How a Family Business Became One of America's Best Natural Honey Vendors - Vendors

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2020
  • Zach & Zoe Sweet Bee Farm owners Kam and Summer Johnson started keeping bees after learning how raw and local honey could benefit their son, who suffered with asthma and seasonal allergies. After studying how to best keep bees, harvest honey, and keep up their own bee farm, they were able to sell their local honey to restaurants around NYC, and even have a shop in Chelsea Market. zachandzoe.co/
    Credits:
    Director: Pelin Keskin
    Producers: Pelin Keskin, Carla Francescutti
    Camera: Carla Francescutti, Murilo Ferreira
    Editor: Murilo Ferreira
    Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
    Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
    Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù
    Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone
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  • @cssleprechaun
    @cssleprechaun 3 года назад +337

    Bruhhhh, that last bee on screen ATE ittt.. How you gonna do my manzz like that Eater editor. He's the laughing stock of the hive now. Even the neighboring hives are buzzin'. I told him to contact his bee lawyers to seek compensation for mental and emotional damages.. Good luck in bee court, Eater!

    • @madisonhanifan2425
      @madisonhanifan2425 3 года назад +25

      After reading this comment, I was just waiting till the end to see what this was about, and I LAUGHED SO HARD.

  • @ultramet
    @ultramet 3 года назад +192

    I live in Chelsea right near the Chelsea market. Who knew? That’s what a lockdown will do to you. Glad I found this video and will check your store out. We need to support small businesses more than ever now.

  • @sazcxieo
    @sazcxieo 3 года назад +87

    Master larry's honeycomb was so clear and smooth ive never seen anything like it.

    • @unnamedxx
      @unnamedxx 2 года назад

      Honestly I damn near drooled a bit when I see how perfect it was 😩

  • @mhapriso
    @mhapriso 3 года назад +127

    I absolutely love this guy. His voice is so soothing.

  • @Gretaisworking
    @Gretaisworking 3 года назад +153

    I've never seen like a beekeeping video where someone actually gets stung

    • @joshua7913
      @joshua7913 3 года назад +2

      It stops hurting eventually. And most of the bees we keep are docile in nature.

  • @Gr3kiZon3
    @Gr3kiZon3 3 года назад +321

    Salute from a beekeeper from Poland!

    • @gwendolynsheperd9011
      @gwendolynsheperd9011 3 года назад +7

      From my polish roommate i heard that there are a lot of beekeepers in Poland so I'm not surprised you're here haha

    • @Bartekxg7
      @Bartekxg7 3 года назад +2

      @@gwendolynsheperd9011 just read or look for photos about "bartnictwo"

    • @superspeederbooster
      @superspeederbooster 3 года назад +1

      @@gwendolynsheperd9011and there are lot of youtubing beekeepers.

    • @LOGLISCICRISTIANO
      @LOGLISCICRISTIANO 3 года назад +1

      Hi. So why polish honey is so cheap in the UK compared to other honey?

    • @Gr3kiZon3
      @Gr3kiZon3 3 года назад +3

      @@LOGLISCICRISTIANO I'd say anything in UK that's from Poland is cheap. Unfortunatelly workforce as well...

  • @terryedwards171
    @terryedwards171 3 года назад +175

    You know you gangsta when you can handle your bees without suiting up.

    • @superspeederbooster
      @superspeederbooster 3 года назад

      It depends on the breed of the bees, some breeds are extremely calm some not.

    • @Mr.Potato420
      @Mr.Potato420 3 года назад +4

      if you keep bees and never get stung you can build up an extreme allergy to it so its best to just get stung every now and again.

    • @tomahawkmissile241
      @tomahawkmissile241 2 года назад

      You don’t need to suit up unless you have a wasp problem like he shows you in the video. Be nice if people understood bees

  • @AliasUndercover
    @AliasUndercover 3 года назад +579

    Finding a guy is the hardest part of lots of careers.

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 3 года назад +34

      You got to find a guy who knows a guy.

    • @stanamilanovich3956
      @stanamilanovich3956 3 года назад +18

      Humanity. We are like that. Makes it tough if you're jumping across boundaries, but if someone is open, you can find the guy.

    • @joachimsingh2929
      @joachimsingh2929 3 года назад +1

      Not prostitution. There's always a guy.

    • @NVishuddha
      @NVishuddha 3 года назад +1

      Yup that’s why trying to ensure equal opportunity is beneficial for all of us.

