Honeys derived from eucalyptus and citrus have significant production volumes. The characteristic flora of this region produces a very scented honey with colors ranging between 50 and 90 mm Pfund. Its subtropical climate, the abundance of flora and its forest areas produce honeys with pronounced color, scent and flavor. It comprises the provinces of Mendoza and San Juan where stone fruit trees and lucerne seeds are produced. The honeys produced in this area have very different characteristics and they vary from the very white ones, derived from lucerne, to dark honeys of 80 mm Pfund. with marked scent and flavor.
Honeys are of a marked pleasant flavour and scent.
Integrated Project for the Development of Apiculture Taking into account the main trends in the international honey market and the present condition of this sector in our country, it is possible to foresee an important growth of production and exports as a consequence of the reorganization of the productive structure, incorporation of new technology to improve honey quality, and implementation of strategies designed to increase the product's market share. Its objectives are to promote the changes required by this sector and to carry out joint actions with the contribution of projects from the private and governmental sectors. Assisting in the creation of a national system for experimentation and expansion of the beekeeping industry. Prevention of sanitary problems, specifically those that affect breed. Foreign Trade Export upswing has been continuous during the last years.