establishment of Meant to Bee™ was a direct response to the difficules encountered by new and small-scale beekeepers in South Africa. Thus, their business model heavily relies on SMEs, which constute the primary supplier of honey and beeswax.

Swedish Bee Company

thehoneyofsweden.com

Mats Olofsson

Founder & CEO

The Swedish Bee Company places great emphasis on the producon of honey and bee pollen, and also offers bee colonies for purchase. Their bees are exclusively of the Buckfast variety, and the queens undergo a rigorous selecon process using topquality weaning material from a trusted professional breeder.

Pass the Honey passthehoney.com

Douglas Raggio

Owner

Pass the Honey was founded on the idea that a small company, commied to transformave systems change could make a disproporonate difference in the world through the right combinaon of vision, partnership, and technical capability

Wesley The Keeper CEO & Founder Cyndy Browning Co-founder

Meant to Bee

Revoluonizing the Face of Honey Producon and Supporng the Beekeepers

Theworldisfullofmultipleorganismsthatsupport theEarth’secosystem.Oneofthepeculiaronesis bees.Theyhelppollinateseedsandsupply ecosystemswithfood.Lookingatthecurrentscenarios, natureisatalarmingrisk!

Beesholdacrucialroleintheecosystem.Theshortageof honeyashivesproduceslesseramounts,andfactorssuchas pesticidesandclimatechangeeffectsonlyaddtothe question.

Thoughtof what would happen if bees just disappeared from the ecosystem?

Itwouldleadtoasuddencollapseinthenaturalecosystem affectingthefoodchainonnumerouslevelsandultimately affectingthelifecyclesofhumans.

C O V E R S T O R Y

THROUGH THE MEANT TO BEE MODEL, THE SUCCESS OF OUR SME BEEKEEPER PARTNERS IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN AND OBJECTIVE, AS THEIR SUCCESS ENSURES OUR FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY. THE ULTIMATE DREAM IS TO SEE OUR AFRICAN BRAND FILL THE SHELVES AT INTERNATIONAL OUTLETS, AND I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL, DESPITE THE CHALLENGES.

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THE BUSINESS ALLOWS PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED BEEKEEPERS TO USE THEIR EXISTING HIVES TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Thus,tosavethenaturalecosystemandbeeswiththeirbee hives,Drienecameupwiththeideationofsupportingall thedimensionsoftheprocess.Frombeestobeehivesand providingessentialequipment.

DrieneBotes,Founder,andCEOofMeantToBee,one whonoticesthegapintheindustry,tookherenthusiastic stepstowardsthembysteppingintothearenawithfull confidenceinsheddingoffthesignificantissuesthatoccur behindthescenes.

MeantToBeeisahoneycompanythatempowerssmallscalebeekeeperswithanintroductiontothebusiness, trainingandongoingmentorshipinsustainablebeekeeping, andaccesstothemarket,allunderacommonbrand. Soundsinteresting,doesn’tit?

Let’s dive into the world of honey of Meant To Bee and learn more about it!

TheBeginningoftheBEEEra

AftertheresearchinSouthAfricaaboutruralbeekeepers, andbythattheyfoundthattheruralbeekeepersdon’thave accesstothemarketorfundingtogrow,andtheyhavethe knowledgetheknow-how.So,theybuiltabusinessmodel basedonittosupportthebackdropofruralbeekeepersof SA.Wegivethemtraining,extraequipmentlikehives, physicalequipmenttoworkwith,andmuchmore.

Currently,theyarebusydevelopinganapptomonitorthe hives,theactivitiesofbees,andtheenvironmentaround them.TheirBeekeepersareimportanttothem.

InSouthAfrica,therearethousandsofsmallbeekeepers, butduetoalackofknowledge,andaccesstothemarket, theycan’tgrowtheindustryoreitherprovidemorehives forthem.Hence,MeantToBeesupportbeekeeperswith theirhivesandhiveequipmentaswellasprovidingtraining andmentoringthemovera3-yearintensiveperiod.

Ontopofthat,theyhelpharvesthoneyand,fromthere, takeittothemarket,sotheygetimmediateaccesstothe marketinsteadofsellingitfromtheirownhands.

TheCharismaticLeader

WhiletalkingaboutDrieniebeingabornentrepreneur,She becameamomquiteearlyinherlifeattheageof23and

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nowisthemotherof2kids.Asamother shedidn’twanttogocontinueher endeavorsinthecorporateworld.

Inthelastfewyears,shehasdone vigorousresearchworkand studiesatGibbsBusiness School.Latershestarted importingjewelrybusiness fromChinatoSouthAfrica, andithittherecordshead-on. Whiletalkingabout professionalcareers respectively,Drieneestates, “I had some good years with a lot of bad years too.”

Depictingherjourney,she camefromruralareaswhereshe livedinaverystrictAfrican family.Currently,sheisasingle momandbroughtuptwokidsby herself.Hereldersonisa28-year doingaPh.D.whileherdaughterworks ataveryinfluentialcompanyinSouth Africa.

Downintheline,inresearchingthehoneyindustry sheunderstoodthatwithoutbees,we(humans)wouldnot havefoodandmuchmore.Thus,theneedformorebeesto surviveincreased.Giventhefactthatbeespopulatealmost rd1/3 ofthepopulation.

OneofthehighlightingspecificthingsabouttheMeantTo BeeBusinessisthattheynotonlysupportbeekeepersbut, mostimportantly,theysupportfoodsecuritywhichis essentiallyanimportantelementinthefoodmanufacturing industry.

Drienie’sloveforworkingwithbeekeepershasbeen abundantinthepasttenyears.Shehasdoneupliftment withintheruralcommunitieswheresheprovidedtraining. Duringthetrainingprocess,shenoticedagapinthemarket despitethepeopleofSouthAfricabeingpassionateabout theirwork.Thus,herloveforhelpingthemgetaccesstothe marketincreased.

