Adopt a Beehive in Calabria

3Bee is the Nature Tech company that develops technologies for the protection of biodiversity. 3Bee Hive-Tech is 3Bee's first system for analysing the health and 'starvation' status of honeybees, environmental pests par excellence. Over time, we have developed other technologies to study and monitor all the pollinating insects and created more than 200 Oases of Biodiversity with thousands of nectariferous plants to provide them with nourishment. Thus, we want to create a virtuous circle: our beekeepers are transformed by necessity into Oasis growers and promoters of environmental biodiversity. We do not encourage massive production and intensive breeding, which have a negative impact on biodiversity and pollinators. We do, however, recognise the value of honey as a valuable symbol of the biodiversity of an environment and a tool for disseminating the commitment and protection of an area, to be consumed sparingly and with respect for the life cycle of these insects.

Calabria is a region that boasts a vast production of different types of honey. Certainly the most widespread and characteristic is citrus honey, much appreciated by consumers. Citrus honey, in fact, is one of the most consumed honeys in Italy, second only to acacia honey. Unfortunately, these are also the two types most damaged by bad weather, which almost wiped out their production during 2019. Among the region's other typical honeys, we must also mention eucalyptus honey and sulla honey, of which Calabria is one of the largest producers. Lastly, the production of wildflower honey and chestnut honey, mainly produced in the hilly and mountainous areas of the Sila region, is also significant. The importance of honey in Calabria is also testified by the abundant presence of this food in the regional culinary tradition.

Apicoltura Loria: Marco's beekeeping is located in the province of Cosenza, where he also practices nomadism in pursuit of the different blooms. The honey produced in the Calabrian region is millefiori, chestnut, citrus, acacia and eucalyptus. Marco's beekeeping is located in the province of Cosenza, where he also practices nomadism in pursuit of the different blooms. The honey produced in the Calabrian region is millefiori, chestnut, citrus, acacia and eucalyptus. Apicoltura dei Briganti: Apicoltura dei Briganti is also based in Calabria, in the province of Catanzaro. The honey produced is typical of the area: citrus, acacia, millefiori and chestnut. Apicoltura Galati: Apicoltura Galati is led by Fabio, who has built on his father Francesco's thirty years of experience in beekeeping. In the province of Catanzaro, in addition to breeding Ligustica bees, it produces citrus, millefiori, eucalyptus, acacia and chestnut honey.