An assessment of high quality honeys with a potential for Geographical Indication (GI) labeling and initiatives that add value to the honey sector in Kenya
Date
2014Author
Warui, M
Gikungu, M
Bosselmann, A
Hansted, L
Mburu, J
Language
enMetadata
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Kenya has unexploited potential for creating monetary value from original and unique honey.
High quality and unique honeys can be labeled with Geographical Indication (GI). The study
was a preliminary survey that aimed at; (i) assessing; honeys with a potential for GI labeling,
perceptions on their reputation and quality; (ii) understanding the initiatives that add value to
the local honey sector in Kenya. 20 honey consumers at the national level where different kinds
of honeys are supplied were interviewed. Also, 40 honey consumers and 40 honey producers
at the local level where honey is produced were interviewed. Results showed that honey quality
is linked with the area where it is produced.
Publisher
University of Nairobi