Ever since people first learned the consequences of Colony Collapse Disorder, a number of researchers have been attempting to find new ways to extract honey from bee hives without disturbing the bees.

The workhorse of the patented “flow frame” is a prefab honeycomb that bees fill just like they would any other comb. “When you turn the tool, a bit like a tap, the cells split vertically inside the ...

On their website, the Flow Hive had been advertised by their inventors to provide honey “on tap” in a way that was “less stressful for the bees” than traditional methods. Designed with parts that ...

Harvesting beehive honey is generally a time-consuming, somewhat stinging process. Now it could be just a matter of turning a lever and watching the sweet stuff flow out. The “Flow Hive”–developed by ...

A new invention by two Australian beekeepers is claimed to be able to siphon honey straight from a beehive without opening the lid or disturbing the bees inside. When a tap attached to a specifically ...

With less than a week left in its campaign, the Flow Hive has broken the most-funded project record on Indiegogo, raising over $10.3 million from nearly 30,000 backers. The project has surpassed the ...

The Flow Hive is converting more amateurs into backyard beekeepers -- but it’s drawing a buzz of criticism from traditional bee enthusiasts. Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET's ...

In 2015, a magnificently clever invention by two Australian beekeepers turned into a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign, raising over US$2 million dollars in just its first 24 hours. The genius ...

Flow Hive the unsuspecting rewards-based crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo that stands as the largest ever for the platform, has now shipped to all backers of the project. While stories persist ...

Unprocessed, single-frame honey allows for greater flavour retention, according to Flow Hive CEO Cedar Anderson, who told FoodNavigator his invention is adding value to the boutique honey market. Flow ...