The benefit of honey involves a rigorous process in which the raw product must first be preheated to melt any crystals. This makes it more viscous. Then it goes through a filtration process to separate the pollen, beeswax and all other visible impurities.
This is done by the workers’ collective of the Base Business Unit belonging to the Cuban Apiculture Company. The plant, located in the municipality of Contramaestre, is equipped with a modern system that allows it to guarantee safety and compliance with established protocols and standards for exporting the product.
The workers at the honey-making plant in Contramaestre are committed to maintaining high quality standards. Its aims are directed towards an industry that closes production cycles, achieves diversification and maintains high quality standards in domestic and foreign marketing.
From the arrival of the raw material, through the entire circuit of storage, filtration, packaging and transport, in this industry laboriousness and efficiency prevail.
The Cuban chain of stores La Colmena (The Hive), has in Contramaestre municipality one of its most dynamic marketers. With offerings ranging from honey in small formats to varied nutritional products, the facility contributes to the revenues of this Business Unit where a vigorous movement of innovators operates.
In addition to honey, wax and propolis, at the profit plant, eucalyptus and oregano syrups are processed and marketed, in collaboration with Medilip; also natural powders and Neem Lotion.
Honey benefit in Contramaestre without losing momentum in 2025
