All Manuka articles
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Promotional Features
How provenance and quality are influencing food and drink purchase decisions
With British consumers increasingly seeking reassurance and transparency on the origins and production of their food and drink, a study in Wales has highlighted how important this has become – and how it translates back down the chain to the country’s producers.
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Category Report
Jams, spreads & honey trends 2024: Who’s put the buzz back into honey?
Honey has turned in the strongest growth in spreads, as brands beat own label with a mix of NPD, larger packs and featured space promotions
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News
Holland & Barrett Manuka honey sales surge by 98%
A recent study suggested Manuka honey could be more effective in treating coughs and colds than traditional treatments
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News
Black Bee Honey awarded manuka-rivalling antimicrobial status
Black Bee Honey has set its sights on stealing manuka’s spotlight at a fraction of its price
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News
Holland & Barrett adopts new testing standard for Manuka honey
Following the lead of NZ government guidelines, every batch will be measured for MGO levels to ensure authenticity
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News
New H&B Manuka testing will 'guarantee' authenticity
As of last week every batch of its Manuka honeys will be tested twice
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News
New Zealand battles 'fake' manuka honey with export checks
From 5 February 2018, all manuka honey from New Zealand will have to be tested before export
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News
New Zealand cracks down on manuka honey fraud
The New Zealand government has embarked on a major crackdown on fake manuka honey
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Comment & Opinion
Manuka honey trademark options
An international legal battle is brewing between New Zealand makers of manuka honey and others around the world
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Analysis & Features
Manuka honey: are new labelling guidelines doing their job?
One legitimate manuka honey producer, who wished to remain nameless for fear of repercussions, compared the UK manuka honey market to “the Wild West”, with “rogue operators” fleecing consumers
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News
MGO manuka honey brand fully compliant with label guidelines
A former Sainsbury’s buyer is launching what he claims is Europe’s first new manuka honey brand…
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Analysis & Features
Will new manuka honey guidelines rein in the cowboys?
The industry has mixed views on the voluntary proposals…
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News
Airborne Honey launches TraceMe manuka app to aid traceability
Airborne Honey has launched a mobile app that allows consumers to trace the provenance of its products…
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My Alternative CV
Sheryl Steens on manuka honey, deep water and gorgeous gardens
When I was 15 I had a Saturday job at an old people’s home. I got paid a hefty NZ$3 an hour…
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News
Manuka honey health claims should be removed says NZ
New Zealand has moved to clamp down on health claims about manuka honey…
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News
Medi-Bee Manuka Honey
“Comvita were the first company to sell manuka honey in the UK, and we have remained at the forefront of the industry…
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News
True Manuka Honey
New-Zealand-based producer Sanctuary Honey failed to respond to our request for information in time…
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Analysis & Features
The great manuka honey swindle?
Sports stars and celebrities are addicted to the supposed healing properties of manuka honey. But something untoward is going on in the supply chain…
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News
Pure Gold Manuka Honey
“We are aware of the debate in New Zealand regarding labelling,” says Michael Lightowlers, group marketing director…
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News
Pure Earth Raw Manuka Honey
“Our normal procedure when purchasing, processing and packing manuka honey is obtain the certification…