- 2,400 BC The earliest evidence of domesticated beekeeping comes from Egyptian tomb paintings, which depict honey collection. The Egyptians practiced advanced methods of beekeeping, including the use of cylindrical clay hives.
- Middle Ages Beekeeping continued to evolve in medieval Europe. Monasteries often maintained apiaries for the production of honey and beeswax, essential for making candles.
- 17th Century: Advances in understanding bee behavior and hive structure were made. The observation hive was developed, allowing beekeepers to see inside the hive without disturbing the bees.
- 19th Century: Lorenzo Langstroth invented the modern beehive in 1851—a significant milestone. His design included removable frames, making it easier to manage bees and harvest honey without destroying the hive.
- 1923 Honey was harvested from our first hives in Ronago, Italy, in the foothills of the Italian Alps.
- 1932 Honees were born! We produced our first honey-filled drops, which would eventually become HONEES™.
