MEMBER NEWSLETTER
March, 2026 Bulletin 120
Market Updates As spring approaches across much of the Prairies, the new crop season is close at hand. Hopes are high that we will see improved overwintering numbers this year compared to last year’s 46% colony losses. Our Spruce Grove location is expecting its first packages this month, the earliest we have ever accepted bees, which signals an early and optimistic start to the season. This season also marks a new chapter for Bee Maid as Paul Remillard officially joined the organization as Chief Executive Officer on February 2. Paul brings more than 25 years of manufacturing and operational leadership experience and is already working closely with the team to support the cooperative’s producer-members and continue building on Bee Maid’s strong reputation for quality Canadian honey. Paul looks forward to connecting with members and helping guide Bee Maid through the opportunities and challenges ahead in the honey market. Over the last few weeks, interest from our U.S. customers has picked up. There is significant interest in moving honey south ahead of the June 2026 review of CUSMA. Following the Supreme Court ruling in opposition of the additional tariffs levied against much of the world, brokers and packers are looking to bring in honey prior to any potential changes from the current administration. Overall pricing has not moved significantly since our last report. We are still seeing honey move on the open market between $1.90 and $2.10 per pound across Canada and the U.S., with slightly higher demand for Japan-friendly honey.
Manitoba Cooperative Honey Producers Limited 645 Black Diamond Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R2J 4M7
Bee Maid Honey Limited Welcomes Paul Remillard as new Chief Executive Officer.
Demand for Canadian honey remains strong. According to Nielsen data, Bee Maid continues to show growth across all channels and sectors in grocery stores across Canada. We are also seeing strong growth in our food service channels, once again outpacing the overall growth of the category this year. As we head into the season, we are all hoping for a strong start and that the late winter storms provide much-needed moisture for early wildflower blooms to support our bees. Please remember to book your empty vessel deliveries so they arrive at your operations before July. This will help ensure we have adequate space ready for your incoming honey. Open Dock is now available and ready to begin booking time slots.
Alberta Honey Producers Co-operative Limited Box 3909, 70 Alberta Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3B1
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