HONEY WAR

A dubious origin

Synopsis

The bees are a dying species yet in France, 45,000 tons of honey are consumed each year. Beekeepers produce only 10,000 tons, three times less than 30 years ago. Where do the other 35,000 tons come from? It is difficult to know because indications of their origin are scarce.

Half of the jars sold are said to come from much further afield and, more importantly, some honey does not come from hives.

In China, industrialists are making fake honey.