Honey is a staple in our home because I use it on Biscuits, Croissants and even when cooking Holiday dinners. My sister is the same way so when I found out Local Hive™ From Rice’s Honey® Recipes Raw & Unfiltered Honey Made Right in Your Own Back Yard!
I knew I wanted to try this and to also purchase Local Hive Honey for my sister as a I was thinking of you Gift because she is always doing for others but nothing for herself.
Buzz-Worthy: ‘Local Hive’ Honey a Hometown-Chic Condiment
Buzz-Worthy: Local Hive Making Honey Hometown-Chic
While you may not have given honey much more thought than how you can use it to elevate your food and beverage recipes, you might be surprised to know that the U.S. honey industry is actually a dynamic part of U.S. agriculture and, as a collective, the honey industry contributes to the American economy significantly. This according to recent report by William A Matthews, Project Scientist at the University of California Agricultural Issues Center, that details the extent to which the honey industry impacts America fiscally—this to the tune of $1.96 billion of output to U.S. economic activity; $718 million of value added to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product; and fully 12,502 jobs to U.S. employment opportunity. The report also cites that our affinity for this deliciously viscous victual is escalating, with per capita honey consumption in the U.S. increasing faster than other sweetener options.
One company doing its fair share to please and appease consumer palates is Local Hive by Rice’s Honey—a company established in 1924 that, today, remains an industry leader. And with good reason. Every once in a while, a condiment brand truly innovates, and approaches its category in a fresh and compelling new way—one that raises the bar to an exceptional standard. That’s indubitably the case with Local Hive.
In addition to top-quality raw and unfiltered American Clover, Wildflower and Amber honey, the company also offers XX different local (U.S. region-specific) varietals of raw and unfiltered honey from around the country, giving consumers options akin to selecting wine whereby you can see and taste the difference between varietals. Local Hive similarly proffers specific and distinctive flavor profiles in each of the regional honeys they produce. From Washington to Florida, each of their honey varietals are unique.
“All Local Hive honeys are sourced exclusively in the U.S. and bottled in Colorado,” noted Tony Landretti, Chief Executive Officer of Rice’s Honey. “The team at Local Hive work directly with local beekeepers across North America to ensure each varietal yields incredibly delicious and subtly different natural flavors that will be great additions to both food and beverage recipes.”
Raw, unfiltered honey also offers many health benefits including being rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and pollen and it is kosher. Unlike processed unnatural sugars or sweeteners, Local Hive™ honey offers transparency, as each natural varietal is made so local it’s “made right in your own back yard”.
Very similar to wine, where you taste and see the difference between varietals, Local Hive™ from Rice’s Honey® also imparts specific flavors in each of the honeys they produce. From Washington to Florida each varietal is unique.
- Local Hive New England Honey
Floral Sources: Basswood, Berries, Clover, Goldenrod
*Flavor is bold and robust. Northeast honeys are much darker than anywhere else.
- Local Hive Florida Honey
Floral Sources: Citrus, Brazilian Pepper, Clover, Gallberry, Tupelo
*Flavor is a bit fruity with a hint of spice.
- Local Hive Colorado Honey
Floral Sources: Clover, Alfalfa, Wildflowers
*Flavor should be light & sweet. The sweetest of all honeys sent.
- Local Hive Southern California Honey
Floral Sources: Alfalfa, Berries, Citrus, Clover, Sage
*Flavor is fruity and sweet. You’ll notice a hint of orange
- Local Hive Texas Honey
Floral Sources: Alfalfa, Clover, Cotton, Horsemint, Tallow
*Flavor is medium bodied and sweet. Not as sweet as Colorado.
“Delicious Local Hive™ honey is perfect for all ages,” noted Tony Landretti, Chief Executive Officer of Rice’s Honey®. “With different floral sources based on the location in which the bees pollinate, every Local Hive™ varietal offers a unique flavor. Since Rice’s Honey® was founded in 1924 by L.R. Rice, we have always remained committed to providing natural, delicious U.S. only raw & unfiltered honey, while supporting local beekeepers all across the U.S. Our local honey products are an artisan blend of various floral types that are regionally sourced, packed in Greeley, Colorado, and delivered to participating grocery stores throughout the United States.”
A new label design highlighting our new Local Hive™ brand coincides with Rice’s new alliance with PACE, “Pollinator Awareness Through Conservation and Education”, the Butterfly Pavilion’s non-profit global initiative to restore habitats, strengthen populations and reintroduce pollinators into native habitats around the world. This partnership and commitment will be communicated on the back of the new label and will highlight how a portion of proceeds from every bottle sold of Rice’s Honey® will be donated to the PACE initiative to promote and protect the prosperity of pollinators worldwide. Rice’s Honey® has a mission to help promote all pollinators & sustainable bee farms across the country.
Check out our new website at: www.localhivehoney.com for more information and recipes.
About Local Hive™ from Rice’s Honey®
L.R. Rice founded Rice’s Honey®, headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, in 1924. The company remains committed to its founder’s mission of becoming a leading producer of authentic, high quality, U.S. only raw & unfiltered honey. Local Hive™ from Rice’s Honey® has generated brand equity through its commitment of producing premium, high quality, raw and unfiltered and kosher honey at affordable prices. Rice’s Honey works with local beekeepers to provide several local, raw & unfiltered honey varieties throughout various states and regions across the U.S.
Whether it’s for a comforting hot drink during the cold days of winter or to enjoy recipes, the taste of real honey from Local Hive™ will help you create fond memories.
In addition to raw and unfiltered Clover, Wildflower and Amber honey, the company also bottles over 12 local varietals from around the country. Much like its climate, our Nor Cal honey has a flavor that is warm and mild. It tastes a bit bitter at first, then floral, before finally finding its sweetness. Rice’s Honey is donating part of the proceeds from every bottle sold to non-profit PACE, an organization working to protect all pollinators.
Source: https://aic.ucdavis.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/HoneyBoardPresentationSlides.pdf
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
