Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with Hannah O’Brien. Hannah is the co-founder of Hunt and Gather Bee Co, a family owned, sustainable, ethical beekeeping and honey producing business based near Raglan in the Waikato. 

Hannah along with her husband Rory and their 3 children, live on a small lifestyle block with a range of animals and wild gardens. 

This is a fascinating conversation all about the world of beekeeping and honey production and some of the big decisions that producers need to make for long-term sustainability.

This episode talks about: 

• How artisan honey is made
• The difference between honey varieties
• What is required for sustainable beekeeping
• Honey production across New Zealand
• Honey within the New Zealand and global food system

To support Hannah and Hunt and Gather Bee Co, head on over to their website and follow their honey producing journey on Facebook and Instagram. 

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