Brazil, State of Pará, São João de Pirabas. The association "Flores da Amazonia", which brings together about 60 beekeepers, has also thrown itself into the raising of stingless bees. Giorgio Venturieri is in the apiary belonging to Mr. Marron, the owner of the association's lands. Former banker, he took advantage of a restructuring to buy land and share 25 hectares with the association and local beekeepers.