The Local Buzz Blog
The USDA famously grades beef – Prime, Choice, Select — but did you know they grade honey, too?
And while it's good to know that your honey has been graded, it can be misleading: just because honey says "U.S. Grade A", that doesn't mean it's from the U.S.
U.S. Grade A ≠ Made in USA
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Raw Honey and Its Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Honey Facts
Inflammation is the body’s natural defense mechanism—but chronic inflammation can contribute to all kinds of diseases. Simply put, that's why anti-inflammatory foods are so important. You are what you eat, after all, so why eat things that bring you down? What Makes Honey Anti-Inflammatory?Raw &a... -
What Does "Unfiltered Honey" Really Mean?
Honey Facts
When we say our honey is raw & unfiltered, here’s what that means—and why it matters. What “Unfiltered Honey” Means Filtered honey has been heavily strained to remove natural particles like pollen and beeswax. Local Hive Honey keeps those intact. Each of our honeys is cloudier, thicker, and p... -
The honey aisle has a bit of a 'word salad' problem. With dozens of different honeys side-by-side, all with different colors, labels, claims, and sources, it can be tough to tell what you're buying. Raw, pure, organic, unfiltered...what’s the difference? What's it all mean? Aren't they all just h... -
Organic honey isn’t just about what’s in the bottle—it’s also about where it comes from. Organic Hive Honey is harvested in rural Brazil, where honeybees can roam for miles through the rich, biodiverse region without ever encountering pesticides or even managed farmland. If you're looking for hig... -
What Makes Organic Hive Honey Different?
Honey Facts
“Organic” is one of those words that sounds simple but gets tricky fast—especially with honey. Here’s why Organic Hive Honey is truly unique. Why U.S. Honey Can’t Be Certified Organic Bees fly wherever they like, which makes it nearly impossible for U.S. beekeepers to guarantee their hives only ... -
“Pure honey” is one of the most misused phrases in the grocery aisle. So what does it actually mean? Pure vs. Raw vs. Processed Pure honey should contain only one ingredient: honey. But “pure” doesn’t necessarily mean raw or unfiltered. You may have heard: honey is one of the most-faked items on ... -
Ask five people about honey and weight, and you’ll get ten different answers. So let’s clear it up: honey won’t magically make you thin, but it won’t automatically make you gain weight either. Honey and Weight Gain If you’re underweight and looking for healthy ways to bulk up, honey can be a grea... -
Honey often gets lumped in with sugar—but it’s not quite the same. For people with diabetes or anyone keeping a close eye on blood sugar, the question is: is honey safe? Honey vs. Sugar on the Glycemic Index The glycemic index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar. Table sugar has a... -
Each bottle of Local Hive Honey is more than just honey. It’s a postcard from nature. Inside, you’ll find the story of a region: its fields, flowers, and seasons – created by the bees, captured, sealed, and delivered for you to taste. Because bees forage nectar from whatever’s blooming around the... -
4 Nutritional Benefits of Raw & Unfiltered Honey
Honey Facts
If you’re here, you’re probably not interested in honey that’s been filtered, heated, and stripped of its natural goodness. You want the real deal: raw & unfiltered honey that’s as close to nature as possible. When it comes to Local Hive Honey, the benefits go way beyond its golden, deliciou... -
How to Taste Honey Like an Expert
Honey Facts
Picture this: it’s a beautiful day in late spring. Let’s say, April 25th — the perfect date. You wake up on a lazy Sunday thinking: “I need to host a dinner party. Or a luncheon. Or a brunch. Or a bruncheon. SOMETHING. If I don’t host something, I will literally explode.” So what do you do? Cook ... -
When it comes to staying healthy, certain ingredients come to mind, like apple cider vinegar (ACV). But we’re here to tell you that adding honey makes for a sweeter elixir — and sweeter chances to lose weight. Together, they’re a dynamic duo that’s here to stay. It’s said that a shot of ACV can o... -
How Honeybees Spend Their Holidays
Honey Facts
If you’re celebrating the holidays with your family, you’re kind of like a honeybee. While bees don’t put up decorations or buy each other expensive skincare, like we do during the holidays, they do have their own festivities. As winter approaches, bees celebrate by stocking up on nectar and maki... -
What Color is Honey? It Depends.
Honey Facts
If your algorithm is anything like ours, and we’re guessing it is since we’re all a bunch of bee-lovers, you’ve probably been served fall foliage content from the most beautiful places in America. And sure, you could go visit New England, Oregon, and Colorado — but you could also visit them right... -
How Much Honey Does a Bee Make?
Honey Facts
Honeybees are small. Really small. Each one is barely the size of a fingernail. Yet, somehow, all the bees in the U.S. make 125,000,000 pounds of honey every year. That’s more than the Titanic weighed! That means every year, U.S. bees make a literal boatload of honey. But how much does just one b...
