The honeybee business was recently purchased by Jennifer and Mickael Jauneau in 2018. Jennifer hails from Vancouver, BC.
For five years Mickael travelled between France and New Zealand learning a great deal about beekeeping. Because the seasons are reversed, he was able acquire ten years’ of experience in five. By that time the couple had a son, Thomas, now two, they had tired of the travel and were ready to settle down.
So began their internet search for a place small enough for two people to operate and yet close to a city with amenities. Honeydew Apiaries turned out to be that place.
Currently the Jauneaus have 200 hives but are aiming for 300 in the future.
A bee farm producing meads was originally owned by Daniel and Beatrice Ficza.
The meadery is between Charlottetown and the Confederation Bridge on the south shore. Most of the hives are located within half hour drive from the apiary. They have 400 hives
Their mead is sold under the label The Golden Drop.
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