In order to guarantee the one-of-a-kind quality of Greek honey, we at ATTIKI carry out research in cooperation with the following universities:
- The Department of Environment of the University of the Aegean – Study on thyme
- School of Pharmacy of the University of Athens – Study on the presence of flavonoids in honey
- The Apiculture Department of the Agricultural University of Athens and Thessaloniki – Ongoing studies
- The Department of Biochemistry of Athens Medical School – Studies on the biological activities of honey
ATTIKI has also taken part in the following research programmes:
- The improvement of pastures and reintroduction of thyme and other nectar source plants (the case of the island of Limnos)
- The development of survey methods (chemical and biological) and the reliable determination of the identity and quality of honey in Greece (PAVET 2000)
- The planning and development of new biofunctional foods and dietary supplements, based on the Mediterranean Diet and the biodiversity of Greek flora (Operational Programme "Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship")
- A study on the quality of Greek traditional foods and the industrialisation of production (Operational Programme "Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship")
- The development of methods for the evaluation of the chemical and biological properties of Greek bee products (honey, royal jelly, pollen) (PAVET 2005)
Our Company also cooperates with all state and research agencies, and is a member of FEEDM (European Federation of Honey Packers and Distributors).