Dr. Asli Samanci Honored with Asia-Pacific Women Entrepreneur Award for Innovation and Sustainability

ISTANBUL, TURKEY. 24th December, 2024 - Dr. Asli Samanci, a food scientist, entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of BEE&YOU, has been awarded the prestigious Asia-Pacific Women Entrepreneur Award by the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI). This award recognizes her significant contributions to sustainability, innovation, and ethical business practices in the natural health industry.

Dr. Samanci is a food scientist with a master’s degree and a doctorate in biology, specializing in beekeeping and bee products. With over 20 years of experience, she has authored numerous scientific publications and books on the health benefits of bee products, determining their authenticity and origin, and developing natural supplements and skincare formulations. She has coordinated multiple European-level R&D projects and holds patents for her unique and innovative formulations in the natural health sector.

BEE&YOU was founded on the principle of creating natural, effective solutions that support health while preserving the environment. The journey began when Dr. Samanci’s son was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. A doctor recommended propolis to help boost his immune system, but the products available in the market were either inauthentic or ineffective. Leveraging her expertise in bee products and her husband’s expertise in beekeeping, Dr. Samanci decided to create a solution herself.

Raw propolis contains beeswax, which makes it indigestible for the human body. To make it effective, it requires a specialized extraction process. Dr. Samanci sourced raw propolis directly from trusted beekeepers and developed her own extraction method in her laboratory. This process removed the beeswax while preserving the beneficial bioactive compounds essential for health support. Over time, this extraction method became patented and is now recognized as the only patented propolis extraction process in the United States, ensuring BEE&YOU Propolis Extract stands out for its purity, bioavailability, and effectiveness.

Under her leadership, BEE&YOU has grown into a globally trusted brand, producing a wide range of natural products in its FDA-registered facilities. These facilities also hold BRC, IFS, SEDEX, and Organic certifications, guaranteeing the highest standards of quality and safety for food, supplements, and cosmetics.

BEE&YOU’s success is also built on its innovative Contracted Beekeeping Model, which ensures ethical sourcing and sustainability. Partnering with over 5,000 beekeepers managing 550,000 hives, the company provides them with new hives, equipment, and training to promote sustainable practices. This model supports the livelihoods of beekeepers while contributing to the long-term health of bees and their ecosystems.

BEE&YOU’s products are now sold in over 40 countries and have earned more than 85 awards for innovation and ethical practices.

The Asia-Pacific Women Entrepreneur Award Highlights Dr. Samanci’s role in building a company that prioritizes quality, sustainability, and social responsibility. By combining her background in food science with a commitment to creating effective, natural products, she has established BEE&YOU as a leader in the natural health industry.

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