Group 1 - The first Quality Brand Honey Tasting Event in Shandong Province was successfully held in Linqu County, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Acacia Honey," bringing together experts, scholars, and industry representatives to discuss high-quality development in the beekeeping industry [1] - The event showcased the quality and craftsmanship of Shandong's honey brands, emphasizing the importance of bee resource protection and the dissemination of bee culture through a format of tasting to promote improvement and cooperation [4] - A total of 48 honey products from 25 companies were selected through rigorous evaluation processes, resulting in 6 gold, 11 silver, and 16 bronze awards for traditional honey varieties such as acacia, jujube, and wildflower honey [4] Group 2 - The Deputy Director of the Shandong Provincial Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Bureau expressed three expectations for the beekeeping industry: to enhance product quality, to empower the industry with technology, and to increase brand effectiveness [5] - The focus is on transforming Shandong honey products from "qualified" to "high-quality," establishing a "Shandong Quality" reputation, and transitioning from raw material output to brand leadership [5] - During the event, participants visited local companies and explored the modern processing chain of the beekeeping industry, highlighting the integration of science, culture, and tourism as a means to inject new momentum into high-quality development and rural revitalization [6]