MAHO is a 15-state regional trade association committed to supporting the natural products industry
MAHO EXPO “SUMMER SPLASH”
CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW
July 24-26, 2026 – Hilton Columbus at Easton
Membership
MAHO members are Independent Natural Products Industry Retailers, Manufacturers, Brokers and Distributors throughout the Midwest.
Trade Show
The MAHO Expo and Summer Splash Convention is the annual premier event bringing association retailers, exhibitors and industry professionals together.
Advocacy
With your participation we continue to effect policy change and ensure that we maintain your right to sell products, and the rights of your customers to make healthy choices.
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In Spain, rooftops are buzzing with purpose as urban bee-farming projects take flight with the help of an ingenious upgrade—wind tunnels. These compact, low-noise structures are now being installed on top of city buildings, where they channel and concentrate airborne pollen directly into rooftop hives. The result is remarkable: a threefold increase in hive density and pollination activity, all without disrupting the surrounding urban environment.![]()
The wind tunnels work by funneling wind currents through specially designed mesh filters that capture floating pollen particles from nearby trees, flowers, and green spaces. Once concentrated, the pollen-rich air is directed toward rooftop gardens and apiaries, giving bees easier access to diverse foraging sources without the need to travel long distances. This reduces bee fatigue and boosts colony health.![]()
Made from lightweight recycled materials, the tunnels are shaped to blend with rooftop architecture and require minimal maintenance. They function year-round, regardless of season, and some even include humidity controls to keep conditions optimal for bee behavior. The added benefit? These installations also help monitor pollen levels for allergy research and urban biodiversity mapping.![]()
Spain’s wind-assisted rooftop hives represent a perfect harmony between technology and nature—making cities more self-sustaining while giving pollinators a lift, quite literally. It’s a rooftop revolution that’s helping both bees and blossoms thrive above the skyline.![]()
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