Apipasta Bio – Organic feed with an organic sugar base — ideal for healthy, sustainable bee nutrition.
Apipasta Bio is a high-quality, ready-to-use bee feed developed by Zukan—a leading name in nutritional solutions for the beekeeping industry. Designed specifically for honeybee consumption, Apipasta bio offers a clean, efficient alternative to traditional fondants. Its advanced formulation has been developed in close collaboration with academic research groups, ensuring a product that supports colony health, optimises energy intake, and integrates seamlessly into professional beekeeping routines. Now available exclusively in the UK through Simon The Beekeeper.
Apipasta BIO is specially developed to meet the growing demand for safe, controlled nutrition that aligns with European Union organic production standards. Certified for use in organic beekeeping, it provides a reliable and hygienic energy source for bees throughout the year.
Key Benefits
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Free from HMF, a potentially harmful sugar byproduct
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Requires no preparation—ready to use straight from the pack
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Highly digestible and quickly assimilated by bees
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Bees consume it completely—leaving no residue or risk of contamination
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EU-produced and processed feed: Fully traceable and compliant with organic standards.
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Contains slow-absorption sugars: Supports long-lasting energy release, ideal for winter feeding..
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Ideal for migratory and intensive beekeeping practices
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Long shelf life (up to 18 months under normal storage conditions)
Recommended Use:
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For colonies used in organic honey production
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As maintenance feed during autumn and winter
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When establishing new colonies or splits
Backed by Research
Zukan works in partnership with university research institutions in Spain to ensure Apipasta is scientifically validated. This collaboration ensures the product is both nutritionally sound and practically effective for maintaining colony vitality throughout the year.
When and How to Use Apipasta Bio
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Early Spring: Use two weeks before the first nectar flow to stimulate brood rearing
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Autumn: Replenish stores and help colonies prepare for winter
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Winter: As an emergency food source when forage is unavailable and liquid feeding is impractical
Instructions: Place the required amount of Apipasta Bio directly on top of the brood frames or in an appropriate feeder. It does not require dilution or mixing and can be applied with minimal disturbance to the hive.
Apipasta Bio represents a modern, research-backed solution for year-round hive feeding. With Simon The Beekeeper as the exclusive UK distributor, beekeepers now have easy access to a professional-grade feed that simplifies management and supports stronger, healthier colonies.