BIBBA is the acronym of the Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders’ Association.

BIBBA was founded in 1964 for the conservation, restoration, study, selection and improvement of the native and near-native honeybees of Britain and Ireland (Apis mellifera mellifera L.)

BIBBA is registered with the Charity Commissioners in the UK (No. 273827)

Individual membership of BIBBA is open to all who share its objectives.