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SUE BEE HONEY /SueBeeHoneyUSA @SueBeeUSA /SueBeeUSA SueBee.com Sue Bee Honey Supports American Pollination, Agriculture and Beekeepers W hen you support the U.S.A. honey bee, you support American agriculture. You might ask, “How important is the U.S.A. honey bee to American agriculture?” More than you may know! One out of every three bites of food consumers eat is attributed to the U.S.A. honey bee. In fact, without U.S.A. honey bees, many of the foods that consumers buy and love would disappear. Here is a short list of typical grocery store produce items that are affected by honey bee pollination: watermelon, avocado, onion, cantaloupe, apple, cucumber, squash, kiwi, sweet cherry, plum, peach, pear, eggplant, mango, strawberry, beet, cashew, turnip, tangerine, coconut, coffea Arabica, pomegranate, blackberry, blueberry, cranberry and hundreds more. on grocery store shelves. When suppliers opt for using foreign honey, it not only affects the quality and taste, it puts a tremendous strain on American beekeepers by limiting their opportunities to market honey, maintain their colonies and pollinate U.S. crops. You may It is essential be asking, BY LISA HANSEL, V.P. SALES & for retailers, “How can I MKTG., SIOUX HONEY ASSN. distributors and help support wholesalers to the U.S.A. honey bee and stock honey from U.S.A. American agriculture?” sources. Consumers should Consumers may not know not have to guess where that foreign honey is stocked their honey comes from. It’s important for consumers to read the label. U.S. Grade A Honey on the package does not mean you’re buying pure American honey. Always check for the “country of origin” on the bottle. Some brands blend their product with foreign honey. Not Sue Bee Honey. Our label clearly says U.S. Grade A and Product of U.S.A. By purchasing 100% U.S.A. honey, consumers are provided a known quality product and are supporting American beekeepers. Plus, they are strengthening the important role the U.S.A. honey bee plays in American agriculture and pollination. A Heritage of Honey. Loved by Generations Since 1921. Sue Bee® Honey has a long and proud tradition of producing premium U.S.A. honey. Families like the Rittenhouses have been providing pure, 100% all-natural American honey for generations. And you can be assured that Sue Bee® Honey will continue to support American beekeepers and adhere to a high quality of standards for many generations to come. Sue Bee® Honey is proud to support American bees and U.S.A. beekeepers. suebee.com