Bee Friendly Certification in La Morella Nuts
Bee Friendly Certification in La Morella Nuts
La Morella Nuts is the first Bee Friendly certified nut manufacturer in Europe.
What is the European Bee Friendly Certification and why is it so unique?
- The Bee Friendly certification is focusing on fomenting agricultural practices in harmony with the well-being of pollinators.
- This certification, promoted by L’association Bee Friendly, is much more than a label. It is an integral program to foster collaboration between local farmers and beekeepers and regenerative agriculture good practices.
- In this European pollinator-friendly certification, the fields are audited yearly by a 3rd party, covering a wide range of topics such as: non-toxic pesticides, ecosystems preservation, soil fertility, water management and food resources for pollinators.
- La Morella Nuts is the first manufacturer selling Bee Friendly nut products in Europe. Customers can benefit from the reputational guarantee to make claims on biodiversity that are easy to understand by consumers.
Why is biodiversity loss a challenge for the nut industry?
- Food production is the main driver of biodiversity loss, according to the UN.
- Considering the fact that 75% of the crops are partially dependent on bees and other pollinators, biodiversity loss represents a threat to food security and nutrition.
- About 20% of bee species endemic from the UE are threatened.
- Nuts, especially almonds, are highly dependent on pollinator insects. Without pollinators, the yield would be reduced between 40% and 90%. That is the reason why Bee Friendly is a perfect match between bees and almonds, which have a mutually beneficial partnership.