Fondabee Fondant Winter Honey Bee Feed – 1 kg Bag or 12 kg Box

Premium Ready-to-Use Microcrystalline Sugar Fondant for Winter Honey Bee Feeding

Help keep your honey bee colonies supplied with accessible supplemental food throughout the colder months with Fondabee Fondant, available from Innisfil Creek Honey.

Fondabee is a premium honey bee sugar fondant designed for convenient winter feeding. Made from microcrystalline sugar, this soft, low-moisture paste provides a readily accessible carbohydrate source for honey bees when natural nectar is unavailable and liquid sugar syrup feeding may be impractical.

Unlike homemade sugar syrup, Fondabee requires no mixing, melting, or heating. Simply prepare the package according to the manufacturer's instructions and position the fondant above the hive frames, near the bee cluster, to provide supplemental feed when needed.

Its finely structured sugar and soft consistency make Fondabee a practical choice for winter feeding, late-winter colony management, and emergency feeding.

Whether you're caring for a few backyard hives or managing a larger commercial apiary, Fondabee provides a convenient feeding solution without the extra preparation time.

Available in two purchasing options:

• 1 kg Bag (2.2 lb) – Ideal for individual colonies and smaller apiaries.

• 12 kg Box (26.5 lb) – Ideal for larger apiaries and beekeepers requiring bulk winter feed.

Why Choose Fondabee Fondant?

• Ideal for Winter Feeding: Designed to provide supplemental carbohydrates during cold weather.

• Microcrystalline Sugar Formula: Contains finely structured sugar that honey bees can readily consume.

• Ready to Use: No mixing, melting, or heating required.

• Low Moisture Content: Provides a concentrated sugar feed with minimal water.

• Soft Fondant Consistency: Designed to remain accessible during colder conditions.

• Convenient Hive Placement: Can be positioned above the frames near the bee cluster.

• Useful for Emergency Feeding: Provides supplemental feed when colonies are running low on accessible food stores.

• Suitable for Late Winter & Early Spring: A practical option before reliable nectar flows begin.

• Individual or Bulk Packaging: Available in 1 kg bags or 12 kg boxes.

• Suitable for Hobby & Commercial Beekeepers: Convenient for feeding one colony or multiple hives.

What Is Fondabee Fondant?

Fondabee is a specially prepared sugar fondant developed for supplemental honey bee feeding.

Its microcrystalline sugar structure creates a soft paste that bees can consume directly.

The product's low moisture content makes it particularly convenient during winter, when cold temperatures can limit the practicality of feeding liquid sugar syrup.

Fondabee is supplied ready to use, allowing beekeepers to provide supplemental feed without preparing sugar mixtures or heating ingredients.

Microcrystalline Sugar for Easy Consumption

Fondabee's finely structured sugar is designed to be accessible to honey bees.

Because the product is supplied as a soft fondant paste, beekeepers do not need to dissolve or melt it before feeding.

The combination of fine sugar crystals, low moisture content, and ready-to-use consistency makes Fondabee a convenient option for winter colony feeding.

Ideal for Winter & Early Spring Feeding

Honey bee colonies rely on stored honey and other accessible food reserves to survive periods when natural forage is unavailable.

During winter, a colony may require supplemental feeding if its food reserves become insufficient or inaccessible.

Fondabee can be used as part of a seasonal feeding program during:

Winter Feeding

Provide supplemental carbohydrates during cold weather when natural nectar sources are unavailable.

Late-Winter Feeding

As colonies approach spring and food consumption changes, Fondabee can help supplement accessible food stores when needed.

Early-Spring Feeding

Before reliable nectar flows begin, Fondabee may provide an additional carbohydrate source for colonies requiring supplemental feed.

Emergency Feeding

Fondabee can be a practical option when a colony is at risk of running out of accessible food.

Beekeeping Tip: Supplemental fondant is not a replacement for adequate winter food stores. Proper autumn preparation and regular assessment of colony food reserves remain essential.

How to Use Fondabee Fondant

Fondabee is supplied ready to use.

General Feeding Instructions

1. Check Colony Food Stores: Determine whether supplemental feeding is necessary.

2. Prepare the Fondant: Open or prepare the package according to the manufacturer's instructions.

3. Position Above the Frames: Place the fondant near the bee cluster using an appropriate hive feeding arrangement.

4. Close the Hive Carefully: Ensure the hive closes properly while maintaining suitable insulation and ventilation.

5. Monitor Consumption: Check remaining feed when weather conditions permit.

6. Replenish as Needed: Provide additional fondant if the colony continues to require supplemental food.

Important: Follow the manufacturer's current directions for package preparation and hive placement. Avoid unnecessary hive disturbance during freezing temperatures or severe winter weather.

Fondabee vs. Liquid Sugar Syrup

Fondabee offers several practical advantages for cold-weather feeding.

No Mixing Required: The fondant is ready to use straight from the package.

No Heating Required: There is no need to prepare or warm sugar syrup.

Low Moisture Content: Fondabee provides concentrated carbohydrates with relatively little water.

Convenient Placement: The fondant can be positioned close to the bee cluster.

Suitable for Cold-Weather Feeding: Fondant is often more practical than liquid syrup when temperatures are too low for normal syrup feeding.

Fondabee is a supplemental carbohydrate feed and does not replace the nutritional diversity of naturally collected pollen and nectar.

Available Package Sizes

The 1 kg bag is convenient for individual colonies, while the 12 kg box provides a bulk purchasing option for beekeepers managing multiple hives.

Product Specifications

Storage & Handling

To maintain product quality:

• Store in a cool, dry location.

• Keep packaging sealed until ready for use.

• Protect from excessive heat and direct sunlight.

• Avoid contamination during handling.

• Follow the manufacturer's storage recommendations.

• Inspect the fondant before feeding.

Winter Beekeeping Supplies from Innisfil Creek Honey

At Innisfil Creek Honey, we carry a selection of honey bee fondant, supplemental feeds, hive feeders, and winter beekeeping supplies for Canadian beekeepers.

Whether you're preparing for winter, checking colonies during the colder months, or stocking up on supplemental feed for multiple hives, Fondabee provides a convenient and practical feeding option.

Choose a single 1 kg (2.2 lb) bag or a bulk 12 kg (26.5 lb) box of Fondabee Fondant to suit your apiary's needs.

Shop Fondabee Fondant online at innisfilcreekhoney.com for winter honey bee feed and quality beekeeping supplies in Canada.