Italy’s Conapi consortium closed the 2024–25 fiscal year with €23.5 million in revenues, of which €3.2 million came from exports, underscoring steady growth. The milestone marks 25 years in the Japanese market, which alone accounts for 30% of the cooperative’s exports, valued at nearly €1 million.
Based in Monterenzio (Bologna), Conapi brings together more than 600 beekeepers and 100,000 hives. The cooperative has chosen Expo 2025 Osaka as a global platform to reinforce its reputation as an ambassador of Italian excellence. On 29 August, the Italy Pavilion will host the international conference “Biodiversity at Risk: The Critical Role of Pollinators for the Future of Life on Earth.”
“We bring to Japan not just honey,” said Giorgio Baracani, Conapi’s president, “but the story of hundreds of Italian beekeepers safeguarding the country’s biodiversity every day.”
At the Osaka Expo, Mielizia will feature five interactive installations in the Italy Pavilion garden, allowing the millions of visitors—expected to exceed 28 million—to trace the journey from flower to honey and understand the vital role of bees in the ecosystem.
Mielizia’s success in Japan rests on a certified, fully traceable supply chain that guarantees quality and sustainability—values that resonate with a health- and eco-conscious audience. The cooperative’s organic honey stands out in a competitive market, highlighting Italy’s leadership in apiculture and its ability to turn tradition and innovation into international value.
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