Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Eduard Grama, in a discussion with beekeepers, said the Moldovan bee honey is increasingly popular abroad, but the consumption of honey in the country is not promoted. The people do not eat much honey, while the honey that remains in the country is not of the highest quality, IPN reports.

Eduard Grama gave the example of Bulgaria, where they offer to choose between sugar or honey in all cafes and restaurants. “Honey is served is packets of 8-10 grams and this is a promotional method. Regretfully, in Moldova, if you ask honey in a restaurant, they bring you honey from a jar kept in the fridge. If you do not ask, you are not offered,” he stated.

Eduard Grama insisted that the consumption of honey should be promoted. Packing of honey in small amounts implies large costs, but a solution is for the beekeepers to form associations. “Don’t think that someone owes you something. Start from the idea that you must combine forces and develop,” said the minister.