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Sourced from Rural Western Australia
Raw Organic Honey
Bee Happy® Apiaries was established in 1993 with Colin Fleay a 3rd generation Apiarist & his partner Ruth Hamlyn, together they run their apiary which homes 400 hives.
Bee Happy® Apiaries is Certified Organic with NASAA (National Association For Sustainable Agriculture Australia) Reg – 6145
The Bee Happy® Bees are moved around the state of WA following the floral seasons from North of Lancelin where the spring wildflower honey is harvested, through areas of the Avon Valley for the Eucalyptus Marri, Wandoo & Powderbark, to Jarradale for the unique & famous Western Australian Jarrah Honey, & as far south as Nannup & East to Coolgardie.
Located in Toodyay Town in the picturesque Avon Valley of Western Australia, Bee Happy® Apiaries are members of a Fabulous Retail Outlet called “Uniquely Toodyay” situated in the main street in the Old Historic Post Office, you will find a great range of their honeys, Pollen, Beeswax & Candles. Uniquely Toodyay supports many local producers & Artisans
Sourced from Rural Western Australia
Our Products
We have an amazing selection of Raw Honey that you have to try! This includes Jarrah, Marri, Wandoo, Powderbark and Wildflower.
Looking for your next superfood? Our Bee Pollen has mutiple health benefits ranging from increased energy to boosting your immune system.
We specialise in extracting the highest quality beeswax to ensure the clearest and richest colour. Our beeswax is also certified organic by NASAA!
Our chocolate contains no refined sugars, dairy, soy or GMO’s. We have incorporated raw Jarrah honey as a sugar substitute,
Bee Happy® Honey Process
Our delicious natural honey is available in a variety of flavours, specific to the native flora available from strategic locations along the bees migratory path throughout Western Australia. Depending on the season and general availability, our varieties include: Jarrah, Blackbutt, Bottlebrush, Powderbark, Marri, Wandoo and Wildflower. These flavours and quantities rely on the abundance of native flowers throughout each season, which is directly related to climatic conditions.
THROUGH THE EYES OF A BEE
Bee Happy® Honey is acclaimed for its wonderful full bodied flavour, this is a result of a combination of the strategic targeted native species of flora, and the unique extraction process.Minimal heat is utilised to ensure the honey is as close to its natural state as possible.
Bee Happy® Honey have an Organic Certification with NASAA (National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia). We produce certified organic honey as well as premium West Australian honey both of which are available in a variety of sizes. When available, we also produce comb honey which is packaged and can be purchased through our suppliers or online.
Our high quality Bee Happy® Beeswax is also available as either cosmetic grade, organic and conventional and is poured to a variety of weights. Our 100% natural quality Bee Happy® Honey and Beeswax can be purchased from all of our suppliers or online. Some honey varieties may be limited, depending on the time of year.
FREQUENTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS
I thought all honey was organic?
Yes, essentially all honey is organic as all honey contains carbon.
The difference is whether the honey has been organically certified.
What is organic certification?
Organic certification is issued by registered certification agencies to apiarists who operate under a number of strict protocols to ensure the integrity of their produce. Its best to look for the certification number on the product when organic claims are made.
How do we achieve certified organic status?
- A 5km radius from hives excluding all potential sources of contamination
- No heating of the product over 45’C. We process our honey at 36’C
- Ensuring that the bees are treated humanely
- Ensuring that all environmental restrictions are observed.
What does T/A mean?
Total Activity (TA), is the rating scale used to measure the anti-microbial content of honey. The higher the number, the greater the activity.
Why does honey turn hard in consistency?
Some types of honey will turn hard (candy) in cooler temperatures. Certified organic honey will candy quicker due to a lower processing temperature. To turn the honey back to a smoother consistency, place it in pot of warm water to liquefy or store in a warm position in the sunlight.
What are the benefits of consuming bee pollen?
- It can help with strengthening your immune system
- It is a great body balancer
- Western Australian Eucalyptus pollen has a unique fatty acid called Linoleic acid which is very beneficial to our health.
Cert no: 6145
