Why You Should Be Avoiding Synthetic Honey There are several potential risks or health problems associated with synthetic honey, which is a type of honey that is made from artificial or non-natural ingredients rather than the nectar of flowers. Here are ten potential risks or health problems related to synthetic honey: Lack of nutrients: Synthetic honey may not contain the same nutrients and antioxidants that are found in natural honey, which can have negative effects on overall health. Allergic reactions: Some people may have allergic reactions to the ingredients used to make synthetic ho ..read more

Purchasing Our All Natural Honey Online Or In Person We are a family-run business based in the beautiful Bellmere region of Queensland, Australia. Our passion for bees and honey has led us to create a range of delicious, all-natural honey products that are loved by customers across the country. If you’re interested in purchasing our honey, we have great news for you – you can now do so through our online store! That’s right – you can now browse our selection of honey products, choose the ones you love, and have them delivered straight to your doorstep. But wait, there’s more – we also offe ..read more

Benefits of Cold Pressed Honey Honey has been used as a food and medicine for centuries by peoples across the globe. A natural sweetener and preservative with a vast range of health benefits, it’s no wonder honey has continued to be a part of our lives to this day. With modern treatment and processing techniques, most honey you will find on supermarket shelves is very different from the natural raw honey that has shaped our history. By producing only raw, natural, cold pressed honey we are able to enjoy the full range of benefits it provides while keeping tradition alive. Cold Pressed Honey ..read more

Why You Should Get Your Honey From A Local Beekeeper At Bellmere Honey, we are proud to be a local company based in the Caboolture region of Queensland. As a family of bee farmers, we have a deep appreciation for the natural world and a passion for producing 100% raw and natural honey. This passion resonates in each step of our process, with the end product being something we are truly proud of. We love our bees, our surroundings and our job and are thrilled to be able to make a product that is a representation of this region. When it comes to choosing honey, we believe that using a local comp ..read more

5 Awesome Things You Can Make With Beeswax Honey is by far the most popular product that bees produce, but beeswax is another useful product these clever little insects produce. Beeswax is a natural substance that can be used in your cosmetics, around the house and even in your cooking. It has a long shelf life, burns well and has protective qualities. This versatile ingredient is perfect for making more than just candles, so what should you do with this all-natural and long-lasting product? Here are some of our favourite uses for beeswax. Balms & Salves Beeswax like honey contains bene ..read more

Interested In Hosting A Beehive? Making the decision to host a beehive on your property is one of the easiest yet most environmentally impactful decisions you can make. Bellmere Honey is looking to find winter homes for our wonderful, busy bees and your yard or property could be the perfect place! Hosting hives gives your local environment a big boost, increasing pollination which is vital to all life on the planet, including ours. Given that bees play such a massive role in our environment, the need to find hosts has never been greater. Bee’s are under great threat, not only due to the destru ..read more

Varroa Mites & Protecting Our Bees As an island nation, Australia has always had a unique opportunity when it comes to protecting itself from invasive pests. From farmers to beekeepers, we all work together to help protect our agricultural industry and the nation from many pests, weeds and even diseases that are common across the globe. An outbreak of Varroa Mites in Australia is once again threatening apiculture and wild bees alike. But what are these pests and what can be done to protect our bees? What are Varroa Mites? There are two species of these mites, Varroa Destructor and Varro ..read more

How Different Flowers Impact The Taste Of Honey & Its Use In Cooking The taste of honey can vary depending on the type of flower or plant that the bees gather pollen from. Different flowers and plants have different levels of sugar, minerals, and other compounds that affect the flavour and colour of the honey. This is what makes natural honey such an incredible and versatile ingredient. Much like a wine, honey is a reflection of the area it was produced in and can be a time capsule of sorts depending on what was growing when the pollen was gathered. It’s important to note that the taste of ..read more

Health Benefits Of Raw Honey Raw honey is a natural superfood that is packed with numerous beneficial nutrients. Unlike its pasteurised counterparts, raw honey retains all of its benefits, as it is only filtered for impurities instead of being heated. While pasteurising can increase the shelf life of products, raw, natural honey will not go bad if it is stored correctly. Considering all our Bellmere Honey is all natural, we thought it might be a good idea to go over some of the many health benefits of raw honey. Raw Honey Is Packed With Nutrients Honey contains a wealth of nutrients includ ..read more