About Us

As a team of scientists, field researchers, and beekeepers, naturally our #1 obsession is honey bee nutrition. What nutrients do bees need to stay healthy? What modern day obstacles do they face that nutrition can solve? And how can we create pollen patties that are sustainable in the long run?

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The answer, we've learned, lies with the microalgae known as Spirulina. With its matching amino acid profile, high antioxidant capacity, and superior sustainability, it checked off all of our boxes. The USDA-ARS recently completed a study on Spirulina that states the findings better than we ever could:

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"Research by ARS entomologists has shown that spirulina has a nutritional profile that closely resembles pollen. In addition to being rich in essential amino acids necessary for protein synthesis, immune function, and colony growth in honey bees, spirulina also contains prebiotics that support the growth of healthy gut bacteria. Spirulina could provide a complete and sustainably-sourced supplemental diet to boost the robustness of managed honey bees."