Our TEAM

Apimondia is the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations. It represents the interests of apiculture worldwide (122 Member Associations from 73 countries). It facilitates links between beekeepers, scientists and all those involved in beekeeping and represents apiculture at international level to many bodies, for example GATT, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO), consumer and agricultural interests. Apimondia is also active in boosting the quality of honey (fight against honey fraud) and natural beekeeping.

Danish Beekeepers Association having more than 90 % of the Danish beekeepers as members. Member no 2023 is 6.600 members. We regard our task to connect Beekeeping and Science, creating the best knowledge database for beekeepers. Our main task is advisory work on all levels for the beekeeping business. We do lobby to create the best condition for honeybees, but we are also aware of the wild bees. We work intense with international projects, we are active with active field testing on beekeeper level, breeding, education, talks, conferences etc.

Beekeeping extensionist & consultancy.

Technical Coordinator AIAAR breeding program, Technical Supervisor MiC, FAO/IUCN Advisor / (Apimondia WG7 – Queen Quality), Charing COLOSS Survivors TF, Honey Sensory Education, Ongoing projects, B-GOOD project (H2020) – Direct Partner, BeeGuards project (HORIZON) – Direct Partner, Enforce (Erasmus+) – Direct Partner, Honey Bee Watch - founder, Beekeeper, queen breeding, Own hives (≈120), Commercial Experiences (9000-22000) US/NZ.

I work in the Modelling Evidence and Policy Research Team at Newcastle University and lead a workpackage entitled “Understanding climate as a driver of Parasites & Pathogens and mitigating their impact”. We are working closely with project partners from across Europe and beyond to bring new understanding to future parasite and pathogen threats to honey bees in the face of climate change. We are also interested in better understanding how beekeeping might impact other wild pollinators, and will work closely with partners at CRE to provide statistical and diagnostic support. Please get in touch if you are interested in our work and want to find out more. 😊

Scientist and beekeeper. Interests and work: Apis mellifera ecology with emphasis on resources availability in natural and anthropogenic landscapes, and its impacts on health and performance of managed hives. Effects of introduced hives of A. mellifera on plant-pollinator interactions in the context of Biosphere Reserves. Impacts of agricultural and beekeeping practices on ecosystems. Effects of contaminants like pesticides or microplastics on honeybees. 

Non-profit organization, established in 1970. 550 members of mostly professional beekeepers. Widely connected to other regional and international organizations.

Research institute maintained by the States of Brandenburg, Sachsen, Thüringen, Sachsen Anhalt and Berlin, as well as regional associations of the Deutscher Imkerbund.

Research, education and extension relating to beekeeping.  Main research topics include bee diseases, breeding models, honeybee genetics, bee breeding, honey bee products, beekeeping and breeding techniques. 

Experience in breeding data modeling, support of breeding programs, molecular methods in breeding;  expertise in experimental hive analysis; expertise in laboratory methods for bee pathogens, cryopreservation.

The Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) was founded in 1920.It has been making valuable contributions to Greek agricultural and economic development, by conducting basic and applied research in the agricultural sciences

The Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology & Entomology (est. 1920)  is involved in studying harmful and beneficial insects, mites and nematodes in relation to agriculture (identification, biology, ecology, management, genetics etc). 

The Laboratory of Sericulture & Apiculture (est. 1920) has main duty teaching, research and dissemination of Sericultural and Apicultural Science.

The AUA team involved in the project has a great experience in apiculture, breeding of honeybees, pathology and genetics, teaching and seminars to the students and beekeeping community.

Ellinikos Georgikos Organismos DIMITRA is a research organisation under the auspices of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food in Greece and it is devoted to agricultural research, education and product quality control. 

The Department of Apiculture (Institute of Animal Science) is undertaken research on topics like bee disease control with organic methods, bee breeding and conservation, effects of pesticides.

In our team, apart from the Bee Experts (Fani & Leonidas),  we also have members from other departments/ Institutes of ELGO ‘DIMITRA’ who have the expertise on pollination, animal genetics and animal reproduction & cryopreservation.

State Agricultural Agency of the State of Hessen; research and extension institution. Bee Institute: department within agency. 

