Since the beginning of June 2024, almost 250 tons of Ukrainian honey from Odesa region have been exported to the United States. This is reported by the Odesa Regional State Administration, UNN reports.
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It is specified that the honey has undergone a thorough inspection and received the necessary documents from the specialists of the Southern Interregional Main Directorate of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection at the state border.
We are proud that Ukrainian honey from Odesa region is now available to American consumers, and we are confident that this export success will be another step towards strengthening economic ties between our countries and enhancing the image of Ukrainian products on the world market
It is worth noting that the Register of Apiary Passports of Odesa Region includes 3173 apiaries, which amounts to 174,482 bee colonies. In addition, there are 8 business entities registered in the region that produce homogenized honey. Of these, 7 are authorized to export the product abroad.
The regional state administration reminded that starting from November 30, 2024, honey and other bee products intended for human consumption can be imported into the EU only if they are sent, received and/or produced in those institutions that are listed by the competent authority of the exporting country.
Recall
The snail business is developing rapidly in Odesa region . Local farmers produce not only delicious snail meat, but also create delicious stuffed delicacies in various sauces. In the first five months of 2024, Ukraine exported 447 tons of shellfish, which is 56% more than in the same period in 2023