Drienie
I KEEP KNOCKING ON DOORS AND DO NOT GIVE UP. I BELIEVE IN MY DREAM, AND I HAVE FAITH IN GOD.
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Meant To Bee had the privilege earlier this year to exhibit in Dubai inside the South African Pavilion. That has been their very first Internaonale exhibion and a learning curve. Drienie has done a few courses this year to enhance her own business to educate herself regarding Internaonal trade and the circular economy.

· ICLEA and ACE Africa Circular Economy;

· Pitch for Funding: Unicorn and The Plaorm Capital (a Nigerian Company)

· Future Females: Export Readiness;

· ITC Training: Export Readiness, Social Entrepreneurship, Export Markeng strategy, and Enterprise sustainability;

· JCCI

Anotherinterestingelementofworkingwithbeesand beekeepersisexcitingunlessitbites;that’sanotherstory altogether.

MajorOfferingsOfMTB

Theservicestheyoffermajorlysupportsmallbeekeepers andprovideeachbeekeeperbygivingthem150hivesand givethemneededsupportwhilecatchingbeesateachbase. Theygiveeachbeekeeperintensetrainingsothatafter allottingeach100hives,theyfacilitatethemwith2two additionalpeopletosupportthemendlessly.

Duringthewinterseason,itiscrucialtofeedbeessothat theyarereadytoproducehoneyinthesummerandgive thempropercareandnutritionasbeesarefit.Theystart workinginsummerwithfullfleshtowardsproducinghoney inSouthAfrica,in3monthsofsummer,wherethebusiness trulyfurnishes.

Astheharvestingofhoneystartsinthemonthsof November,December,January,andFebruary,theseare mostlybusyforthem,astheyareharvestinghoneyin variousareas.

FIRSTLY, I WANT TO SEE MEANT TO BEE’S HONEY ALL OVER THE WORLD, IN EVERY SHOP, AS A RECOGNIZABLE BRAND.

Intheupcomingyear,MeantToBeeisplanningtostart pollinatingandcurrentlygettingtoapointwhere beekeepersunderstandtheindustryverywell.Whiletalking aboutthepowerpoint,Drieniestatesthat “If a beekeeper has only 40 hives, what amount of money will they make would be tripled if we are supporting them with 150 hives.”

AtMTB,theyalsoteachfeedingtheirbeesandincrease harvestingofhoney Therebyincreasingtheharvestingof honey Theyouththatdependsonhoneyismuchhigher, andifbeekeepersaretrainedinabetterway,theywillknow theirbusinessbetter.Thescenarioiscompletelydifferent withoutfeedingthebeesandnotfollowingaproperregime. Hence,theyclaimitisextremelyimportanttodotheright trainingforbeekeepersandprovidemoneytobeehivesand getabetteredgeinthepeakseason.

Theyparticularlyaimtheproductionrawhoneywithout mixinganyadditivitiesinit.Theytrytogiveitaraw, natural,andbetterflavor.Theydonotmixanysugaror preservativesintheirhoney.

“When they say it’s raw honey, it is completely natural raw honey you’ll get from them.”

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Awards Prestigious

Nominated by ICLEA to aend the South African Innovaon Summit in South Africa in September Walked as the Winner and aended SLUSH in Finland in November. The price has been sponsored by the Finland Embassy in SA. This has been an extremely excing journey! She will be back at SLASH in 2023 and believes she to make it to the final pitch this me! (The price someone was this year 1 million euros, how cool!)

Itistheprocessofharvestingrawhoneytogetitintothe bottlingplantwithpurehoneyandnosugar Theyneedto workwithpurerawhoney.Itisalsoveryimportantto educatetheindustryaboutthisbecausepeopleinSouth Africa,butbylookingatthepriceofit-

Drienieclaims, “It’s not the price that matters but the purity, richness of honey that matters the most. It is pure hard work, and it’s hand harvested. If you want to buy raw honey, you’ll get it raw from with its richness in flavor and all.”

ThecoreoftheHive

MeantToBeeistakingtheinternationalraw,naturalhoney marketbystormandisnegotiatingwithlocaland internationalcustomers.Notonlyisitofferingapremium Africanproduct,butit’sallowingcustomerstobeapartof somethingbiggerthanthemselvesandupliftthoseless privileged.

Thebusinessallowspreviouslydisadvantagedbeekeepers tousetheirexistinghivestosupportthemselves,their families,andtheircommunities.Therearenoextra expensestothebeekeeperswhosupplyMeantToBeewith itspremiumhoney Thepartnershipallowsabeekeeperwith 40hivestomakeaprofitofaboutR42,000!

Thusfar,thecompanyhasattendedtwoexhibitions, SAITEXandtheHotelandHospitalityShow.Drieniehas

alreadybookedaspotatSARCDAChristmasandthe NaturalandOrganicShow.Sheisalsoplanningtoattend variousinternationalexhibitionsin2023.

Butitisn’tallsunshineandroses.WhenMeantToBee started,DrieniequicklyrealizedthatSMEbeekeepers, particularlyblack-ownedenterprisesinruralareasandfrom disadvantagedcommunities,facedmanychallenges, includingpredatorypricingtacticsfromlargerhoney buyers,lackofmarketinformation,lackofaccessto capital,inabilitytoaccessfinancing,andalackof operationalsupport.MeantToBeeaddressesthese challengesthroughapartnershipwithitsSMEbeekeepers.

HoneyHarvesting

Forthelasttenyears,Drieniehasbeenworkingin communitiesandhasseentheexcitingideasofthese entrepreneursandbusinesspeople.Sheobservedquiteearly theyoftendon’thavetheknowledgeorresourcestoget theirideastothemarket,butDrieniedid!Sherealized manydisadvantagedbeekeepershadincredibleproducts withoutthemeanstogetthemtothemarket.Inspirationhit, andshestartedMeantToBe.Shehasn’tlookedbacksince.

