Capilano launches Australia’s first prebiotic honey

Australia-based honey manufacturer Capilano has launched Beeotic, the world’s first clinically tested prebiotic honey.

Launched by Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Beeotic will be retailed across Australian supermarkets and pharmacies.

Capilano is also planning to introduce its product in the Chinese market.

Palaszczuk said: “Capilano’s timing in targeting the Asian market is perfect, this economy is growing at a phenomenal rate and by the year 2030, it’s predicted Asia will account for two-thirds of the world’s middle-class.

“Chinese consumers love natural products and already embrace the health benefits of honey, so Beeotic has great potential to be a great boost for Queensland exports.

“Capilano’s work in R&D to develop a prebiotic honey is exactly the kind of innovation and value-adding that we are fostering through Advance Queensland."

“It shows great confidence in the Queensland economy that a company like Capilano is creating cutting-edge products, creating local jobs and investing and expanding their business here in Queensland.”

Australian Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy Leeanne Enoch said that the government will be supporting businesses, entrepreneurs and researchers to commercialise their ideas as part of the new A$405m ($310m) ‘Advance Queensland’ initiative.

Enoch said: “Queensland has long been at the forefront of new thinking and ideas.

“Advance Queensland is about providing the right economic environment and support to help Queenslanders in all industries take their great ideas and turn them into commercial outcomes with global market potential, something Capilano is doing with their Beeotic product.”