  • @jaredharper205
    @jaredharper205 3 года назад +134

    Power couple, they're exactly where I'd want to be heading in life! Supportive relationship, working hard and they are their own bosses, they own a nice patch of land and have cute kids. What more could you ask for in life?

  • @Passionforfoodrecipes
    @Passionforfoodrecipes 3 года назад +414

    I went to the pet shop and asked for 12 bees, The clerk counted out 13 bees and handed them over.
    “You’ve given me one too many” I said.
    *That one is a free-bee!*

  • @siriusap
    @siriusap 3 года назад +25

    This was so wholesome! Please bring back more of Uncle Larry! Love to hear more from him!! 🧡

  • @LengThao
    @LengThao 3 года назад +671

    This dude must be so used to living with one enflamed hand

    • @rogierdikkes
      @rogierdikkes 3 года назад +32

      Everyone reacts different on stings, I feel it for 2-3 hours and then it's done. Others swell up for 1-2 days.

    • @ualuuanie
      @ualuuanie 3 года назад +17

      I think his body gets used to it by now. I remember when I got stung the first time I had a mild fever and my ear swelled up for over 2 weeks now after around 2 years when a bee stings me the swelling subsides after half a day.

    • @spookynuts7148
      @spookynuts7148 3 года назад +8

      @@ualuuanie I use bee sting on my Di©k when its time to swellup and spoon. Its just like natural viagara! 😹

    • @ualuuanie
      @ualuuanie 3 года назад +6

      @@spookynuts7148 LOL better not let your wife hear that or she will have a bee hive under your bed to use as and when she needs some of that.

    • @aveaillium8754
      @aveaillium8754 3 года назад

      A smart man will probably wear a suit. That's how we saw people harvesting honey in our farm house.

  • @aimerhd2719
    @aimerhd2719 3 года назад +186

    This guy literally has a dream job

    • @9929kingfish
      @9929kingfish 3 года назад +5

      Doubt this is his main gig.

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 3 года назад +4

      It look like he had a lot of money to start with.

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 3 года назад +4

      @Tom Evers But first you need to know a guy who knows a guy.

    • @aaronho4242
      @aaronho4242 3 года назад

      @@recoil53 why do you need to know a guy you start from one hive and split continually year after year

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 3 года назад +4

      @@aaronho4242 Watch the video.

  • @Rockesb888
    @Rockesb888 3 года назад +54

    Very cool, interesting stuff, love seeing a family business succeed.

  • @desertmulehunter
    @desertmulehunter 3 года назад +50

    Bless our beekeepers! Very important job.

  • @bihanduwanniarachchige8077
    @bihanduwanniarachchige8077 3 года назад +25

    10:23 damn he almost got in better luck next time 😂

  • @Charles36.
    @Charles36. 3 года назад +22

    We all love honey 🤤 gotta keep the bee's safe.

  • @officialgimpygardener4343
    @officialgimpygardener4343 3 года назад +13

    I LOVE seeing others’ videos about bees! I know I love my girls 🐝🐝 and videoing their journeys and honey production.

  • @ElliottRodgers
    @ElliottRodgers 3 года назад +37

    Fascinating... They seem to be great couple and good advert for bee keeping.

  • @noirprncess
    @noirprncess 3 года назад +15

    I love that they are local to us. So will definitely order from them.

  • @drskelebone
    @drskelebone 3 года назад +55

    Larry: I am not a big fan of hugs.
    Kam: Bring it in, we're doing lots of hugs today!
    :D
    Super interesting new show! Bees are so cool!

  • @balochistanitechsupport3996
    @balochistanitechsupport3996 3 года назад +15

    by heck this has to be one of the mostest educational videos from eater ' thank u dudes !!!!!!!!

  • @Seaneey
    @Seaneey 3 года назад +2

    I used to love beekeeping with my parents. Fresh honey is so delicious. Go into a hive with shorts, a t shirt & a mask

  • @millennialnative1949
    @millennialnative1949 3 года назад +16

    I visited your Chelsea market stand! So cool!

  • @changechannel1036
    @changechannel1036 2 года назад +1

    What a great family!! And an amazing daughter for doing the research and wanting to help her brother out! And then the parents being so supportive of her findings.. a very inspirational family shown here!!!

  • @NopeJustMe
    @NopeJustMe 3 года назад

    I started eating local, raw honey regularly. I help support our local bee keepers & it has helped a ton with my allergies! My favorite is the father/son duo. Son is 10 and is so passionate & knowledgeable.

