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26th March 2025 – Melbourne startup HiveKeepers transforms the future of backyard beekeeping worldwide with clean, fast, zero-waste honey extraction.
Melbourne, Australia – Australian startup HiveKeepers has officially launched the Micro Honey Harvester, a world-first innovation designed to revolutionise honey harvesting for backyard and small-scale beekeepers.
Launching today on Kickstarter, this groundbreaking benchtop device makes it possible to extract fresh, pure honey from the hive in under five minutes—without bulky equipment, sticky messes, or disruption to the bees.
“We’re not changing the ancient art of beekeeping – but for the first time, we’ve taken the difficult labour out of harvesting and made fresh honey instantly accessible for anyone, anytime” said Simon Mildren. Founder of HiveKeepers.
A World-First Innovation for Backyard Beekeepers
The Micro Honey Harvester is a compact, purpose-built system that works with HiveKeepers’ patent-pending frame and cassette technology. Replacing a traditional Langstroth frame inside the hive, the cassette is filled naturally by the bees.
Once full, the beekeeper simply removes the cassette, inserts it into the Micro Honey Harvester, and with the push of a button, honey is extracted in just 20 seconds – clean, unprocessed, and ready to enjoy.
No knives. No filters. No sticky clean-up. Just pure honey, harvested at home with minimal effort.
Why the Micro Honey Harvester Matters
- Instant Honey Extraction – From hive to jar in under 5 minutes
- No Filtering – A completely closed system with no debris and no processing
- Bee-Friendly Design – Minimal hive disruption and no harm to bees
- Compact & Portable – About the size of a small coffee machine, ideal for benchtop or bee yard use
- Eliminates Honey Fraud – Pure, traceable honey straight from your hive
“Beekeepers have long been stuck using harvesting tools built for commercial operators,” Mildren added. “This is the first time a solution has been created specifically for backyard beekeepers – making the experience simple, clean, and more rewarding.”
Designed in Australia, Built for the World
The Micro Honey Harvester is 100% Australian designed and made, with global interest already building ahead of launch. Developed in collaboration with industrial designers and experienced beekeepers, it supports smaller, more frequent harvests – giving beekeepers more time to focus on hive health and bee care.
HiveKeepers believes this innovation will have a global impact, reshaping how hobbyists engage with honey production while supporting sustainable beekeeping practices worldwide.
“This is just the beginning,” says Mildren. “Our vision is a future where harvesting honey is as easy and accessible as making coffee from a pod, no mess, no stress, no waste.”
Kickstarter Campaign Now Live
The Micro Honey Harvester is now available for pre-order via Kickstarter (RRP$424 USD $674 AUD), with early access and limited-edition rewards available to backers worldwide.
The company expects strong demand from international hobbyists, educators, sustainable farming communities, and bee health advocates.
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About HiveKeepers
Founded in Melbourne, Australia, HiveKeepers is on a mission to make beekeeping more accessible, sustainable, and rewarding for everyday people.
By designing innovative tools like the Micro Honey Harvester, HiveKeepers is empowering a new generation of hobbyist beekeepers around the world – one hive at a time.
Image source: HiveKeepers
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