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New Zealand Honey

Ask the Expert: Manuka Honey

Ask the Expert: Manuka Honey

Mānuka honey, uniquely produced in New Zealand, is renowned for its potent antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. In this article from Today’s Dietitian, nutrition expert...

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What is UMF?

What is UMF?

Manuka honey is different from other honeys in that it contains unique properties. There is a highly respected grading system that identifies true manuka honey.

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Manuka Knowledge Base

Manuka Knowledge Base

Find out more from leading health researchers and experts about the benefits of Manuka Honey. 

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The Story and the Science of New Zealand Honey

The Story and the Science of New Zealand Honey

  The story and the science New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most exquisite honey, renowned for its  unique flavours and exceptional...

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Types of New Zealand Honey

Types of New Zealand Honey

  Purely Extraordinary For Millennia, nature's hardest workers have been crafting a superfood to such exquisite perfection that the recipe has never changed. Today, New...

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FAQ's

Manuka Honey FAQs   What is Mānuka honey, and what makes it unique?Mānuka honey is produced by bees that pollinate the Mānuka tree, native to...

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External Articles

Everything you should know about Mānuka Honey

Mānuka honey is used as a natural ointment for wounds of all kinds. It has been hailed as a go-to germ fighter in an age of resistance to conventional antibiotics.

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The Medicinal Benefits of Mānuka

A growing body of research is proving just how beneficial Mānuka honey is for treating a wide array of ailments and diseases.

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Honey may be better at treating coughs and colds than over-the-counter medicines

Honey has long been used as a home remedy for coughs.

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3 ways to use honey

Honey is more than just a healthy sweetener, and Kareena Kapoor Khan advocates its skincare benefits.

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Unlocking the secrets of Mānuka Honey

It has been established that the precursor for the active antibacterial agent methylglyoxal (MGO) comes from the nectar of Mānuka trees.

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How, When, and Why Honey Is Used for Wound Care

People have used honey for thousands of years for wound healing. Honey has antibacterial properties and a unique pH balance that promotes oxygen and healing compounds to a wound.

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Media

A bee-autiful blend of kiwifruit and honey

A bee-autiful blend of kiwifruit and honey

The health of our hives and the warm spring for flowering helped build confidence that we would produce a good amount of our prized Mānuka...

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Apiculture New Zealand recognized women in apiculture

Apiculture New Zealand recognized women in apiculture

  Hannah Amante, Apiculture New Zealand Communications Coordinator Since Mary Bumby introduced the honey bee to New Zealand’s shores in 1839, women have long contributed...

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Winners of the Business Excellence Category 2022

Winners of the Business Excellence Category 2022

We were thrilled and honoured to have won the Business Excellence Award for 2022.

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Tauranga agency brings home the honey

Tauranga agency brings home the honey

Tauranga-based creative branding agency, Society, has won two major awards for its highly crafted design and packaging of a rare Mānuka honey.

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Sweet success for HoneyLab

Sweet success for HoneyLab

Bay Of Plenty healthcare business HoneyLab has “achieved the impossible” by having seven of its natural products licensed by US company, Taro Pharmaceuticals USA.

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Late night beekeeping still a buzz for brothers

Late night beekeeping still a buzz for brothers

  The excitement of going out into the night with their dad to move hives never wore off for Corban and River Hayes.

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Katikati honey company BeeNZ wins top award for "classy" packaging

Katikati honey company BeeNZ wins top award for "classy" packaging

Katikati honey company BeeNZ's Manuka packaging unanimously wins supreme award today.

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Katikati firm buzzing with success

Katikati firm buzzing with success

  The cost of hiring beehives for pollinating their Katikati based kiwifruit orchardprompted Julie and David Hayes to purchase their own hives during the 1990s....

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Honey producer a good place to bee

Honey producer a good place to bee

Katikati company BeeNZ Honey has been nominated as a finalist in two categories for the Ministry for Primary Industries Good Employer Awards.

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Deloittes Fast 50

Deloittes Fast 50

We were lucky enough to be entered in to the 2018 Deloittes Fast 50 which ranks and celebrates New Zealand’s fastest growing companies.

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BeeNZ and B Corp

BeeNZ and B Corp

We are beyond excited to be a B Corp certified business. The whole team have embraced strong social policies, robust environmental management system and are...

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Bay of Plenty Export Awards - Finalists

Bay of Plenty Export Awards - Finalists

We are so excited to be finalists in this year’s Bay of Plenty Export Awards in the Best Emerging Business category!

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Recipes

Blackberry Jalapeño Margarita

Blackberry Jalapeño Margarita

Kanuka Elixir with a KICK!

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Baked Raspberry Oatmeal Pie

Baked Raspberry Oatmeal Pie

Who said breakfast can't taste like dessert?!

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Zingy Kale Salad

Zingy Kale Salad

Your tastebuds will love this quick and easy kale salad!

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Strawberry Glaze Smoothie

Strawberry Glaze Smoothie

Treat yourself to our version of the Hailey Bieber x Erewhon Strawberry Glaze Smoothie!

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Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma

Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma

Zest Up Your Sips: Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma – A Fiery Twist on Classic Cool!

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Nut Butter

Nut Butter

Delicious paired with absolutely everything!

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Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie

Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie

Indulge in our Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie this St Patrick’s Day (or any day!)

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Mediterranean Toasts

Mediterranean Toasts

A delectable appetiser!

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Kanuka Peanut Butter Cups

Kanuka Peanut Butter Cups

Satisfy any sweet tooth with these delicious Peanut Butter Cups!

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Kanuka Matcha Cashew Milk

Kanuka Matcha Cashew Milk

  Sip this delicious blend for a dose of nourishment and energy.

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Healthy Kanuka Rice Crispy Treats

Healthy Kanuka Rice Crispy Treats

The perfect staple for any lunch box!

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Breakfast Apple Crumble

Breakfast Apple Crumble

This Breakfast Apple Crumble found its way to the top of our baking list, because who doesn’t want crumble for breakfast?   INGREDIENTS:  APPLES:  6...

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