Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Today marks the official opening of Madhu Duniya 2015, the largest gathering of Asian Forest Honey producers, scientists, supporters, and private sector players in the world. Held every four years, the conference highlights the important links of wild honey to people and forests around the world and in Asia. Previous conferences have been held in India and Indonesia.
The conference opening, led by Femy Pinto, NTFP-EP Asia’s Executive Director, featured the launching of the iconic Madhu Duniya Honey Pack in Himawari Hotel, Phnom Penh. The Madhu Duniya Honey Pack is symbolic of the regional and local cooperation among various stakeholders in honey development as it features pure honey gathered by communities from the forests of Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, and Cambodia.
Everyone is invited to visit Himawari Hotel and know the latest news and developments in forest honey through the Madhu Duniya exhibition which features products, posters, and photos that showcase sweet honey stories from all over Asia. Madhu Duniya 2015 is set to create more buzz in the following days as participants will get to visit Mondulkiri Province to learn and share experiences on honey cooperation.