  • @benlastname7154
    @benlastname7154 3 года назад +3

    I have a hive myself and it’s a really interesting experience, it takes more work and money to get started than you think. You can’t just get them and forget about it, books and advice are essential! Especially if you live in states with a long cold winter!

  • @Kritacul
    @Kritacul 3 года назад +15

    I’m really enjoying this series

  • @williamwoody7607
    @williamwoody7607 3 года назад +17

    Very cool black owned business.

    • @williamwoody7607
      @williamwoody7607 3 года назад +3

      @@robotman5435 there are far too many of them to be cool, fool. Your name suits you.

    • @emilyliao3216
      @emilyliao3216 3 года назад +5

      @@robotman5435 ​ In South Africa it is the same, the disparity between the rich and poor is often denoted by race as well. You are able to see a lot of white owned businesses but not black businesses. This is due to the fact that a lot of white people grew up with money while black people most likely grew up from a destitute background - therefore, funding is an issue for many black businesses and that is one of the reasons why you do not see black businesses often. I am not too familiar with the USA, but this is something that a lot of black businesses in South Africa go through.
      OP isn't saying white businesses are bad, but you can pretty much infer that the rise in black businesses is good because 1) black people are starting to have more money to create their own businesses 2) more black people are getting more opportunity. You must note that commending another group of people never equates to bashing another group of people. It is incredibly important to support local businesses, especially during these times.

    • @coffeebot3526
      @coffeebot3526 3 года назад

      william you are trap on victim mentality I bet you this man that owned honey business don't think same as your, what is the difference between you and him? he work hard

    • @williamwoody7607
      @williamwoody7607 3 года назад +1

      @@coffeebot3526 sorry I don’t speak stupid.

    • @emilyliao3216
      @emilyliao3216 3 года назад +1

      @@williamwoody7607 I can't believe the amount of people who are blind or are purposely ignoring (like getting all offended about) the whole message behind "black-owned businesses" 🙈. While it's not to say white businesses are not amazing, I think it's amazing more black people are getting more opportunity, are earning more money, and are getting represented in more healthy/positive ways (I dunno if that makes sense but basically I support your comments).

  • @charell31
    @charell31 2 года назад +2

    I seen them on a small business commercial that shows national. Glad to see them doing well.

  • @SuperFlawlessMakeup
    @SuperFlawlessMakeup 3 года назад +15

    Just made a purchase I love honey and I love black-owned businesses who put love into the things they create. Can’t wait to get it in the mail.

  • @plnkfloydian7814
    @plnkfloydian7814 2 года назад

    I haven’t seen a bee in forever, I used to see them quite regularly.

  • @Sakja
    @Sakja 3 года назад +7

    I love this. Also, Jersey is my home state so this makes me very proud.

  • @Cricri760
    @Cricri760 2 года назад +2

    My family been doing this 50 plus years I love bee keeping

  • @thanhquanky
    @thanhquanky 3 года назад +1

    this guy is so chill and honest

  • @wcworkingonheaven7chavis693
    @wcworkingonheaven7chavis693 3 года назад +1

    Shalom❣️ Thank you sooo much Family for doing "You" & spreading the goodness of the earth's creatures‼️ Thank you too "Uncle" for not being selfish but, really teaching your prodigy the way of bees. Gosh, I've been amazed hearing that without bees we wouldn't have this or that, that is vital to living. This story was totally interesting & praise YAHWEH it pulls you in to want to know more.
    💞Great team work Family, the Uncle in spirit & his wife; along with the "bee to honey" community. May Yahweh expand your territories & honor you for it. Thanks & Shalom‼️❣️‼️

  • @mon6745
    @mon6745 3 года назад +4

    This is such a great story- what an interesting path. Love his relationship with his mentor and how pragmatic his wife was about the realities of working with family.
    And of course- his poor wrist man 😬

    • @Darkness-ie2yl
      @Darkness-ie2yl Год назад

      Gives a little hope for humanity. But the news destroys that quickly.

  • @dknigh3230
    @dknigh3230 3 года назад +2

    Boy am I happy to see GLOVES being used!

  • @angelnugz
    @angelnugz 3 года назад +2

    10:24 The bee knocks itself out. Flew head first into the hive 💀😂😂😂

  • @chrisralston2654
    @chrisralston2654 3 года назад

    What a nice family. Very cool to put yourself out there like he does.

  • @rasjahnai1076
    @rasjahnai1076 3 года назад +1

    So inspiring. This is amazing. One love

  • @TheOldWeigh
    @TheOldWeigh 3 года назад

    Loving This!!!!! Great work Guys!

