Use the interactive map below to find local honey producers in your area. Simply type in your Address or Postcode and the map will zoom in to show suppliers near you. Note this only shows members of the Sussex Beekeepers Association and the divisions. Also note that depending on the time of year and availability, not all the suppliers listed will have honey for sale at all times.
Honey adulteration in the UK is now sadly widespread as a result of cheap imported blends, and is very poorly regulated and policed. – see more below:
The core picture:
- UK investigations repeatedly find that many low‑cost imported or blended honeys contain added sugar syrups rather than pure honey. GOV.UK
- A 2023 EU investigation found 46% of sampled products were suspicious, and all UK‑origin samples tested failed, most likely because they were blends packed in the UK using imported honey. The Guardian
- UK imports are dominated by very cheap honey from China, where adulteration risk is known; around 77% of UK honey imports come from China. buckscountybeekeepers.co.uk
- British honey itself consistently tests as authentic in these studies. buckscountybeekeepers.co.uk
Why it persists:
- Fraudsters use increasingly sophisticated sugar syrups that can evade some tests. GOV.UK
- There is no single definitive test for honey authenticity, and labs disagree over methods such as NMR. GOV.UK
- Complex global supply chains make traceability difficult. GOV.UK
Impact:
- Genuine UK beekeepers face unfair competition from ultra‑cheap adulterated imports. buckscountybeekeepers.co.uk
- Consumers are often misled by vague “blend of EU and non‑EU honeys” labels. The Guardian
Support your local Bee Keepers and buy real honey!