{"product_id":"sudzucker-apifonda-bee-fondant-15kg-solid-block","title":"Südzucker APIFONDA Bee Fondant – 15kg Solid Block - NEW FOR 2026!","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Südzucker APIFONDA bee fondant, now available in a traditional 15kg solid block. The same trusted APIFONDA formula, without the individually packed 1kg or 2.5kg portions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you prefer buying your bee fondant in larger blocks, this is for you. Just like a baker's fondant solid block, except this is a 15kg block of purpose made specialised bee feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPIFONDA is a premium, ready-to-use sugar fondant manufactured by Südzucker specifically for feeding honey bees. This 15kg format provides one continuous block of fondant, packed in a cardboard carton with a protective film liner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's the familiar format many beekeepers prefer when buying baker's fondant, but with the reassurance of using a specialist bee feed from one of Europe's leading sugar manufacturers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply cut off the amount you need for each colony, making it a practical and economical option for beekeepers managing anything from a handful of hives to large commercial apiaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose APIFONDA 15kg blocks?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Südzucker APIFONDA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – specially manufactured for feeding honey bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne solid 15kg block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – not individually portioned into smaller packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for cutting to size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – divide the block into portions to suit your colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from beet sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – primarily sucrose, with a fine crystalline structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – no mixing, dissolving or preparation required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for seasonal supplementary feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – particularly during spring, early winter and gaps in nectar availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for bulk buying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – available by the carton, quarter pallet, half pallet or full pallet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same APIFONDA, just a different format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlready using our APIFONDA 1kg or 2.5kg packs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the same Südzucker bee fondant, simply supplied as one larger 15kg block.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than paying for the convenience of individual portions, you can cut and portion the fondant yourself as required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's particularly suited to beekeepers who already use traditional blocks of baker's fondant and would like to move to a purpose-made bee feeding product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes APIFONDA different?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPIFONDA is manufactured using predominantly sucrose derived from sugar beet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts structure consists of exceptionally fine sugar crystals, each surrounded by a thin layer of dissolved sugar syrup. This helps prevent the crystals from binding together and forming a hard crust, allowing bees to take up the feed readily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike general-purpose baker's fondant, APIFONDA is specifically produced and marketed as a feed for honey bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen can APIFONDA be used?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPIFONDA is suitable for several supplementary feeding situations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Providing additional carbohydrate feed when natural food supplies are limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly winter feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supplementing colonies where additional food is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriods of nectar shortage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supporting colonies during gaps in natural forage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNucleus colonies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Providing supplementary feed to newly established colonies when appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways assess colony stores and feeding requirements before use. Avoid feeding production colonies while collecting honey intended for harvest, to prevent sugar feed contaminating the crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use the 15kg block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen the carton and carefully peel back the protective liner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut off the quantity of fondant required using a clean implement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the portion above the bees, with suitable access, or in an appropriate hive feeder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the remaining fondant protected in its liner and carton to prevent drying and contamination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuying in bulk?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Our quarter, half and full pallet options offer progressively better value per kilogram, ideal for larger apiaries, beekeeping associations and commercial bee farmers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Südzucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e APIFONDA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ready-to-use sugar fondant for honey bees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain ingredient:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beet-derived sucrose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single solid block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet weight per carton:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cardboard carton with protective film liner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull pallet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 48 cartons \/ 720kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended storage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep fresh in a cool, dry environment at a constant temperature between 10°C and 20°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery and collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle cartons are available for individual purchase, with delivery calculated at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection from our shop in Carmarthenshire, West Wales, is also available by arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for smaller, individually packed portions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e We also stock Südzucker \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gwenyngruffydd.co.uk\/collections\/bee-fondant\" title=\"ApiFonda Premium Bee Fondant for Winter Feeding\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAPIFONDA\u003c\/a\u003e in convenient 1kg and 2.5kg packs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Südzucker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68084037877992,"sku":"Apifonda-15kg-Block","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/1949\/5317\/files\/1_80d39161-3e48-4d73-9ee9-f14db4c456be.png?v=1794256545","url":"https:\/\/gwenyngruffydd.co.uk\/products\/sudzucker-apifonda-bee-fondant-15kg-solid-block","provider":"Gwenyn Gruffydd Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}