During the 1990’s, it was noticed that there was a growing and indiscriminate use of antibiotics, acaricides and other chemical products in the apiculture practice worldwide, used in the beehives as a defense against the diseases of European bees, resulting in the presence of residues in the different honeys.

During the Apimondia Congress held in Antwerp in 1997, Mr. Paulo Levy, an experienced Zoo Technician and professional beekeeper since 1981, manager of his own packed honey company, met with Swiss Dr. Marco Bosia, a Veterinarian Doctor and former President of the Swiss Federation of Apiculture, with more than 45 years of experience working as a professional beekeeper in Switzerland and Mr. Luiz Carlos Costa, a great businessman with large experience in the exports and management.

This gathering gave birth to Cearapi Apicultura e Produtos Orgânicos Ltda (Cearapi Apiculture and Organic Products),a company dedicated to the production of certified organic honey, 100% free from any residues of chemical products and heavy metals, placing value on single-flower Brazilian honey, virtually unknown in the international market.

 

In 2001, following the conversion towards organic apiculture of its integrated beekeepers, Cearapi began exporting Brazilian organic honey to Europe, and has been increasing its volumes, reaching more than 9,000 tons since then . These numbers show the strength and credibility that Cearapi enjoys with its clients due to its commitment to qualityand qualified services.

 

Today, Cearapi is owned and managed by Mr. Paulo Levy, Zoo Technician, and Mrs. Ana Carolina Levy who graduatedin Law, both with MBA degree. Cearapi provides 25 direct jobs and more than 850 integrated beekeepers, creating approximately 2.000 indirect jobs. Cearapi has been the largest exporter of organic honey, not registering  any problem whatsoever with its exported honey to the importing clients that have always been completely satisfied with its products and services.