Honey price surge lifts Peace Country beekeeping outlook
Beekeepers in the Peace Country report honey prices at historic highs after years of low returns. Bulk prices top 1.10 to 1.15 per pound with retail around 3.00, supported by tighter global supply and rising demand. Local hive counts have shrunk from 16,000 to about 5,000 in BC, with producers wary of sustained high costs and consumer pushback.