S2 E5: Sustainable beekeeping and honey production with Hannah O'Brien

How to Thrive: Mind & Body Wellbeing for the Modern Woman

English - November 02, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB
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Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with Hannah O’Brien. Hannah is the co-founder of Hunt and Gather Bee Co, a family owned, sustainable, ethical beekeeping and honey producing business based near Raglan in the Waikato.

Hannah along with her husband Rory and their 3 children, live on a small lifestyle block with a range of animals and wild gardens.

This is a fascinating conversation all about the world of beekeeping and honey production and some of the big decisions that producers need to make for long-term sustainability.

This episode talks about:

How artisan honey is madeThe difference between honey varietiesWhat is required for sustainable beekeepingHoney production across New ZealandHoney within the New Zealand and global food system

To support Hannah and Hunt and Gather Bee Co, head on over to their website and follow their honey producing journey on Facebook and Instagram.

Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :)