The Main Directions of Perspective Development of Beekeeping in the Russian Federation Taking Into Account Requirements of International Legislation

Abstract

Recently, more and more people are paying attention to healthy lifestyle, including nutrition, giving preference to natural products. One of these products is honey. The chemical composition of honey is represented by a large number of nutrients: easily digestible carbohydrates, amino acids, enzymes, minerals, vitamins, organic acids, causing its nutritional, dietary¬, and medicinal properties. In the article, the authors analyzed the state of honey production in the country, reflected the share of imports in the market and the share of exports in production, the main factors affecting the honey market are investigated. Based on the results of studies of honey from different regions of the Russian Federation and the requirements of international legislation on product safety, the authors have developed proposals to improve the competitiveness of hive products, both in domestic and foreign markets.