# Modern Beekeeping Innovations in the beekeeping space help preserve and sustain colonies. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Oct 20, 2020 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/modern-beekeeping ## Key Figures - Trend score: 1.5/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Modern Beekeeping trend? **Modern Beekeeping:** As beekeeping remains a crucial aspect of sustaining a healthy ecosystem, brands are offering innovative ways in which to keep colonies healthy and keep an eye on potential threats. Everything from colony monitoring systems to lab-made honey without bees at all are being used to protect the species. ## The consumer insight behind the Modern Beekeeping trend For knowledgable consumers, an understanding that the environment is under threat comes with the expectation that brands prioritize eco-friendly production, consumption and conservation. Eco-friendly consumers are no longer satisfied with making all the responsible choices themselves, and expect that brands step up in their contributions to the environment. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 22, 2018 to Oct 20, 2020 - Published: Oct 20, 2020 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Modern Beekeeping trend ### Eco-friendly beekeeping Brands offer innovative ways to keep bee colonies healthy and protect the species, incorporating new technology like hive monitoring systems and creating lab-made honey to eliminate the need for commercial beekeeping. ### Smart monitoring systems The use of sensors, networking and artificial intelligence enables beekeepers to monitor hives remotely, detect early disease and pests and take action before a larger problem develops. ### Lab-made honey products Science is offering innovative ways to make honey without relying on commercial beekeeping, with companies exploring the use of synthetic biology to reproduce the compounds found in honey and produce unique flavors. ## What the Modern Beekeeping trend means for industry ### For Agriculture Innovative beekeeping technologies and lab-made honey products have the potential to disrupt traditional agriculture practices, offering new ways to maintain healthy bee colonies and increase productivity. ### For Food production Lab-made honey products open up opportunities for the food production industry to offer sustainable, bee-free honey alternatives to consumers while reducing the impact on bee populations. ### For Environmental management Bee populations play a crucial role in the environment, making beekeeping technology an important asset for environmental management professionals who want to preserve and sustain ecosystems. ## Workshop question How is your brand prioritizing environmental protection and conservation? ## Trend signals for Modern Beekeeping Trend score 1.5 out of 10, from popularity 20%, activity 15%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 20% - Activity: 15% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Modern Beekeeping trend 4 featured examples from Nov 22, 2018 to Oct 20, 2020. - [Lab-Made Honey Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bee-free-honey): MeliBio Makes Bee-Free Honey Without Relying on Commercial Beekeeping (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Industry can explore lab-grown food production and bee-free honey to meet consumer demand for sustainable and ethical food options. - [Beehive Colony Support Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beep-base): The 'BEEP base' Helps Maximize Hive Health (Category: Tech) Implication: Smart hive technology and data-driven beekeeping could have applications in the wider agriculture industry for other types of animal or crop management. - [Beehive-Monitoring Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apisprotect): ApisProtect Uses Machine Learning to Help Beehives Thrive (Category: Tech) Implication: Remote monitoring and machine learning technology can be applied to optimize farming practices and improve crop production. - [AI Bee-Saving Algorithms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saving-the-bees1): Alain Bugnon and Signal Processing Laboraty 5 are Saving the Bees with AI (Category: Eco) Implication: Applying AI algorithms and technology to enhance beekeeping practices and prevent bee population decline. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)