2007 - September 12th at Melbourne, Australia
14th IHEO Meeting
President: Eduard Planken from Wescobee in Australia
Secretary: Sra. Ingrid Beutelspacher from Apimiel in México
The meeting in Melbourne was a great success, counting with the participation of 38 members from 12 exporting countries. As it is already tradition, during the meeting the most important figures on the honey industry made interesting presentations. This year, the meeting had expositions from:
1. Presentation by Dr. Raeztke from Applica GmbH with the subject: "Residues: The current situation world wide"
2. Presentation by Mrs. G. Beckh from QSI, Dr. C. Lüllmann with the subject: “Influence of filtration on the composition of honey concerning the detection of adulteration”
3. Presentation by Mr. Frank Filodda from Fürsten Reform with the subject: " Changes in requirements for Honey deliveries into the EU “
4. Presentation by Mrs. Jenny Barnes from the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service with the subject: “Australia’s experience with complying with EU rules “
Likewise, members from different countries contributed to the meeting with interesting presentations from the perspective and processes in their regions. This year, we counted with the participation from:
1. "México" by Rommel Beutelspacher from Mieles del Mayab SA de CV
2. "Brazil" by Traciano Santos from Prodapys
3. "China" by the Animal Plant and Food Inspection Center, JSCIQ
The president form the organization, Mr. Eduard Planken presented an overview of some of events that have happened over the last two years in the honye industry:
• Brazil was excluded from the EU market.
• Currency and cost increases affect all exporters.
• USA sees CCD increase imported honey demand.
• Unpredictable global weather conditions affect all.
• Japan now looks to other origins besides Chinese as the main source.
• EU reviews for traceability & residues puts pressure on exporting countries.
• Bulgaria & Rumania join the EU - so are free of duties.
• Argentina sets a reference export price – USD$1600 FOB.
• China’s increased local demand and national regulation reduces some export availability with subsequent prices increase
The world composite price is in the US$1.800 – 1.850 bracket up from September 2005 level of USD$1,250 PMT.
The secretary of the organization, Mrs. Ingrid Beutelspacher presented the organization finances and the objectives that the organization had for 2007. She mentioned that the finances should be in black numbers for the year ending 2007 and that two of the most important objectives were accomplished: IHEO is now a registered organization with its own constitution and IHEO is now officially a member of Apimondia with a voting right.
Mr. Eduard Planken and Mrs. Ingrid Beutelspacher were reelected as president and secretary of the organization.
