A new scientific working group is formed in Greece to strengthen beekeeping, protect honey authenticity, and combat fraud in the sector.

Deeply tied to Greece’s landscape and tradition, honey is more than a sweetener here. A third-generation beekeeper explains what makes Greek honey unique — and why it’s worth using in festive classics like melomakarona.

Chemical engineer Giorgos Lignos, the creator of blue honey, explained the process on MEGA Weekend

Despite the severity of the problem, the government has yet to implement effective measures to protect Greek producers and consumers.

Particularly vulnerable are island regions and the Attica basin, where crucial thyme habitats are disappearing, compounding the crisis.