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Bradenton, Florida

Pure Raw Honey,
Straight from Our Hive

Locally harvested, minimally processed, made with love by Gayle and her bees

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Honey, honeycomb, and wildflowers on rustic wood

Our Story

A Hobby Turned
into a Labor of Love

I've been a beekeeper for about 10 years here in Bradenton, Florida. My husband says I've never met a hobby I didn't love, but beekeeping is my true love... and maybe him as well!

As I became good at caring for the bees, I soon realized they were making more honey than I could give away to friends. So, Goodfriend Honey Co. was born.

- Gayle Goodfriend

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From Our Hive

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Everything we make starts with our bees. Explore our raw honey and consumables, or discover our all-natural beeswax skincare line.

Pure raw honey, beeswax candles, and honey glazed pecans

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Honey & Beeswax

Pure raw honey, honey glazed pecans, decorative Muth jars, and hand-poured beeswax candles.

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Natural beeswax skincare products including lotion bars and lip balm

Feed Your Skin

All-Natural Skincare

Lotion bars, body butters, lip balms, facial balms, beard balms, and more. All-natural, handcrafted.

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Come Say Hi!

Where to Find Us

We sell at local farmers markets in downtown Bradenton. Stop by, taste the honey, and say hello!

Bradenton Public Market

Saturdays, 9 AM – 2 PM • April – May

Old Main Street (400 12th St. W), Downtown Bradenton

12th Street Summer Market

Saturdays, 9 AM – Noon • June – August

City Centre Shops, corner of 12th St. & 3rd Ave W

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All-natural skincare products made with beeswax and honey

All-Natural Skincare

From the Hive to Your Skin

Our skincare line is handcrafted using beeswax and honey straight from our own hives, blended with premium natural ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and essential oils. Every product is made in small batches right here in Bradenton.

From solid lotion bars and body butters to lip balms, facial balms, and beard balms, our full skincare collection is designed to nourish, protect, and hydrate. No synthetic chemicals, no parabens, no compromise.

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Fresh from the Hive

The Hive Journal

Stories, recipes, and musings from a beekeeper's life in sunny Florida

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