Why should I care about companies that don abide by U.S. trade laws?
The True Source Honey initiative estimates that the U.S. lost up to $100 million in 2008 and $106 million in 2009 in uncollected duties because of illegal honey imports. Furthermore, as honey companies are undercut by these illegal imports, ethical U.S. companies and beekeepers find it harder to compete. Quality U.S. honey operations are essential not just to produce high-quality honey supplies, but also for the honeybees needed to pollinate dozens of fruit, vegetable and seed crops across the United States. Lastly, consumers and food manufacturers that count on honey are not always getting the quality product they deserve.
