Seneca Honey | Sustainable Seneca | Seneca Students

Seneca Polytechnic has a sweet spot for honey, thanks to a beekeeping initiative that includes 40 hives across King and Newnham campuses as of fall 2026. It is within those hives where Seneca Honey is produced and collected each year, with more than 280 kilograms (or 621 pounds) harvested between late spring and early fall of 2026.

The apiaries where the hives are kept are maintained by Gino Franceschetti, a former Seneca employee and a registered commercial beekeeper. As an important insect in the ecosystem, bees are essential for pollinating trees, plants and flowers. They fly away from their hives to contribute to the natural pollination on campus and in neighbouring landscapes.  

Bottled straight from the hives and sold on campus in 250g and 1kg jars, Seneca Honey is raw and unpasteurized wildflower honey that features a white appearance. With it being a natural product, Seneca Honey may crystallize over time, which does not impact its quality and is completely normal. 

In fact, honey never expires when stored properly:

• In a sealed container with the lid tightly closed
• At room temperature (ideally 10-21°C) 
• In a dry place and away from exposure to direct sunlight/excess heat
• Free from contamination (e.g., should use clean utensils when scooping honey)

To make a purchase, please email senecahoney@senecapolytechnic.ca for more information.

Learn about beekeeping 

Seneca now offers beekeeping workshops through the Faculty of Continuing Education.  The workshop series introduces the world of beekeeping and hands-on courses on beehive management during the spring, summer and fall months.