Throughherexperienceinmarketing,communications,and SMEdevelopment,sheassiststhebeekeepersherbusiness identifiedtothrive.

Theyarebuildingaqualitybrandwithpremiumproducts thatupliftsmallbeekeepers.

DeedsThatStandApart

MeantToBeeistakingtheinternationalraw,naturalhoney marketbystormandisnegotiatingwithlocaland internationalcustomers.Notonlyisitofferingapremium Africanproduct,butit’sallowingcustomerstobeapartof somethingbiggerthanthemselvesandupliftthoseless privileged.

Thebusinessallowspreviouslydisadvantagedbeekeepers tousetheirexistinghivestosupportthemselves,their families,andtheircommunities.Therearenoextra expensestothebeekeeperswhosupplyMeantToBeewith itspremiumhoney Thepartnershipallowsabeekeeperwith 40hivestomakeaprofitofaboutR42,000!

Thusfar,thecompanyhasattendedtwoexhibitions, SAITEXandtheHotelandHospitalityShow.Drieniehas alreadybookedaspotatSARCDAChristmasandthe

NaturalandOrganicShow.Sheisalsoplanningtoattend variousinternationalexhibitionsin2023.

However,itisn’tallsunshineandroses.WhenMeantTo Beestarted,DrieniequicklyrealizedthatSMEbeekeepers, particularlyblack-ownedenterprisesinruralareasandfrom disadvantagedcommunities,facedmanychallenges, includingpredatorypricingtacticsfromlargerhoney buyers,lackofmarketinformation,lackofaccessto capital,inabilitytoaccessfinancing,andalackof operationalsupport.MeantToBeeaddressesthese challengesthroughapartnershipwithitsSMEbeekeepers.

TechAdvancementsintoMeantToBee

TheteammeanttoplantheUnicornIncubationinitiative fromDr AkintoyeAkindele(trainingbyseasonedmentors, businessleaders,andadvisors;accesstoaccounting,legal, andfinancialprofessionalsatnocosttotheparticipants; networkingopportunitieswithotherentrepreneursand globalindustryparticipants;accesstofundingofupto$1 million;supporttoaccesslocalandinternationalgrants raisedbyUnicornoritsaffiliates.)

Further,theyplantoinculcatetheSheTradesZA opportunity.Whileofferingonlinecoursesaroundexport readinessthroughtheInternationalTradeCentreandThe GlobalBusinessAcceleratororSMEExportIncubatorwith theJohannesburgChamberofCommerceandIndustry The supportandpreparationfromthesecourseshavebeen invaluableinpreparingherandthebusinessfor opportunitiesandfunding.

Drienieadds, “Through the Meant To Bee model, the success of our SME beekeeper partners is our primary concern and objective, as their success ensures our financial sustainability. The ultimate dream is to see our African brand fill the shelves at international outlets, and I believe that we will, despite the challenges.”

WallsofImpedimentswithintheBeehives

Nobusinessventureiswithoutobstacles,andDrienieand herteamhavefacedtheirfairshare,includingnavigating thelonelyjourneyofentrepreneurship,thefloodof ‘honey’ intothemarketthataffectsthepriceofraw,naturalhoney, andsecuringmuch-neededfunding.

OnehugedoorthathasopenedupforDrienieandMeantTo Beeisbeingselectedasoneof25Africanentrepreneursto takepartintheprestigiousUnicornIncubationinitiative. Shehopesthecoursewilltakethemtothenextleveland opendoorsforfunding.

Anotherchallengehasbeenfindingtheperfectmatchfor thebeekeepingproject, “There are thousands of beekeepers and people with available land that would like to be part of our project, but we do not have enough funds to accommodate them all.”

However,Drienieisn’tshyingawayfromthechallenges. Shesays,“I keep knocking on doors and do not give up. I believe in my dream, and I have faith in God.”

EnvisioningFuture

TheFuturegoalsofMeantToBeearetoventureintothe internationalmarketlikeUSA,Germany,Japan,Saudi Arabia,andmanymoretoenhancetheirbusiness progressively

Educatingthepublicaboutrawhoney,itsbenefits,why theyshouldlookatproductlabels,andthedifference betweenrawhoney,irradiatedhoney,andimportedhoneyis anothergoalthecompanyisstrivingupwards.

Drienieenvisionsdreamsandgoalsforthefutureaheadof MeantToBee, “Firstly, I want to see Meant To Bee’s honey all over the world, in every shop, as a recognizable brand. People must know that when they buy from us, they buy raw, natural honey from a small African farmer. The world must know the African story!”

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Award-Winning Leader Driving Digital Transformation and Business Success Globally!

Ascompaniesstrivetostayaheadofthecurveandremain competitiveintoday’sdigitallandscape,theroleofHR technologyisbecomingincreasinglyimportant.Digital transformationisnolongerjustabuzzword-it’sa necessity AndattheheartofthistransformationliesHR technology,thegame-changingsolutionsthatarecatalyzing growth,buildingarobustdigitalHRfunction,and acceleratingworkplacetransformation.

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WhatinspiredyoutopursueHRasacareeroptionand stillmotivatesyouafterbeingintheindustryformore than17years?

It’sfascinatingtoreflectandlookbackafteralltheseyears. BeinganengineeringgraduatefromNITTrichy,itwas ratherunusualatthattimetothinkaboutHumanResources asacareeroption.However,mystintwithaleading trainingproviderforManagementeducationallowedmeto assessmyskillsandmotivationsandfuelledmyinterestin thepowerofHumanResources.Irealizedhowitisakey driverforachievingcompetitivenessthroughthepowerof people.Itwasaconsciouschoicetopursueformal educationandtakeupHumanResourcesasacareer Havingworkedextensivelyinmultipleindustries,and regions,I’mexcitedaboutthepossibilitiesofhow technologycaninfluencebettertalentandbusiness outcomes.HumanResourcesisclearlyattheforefrontof shapingthedirectionoftheorganizationthroughdata, insights,andinnovativeHRpractices.

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CanyoudescribeyourjourneyasaGlobalHRLeader inadigitalera,includinganychallengesyoumayhave facedandhowyouovercamethem?

TheuseoftechnologyinHumanResourcesisseenasthe mostsignificantdriverofchangeinmodernorganizations. Ithasopenedupnewhorizonsandunlockednovel approachestoraisethebaroftheHRfunction.Inadigital era,businessestodayoperateinahighlydynamic, uncertain,andpressuredenvironmentlookingtoguardtheir competitiveadvantageagainstthecompetition,economic conditions,andtechnologyshifts.Asaresult,theyare constantlyinpursuitofHRTechnologythatcanhelp addressskillsgapsandretentiontostayaheadofthegame bykeepinginsyncwithchangingemployeedemographics andtheirunmetneeds.Thisisevenmorevitalforscaling organizationslookingtobalancegrowthwithaneyeon buildinganagile,moderndigitalHRorganization.

Tellusthechallengesscalingorganizationsface, especiallyinlightofatrade-offbetweenstrong customergrowthandinvestinginbuildinganevolving HRorganization.

Ascalingorganizationoftengrappleswithseveral competingpriorities,includingcustomeracquisition, raisinginvestments,ensuringasteadyandgrowing revenuestream,andevolvingitsproduct/services portfolio.Animportantaspectthatcanworkin favororagainstistheavailabilityofskillsand costsassociatedwithbringingthetalent.

Entrepreneursandfoundersofsuccessfulscaleupsunderstandthesignificanceofinvestingin HRTechnologytoolsandsystemsatatime whentheyseeevidenceofhavingdoneenough todifferentiatethemselvesinthemarket/industry toolsandagoodmixofcustomerswithrepeatand newbusiness.Thescale-upphaseisaboutmaking thingsmorestructuredandneedsacompletelydifferent mindsetandskills,abandoningthenimblenessofstartup.Forexample,youwanttogrowfrom30to300orfrom 500to1500people.

Withthiscontext,organizationsneedanHRinfrastructure thatsupportstheirgrowthaspirations.Dependingonthe businessmodel,someinvestinTalentAcquisitiontoolsand systems,whichcanengagewithpassivetalentandkeep themreadyinthepipeline.Othersprioritizestandardizing employeelifecycleprocessesandautomationtoimprove theemployeeexperience.Additionally,organizationswith onsite-offshoreleverageestablishapresenceinlow-cost

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countrieslikeMexico,thePhilippines,Poland,andIndia, notonlytoensurebetterrevenuemarginsbutalsotoopen upbudgetsformodernizingtheirHRfunction.

Youledthescale-upsandinternationalexpansionof severalhigh-growthtechnologyorganizationsinEurope andNorthAmerica.Whataresomeofthelessons learned,andwhatwouldyouadviseHRLeaderswith similarvisions?

Scalingupatechcompanyisakintoarollercoasterride, necessitatingasolidpartnershipwiththeexecutive leadership.FoundersandCEOsworktowardsspecific, quantifiablebusinessgoals,whichcanbeintimidating, leadingHRleaderstoavoidraisingchallengesandrisks. However,inadditiontosharingpositivityandwins,HR leadersshouldtransparentlycommunicaterisks,challenges, andlimitations.Thekeytosuccessfullynavigatinghigh periodsofchangeanduncertaintyiscreatingasafespaceto discusschallenges,bothinternalandexternal,while proactivelyassessingriskstopeople,criticalbusiness processes,andtechnologytoachievebetterbusinessand peopleoutcomes.

Internationalexpansionrequiresclearplanning,weighing currentbusinesspracticesandinfrastructure,organizational readiness,andfuturemarketpotential.Asanexample,we developedatechnologytoolinoneorganizationthatranked countriesbasedonseveralfactorssuchastalentandskill availability,legalcompliance,regulatoryframework,ease ofdoingbusiness,hiringcosts,infrastructurecosts,wages, andexitchallenges.Thistooliscrucialasexpandingtoa newcountrycanbeabumpyrideandmaynotalwaysgoas planned.Additionally,languagebarriers,shiftingcustomer expectations,competitors,andnewculturalnormsmay presentchallengesthatmustbeaddressed.

Youhavebeenanardentadvocateofembracingand adoptingHRTechnologyintheworkplace.Howdoes HRTechnologydrivebusinessvalueinthe organization—andhowdoesHRhelpmaximizethat value?

HRTechnologyhasimmensepotentialandhasbeen demonstratedtobeagame-changerformanyorganizations. TheconceptofEmployeeexperiencehasallowedustosee thejourneyoftheemployeelife-cycleandidentify opportunitiestoimprovethisbasedondifferentemployee demographics.It’sfascinatingtoseethattodaywehave ChatGPTandotherformsofartificialintelligenceare leadingthechargetowardaneweraofwork.

It’sdifficulttothinkaboutoneareawithinHuman ResourcesthatremainsuntouchedbyTechnology The otheraspectthathasmadeanimpactistheHRdata.Data andanalyticshaveaprofoundimpactonmakinginformed businessdecisionsrangingfromasimpleusecaseof reductioninthetotaltimetorecruittopredictingchangesto employeemotivationandneedstomakecustomized employeejourneymappingtoinfluenceretentionoftop talent.

WhatdoesthefutureaugurforHRTechnologyandits adoption,especiallyinlightofthechallengesfacedby AI?

