RIYADH: This year’s honey exhibition in Jazan recorded sales worth more than SR1 million ($266,000) during its first four days, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Executive Director of the exhibition and Vice President of the Jazan Beekeepers Association Suleiman Al-Ghazwani told the SPA that the achievement highlights the strong demand for local honey and consumers’ confidence in its quality and variety.
The exhibition, held at the cultural center in Al-Edabi Governorate, features 60 beekeepers showcasing about 10 tonnes of honey, representing 15 varieties produced in the region.
Held in Al-Edabi Governorate, the event is also hosting government and civil entities, highlighting their contributions to the local honey industry.
Jazan Beekeepers Association has a pavilion at the event showcasing modern honey extraction and sorting equipment, as well as manufacturing and processing tools, and supplies for beekeepers.
