Trade is a fundamental part of human history. From individual exchanges to commerce between countries, trade connects us, enriches our cultures, and strengthens economies.
At GloryBee, we're proud of our deep American roots, sourcing the best in U.S. honey, supporting U.S. beekeepers, and equally proud of our responsible sourcing practices worldwide.
Today, GloryBee sources many varieties of our honey directly from trusted U.S. producers, featuring unique local varieties such as our Pacific Northwest Blackberry Blossom Honey and California Orange Blossom Honey. To meet the diverse and growing needs of our customers and a honey and ingredient landscape that has seen significant change over the last two decades, we also responsibly source True Source Certified honey from our verified partners throughout the Americas, including Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, and even further afield from countries like Ukraine and India.
Understanding the Modern Honey Market
American beekeeping has evolved significantly over the years. Today, many U.S. beekeepers rely heavily on pollination services—critical to the production of almonds, apples, berries, and other agricultural and livestock products. Pollination has become essential to agriculture, reshaping the way beekeepers operate and influencing the availability and pricing of domestically produced honey.
Consumer preferences have also evolved. The rising demand for organic honey, for instance, is currently not able to be produced domestically, making imports required. GloryBee actively responds to these consumer demands by sourcing high-quality organic honey from carefully vetted international partners.
Growing Responsibly
GloryBee's journey started small, purchasing honey directly from local beekeepers around Eugene, Oregon. As demand increased, we expanded sourcing regionally and then nationally, prioritizing quality and integrity. Today, to fulfill our customers' evolving tastes and preferences, we've adapted by sourcing globally, when necessary, always with strict standards and accountability.
This responsible global sourcing isn't about replacing local products—it's about complementing them to meet the diverse needs of our customers and a changing bee and agriculture industry. It allows GloryBee to maintain consistent quality and availability, benefiting our customers and hardworking beekeeper partners, too.
Looking Ahead With Confidence
Change and adaptation have always been at the heart of GloryBee's success. The beekeeping industry itself continually evolves, with significant differences and innovations emerging between the U.S. and other countries' beekeeping practices, as discussed in detail by bee expert Dr. Dewey Caron in the article Beekeeping Without Borders. Insights like these help us adapt and refine our approach to sourcing quality honey.
At GloryBee, we're committed to maintaining transparency, supporting local economies, and delivering premium products to our clients. We're proud of our America-sources and made products, our founding and ongoing support of domestic bee habitat development and the beekeeping community through Save the Bee, proud of our partnerships, and also proud to responsibly bring you quality honey from around the world.