Inthesehighlyunstabletimes,organizationsmustnotonly survivebutalsoadapttomaintaintheirrelevanceto customersandcommunities.However,macroeconomic factorssuchasinflation,talentscarcity,lowconsumer morale,andfearofrecessionmakeitchallengingfor modernorganizations.TheadoptionofHRTechnology variesbasedonthetypeoforganization,itsindustry, maturity,andstage.HRTechnologywillcontinueto challengeorganizationsandHRleaderstothinkboldly aboutopportunitiestoelevatetheHRfunction.ForHRto offervaluetobusinessleadersandentrepreneurswithHR technology,adata-ledapproachwillplayasignificantrole insecuringexecutivebuy-inforinvestinginHRtechnology fororganizationsthatarebehindthecurve.Forinstance,the post-pandemicworkplacesettingslookdifferent,moving awayfromthenormofremotework,whichcreates retentionchallengesfororganizations.Consequently,there isanincreasingmomentumtoexploreanddeveloptools andtechnologytobridgethegapbetweentheofficeand remoteemployeesdrivenbychangingemployeeand workplaceneeds.

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Honeyisanaturalsweetenerthatnotonlyaddsflavortoourfoodbutalso

hasamazingbenefitsforourskin.Honeyhasbeenusedforcenturiesas anaturalremedyforvariousskinconditionsduetoitsantibacterial, anti-inflammatory,andmoisturizingproperties.Withitsrichtextureandsweet fragrance,honeyisaversatileingredientthatcanbeusedinawiderangeof beautyproducts.

Inthisarticle,wewillguideyouonhowtocreateyourownhoney-basedbeauty productsathome.

BenefitsofHoneyfortheSkin

Honeyispackedwithantioxidants,enzymesandothernutrientsthatnourishand healtheskin.Herearesomebenefitsofhoneyfortheskin:

1. Moisturizestheskin:Honeyisanaturalhumectant,whichmeansithelpsto retainmoistureintheskin.Itkeepstheskinhydrated,softandsupple.

2. Fightsacne:Honeyhasantibacterialpropertiesthatcanhelptoreduceacne breakouts.Italsohasanti-inflammatorypropertiesthatcanreduceredness andswellingassociatedwithacne.

3. Soothessunburn:Honeyhasanti-inflammatorypropertiesthatcanhelpto soothesunburnedskin.Italsohasnaturalenzymesthatcanhelptoheal damagedskin.

4. Anti-agingproperties:Honeyispackedwithantioxidantsthathelptoprotect theskinfromfreeradicalsthatcausedamageandprematureaging.

5. Exfoliatestheskin:Honeyhasnaturalenzymesthatcangentlyexfoliatethe skin,removingdeadskincellsandrevealingbrighter,smootherskin.

DIYHoney-basedBeautyProducts

1. HoneyFaceMask

Ingredients:

• 1tablespoonrawhoney

• 1teaspoonturmericpowder

• 1teaspoonplainyogurt

Directions:

Mixalltheingredientsinasmallbowluntilwellcombined.Applythemixture toyourfaceandleaveitonfor15-20minutes.Rinseoffwithwarmwater.This honeyfacemaskisgreatforhydratingtheskin,reducinginflammation,and brighteningthecomplexion.

2.HoneyandOatmealScrub

Ingredients:

• 1/2cuprolledoats

• 1/4cuprawhoney

• 1tablespooncoconutoil

• 1tablespoonwarmwater

Directions:

Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pulsetherolledoatsuntiltheyarefinelyground. Inasmallbowl,mixthegroundoatswiththerawhoney,coconutoil,andwarm wateruntilwellcombined.

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Applythemixturetoyourfaceandgentlymassagein circularmotions.Rinseoffwithwarmwater.Thishoney andoatmealscrubisgreatforexfoliatingtheskin, removingdeadskincells,andrevealingbrighter,smoother skin.

3.HoneyLipBalm

Ingredients:

• 1tablespoonrawhoney

• 1tablespoonbeeswaxpellets

• 1tablespooncoconutoil

• 1/2teaspoonvitaminEoil

Directions:

Inasmallsaucepan,meltthebeeswaxpelletsandcoconut oiloverlowheat,stirringconstantly.Oncemelted,remove themixturefromtheheatandstirintherawhoneyand vitaminEoiluntilwellcombined.Pourthemixtureintoa smallcontainerandletitcooluntilitsolidifies.Thishoney lipbalmisgreatformoisturizingdry,chappedlips.

4.HoneyHairMask

Ingredients:

• 1/4cuprawhoney

• 1/4cupoliveoil

• 1teaspoonapplecider vinegar

Directions:

Inasmallbowl,mixtheraw honey,oliveoil,andapplecider vinegaruntilwellcombined. Applythemixturetoyourhair, startingattherootsandworking yourwaydowntotheends. Coveryourhairwithashowercapandleavethemaskon for30-60minutes.Rinseoffwithwarmwaterandshampoo asusual.

5.HoneyandLemonFaceWash

Ingredients:

• 2tablespoonsrawhoney

• 1tablespoonfreshlemon juice

Directions:

Inasmallbowl,mixtheraw honeyandfreshlemonjuice untilwellcombined.Wetyour facewithwarmwaterandapply themixturetoyourface,gently

massagingincircularmotions.Rinseoffwithwarmwater. Thishoneyandlemonfacewashisgreatforcleansingthe skin,removingimpuritiesandbrighteningthecomplexion.

6.HoneyandAloeVeraFaceMist

Ingredients:

• 1/2cupdistilledwater

• 2tablespoonsrawhoney

• 2tablespoonsaloeveragel

Directions:

Inasmallspraybottle,mixthe distilledwater,rawhoney,and aloeverageluntilwellcombined. Shakewellbeforeuse.Spraythe mistontoyourfacethroughoutthe dayforarefreshingburstof hydration.Thishoneyandaloe verafacemistisgreatforhydratingtheskinandreducing inflammation.

TipsforMakingHoney-basedBeautyProducts

1. Userawhoney:Rawhoneyisunprocessedandretains allofitsnaturalnutrientsandenzymes,makingitmore effectiveforskincare.Avoidusingprocessedhoney,as itmaynothavethesamebenefits.

2. Patchtestbeforeuse:Beforeusinganynewbeauty product,especiallyonewithnaturalingredients,it's importanttopatchtestitfirsttoensurethatyoudon't haveanyallergicreactions.

