A1115 - Honey processing and apiaries

Operational Details
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising bees, collecting and gathering honey, and performing other apiculture activities.

Equipment used in the honey producing process includes a stainless steel tubing system that is used to extract the honey from the honeycombs. This processing is labour intensified using strainers and hand tools.

In the production process, honey is canned or bottled in containers for sale. The product can be sold at farmer's markets or contracts may be entered into with local grocery or chain stores, or convenience stores.

SIC Codes
000000013 - Honey processing
000000014 - Apiaries