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Inspire Sustainable Living with Our Premium Raw Honey and Natural Beeswax Products

Our Commitment to Quality and Sustainability

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We are dedicated to crafting products that reflect the pure essence of nature. By sourcing our raw honey from responsibly managed bee farms and refining our beeswax products with environmentally friendly methods, we ensure that every product you receive is of choice grade quality. Our commitment goes beyond merely offering premium products; it’s about offering you an authentic, eco-conscious experience that inspires a healthier way of living.


All our managed honey bee colonies are located in natural foraging areas and thus assist in the protection and biodiversity of our natural areas. To our customers it means that they can rest assured that they purchase a product that makes a difference and that fosters a harmony between agriculture and the environment. We want our customers to be part of our journey to protect and grow our beautiful natural environment – One hive at a time.

​Every product we create is a call to action. When you choose our premium raw honey and natural beeswax products, you’re not just making a purchase; you're joining us in a movement toward a greener, more sustainable future. We believe that inspiring sustainable living starts with small, meaningful actions, such as choosing products that are good for you and good for the planet.
Our purpose is infused in every aspect of our business—from the care we take in our production processes to the community initiatives that support local beekeepers and environmental conservation projects. We are continually striving to innovate and educate, empowering you to make informed choices that contribute to a healthier environment.

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Honey Bee Colony Management

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From the start have we based and built our honey bee operation on sustainable and natural beekeeping practices. In line with our ethos and commitment to sustainable beekeeping we apply practices that are completely natural and environmentally friendly.

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  • We apply complete Honey Badger friendly beekeeping techniques.

    • We do not set traps or poison to eliminate honey badger activity around our apiaries.

    • All our hives are elevated – we place our hives on steel hive stands and our hives are strapped securely.

  • We apply environmentally friendly pest control.

    • No non - ecofriendly pesticides are used in any of our apiaries. We only use Food Grade DIATOMACEOUS EARTH to control ant attacks and Small Hive Beetle (SHB) larvae around on our hives.

    • Internal SHB traps, used inside our hives, are completely honey bee friendly and we only use natural ingredients, like vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar and slaked lime, to control SHB inside our hives.

    • Wax moth activity, which can be detrimental to managed bee colonies, are controlled through completely natural trap methods, using mixtures of fermented bananas and apple cider vinegar, set outside our apiaries to reduce wax moth infestations that can cause our colonies to decline or die.

    • All our hives are fitted with Beetle guard entrance reducers to prevent Large Hive Beetles and rodents from entering our bee hives.

  • We only use natural material, like dried elephant dung, as smoker fuel.

At Marico River Honey Bee Co, our mission is simple yet transformative: to inspire sustainable living in every home. We believe that every jar of premium raw honey and every natural beeswax product is more than just a commodity—it’s a testament to nature’s bounty and a commitment to ethical, sustainable practices.

Certifications and Industry Standards

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Marico River Honey Bee Co is registered and certified as a legal South African beekeeping company with:

  • ï‚· The South African Bee Industry Organization (SABIO)

  • ï‚· The South African Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. Registration number: NW 347

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Marico River Honey Bee Co adheres to the following production and packaging standards:

  • ï‚· Agricultural Product Standard Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990), Rule 835 – Regulation relating to the Grading, Packaging and Marking of honey and mixtures of Bee products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa.

  • ï‚· Foodstuffs, cosmetics and disinfectant act, 1972 (Act no. 54 of 1972) NO. 638

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As a company we are committed to ensure that our customers and consumers are protected and have the peace of mind that they are receiving high end products that comply with all industry standards and regulations.
 

Under no circumstances will we deviate from ensuring that we are always compliant in all aspects of how we do business.

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