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Discover the national flower of Norway and the challenge of harvesting its honey. Ling heather is not only an important food source for wildlife but also believed to have good health benefits due to its strong anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties. And when it comes to flavour, ling heather honey is said to have one of the strongest and most pungent tastes amongst honeys. Explore how this traditional honey is harvested and why it’s a challenge for beekeepers.

Discover the strict regulations behind producing and selling honey in Norway. Learn why Norwegian honey is synonymous with raw, pure, unadulterated quality.

In the vast landscape of honey options available today, navigating through the labels can be confusing to deciphering the terms used. Terms like “raw,” “pure,” “unheated,” and “unpasteurized ” are often to be found on the labels, leaving consumers puzzled about what sets each variety apart. To demystify the honey aisle, we’ll shed light on what they truly mean and how they affect the honey.

Beekeeping in the challenging conditions of 60°N latitude comes with its own set of difficulties, yet it also brings forth several advantages. The abundant natural flora, robust bee health, and strict regulations within Norwegian agriculture collectively contribute to the creation of a distinct and entirely pure honey. Delve into the distinctive aspects of beekeeping in this climate and explore the measures we take to guarantee the exceptional quality of our honey.

Keeping bees in Norway started as early as the Viking Ages. Keeping bees and trading with honey have played an important part of history. For more than a thousand years, beekeeping techniques and knowledge have developed, together with the love and admiration of bees. In this article we go through some of the findings during the last millennium.