Honey in the United States
Global demand for honey constantly exceeds supply, and this dilemma has only been exacerbated in recent years. The international honey market has gone into crisis mode as severe droughts persist and the bee populations continue to dwindle. As honey becomes harder and harder to find, the prices have been pushed up, reaching a record high in recent years. The U.S. imports most of its honey from Argentina and Brazil. Productivity in both Argentina and Brazil has decreased due