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New Zealand Honey
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.
Manuka Knowledge Base
Find out more from leading health researchers and experts about the benefits of Manuka 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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
3 ways to use honey
Honey is more than just a healthy sweetener, and Kareena Kapoor Khan advocates its skincare benefits.
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.
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.
Media
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...
Winners of the Business Excellence Category 2022
We were thrilled and honoured to have won the Business Excellence Award for 2022.
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.
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.
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.
Katikati honey company BeeNZ wins top award for "classy" packaging
Katikati honey company BeeNZ's Manuka packaging unanimously wins supreme award today.
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....
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.
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.
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...
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!
Bee-ing proud of what she has achieved!
Julie Hayes’ passion is to build a sustainable company that cares for the environment, while producing a premium quality product and brand that is...
Recipes
Strawberry Glaze Smoothie
Treat yourself to our version of the Hailey Bieber x Erewhon Strawberry Glaze Smoothie!
Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma
Zest Up Your Sips: Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma – A Fiery Twist on Classic Cool!
Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
Indulge in our Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie this St Patrick’s Day (or any day!)
Kanuka Peanut Butter Cups
Satisfy any sweet tooth with these delicious Peanut Butter Cups!
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...
