At the turn of September and October the 45th anniversary of Apimondia took place in Istanbul. The Congress is organized every two years and it is the most important cyclical event in the beekeeping world.

Also representatives of Sądecki Bartnik went to the capital of Turkey - a city of legends and contrasts, a place combining modernity with living traces of history, a city lying on two continents - to Istanbul.

For the first time the World Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations took place at the point where two continents converge, which was connected with its motto: "Let's bee where continents meet ..."

Apimondia has traditionally begun with the opening ceremony presided over by the President of the Congress Mr Ziya Sahin. After the speeches a series of amazing performances showing the history and culture of Turkey started.

Manufacturers from over 120 countries presented their products during the fair. Only two companies from Poland, including Sądecki Bartnik, participated in this year's Apimondia. Our stand was very popular. The visitors watched with interest not only honey and bee products of Sądecki Bartnik, but also albums with photographs and new products – creamed honey with carob and cinnamon - Miodosmaczek, honey drinks Bzzzyk and Bzzzycola and Bee-complex. We were also delighted with our new album "The last remaining European beekeepers, whom I met" by Krzysztof Hejke.

In addition to the ApiExpo fair organized at the Istanbul Congress Centre, the event was accompanied by lectures, readings and conferences on beekeeping in the world. The main topics discussed during the Congress are beekeeping economics, bees biology and their health, pollination, quality and new technologies in beekeeping, apitherapy and beekeeping for agriculture. Apart from beekeepers, bees enthusiasts, manufacturers of equipment and medicines, exporters and importers of bee products some other participants of the Congress can be distinguished, namely: representatives of science, apitherapy, international and governmental organizations.

Congratulations to the Łysoń company, which won 3 medals, given during this year's Congress Closing Ceremony.

In two years we meet in Montreal, Canada, whereas Apimondia in 2021 will be organised by Russia.