The Paris International Honey Awards (PIHA) is one of the most prestigious and respected global competitions dedicated to celebrating excellence in honey production. Each year, it brings together top producers from around the world to highlight quality, authenticity, and exceptional taste.
The Paris Honey Awards unites producers, sensory experts, and honey lovers from all continents in a shared mission: to promote quality honey and reward authenticity. For beekeepers and honey brands seeking to expand internationally, this event is a powerful platform to showcase their honey beyond borders, gain international recognition, and strengthen their export potential.
Why Participate
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Gain international exposure and credibility for your honey.
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Enhance your export and branding strategy with a recognized quality award.
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All samples are evaluated through blind tastings, ensuring impartial judgment.
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Winners receive Platinum, Gold, and Silver Awards, officially certified by the PIHA organization.
For many producers, participation in PIHA has become a strategic step toward expanding into European and overseas markets.
The results of the competition serve as a trusted benchmark for importers, distributors, and consumers worldwide.
The competition takes place in Paris, featuring blind tastings conducted by an international panel of expert honey tasters. The panel is chaired by Gian-Luigi Marcazzan, a leading Italian scientist and key member of the Italian National Honey Sensory Analysis Team, internationally acclaimed for his expertise in honey quality evaluation.
Once again in 2026, Honey Sommelier Spyros Skareas — certified by the Italian National Register of Experts in the Sensory Analysis of Honey — will serve on the judging panel as the unique Greek honey expert.
📅 Key Dates – Paris Honey Awards 2026
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Sample shipping starts: December 1, 2025
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Registration deadline: January 5, 2026
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Final shipping deadline: January 9, 2026
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Judging dates: January 10–11, 2026
📍 Official website: https://parishoneyawards.com
📦 Registration form: https://parishoneyawards.com/book-your-participation
💶 Participation fee: €300
🍯 Honey Experts – Supporting Your International Journey
At Honey Experts, we help producers prepare for global competitions and exports through:
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Expert consulting and mentoring on competition participation,
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Guidance on honey analysis, sensory quality, and presentation,
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Strategic support for branding, labeling, and export readiness.
📧 Contact us for personalized assistance and take your honey to the next level — from your hives to the international stage.
