How do bees make honey?
Foraging bees collect nectar and honeydew from honey plants by adding their enzyme-laden saliva, which converts sucrose. Back in the hive, they distribute their harvest to other workers by trophallaxis,...
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Winter bees
Winter bees have special qualities and an exceptional lifespan.
Organic honey versus non-organic honey
What is organic honey? Certification criteria Organic honey is distinguished by a method of production and beekeeping conditions that comply with the specifications of organic farming.
What is honeydew?
Honeydew is an excreta, a substance produced from the sap of plants by sucking insects. It is the result of the interaction between the plant, the excretory insect and the...
Coriander Honey
Coriander is a herbaceous plant known for its digestive and carminative properties. The vegetal taste of our Coriander Honey, harvested in France in the Indre region, will subtly remind you...
Dandelion honey
The dandelion, also called lion's tooth, is widespread in meadows, fields and on the embankments of roads. It is very rich in nectar and pollen from early spring, it is...
Honeys from the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park
Le Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Languedoc offre une extraordinaire diversité biologique et paysagère. Les miels de Bruyère Cendrée, Garrigue et Chêne Vert sélectionnés par Miel Factory, sont récoltés par la jeune...
Savannah Honey from New Caledonia
Our Savannah Honey was harvested on the east coast of Grande Terre, on the edge of the plain and on the edge of the foothills of the central mountain range....
Propolis: properties, benefits and uses to fight against winter ailments
In this article, Ombline, naturopath explains what propolis is, what are its benefits and how to use it. She also gives you some basic hygiene tips to spend a healthy...
Fir and the many benefits of its honeydew
Our Fir honeydew is harvested in Auvergne on the Meygal Massif, of volcanic origin. It is a honeydew with pronounced aromas, with hints of resins, its taste is almost balsamic...
Arbutus honey
It is when most of the fruit trees come to rest that the strawberry tree is adorned with its most beautiful attractions. Arbutus honey remains unknown in France, but it...
Madagascar honeys
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, with a territory equivalent to that of mainland France. The diversity of the ecosystems present on the island, its climate and...
Pollen: a concentrate of energy
Pollen is a natural substance with recognized benefits just like honey. It is renowned for its digestive, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, its richness in proteins, vitamins, minerals and micro-nutrients.
Honey: a bit of history
Bees have always fascinated people. In many civilizations and beliefs, honey has had a privileged place. From the Neolithic to the Renaissance, we will walk through its history.
Chestnut honey: it's harvest time!
The honey harvest takes place during the month of July. Our chestnut honey is harvested in France, in the Cévennes, in Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française.
The bee dance
Bees communicate with each other through dance. A round dance means that the food source is close to the hive but without specifying a direction. If the distance is further,...