Czech honey producers warn of worst season for five decades

Czech-produced honey will be in short supply this year, leading to higher prices, Czech Television reported on Sunday. Some beekeepers say it could be the worst season for honey production in this part of the world for half a century after adverse weather conditions led to low levels of nectar in the relevant plants.

Czech producers have warned that higher prices for domestically made honey will lead to increased imports of lower quality honey from abroad. One told Czech Television that unscrupulous “producers” could use prohibited substitute substances in their  honey, meaning that Czech officials would have their work cut out carrying out quality inspections.