Dr Gino Jabbar is a beekeeper from Edinburgh with a passion for honey, and a great respect for its makers; the honey bees. He holds: A Beemaster qualification in practical beekeeping, the Advanced Module Certificate for completing all 7 theory exam papers (the beekeeping year, plants & honey, pests & disease, bee anatomy, honey bee behaviour, reproduction & genetics, and advanced honey bee management), Train the Trainers Certificate for teaching beekeeping, as well as nine years experience with caring for bees.
He is also a keen supporter of local and major honey shows, regularly exhibiting and contributing to their running, and greeting visitors at The Royal Highland Show and the National Honey Show in London. He is also a honey sensory judge for international honey varieties at the prestigious London International Honey Awards.
He is actively involved with the Scottish Beekeeping Community and keep current on best practice. Where he is a member of local bee clubs, serves as a trustee for the governing body for beekeeping in Scotland The Scottish Beekeepers’ Association (SBA), and organises, and hosts a very popular beekeeping webinar once a month for the Scottish beekeeping community.