3. Storeinacool,dryplace:Honey-basedbeauty productsshouldbestoredinacool,dryplaceto preventspoilageandmaintaintheireffectiveness.

4. Useorganicingredients:Wheneverpossible,use organicingredientstoensurethatyourhoney-based beautyproductsarefreefromharmfulchemicalsand pesticides.

Conclusion

Creatingyourownhoney-basedbeautyproductsisafun andeasywaytoincorporatenaturalingredientsintoyour skincareroutine.Withitsmanybenefitsfortheskin,honey isaversatileingredientthatcanbeusedinawiderangeof beautyproducts.Fromfacemaskstolipbalmstohair masks,thereareendlesspossibilitiesforcreatingyourown honey-basedbeautyproductsathome.Justremembertouse rawhoney,patchtestbeforeuse,andstoreinacool,dry placeforthebestresults.

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WhatYouNeed to KnowWhen Choosing a CNCMachining Service

CNCmachiningisatypeofmanufacturingthatuses

computerstocontrolthetoolsinamachine.The termCNCstandsforcomputernumericalcontrol, anditreferstohowthesemachinesareprogrammed.A CNCmachiningserviceisidealifyouneedprecisionparts orprototypesmadequicklyandatalowcost.Inthisarticle, we'lldiscusswhatmakestheseservicessousefulandhow theywork.

WhatisaCNCmachine?

ACNCmachineisacomputer-controlledmillingordrilling machine.Itusesaprogramtocontrolthemovementofthe cuttingtool,whichallowsforgreaterprecisionand accuracythanwouldbepossiblewithmanualmachining.

CNCmachinescanbeclassifiedaccordingtotheiraxis systems:Cartesian,cylindrical,andsphericalcoordinate systems(SCS).Eachhasitsownadvantages-forexample, SCSmachinesarewellsuitedforlargepartswithcomplex geometriesbecausetheymakefewerassumptionsabout howyourpartwillbeorientedinspace.

WhatarethebenefitsofusingaCNCmachining service?

ThereareseveralbenefitstousingaCNCmachining service.Oneofthemostimportantreasonsisthatitallows youtomakesurethatyouhavetherighttoolsforyour business.Youcanalsogethelpwithdevelopingnew products,whichwillsavetimeandmoneyinthelongrun.

CNCmachiningcanbedoneremotely,soyoudon'thaveto beon-sitewhilethisprocesstakesplace.Thismakesit easierforcompanieswhodon'thaveaccesstospaceor equipmentattheirlocationbutstillneedtheseservices performedinordertostaycompetitiveintheirindustry.

HowdoyoufindandchooseagoodCNCmachining service?

o Askfora CNCmachiningquotetofindouttheexact prices.

o FindaCNCmachiningservicethathasbeenin businessforalongtime.

o LookatreviewsofdifferentCNCmachineshopsand chooseonethatgetsgoodreviewsfromitscustomers, especiallyifthey'resimilartoyou(i.e.,theydosimilar work).

o Findoutwhatequipmentthecompanyusesandmake sureit'sup-to-dateontechnologyandwillgiveyou resultswithhighprecisionandqualitystandardsthat meetyoursorsurpassthem.

Howmuchdoesitcost?

CNCmachiningcostsdependonthecomplexityofyourjob andthematerialsyouwanttouse.Thecostwillalsobe affectedbythesize,geometry,andnumberofpartsthat needtobeproduced.

Thespeedofyourmachinewillaffecthowmuchitcosts perpart,aswellaswhetherornotyoucanproducemultiple

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partsatonce(whichisoftencheaperthanrunningonejob afteranother).You'llalsoneedtofactorinlaborcostsif yourcompanyhasemployeesdoingthisworkmanually beforeinvestinginautomation.

Arethereanyothertypesofmanufacturingservicesthat canbeusefulforsmallbusinessesorstartups?

Yes,forexample,ifyou'relookingtocreateprototypesbut don'thavetheequipmentnecessarytodoso,considerusing 3Dprintingservicesinstead.Thiswillallowyoutogeta feelforwhatyourproductwilllooklikebeforeinvesting toomuchtimeandmoneyintoit.

CNCmachiningisoneofthemostpopularmanufacturing servicesbecauseitallowscompanieslikeyourstogettheir handsonhigh-qualitytoolsquicklyandaffordably.Ifthis soundslikesomethingthatmightinterestyou,contactus today!

Conclusion

CNCmachiningisoneofthemostcommontypesof manufacturing,andit'sdonebymanydifferentcompanies. Becausethisindustryissocompetitive,youneedtomake surethatyourproductismadewellanddeliveredontime beforechoosingaCNCmachiningserviceprovider.

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The Benefits of ORGANIC Effects onthe andits Environment

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Organichoneyhasgainedpopularityinrecentyears duetoitsmanybenefitsforbothconsumersandthe environment.Organichoneyisproducedbybees thatcollectnectarfromflowersthathavenotbeen treatedwithpesticidesorotherchemicals,andthebees themselvesarenottreatedwithantibioticsorotherchemicals. Thistypeofhoneyisproducedusingsustainablefarming practicesthatprioritizethehealthofthebeesandthe environment.Organichoneyisnotonlyanaturalsourceof nutritionbutalsohasabettertasteandisfreefromchemical residuesthatmaybepresentinconventionalhoney

Moreover,theproductionoforganichoneyhasapositive impactontheenvironment,includingpromotingbiodiversity, protectingbees,andusingsustainablefarmingpractices.In thisarticle,wewillexplorethebenefitsoforganichoneyand itseffectsontheenvironmentinmoredetail.

WhatisOrganicHoney?

Organichoneyisproducedbybeesthatcollectnectarfrom flowersthathavenotbeentreatedwithpesticidesorother chemicals.Thebeesthemselvesarealsonottreatedwith antibioticsorotherchemicalsthatcanharmtheirhealth. Organichoneyisproducedusingsustainablefarming practicesthatprioritizethehealthofthebeesandthe environment.

