Bees are essential to ecosystems. Around 90% of all flowering plant species rely on pollinators like bees to reproduce, including your morning brew. And when it comes to coffee, wild bees do more than just help beans grow — their pollination has been linked to higher yields and better flavor.
But they’re in trouble.
Across the world, bee populations are shrinking — largely due to deforestation, pesticides, and habitat loss. A 2021 study found that half of all wild bee species are in decline globally. That’s why we do things differently.
