Neil Specht, Chairman and the Board of Directors of Bee Maid Honey Limited

December 13, 2010 

Neil Specht, Chairman and the Board of Directors of Bee Maid Honey Limited are pleased to announce the continuation of apicultural research funding by Bee Maid Honey. 

Bee Maid will consider project proposals in any area of apiculture or pollination research.  Preference will be given to the area of honey, and the production of pure quality honey in the Canadian beekeeping industry.

Proposals for projects are to be submitted to Bee Maid Honey by February 28, 2011. Projects are expected to be completed within one year of funding, although renewal applications will be considered.   

Bee Maid Honey Limited is the marketing arm of the Alberta Honey Producers Co-operative Limited and the Manitoba Cooperative Honey Producers Limited.  Honey produced by beekeepers in western Canada is processed and packaged at Bee Maid’s Winnipeg, MB and Spruce Grove, AB plants. 

 Bee Maid Honey is proudly owned by Canadian Beekeepers.

For further information and to receive an application for research, please contact:

 Guy Chartier – Bee Maid Honey Limited

Phone: 204 786 8977 ext. 234

Fax: 204-783-8468

E-mail: guychartier@beemaid.com