India Honey Alliance (IHA)

5.India Honey Alliance (IHA): Recently, the India Honey Alliance (IHA), in collaboration with NIFTEM-K, successfully hosted the ‘Hive to Home: Vision2030 - Building a Scientific & Sustainable Honey Industry’ seminar at the India International Centre.

  • About IHA: It is a platform that brings together all stakeholders in the Indian honey industry, including beekeepers, honey companies, exporters, processors, farmers, and scientific experts.
  • Objective: To strengthen India’s honey value chain through scientific advancements & sustainable practices.

o Brought together policymakers, scientists, and industry leaders to discuss quality assurance, sustainability, and global competitiveness in India’s honey industry.

  • Key Highlights: Urged FSSAI to collaborate with NIFTEM & other institutes to set India-specific honey standards.

o Called upon IHA to expand & strengthen India’s position as a leading honey producer & exporter.

o Stressed the importance of scientific advancements in testing to uphold global benchmarks & enhance credibility.

  • Key Recommendations from the Seminar: Conduct scientific studies on Indian honey to revise quality standards & thresholds.

o Enhance regulatory compliance & consumer awareness.

o Develop advanced training systems for beekeepers to improve productivity & sustainability.

o Promote innovation in beekeeping practices.