Industrial use of corn syrup, sugar substitutes and cheap sugar sources like HCF55 and beet sugar has kept the price of honey relatively low over the years due to low industrial demand. Recent publications and changes in how the US perceives food has helped increase retail demand, influencing companies to purchase honey instead of substitutes.

This shift in consumer preference has been a positive development for local beekeepers who produce pure, raw honey without additives. When you choose local honey over mass-produced alternatives, you are supporting sustainable beekeeping practices and helping maintain healthy bee populations in your community.