The Best Bees Company

20/11/2024

From street level to skyline: Our beehives at the Chrysler Building just made the The New York Times! 🙌

Denmark In New York chose rooftop beekeeping for a clear reason: connecting their team with nature. For their 100 employees, these hives offer daily reminders of sustainability in action.

Our beekeepers Matt Flood and Titus Ogilvie-Laing shared insights about maintaining hives in iconic Manhattan locations. As noted by our Creative Director Paige Mulhern, more businesses are discovering how urban beekeeping enhances their sustainability initiatives and employee experience while boosting biodiversity in their local environments.

The trend is clear. From the Chrysler Building to Madison Square Garden, companies are turning unused spaces into vibrant ecosystems, and we’re thrilled to help them tell this story.

Read the full New York Times article to see how pollinators are transforming corporate sustainability—and be sure to follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn for more updates!

On and around some of New York City’s most iconic buildings, beehives are buzzing.

13/05/2024

We’re thrilled to announce the results of our 2023 Queen Rearing Pilot Program! 👑This program, a cornerstone of our commitment to finding innovative solutions for pollinator health, aimed to cultivate strong, resilient bee queens for hives across the U.S.

Swipe to see the truly impressive results! ➡️ Queen bees are the heart of the hive, responsible for size, strength, and resiliency of the colony. By rearing healthy, local queens, we can directly contribute to stronger, more disease-resistant hives.

A huge thank you to our incredible team and special shout out to Boston’s Head Beekeeper, Bridgette! 👏Your dedication and expertise were instrumental in this success. Stay tuned for exciting updates as we continue to grow and refine our queen rearing program!

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20/04/2024

Skip the papers and read this: Best Bees’ HoneyDNA reveals that bees love cannabis. 👀 🌿 

Today’s not just a date, it’s a chance to celebrate the fascinating world of plant science! Our HoneyDNA analysis shows us how bees love to forage on a variety of crops, including male h**p and cannabis. 🐝

Did you know cannabis cultivation benefits from healthy bee populations? ➡️These busy pollinators ensure successful seed production, which is a crucial step in the overall yield.

We’re all about harnessing data to create a more sustainable future for pollinators and the agriculture industry, and it’s so interesting to take a closer look at the honey bees produce.  Let us know in the comments below what other surprising plants you think might appear in HoneyDNA!

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19/04/2024

Shout-out to , Manhattan’s very own green residential high-rise! 🏙️ We’re honored to partner with them and maintain their rooftop apiary and the well-being of bees. 🐝

By transforming their urban rooftop spaces from grey to green with data-driven hives, they’re advancing our research to improve biodiversity and pollinator health, while actively demonstrating their own commitment to sustainable living with tenants and partners. 🌿

Ready to bring biodiversity and engagement to your commercial real estate property? Send us a message to get started during the 2024 season!

05/04/2024

It’s the data-driven difference. 🙌 Each city in our 21 regions has its own set of unique challenges, but one thing remains consistent every year: the high-quality care shown by our team. While this is just a snapshot of our data from the 2023 season, we’re immensely proud to announce an improved overwintering rate in most regions. Swipe for the highlights! 👉

Pollinator health has been declining for years, making this data even more significant. 🐝 At Best Bees, our science-driven approach to beekeeping is revolutionizing how we care for these vital pollinators.

A huge congratulations to our dedicated team whose hard work and expertise made this possible! We’re incredibly proud of our beekeeping methods that combine cutting-edge science with a deep respect for bee health and biodiversity. 👏

As we gear up for the 2024 season, we’re filled with excitement! This is a testament to the power of data and innovation in beekeeping. Make Best Bees your partner in sustainability and join us for the 2024 season at the 🔗 in bio.

28/03/2024

How to spot greenwashing so you’re not fooled this Earth Month. ✅

As Earth Month approaches, we’re excited to use this as an opportunity to celebrate our planet, be transparent about our mission, and prioritize the well-being of every living organism. But we’re probably not the only business to tell you that! 👀

Unfortunately, April is also a time for some companies to take full advantage of the business benefits of sustainability through “greenwashing”. This practice deceives consumers and undermines genuine environmental efforts that are making a difference!

Swipe through to learn more about greenwashing and how to spot it before the influx of “eco-friendly” messaging begins. ➡️ We want to know: what brands do you think walk the walk when it comes to sustainability?

18/01/2024

Have you heard of the , the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures? On Friday, February 2nd, at noon EST, our CEO, Noah Wilson-Rich, will be hosting a panel discussion to dive into the TNFD framework and how it will impact corporate sustainability standards.

The TNFD is a framework for how corporations can address environmental risks and opportunities, with the ultimate goal of channeling capital flows into positive action. The official, finalized framework was released in September of 2023.

In this webinar, Noah will be joined by Pranay Kejriwal, Senior Consultant at Mazars, and Austin Pierce, Associate at Latham & Watkins. Join us to learn about the TNFD and how it will shape corporate sustainability strategies, how they can be adopted, and how research beehives will play a part.

✨ Register here: https://bestbees.com/tnfd-panel-discussion-webinar/

18/01/2024

Have you heard of the TNFD, the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures? On Friday, February 2nd, at noon EST, our CEO, Noah Wilson-Rich, will be hosting a panel discussion to dive into the TNFD framework and how it will impact corporate sustainability standards.

The TNFD is a framework for how corporations can address environmental risks and opportunities, with the ultimate goal of channeling capital flows into positive action. The official, finalized framework was released in September of 2023.

In this webinar, Noah will be joined by Pranay Kejriwal, Senior Consultant at Mazars, and Austin Pierce, Associate at Latham & Watkins. Join us to learn about the TNFD and how it will shape corporate sustainability strategies, how they can be adopted, and how research beehives will play a part.

Link in bio to register!

02/01/2024

The buzz around new year’s resolutions is upon us. We’re sending you a sweet reminder to be gentle with yourself, and to celebrate the work that goes into striving for a goal, regardless of whether or not you perfectly achieve it. After all, it’s about the journey, not the destination.

Here are some of our intentions for 2024:

🌱 Increase biodiversity and improve bee health with new integrated technologies.

🐝 Advance our training protocols and education for our beekeepers.

🌾 Broaden our services to actively support native pollinators, including through habitat creation.

🔬 Publish more research conducted using the data collected from our beehives.

🤝 Partner with other organizations that share our values to expand our ecological and social impact.

We’re excited to get to work and see what this next year will bring!

beekeeping

15/12/2023

We had the pleasure of hosting for a tour of our NYC operations center to learn the ins and outs of urban beekeeping!

Green City Force enlists and trains young people from low income housing communities in the city’s green economy. Over the last 14 years, they’ve trained over 650 alumni, providing them the expertise necessary to excel in diverse green industries.

Our New York team presented on how honey bees and pollinators play a role in the “gray to green” movement. They walked them through the basics of beekeeping— highlighting how these small insects can have such a big impact!

We were so inspired by the folks at ! Come back anytime!

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