When we launched Organic Hive in 2024, we took things a step further. We could've just launched a better-tasting organic honey, sourced from a remote corner of Brazil and called it a day. But after flying out to meet the local beekeepers and double-checking the organic certifications ourselves, w...

What’s more autumn than warm apples, cinnamon, and a drizzle of Local Hive Mid-Atlantic Honey? This cozy recipe turns everyday apples into a rustic dessert that feels straight from the orchard. You’ll need: 6 crisp apples (Honeycrisp or your favorite variety) ½ cup coconut sugar ¾ cup gluten-fre...

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 Let's compare ...

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...

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...

“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...

From blueberry fields in Maine to the citrus groves of Florida, summer is when beekeepers go all in. When the days get longer, the work gets harder—for bees and beekeepers. In every region of the U.S., summer is the most demanding season of the year for the craft of beekeeping. It's also when the...

Beekeeping isn’t just a guy in a white suit. That’s the image most of us have, though: a mesh veil, a buzzing box, maybe a smoker in hand. But who are these people really? And what does it mean to care for a colony of 60,000 bees? For most, beekeeping feels distant. Maybe even a little mysterious...

The perfect cheese dip doesn’t exi— Wait… yes, it does. And it’s simpler than you’d think. The secret ingredient? Local Hive Hot Honey. This Hot Honey Cheese Dip is everything you want at a party: creamy, smooth, a little sweet, a little spicy – and ready in under 10 minutes. No baking. No compli...

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...