BenefitsofOrganicHoney

1. NutritionalValue

Organichoneyisrichinvitamins,minerals,and antioxidants.Itisanaturalsourceofcarbohydratesand providesinstantenergytothebody.Italsohas antibacterialandanti-inflammatorypropertiesthatcan helpimprovedigestion,boosttheimmunesystem,and promoteoverallhealth.

2. BetterTaste

Organichoneyhasadistinctflavorthatisoften describedasfloralorfruity.Itislessprocessedthan conventionalhoney,whichmeansitretainsmoreofits naturalflavorandaroma.Organichoneyalsohasa smoothertextureandislesslikelytocrystallizethan conventionalhoney

3. EnvironmentalBenefits

Organichoneyproductionhasapositiveimpactonthe environment.Beesplayacriticalroleinpollinating cropsandwildflowers,whichhelpstomaintain biodiversityandecosystemhealth.Organicfarming practicesalsoprioritizesoilhealth,waterconservation, andtheuseofrenewableresources.

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4. SupportingLocalFarmers

Organichoneyproductionisoftendonebysmallscalefarmerswhorelyonsustainablefarming practices.Bychoosingorganichoney,consumerscan supportlocalfarmerswhoprioritizethehealthofthe environmentandtheircommunities.

5. NoChemicalResidues

Organichoneyisfreefromchemicalresiduesthatmay bepresentinconventionalhoneyduetotheuseof pesticidesandotherchemicalsinfarming.Thismakes itasaferandhealthieroptionforconsumers.

6. Traceability

Organichoneyproductionissubjecttostrict regulationsandcertificationrequirements,which ensuresthatthehoneyisproducedusingsustainable farmingpracticesandmeetshighstandardsofquality. Thisprovidesconsumerswithgreatertransparency andtraceabilityinthefoodsupplychain.

7. Versatility

Organichoneyisaversatileingredientthatcanbe usedinawiderangeofrecipes,fromsweeteningtea andoatmealtoaddingflavortosaladdressingsand marinades.Itisalsopopularinnaturalskincare productsduetoitsantibacterialandanti-inflammatory properties.

EffectsofOrganicHoneyProductiononthe Environment

1. ProtectingBees

Theuseofpesticidesandotherchemicalsin conventionalfarmingpracticeshasbeenlinkedtothe declineinbeepopulations.Organichoneyproduction avoidstheuseoftheseharmfulchemicals,which helpstoprotectthehealthofbeesandpromotetheir survival.

2. PromotingBiodiversity

Organicfarmingpracticespromotethegrowthof wildflowersandotherplantsthatprovidefoodand habitatforbeesandotherpollinators.Thishelpsto maintainbiodiversityandecosystemhealth,whichis essentialforthelong-termsustainabilityof agriculture.

3. SustainableFarmingPractices

Organicfarmingpracticesprioritizesoilhealth,water conservation,andtheuseofrenewableresources.This helpstoreducetheenvironmentalimpactof agricultureandpromoteslong-termsustainability. Organicfarmingalsoreducestheuseoffossilfuels andothernon-renewableresources,whichhelpsto

reducegreenhousegasemissionsandcombatclimate change.

EffectsofOrganicHoneyConsumptiononHumanHealth

1. BoostsImmuneSystem

Organichoneycontainsantioxidants,whichcanhelpto boosttheimmunesystemandprotectagainstdiseases.

2. SoothesCoughsandSoreThroats

Organichoneyhasbeenshowntobeaneffectivenatural remedyforcoughsandsorethroats.Ithasantibacterial propertiesthatcanhelptoreduceinflammationand irritationinthethroat.

3. SupportsDigestiveHealth

Organichoneyhasprebioticproperties,whichmeansthat itpromotesthegrowthofbeneficialbacteriainthegut. Thiscanhelptoimprovedigestionandoverallguthealth.

4. ProvidesInstantEnergy

Organichoneyisanaturalsourceofcarbohydrates,which provideinstantenergytothebody Thismakesitagreat optionforathletesandpeoplewhoneedaquickenergy boost.

5. PromotesWoundHealing

Organichoneyhasantibacterialandanti-inflammatory propertiesthatcanhelptopromotewoundhealing.Ithas beenusedforcenturiesasanaturalremedyforcuts, burns,andotherskininjuries.

Conclusion

Organichoneyisanaturalsweetenerthatoffersmanybenefits forbothconsumersandtheenvironment.Itisproducedusing sustainablefarmingpracticesthatprioritizethehealthofbees, theenvironment,andlocalcommunities.Organichoneyisalso aversatileingredientthatcanbeusedinawiderangeof recipesandhasmanyhealthbenefits,includingboostingthe immunesystem,soothingcoughs,andsorethroats,and promotingwoundhealing.Bychoosingorganichoney, consumerscansupportsustainablefarmingpractices,promote thehealthofthemselvesandtheenvironment,andenjoythe delicioustasteandhealthbenefitsofthisnaturalsweetener.

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Discovering the Sweet Taste of Success

Beekeeping: The art of caring for bees turned into a profession.

Wseasonalfruitsorvegetables.Wewouldn’tbe abletoenjoythesweettasteofhoneyormake bakedgoodslikebreadandcakes.

Butdidyouknowthatthere’smoretothistinyinsectthan meetstheeye?

There’ssomethingbeautifulinthewaybeeslive.They’re industrious,hardworkingcreatureswhodon’tneedmuchto survive;theyjustneedtherightconditionsandalittlehelp fromtheircommunity,andtheycanthrive.

Butsomethingisinadequatelydifferentwithourworld today.Beesaredyingatanalarmingrate,andit’s threateningnotonlyourfoodsupplybutalsoourveryway oflife.Weneedtohelpthesecreaturessurvivesothatthey cancontinuetopollinateplantsandhelpusgrowfruits, nutsandmore!

