Marketing potential of Lao Forest Honey: Prospects for a “healthy” future

This learning brief is based on the full study carried out in 2017 under the TABI project in Laos. The study focuses on the potential market for forest honey, whether from natural hives or boxes placed in the forest by villagers. Research was done mainly in Vientiane and in Xiengkhouang Province, where TABI community partners are located. The study provides an overview of trends, issues and opportunities for marketing Lao Forest Honey.

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Title Marketing potential of Lao Forest Honey: Prospects for a “healthy” future
Description This learning brief is based on the full study carried out in 2017 under the TABI project in Laos. The study focuses on the potential market for forest honey, whether from natural hives or boxes placed in the forest by villagers. Research was done mainly in Vientiane and in Xiengkhouang Province, where TABI community partners are located. The study provides an overview of trends, issues and opportunities for marketing Lao Forest Honey.
Agroecology Category
  • Economy and income
  • Biodiversity
Agroecology Keyword
  • Income diversification
  • Bee keeping
Contributing organisations NAFRI TABI project
Author Emmanuelle Andaya, Soutsada Chanthasiri, Manivanh Aliyavong
Year 2018
Type of document Brief
Language English
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Country Lao PDR
Administrative Level 1 Xiengkhouang
Administrative Level 2
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