  • @fdsjlaf
    @fdsjlaf 3 года назад +1

    This video got real, is what we need these days

  • @NYCfrankie
    @NYCfrankie 2 года назад

    Native New Yorker from Bensonhurst Brooklyn born and raised 🇮🇹 💯% i was lucky enough to be in Chelsea market during the summer and i got some of the raw honey and raw honey with blueberries and honeycomb absolutely delicious especially the honeycomb id never had raw honeycomb before its phenomenal

  • @LUX_8
    @LUX_8 3 года назад

    Kam speaks with such passion! Impressive family.

  • @wynnbardaglio4381
    @wynnbardaglio4381 3 года назад +3

    I really like these kind of videos !

  • @katehache
    @katehache 3 года назад +3

    Is it possible to not sort of fall in love with someone when they are talking about their passion?

  • @terrasokolovic7520
    @terrasokolovic7520 3 года назад +1

    I can't wait for spring! I miss my girls!!! 🐝

  • @MelanatedMaternity
    @MelanatedMaternity 2 года назад

    This was a very inspiring watch and just all around bubble of positivity. I thoroughly enjoyed it… (wishing them continued success)… As a beginner in the Ag space I wish they could have mentioned more of the financials involved both production and sells.

  • @alvarojaviersanchezmontana6410
    @alvarojaviersanchezmontana6410 3 года назад +5

    Please more videos with this type of content 😁

  • @rezapratama8609
    @rezapratama8609 3 года назад +2

    That's a wonderful family and wonderful bonds we wanna-bee

  • @Jaz31day
    @Jaz31day 2 года назад +1

    Life doesn’t get any better than this.

  • @billysbees3521
    @billysbees3521 3 года назад +1

    Cool video! Good luck Zach and Zoe.

  • @florintudic
    @florintudic 3 года назад +4

    10:23 Missed the landing pad... MAYDAY!!

  • @Tom_Samad
    @Tom_Samad 3 года назад +2

    4:17 That was oddly satisfying to watch!

  • @yukonjeffimagery
    @yukonjeffimagery 3 года назад +2

    Cool story and well done. Peace from an Alaska Bee keeper.

  • @billiebillie678
    @billiebillie678 3 года назад +1

    Such a beautiful family 🧡

  • @lisamayweather4457
    @lisamayweather4457 2 года назад +4

    Just purchased 2 jars of honey from Zach and Zoe. Looking forward to getting them. I saw them on Shark Tank making big moves. Loved seeing such a beautiful family owned business!!

  • @marcusmuhammad4228
    @marcusmuhammad4228 3 года назад +1

    Wow! This is interesting! He knows his stuff!

  • @rufusfilms2208
    @rufusfilms2208 3 года назад +3

    Zach & Zoe ginger honey is the secret ingredient in my shortbread recipe. (it's also great on a spoon right out of the jar and for soothing a tummy)

  • @p7272
    @p7272 3 года назад +1

    I've been buying that Golden Blossom Honey(probable BS)for years, I' so glad the algorithms brought you my way bro,! I just bought 2 jars on Amazon. PEACE!!!

  • @hollywood84660
    @hollywood84660 3 года назад +4

    This makes me pumped. Im starting beekeeping with my father in ethiopia this year

    • @monkmodemalik8225
      @monkmodemalik8225 3 года назад +2

      Good luck

    • @hollywood84660
      @hollywood84660 3 года назад

      @@monkmodemalik8225 Thanks

    • @Opinlinz
      @Opinlinz 3 года назад

      @@hollywood84660
      I might be visiting Ethiopia in the near future.
      Let me know when you get your honey company up and running.

  • @abdielcardona4636
    @abdielcardona4636 3 года назад +3

    Wholesome video

  • @thepitpatrol
    @thepitpatrol 3 года назад

    That is amazing, as a beekeeper I would never believe they could have pulled that off.

  • @Slayfire23
    @Slayfire23 3 года назад +1

    I wanna buy honey now! I have so much appreciation on why it so expensive now since bees takes 1 year to harvest the honeycomb

  • @marinaak.2860
    @marinaak.2860 3 года назад +1

    In Greece we make also dark honey. Not so sweet. And that's good for people who don't eat sugar or have diabetes.But yeah this honey seems wonderful too.

  • @dannydanny9875
    @dannydanny9875 3 года назад +2

    so this is the buzz around town how Honey and Wax are made :-D

  • @Kunminetz
    @Kunminetz Год назад

    Every modern farmer is so smart! =)

  • @elderbrath3310
    @elderbrath3310 3 года назад +2

    Hi happy to see people that look like me in Bee keeping, Hi Hebrew Family.