10 Honey Brands that will Drizzle your Toast
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The focus of the Swedish Bee Company has been to offer “The Honey of Sweden” to an internaonal audience.
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Mats Olofsson Founder and CEO

TheSwedishBeeCompanyisjustdoingthat.Mats Olofssonfoundedthecompanyin2018.Matshadavision. onethatwasshapedbyhislovefornature,anappreciation forthecraftofbeekeeping,andanunderstandingofthe uniqueofferingsofSwedishhoney.Butitwasn’tuntilhe startedtheSwedishBeeCompanythathewasabletobring thatvisiontolife.

Byembracinga“Slowtech”approach,theyallownature andthebeestotaketheirtimeincreatingflavorsandcolors thatareuniquetoeachharvest.Withthisdedication,Mats hopestobecomeahoneysommelier,sharingthebestof Swedishhoney

SwedishBeeCompanyandMatsOlofsson’sjourneyto becomingahoneysommelier.Itisastoryofpassion, dedication,andcommitmenttobringingthebestof Swedishhoneytotheworld.

Unwind and Enjoy—A Nice Read Awaits You!

FromOurVeryOwnBees

TheSwedishBeeCompanyiscommittedtoprovidingthe bestandmostflavorfultastespossible.TheysellSwedish honeyundertheirownbrand,TheHoneyofSweden.They producethishoneywiththehelpoftheirownbeesand othercarefullyselectedbeekeepers,buttheyalso collaboratewithothercompaniestoprovidedifferenttypes ofSwedishhoney

FromHobbyisttoHoney-Sommelier–AJourneyof SweetRewards

MatsOlofssonstartedwithbeesin2015,intendingtohave onecolonyinhisbackyard.Fascinatedbytheirworkand theimportantroletheyplayinnature,hejumpedona professionalbeekeepingtrainingcourse.In2018,he foundedtheSwedishBeeCompanytocombinehis previousprofessionalexperienceswithbeekeepingandits fabulousproduct,honey.

ThefocusoftheSwedishBeeCompanyhasbeentooffer “TheHoneyofSweden”toaninternationalaudience.To betterservethisgoal,heiscurrentlytakingclassesinhoney sensorytodevelophistasteandaromasensitivityto differentkindsofhoneyandbecomeahoneysommelier. Thisistobeabletoofferthebesthoneythereis,withhigh diversity.

MajorKeyFactors

Bestlocations:TheSwedishBeeCompanyselectsthebest locationsfortheirbees,suchasremoteareaswithcleanair, waterandsoil.

Naturalmethods:Theykeepthebeeshealthyandstrong throughnaturalmethods,sotheycanfocusoncollecting nectarandpollenratherthanfightingpestsanddiseases.

Allowingthemtoharvestattheirleisure:Theyallowthe beestoharvestattheirleisuretoensurethatthehoney maturesnaturally.

Bestpossibleequipment:TheSwedishBeeCompany investsinthebestequipmentforextractingandhandling honeywithoutcompromisingitsquality

Expertbeekeepers:Thecompanycollaborateswiththe beekeepers.

Safety:Theyensureeachbatchofhoneyislaboratory testedforsafety.

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BuildingBlocksofSuccess

Toworkinharmonywithnature:Theywanttokeep honeyasnaturalaspossibleallthewaytotheconsumer becauseitisacompletelynaturalproductreadytoeatfrom nature.

Aminimumofprocessing:Agentletreatmentcateredto keepingthenaturalflavors,aromas,andwholesome elementsinthehoney.

Careforthebeesandkeepthemhealthy:Thereare severalnaturalandman-madethreatstobeehealth.The companytakesthenecessaryprecautionstohelpthebees byusingnaturalorganicpestcontrolmethodsandkeepinga safedistancefrompesticide-treatedfields.

Itmustbereal:Theydon’tcutcornersattheexpenseof quality Theyusehigh-qualityequipmentandallowthebees toworkattheirownpace.Itmaytakemoretimeandeffort, butitiswellworthit.

NaturalistheWay

Thisisnon-processedandnaturalfood,asopposedto highlyprocessedfactory-producedfood.Theydon’tmix honeytomakethemalllookthesame.Everyharvestis unique,andonceitisover,itdoesnotreturn.Instead,there willbenewhoney

AdaptingtoEvolvingTechwithTraceabilityandUnique Tastes

Traceabilityisimportant.Theywanttobeabletoshowthe consumerwherethehoneyinthebottletheyareholding comesfrom,allthewaydowntothebeeyard.Theybelieve thatthis,combinedwithadescriptionofthehoney’s distinctflavor,willprovidetheconsumerwithacomplete experience.Today’suseofsmartphonesineverypocket alsogivesopportunitiestoofferalotofproductinformation justbyprovidingaQRcodeforpeopletoscan.

TransformChallengesintoGrowthOpportunities

Duringthesummerbeekeepingseason,wemustconstantly adapttonature.Theeffectsofthesun,rain,cold,andheat onbees.SwedishBeeCompanyalwayshasaplanin place,buttheyareawarethatitwillneedtobechanged.

However,thisalsoservesasthefoundationforthevariety ofhoneyavailable.

ScalingUp:ExploringtheNewMarkets

Theywanttoexpandintoavarietyofmarketsand industries.HoReCa,orthehospitalitysector,aswellas high-endretailstores.Theirgoalistooffervarioustypesof SwedishhoneythatrepresentSwedenas“TheHoneyof Sweden.”

Theyhavethecapacitytotap;thisisnotabottleneck.They willintensifytheirsearchfordifferentbatchesofhighqualitySwedishhoneyfromdifferentpartsofSweden.

CelebratingSuccess:Clientele

Examplesofwheretheproductsaresoldtoday:

Ÿ TheGargantuashopatImperialHotelTokyo.

Ÿ GinzaMatsuyadepartmentstoresTokyo.

Ÿ NordicTemptationsshop,Antibes,France.

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