Research, education and extension relating to beekeeping.  Main research topics include varroa management, resistance breeding, honey bee health, honey bee genetics, wild pollinator health, insect physiology and immunity

Experience in comparative colony performance testing;  expertise in running large field experiments; expertise in laboratory methods for assessing physiology parameters and molecular biolog.

KIS is the leading public non-profit research institute in agriculture in Slovenia.  Committed to sustainable agriculture by applying innovative research, technology and knowledge transfer to different beneficiaries. Long tradition of apiculture research. Covering selection, technology and food resources. Test facilities (fields, experimental orchards, apiaries). KIS manages the Slovenian National Honeybee. Breeding Programme. Open channel with national beekeeping associations.

Part of EU funded projects: Horizon: SAMS, DG Sante: INSIGNIA, DG Environment: INSIGNIA-EU, Horizon: B-Thenet.

We are a family company. Bees have been our passion since our youth. We have been running a breeding apiary since 1997. Due to prof. Jerzy Wilde, we are closely associated with the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn and we participate in many research projects.

Melixa S.r.l. is a SME founded in 2014 and based in Trento, Italy. Melixa provides innovative solutions for the monitoring of hives and apiaries. The most relevant product is the so-called ”Melixa System”, an innovative and patented monitoring device characterized by up-to-three scales, a bee counter and environmental sensors.  Within BeeGuards, Melixa will provide the devices for the monitoring of the apiaries and support to the other partners on the experimental activities throughout the project.

research interests Apis. Bombus, citizen science, conservation of native pollinators, impact of managed and invasive pollinators on native ecosystems, pollination of crops, weeds and wild plants,

NIB is one of the leading research institute in Slovenia, focusing on various aspects of biological research and the leading institute in the field of pollinator research in Slovenia. Main expertise in line with project tasks: pollinator ecology and taxonomy, monitoring of pollinator diversity.

Founded in 1923, is the largest public research institution in Italy, under the Research Ministry performing multidisciplinary activities. Bio- and agri food.

Part of University of J.J.Strossmayer in Osijek (Croatia). Research, Honey bee, breeding, varroa (resistance traits, alternative methods), beekeeping technology, Queen rearing, 60 colonies (experiments & teaching).

First State University in Macedonia. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food. 

Expertise: Honey bee biology & Apiculture, Breeding & Genetics.

Public university. Division of Agricultural engineering and system analysis. Main expertise in life cycle assessment of agricultural systems.

Involvement in former beekeeping projects: Smartbees, EurBeSt. Consulting company in life science sector (Pharma, Biotech, MedTech, Digital health), > 30 years experience. Project management & Grant administration. Dissemination, Communication, Exploitation. Financial & technical reporting. e-room provision & maintanance.

EcoPol is a research group at the Instituto de Investigaciones en Biodiversidad y Medio Ambiente (INIBIOMA), located in Bariloche city in southern Argentina.

Main focus. Ecology of pollination, Plant-pollinator interactions and networks, Floral and reproductive biology, Floral evolution, Ecology, behavior, health and genetics of wild and managed pollinators, including honeybees.

The University of Malta is the leading academic institution in Malta providing high-quality education, research, and innovation in a wide range of disciplines.

Our research group studies Apiculture, Entomology and Bee Ecology, Insect Ecology and Taxonomy, Honeybees Behaviour & Microbiota, Beekeeping and honey bee breeding, Citizen Science, GIS.

Department of Genetics; Faculty of Science and Technology, UPV/EHU and Scientific advisors of SGIKER (Sequencing facility of UPV/EHU)

Expertise: Using omic approaches ((meta)genomics and (meta)transcriptomics)) to answer applied questions for sustainable apiculture/agriculture/food production.

UNIZAR is a public university in northeastern Spain. Our research group (BIOFITER) is focused on improving the reproductive efficiency of animal species. More info at: https://biofiter.com/. Strong background on animal reproduction, including bees. Have been involved in projects to protect and improve the autochthonous subspecies A. m. iberiensis. Open channel with regional and national beekeeping associations. Long-term beekeeping field experience.

(7) Aleksandar Uzunov (researchgate.net)

Dark bee (A. m. mellifera) breeding association. Running several breeding programs. Operating multiple mating stations & AI. Offering courses on beekeeping, breeding, ...

Partner for innovative research. Main experience in line with project tasks: managing large test populations for data/sample collection & extension.