Toronto's landmark Fairmont Royal York Hotel found an incredibly sweet way for their restaurant diners to enjoy local food -- they harvest their honey straight from their very own rooftop.
The 14-story high rooftop of the Fairmont Royal York has over 10,000 bees in three of their very own beehives, The V.I.Bee Suite, Honey Moon Suite and The Royal Sweet.
"You can’t find a supplier much closer than your own roof. Our colonies deliver irresistible honey for our guests, while promoting our ecological commitment to bee culture,"
says Executive Chef David Garcelon.
Urban beekeeping is expected to move to New Brunswick's Fairmont Algonquin in St. Andrews, and, not surprisingly, the green-loving city of Vancouver at The Fairmont Waterfront.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Urban Beekeeping
- The trend of urban beekeeping is growing as businesses see the opportunity to harvest their own honey on rooftops.
- Sustainable Food Sourcing
- Restaurants and hotels are embracing sustainable food sourcing by producing their own honey through urban beekeeping.
- Ecological Commitment
- Businesses are promoting their ecological commitment by supporting bee culture and maintaining their own beehives.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry, such as hotels and restaurants, can benefit from urban beekeeping by producing their own honey and promoting sustainable food sourcing.
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of urban beekeeping by incorporating locally-harvested honey into their products.
- Environmental Sustainability
- The environmental sustainability industry can find opportunities in providing support and services for urban beekeeping initiatives and promoting ecological commitments.
