Not all bees are created equal when it comes to producing honey. Many bees pollinate and collect pollen to store for the cold months, so they can survive. Honey bees collect nectar and pollen to make their sweet survival food – honey. In fact, they produce honey, beeswax, propolis and royal jelly.

There are only about 7 species within the honey bee family. But there are over 40 subspecies recognized within these 7 species. The magnificent little creatures that give us such a wonderful sweet treat are heavy-duty worker bees.