SPYROS SKAREAS
Hello! I’m Spyros, a specialized agronomist with more than twenty years of deep knowledge of Greek honey.
Honey Sensory Expert | Beekeeping Consultant | Nature Enthusiast
I was born in Athens, and for as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by nature. My 20+ years of professional relationship with beekeeping and Greek honey came as a natural consequence of an inner need for closer contact with the natural environment, the wild nature, and the unique products of the Greek land.
I didn’t just stumble into this world; I studied it. First, I earned a B.Sc. degree in Agronomy from the Agricultural University of Athens, where I immersed myself in mediterranean plants and agriculture. Then, my curiosity about insects—especially bees—took me all the way to McGill University in Canada, where I completed my M.Sc. in Natural Resource Sciences.
But books and research only take you so far. The real magic happened when I started working closely with my own bee hives in my backyard. Meanwhile, it was a blessing for me to work as a Beekeeping Trainer/Consultant, Honey Expert, and Head of Raw Material Purchasing for a leading honey packaging company in Greece (Attiki Beeculturing S.A.). I was responsible of sampling, organoleptic testing, evaluation, and purchase of hundreds of tons of greek honey from the company’s beekeeping suppliers across Greece. Thus tasting hundreds (literally thousands!) of honey samples, and refining my ability to read honey the way a sommelier reads wine, had been my every day routine since more than two decades.
But it doesn’t stop there. I am proud to be one of the few Honey Sensory Analysts in Europe, recognized as a member of the Italian Register of Experts in Honey Sensory Analysis. This prestigious title wasn’t handed to me—I earned it by completing the rigorous Three-Stage Honey Analysis Course in Bologna, Italy. It’s a challenging journey, complete with tough exams, but it’s also an incredibly rewarding one.
What I Do
Today, I wear many hats, but they all revolve around honey:
🐝 Honey Imports and Brokerage – Partner scouting through our network, connecting you with reliable professional Greek beekeepers, owing HACCP and ISO standard packaging facilities. I select premium monofloral Greek honeys, such as Vanilla Fir Honey, Thyme Honey, Pine Honey, Oak Honey, Orange Blossom Honey, Heather Honey from all regions of Greece.
🍯 Honey Tasting Sessions & Workshops – This is where my passion really comes to life! I host engaging, hands-on experiences where participants discover the incredible diversity of honey—its flavors, aromas, textures, and even the stories behind each jar.
🏆 Honey Judging – I am honey judge for several national and international competitions. Great Taste Awards, Paris Honey Awards, Athens Fine Food Awards, Specialists Awards, Healthy Food & Beverage Awards to name a few. I help recognize and reward the best honeys out there, ensuring that high-quality producers get the credit they deserve.
🐝 Honey Sensory Analysis – I can tell a high-quality honey from an average one just by its aroma, texture, and taste. It’s a skill honed over years of experience, and I love sharing it with others.
📚 Beekeeping & Honey Consulting – Whether it’s a beekeeper looking to improve their honey or a company needing expert guidance, I offer my knowledge to help them achieve the best results.
A Life Inspired by Bees
So, whether you’re a company, a food professional, or just a honey lover looking to explore the world of real, high-quality honey, let’s talk! I’d love to take you on a sensory journey through one of nature’s most fascinating creations.
