PROGRAM
NATIVE BEES
This program is the beating heart of the Symbiocene, our vision for a new era in which we redefine the relationship between humanity and nature.
Here, we move away from exploitation and position ourselves as humble allies of native bees. We do not seek to dominate, but to establish a symbiosis of mutual benefit—where our prosperity depends directly on how well we protect life.
NATURALIST MELIPONICULTURE: A PACT FOR LIFE
We oppose extractive industrial beekeeping. Instead, we practice Naturalist Meliponiculture, based on a fair and respectful exchange:
- The Role of the Ally (Us): Families become guardians. They provide active protection against predators (such as geckos or ants), keep the environment clean, and defend habitats by reducing pesticide use and planting melliferous trees. We act as the “voice” advocating for their protection and fund scientific research to better understand their biology and ecology.
- The Role of the Bees (Them): In return for this care, the bees provide vital ecosystem services by pollinating crops, improving food security and food quality. Only when a hive is strong and healthy, they share their economic contribution with us through honey.
ETHICAL HARVESTING & “NON-EXPLOITATION”
Our golden rule is non-exploitation. We never weaken a colony for profit. Each of our 3,000 hives is rigorously weighed, and we harvest only the surplus, respecting a minimum weight that guarantees their survival and long-term vitality.
TRACEABILITY: TECHNOLOGY IN SERVICE OF BIODIVERSITY
We have developed our own Android application that records the life history of each hive, its location, and the socioeconomic diagnostics of the 140 producer families.
This system allows for absolute precision. We generate Power BI reports for our clients, offering full transparency regarding origin, social impact, and the ecological health of every gram of honey. This is a rational, controlled management approach that prevents saturation by limiting the number of hives per family to ensure personalized care.
A LEARNING COMMUNITY
The program is woven through shared knowledge. We train members of our United Meliponiculturists Network through technical workshops and our own Good Practices Guide, and we maintain active interaction through WhatsApp groups where the community resolves questions and shares knowledge.
The Native Bees Program is the central pillar of Flora Nueva due to its scale and territorial impact. This initiative integrates economic growth, environmental protection, and social well-being into a single regenerative model. We currently work with 130 families in the Southern Zone, the Nicoya Peninsula, and the Central Pacific, who lead a productive system that restores biodiversity while generating autonomy.
OUR IMPACT
Customer satisfaction
New products
Families benefited
240%
Growth
OUR PROCESS
