In a world where biodiversity is under threat, beekeeping is much more than just an agricultural activity: it's a commitment to preserving our ecosystem. Today, Ty Ruchers is a key player in this fascinating world, where man and bees work together to create natural wonders while protecting our environment.
Beekeeping: an ancestral profession with contemporary challenges

Beekeeping dates back over 7,000 years, as evidenced by the cave paintings in the Spider Cave in Spain. This age-old practice has been passed down from generation to generation, evolving with scientific knowledge and modern techniques, but always preserving the special relationship between the beekeeper and his bees.
Today, this profession is facing unprecedented challenges: climate change, pesticides, parasites such as varroa destructor, and a decline in natural habitats. These combined factors have led to an alarming decline in bee populations worldwide, a phenomenon known as "colony collapse disorder".
Ty Ruchers is fully committed to the fight to preserve bees, the true sentinels of our environment. Remember: these tireless pollinators are responsible for the reproduction of nearly 80% of plant species and contribute directly or indirectly to 35% of the world's food production.

The Ty Ruchers philosophy: respect and sustainability

At Ty Ruchers, beekeeping isn't just an economic activity, it's a genuine philosophy of life based on respect for bees and their environment. Stéphane's approach is based on several fundamental principles:

Respecting the natural rhythm of colonies He observes and supports the natural development of his hives without forcing production.
Sustainable beekeeping practices It favours natural methods of combating disease and parasites, limiting the use of chemical treatments as much as possible.
Preserving local biodiversity The beekeeper works with ecotypes of bees that are adapted to our region, helping to maintain the genetic diversity of the species.

Exceptional products, reflecting a unique terroir

Honey, the emblematic product of the beehive, is much more than just a sweet treat: it is the testimony of a terroir, a season and a specific flora. Each harvest tells a unique story, the story of a dialogue between bees and their environment.
A range of honeys with authentic flavours
The diversity of our honeys reflects the richness of our local ecosystem:

Spring honey : Delicate and slightly fruityThis clear honey is mainly made from fruit blossom and rapeseed nectar. Its fine crystallisation makes it an unctuous product that's a great choice for breakfast.
Buckwheat honey :Buckwheat honey is both powerful and subtle. It has a consistency thick and creamy A fragrant honey with character. Its woody notes will not leave your taste buds indifferent. Its flavour is all in balance. It is somewhere between acidic and sweet. On the its crystallisationIt is a slow, fine honey. This honey keeps very well. Like all other honeys, it should be kept at room temperature. Chestnut honey: Powerful and characteristic, this amber honey reveals woody aromas and a slight bitterness much sought after by connoisseurs. Excellent with blue-veined cheeses.

Buckwheat honey

Heather honey Recognisable by its gelatinous texture and dark colour, this autumn honey has an intense aromatic bouquet with floral notes. It has a long finish. Its rich mineral content makes it an ideal ally for facing winter.

Heather honey

All-flower honey A veritable symphony of flavours, this polyfloral honey changes with the seasons, offering a tasty panorama of the successive flowerings of our region.

Summer all-flower honey

Beyond honey: the other treasures of the hive

The beehive is a veritable natural laboratory that produces many other marvels with remarkable properties:

Pollen Pollen: A concentrate of proteins, vitamins and minerals, pollen is carefully harvested to preserve all its nutritional qualities. A genuine natural food supplement, it helps boost the immune system.
Propolis Oleander: This resin, collected by bees from the buds, has exceptional antiseptic and healing properties. Used for thousands of years for its medicinal properties, it is now used in a wide range of health and well-being products.
Royal jelly Royal jelly: A miracle substance used to nourish the queen, royal jelly is a concentrate of energy and vitality. Its limited production and the precautions required to harvest it make it a rare and precious product.
Beeswax Our beeswax, a noble and 100% natural material, is transformed into handmade candles and cosmetics, offering an environmentally-friendly alternative to petroleum-derived products.

Conclusion: The future is being built with bees

At a time when our planet is facing unprecedented environmental challenges, bees remind us of the importance of natural balances and the fragility of our ecosystem. By choosing Ty Ruchers products, you're not just treating yourself to a tasty treat, you're also taking part in a wider movement in favour of agriculture that respects living things.

The bee, a social insect with extraordinary abilities, teaches us every day the importance of cooperation, adaptation and resilience. These are values that Ty Ruchers strives to put into practice and pass on, in the firm belief that our future is intimately linked to that of these precious foragers.