Editing Beekeeping (section)

=== Industry response ===
In response to the fraud scandal, several measures have been proposed to enhance honey authenticity and protect consumers:

# Advanced testing methods: Implementation of more sophisticated laboratory techniques to detect adulteration.
# Blockchain technology: Exploration of blockchain-based traceability systems to track honey from hive to shelf.
# Stricter regulations: Calls for more stringent international standards and enforcement of honey labeling and production practices.

These developments highlight the ongoing challenges faced by the beekeeping industry in maintaining product integrity and consumer trust in an increasingly global market. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-30 |title=World Beekeeping Awards axe honey prize due to fraud |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjw0w921nzgo |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref>