A Sweet History: The Story of Bee Maid Honey

Not many companies have a history as sweet as Bee Maid! Our Cooperatives and brand have been around for decades, sweetening the lives of our customers across Canada and beyond. Here’s a glimpse into our rich history:

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  • 1970s

The Rise of Bee Maid

  • The Manitoba and Saskatchewan Cooperatives merged under MCHP.
  • Interprovincial Honey Sales Limited was renamed Bee Maid Honey.
  • Bee Maid acquired the Beekist brand name from the Ontario Honey Producers Co-operative.
  • The Honey Division of the Alpha Milk Company in Alberta was purchased.
  • The Bee Maid brand replaced Clover Crest (MB), Sasco (SK), and Alta Sweet (AB).
  • Lemon-flavoured honey was introduced.