Harvesting Process
The process of harvesting wild honey for Divine Harvest begins deep in the forests of South India, where tribal communities have honed their craft over generations. Honey hunting is a seasonal activity, usually carried out during specific months when the bees have had time to build their hives and the honeycombs are filled with mature, nutrient-rich honey. The tribals climb tall trees or rocky cliffs to locate the hives, following traditional knowledge of bee behavior and environmental conditions. They use minimal intervention tools like handmade torches, bamboo poles, and natural ropes to ensure minimal disruption to the bees and their habitat.
Ethical Bee-Friendly Harvesting
One of the core values of Divine Harvest is ensuring that the honey is collected in an ethical and bee-friendly manner. The tribals, deeply connected with nature, follow sustainable practices. They collect honey only from mature hives and leave a portion behind for the bees, allowing them to rebuild and continue their lifecycle. This practice ensures that the bee population is not harmed and that the ecosystem remains balanced. Divine Harvest places a strong emphasis on supporting these traditional practices, avoiding industrialized methods that could deplete natural resources.
Immediate Straining and Filtering
Once the honey is harvested, it is immediately strained using traditional methods to remove large impurities like bits of wax, pollen, or leaves. However, at this stage, care is taken not to over-process the honey. Divine Harvest ensures that the honey retains its natural enzymes, pollens, and propolis—important for maintaining its medicinal properties. No heating or boiling is involved in the process, as this would destroy many of the honey’s natural benefits. This attention to detail ensures that the honey remains as pure as possible.
Quality Control and Testing
Before the honey reaches customers, it undergoes a rigorous quality control process. Divine Harvest uses modern testing facilities to ensure the honey meets stringent quality standards. Samples are tested for moisture content, pollen count, purity levels, and any possible adulterants. The honey must also pass tests for pesticides and other chemicals, ensuring it remains organic and uncontaminated. These checks are crucial to uphold the trust of over 50,000 happy customers, who rely on Divine Harvest for pure, unadulterated wild honey.
Packing and Storing
After quality testing, the honey is packaged in food-grade glass jars or containers to preserve its freshness. Divine Harvest ensures that no plastic or harmful materials come into contact with the honey during storage or packaging. The honey is stored in a cool, dark environment to prevent crystallization and to maintain its texture and taste. The packaging process is designed to minimize human contact, further ensuring that the honey remains pure and untouched until it reaches the consumer.
Traceability and Transparency
Divine Harvest believes in maintaining transparency with its customers. Each jar of honey comes with a unique batch number, allowing customers to trace its origins. Information about the tribal community that harvested the honey, the region it was collected from, and the date of harvest is made available. This ensures not only traceability but also reinforces the ethical practices followed during the harvesting process. By maintaining this level of transparency, Divine Harvest builds a direct connection between the consumer and the source.
Support for Tribal Communities
A significant part of Divine Harvest’s mission is to support the tribal communities who are at the heart of the wild honey harvesting process. The company ensures fair wages for the tribals, providing them with a sustainable livelihood while encouraging the preservation of traditional knowledge. Training on safe harvesting techniques and environmental conservation is also provided to ensure the practice remains sustainable for generations to come.
