Buzz-Worthy: Meet the Sweetest Honey Makers in the Beehive State
Utah isn’t just the Beehive State in name, it’s a place where hard work, community, and sweetness go hand in hand. That symbolism runs deep. Early pioneers chose the beehive as a state emblem to represent industry and cooperation. Today, Utah continues to live up to that legacy, especially when it comes to one of its most delicious local treasures: honey.
Honey as a State of Mind
Here in Utah, beekeeping is more than a hobby, it’s a way of life. With a mix of high desert landscapes, alpine wildflowers, and agricultural heartlands, Utah offers bees a diverse and healthy environment to forage. The result? Some of the most distinctive, floral, and flavorful honeys you’ll ever taste.
Meet the Makers: Utah’s Independent Beekeepers
At Wasatch Gift, we love spotlighting small-batch producers who pour heart and soul into their craft. Three of our favorite Utah honey sources are:
Peach & Bee – Based in the orchards of southern Utah County, this micro apiary keeps things small on purpose. They specialize in raw, unfiltered honey from bees that forage among peaches, lavender, and wildflowers. The result is a golden, fruit-forward honey that tastes like summer in a jar.
Higbee Honey – A multigenerational family operation out of Morgan, Utah, Higbee’s heritage shows in every jar. Their honey is straight from hive to bottle, with minimal processing and maximum flavor. It’s smooth, floral, and perfect for drizzling on toast or stirring into herbal tea on a chilly mountain morning. You can also visit their store for honey tasting experiences!
Green Hive Apiary – Nestled in Salt Lake City's South Liberty Wells neighborhood, Green Hive Apiary is dedicated to sustainable beekeeping practices. They offer raw, unfiltered honey that retains all the natural enzymes and pollen that make local honey so beneficial. Their commitment to the environment and the community is evident in every jar they produce.
Legacy and Scale: Cox Honeyland
Of course, no conversation about Utah honey would be complete without mentioning Cox Honeyland, one of the state’s most recognized and respected names. Founded over 100 years ago in Cache Valley, Cox has grown from a single apiary into a regional staple. They’ve stayed true to their roots with family-run operations, community education, and award-winning honey that’s as consistent as it is delicious.
Why We Include Utah Honey in Our Gifts
Honey symbolizes warmth, generosity, and nature’s abundance, everything we hope to offer in a Wasatch Gift basket. Whether it’s a housewarming present, a client thank-you, or a self-care treat, a jar of Utah honey adds a touch of sweetness with a story to match.
Nothing says “from the Wasatch with love” quite like local honey from the Beehive State!
