For readers interested in the international fight against honey adulteration, the following YouTube videos feature Bernhard Heuvel, past president of the European Beekeeping Association, speaking directly about testing, enforcement, and market impacts.
“Shock after DNA Test: 80% of Sampled Honeys Are Fake” Bernhard Heuvel explains findings from European testing that revealed widespread honey adulteration in retail markets, and why traditional testing methods are no longer sufficient.
“DNA Analysis for Honey Authenticity” A deeper look at DNA-based testing methods and how they are being used to identify fraudulent honey that passes standard laboratory tests.
