Who we are

The European Professional Beekeepers Association (EPBA) is the united voice of professional beekeeping across Europe. Founded as a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG), EPBA brings together national associations that represent thousands of full-time beekeepers in over 18 countries. Our members are not hobbyists — they are farmers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and stewards of pollination. Together, we work for integrity in honey production, fair markets, and strong environmental policies. And we are growing: Every year, more national associations and producers join our cause.

MARIO KALVET
President (Interim) from Estonia

FRANK ALETRU
Vice President from France

Our mission

• Advocate for professional beekeepers in EU decision-making
• Protect the authenticity of honey and remove fake imports
• Promote the vital role of pollination in European agriculture
• Build a strong, cross-border community of professionals

Our vision

a Europe where

• Honey means real honey
• Beekeepers can live from their honest work
• Bees are protected and valued
• Pollination remains a pillar of food security

Our full members

• 🇩🇪 Deutscher Berufs- und Erwerbsimkerbund e.V. – Germany• 🇦🇹 Österreichischer Erwerbsimkerbund – Austria• 🇨🇭 Schweizer Wanderimker – Switzerland• 🇫🇮 Suomen Mehiläishoitajain Liitto (SML) – Finland• 🇸🇪 Biodlinksföretagarna (Swedish Professional Beekeepers) – Sweden• 🇨🇾 Pancrypian Beekeepers Association – Cyprus• 🇬🇷 Federation of Greek Beekeepers Association – Greece• 🇫🇷 Union Nationale de l’Apiculture Française (UNAF) – France

• 🇫🇷 Syndicat National d’Apiculture (SNA) – France

• 🇱🇻 Latvijas Biškopības biedrība – Latvia• 🇲🇹 Assoċjazzjoni tan-Naħħala – Malta• 🇩🇰 Biavlerforening (Danish Beekeepers Association) – Denmark• 🇪🇪 Eesti Kutseliste Mesinike Ühing – Estonia• 🇭🇺 Országos Magyar Méhészeti Egyesület – Hungary• 🇵🇱 Polski Związek Pszczelarski – Poland• 🇧🇬 Professional Beekeepers Bulgaria – Bulgaria• 🇮🇹 Associazione Apicoltori Professionisti Italiani (AAPI) – Italy• 🇸🇰 Slovenský zväz včelárov – Slovakia

• More associations are currently in the process of joining the EPBA network, making us stronger with every season.

What we do:

🏛 Policy Advocacy: Representing beekeepers in EU-level negotiations, consultations, and regulatory processes🧪 Market Integrity: Fighting honey fraud through lab testing, political pressure, and traceability standards📢 Public Awareness: Educating consumers on real honey and the importance of professional beekeeping🌿 Pollinator Protection: Supporting evidence-based policies that ensure ecological and agricultural resilience🤝 Networking & Collaboration: Sharing knowledge, challenges, and innovation across borders

Join the EPBA Community

Whether you’re a policymaker, scientist, producer, or supporter —
EPBA is your partner in building a sustainable, transparent, and thriving honey sector.

• Our network is growing
• Our mission is clear
• And our hive is open.