Brown Bear's Honey Sweet Success

Newport local Adam Brown never expected his Covid pandemic hobby to turn into an award-winning business, but his honey just took home multiple places at the prestigious Sydney Royal Easter Show's National Honey Competition.

The Northern Beaches local began beekeeping during lockdown as a side project. Now turned into a small business, the beloved ‘Brown Bear’s Honey’ has earned a silver and two bronze medals in one of Australia’s most competitive food competitions.

What started out as a small-scale hobby has steadily grown into a recognised small business, with Brown Bear himself selling his honey monthly at the Narrabeen Lakeside Markets and through Instagram.

“I never thought I’d be entering competitions, let alone taking home a prize at the Sydney Royal Easter Show! I’m over the moon!” Brown said. “It started as something fun do during Covid lockdown, and it’s turned into something much bigger. Bees are so important and they’re such amazing little creatures.”

The recognition marks a significant milestone for his small business, highlighting the quality of locally produced honey from Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Brown Bear’s Honey is available on the third Sunday of each month at Narrabeen Lakeside Markets, where visitors can sample the award-winning range. Pick up a jar and follow Adam and the bees’ journey on Instagram @brownbearshoney.