  • @ronnivins3463
    @ronnivins3463 3 года назад

    I think it cool what you have done, keep it going.

  • @lenam2114
    @lenam2114 3 года назад +2

    What a cool family!

  • @toxichammertoe8696
    @toxichammertoe8696 3 года назад

    Bees and Bee keepers are cool!

  • @Gingster
    @Gingster 3 года назад +1

    Awesome story!!!

  • @Mr.Dad1234
    @Mr.Dad1234 2 года назад

    Love the partnership

  • @rickyalva8776
    @rickyalva8776 2 года назад

    GREAT VIDEO

  • @eb5432
    @eb5432 3 года назад

    Loved this

  • @officialgimpygardener4343
    @officialgimpygardener4343 3 года назад

    I love my girls! 🐝🐝🐝 always a fun time and unique experience every single time. So far, other than me (doing stupid stuff) no one visiting (I have tours) has ever gotten stung.
    My little little Lowcountry ChickaBees 🐝🐝

  • @RMjanapinTV
    @RMjanapinTV 2 года назад

    Wow beautiful home of bee ..Ita so many ..nice and good

  • @anonymous-vb2hj
    @anonymous-vb2hj 2 года назад

    That honey comb looks sooo delicious 🤤🤤😋

  • @PieterBreda
    @PieterBreda 3 года назад +1

    I really love honey.

  • @traceym826ts
    @traceym826ts 3 года назад

    I love their honey

  • @majidosei2185
    @majidosei2185 3 года назад +1

    This guy is like. "oh I got stung..so like I was say".. lol

  • @mhector89
    @mhector89 3 года назад

    Awesome..Natural medicine for astma

  • @rambo0071
    @rambo0071 3 года назад +1

    Amazing

  • @SuperPlayz
    @SuperPlayz 3 года назад +5

    Guy just casually walks around with his arms fully exposed

  • @maryal4540
    @maryal4540 3 года назад +1

    BEAUTIFUL ❣️❣️❣️

  • @MrTrikai
    @MrTrikai 3 года назад

    Congratulations!

  • @mauritzkole12
    @mauritzkole12 2 года назад

    Beautiful awesome work, do you train matters bees? where are you located?

  • @bigazzasian
    @bigazzasian 3 года назад +1

    Have a 3rd kid. Name not on main product. Grows up to be a super villain! Haha jk great video

  • @Knightcommander69
    @Knightcommander69 3 года назад

    We need many more bee keepers. Without bees, we are all doomed.

  • @Trick_Pony
    @Trick_Pony 3 года назад +39

    This should have been sponsored by "honey"

  • @Lord.Kiltridge
    @Lord.Kiltridge 3 года назад +2

    Bees are not the only animal that makes it's own food. Besides the fantastically obvious humans, leaf cutter ants also make their own food.

  • @TechnicalGambhu
    @TechnicalGambhu 3 года назад +1

    Nice honey video

  • @janicelgo4522
    @janicelgo4522 3 года назад

    Definitely will order. Buy lots of West Coast honey.

  • @domo3960
    @domo3960 3 года назад

    I love to see Black owned businesses thriving. Great story!

  • @CaptainGrimes1
    @CaptainGrimes1 3 года назад +1

    How do they stop the wax getting into the final honey product?

    • @andrasfauszt1693
      @andrasfauszt1693 3 года назад

      You filter it with meshes. You do a rough one for the bigger particles, and a finer one for the smaller stuff

  • @betu4ever
    @betu4ever 3 года назад +2

    Uncle Larry!!
    Me: I thought this video was about bees not cutting onions

  • @4thecultureco
    @4thecultureco 3 года назад +15

    Black bee keepers!! We love to see it! 😍😍

    • @MiguelGonzalez-vz6qi
      @MiguelGonzalez-vz6qi 3 года назад +1

      What race has to do with anything? They keep bees all over the world goofy ass

    • @Emsyaz
      @Emsyaz 3 года назад

      Hes not black. Hes dark brown

    • @pandoraheartsvd
      @pandoraheartsvd 3 года назад +3

      Black businesses are great. I honestly want to support them.

    • @youni8268
      @youni8268 3 года назад

      Racists everywhere

  • @monk729
    @monk729 3 года назад

    I started cooking with raw honey today... Tastes damn good on sandwiches and such

  • @pccalcio
    @pccalcio 3 года назад +3

    that last bee at the end though... XD she missed the entrance lol