Honey Articles – New Zealand Honey Co.™

Jul 09, 2019

How to Avoid Buying 'Fake' Manuka Honey

Manuka Honey is an incredibly sought after product that has gained worldwide attention. It’s full flavour profile, unique health characteristics and scarcity are why it continues to attract positive attention. So, why is Manuka Honey so special? Firstly, it is...

May 07, 2019

UMF™ Honey and the UMFHA

What does UMF™ mean? UMF™ stands for Unique Manuka Factor. It is the standardised grading measurement of the Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA). Why was the UMFHA established? UMFHA is an independent body found only in New Zealand that...

Mar 29, 2019

UMF™ vs MGO vs KFactor vs BioActive vs MGS vs NPA? Who’s confused about Manuka Honey?

Manuka Honey is a complex and high strength raw honey that is produced when worker bees gather nectar from the flowers of the native New Zealand Manuka tree. Extensive international research has been carried out on New Zealand Manuka Honey,...

Feb 06, 2019

The invention of BioActive Honey Grading - an interview with founder Peter Ward

Peter Ward - Head Beekeeper for New Zealand Honey Co. When did you come up with the term Bioactive? Peter: "2008. It came from a realisation amongst the foodie community through the 2000s about the healing properties that there are...