Mānuka Honey isn’t just honey, it’s New Zealand sunshine in a jar. This unique honey comes from the Mānuka flower nectar gathered by our bees in untouched New Zealand hillsides. Mānuka is a Māori word that refers to the flower that grows on both New Zealand’s North and South Islands. With bees working overtime during the brief flowering season, every drop feels like liquid gold. Bursting with over 60 natural compounds, including antioxidants and polyphenols, Mānuka Honey is a natural superfood (and tastes great too!).

Try a spoon, drop, dollop, or stir of sunshine, several times a day depending on what your lifestyle. Our range has been crafted to suit every lifestyle so whether you enjoy it every day with breakfast, in smoothies or other food pairings, pre, post and during workouts, in DIY beauty masks, in a pop, drop and so much more. If your looking for even more ways to enjoy Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey check out our recipes page for ideas.

50+ MGO is the gentle introduction to Mānuka Honey. With more antibacterial activity than regular honey, it’s perfect for everyday wellness daily in your tea, on toast, or by the spoonful. You can’t get more than our most powerful MGO 1100+. The brightest Mānuka Honey in our range, packed with very high antibacterial and therapeutic strength. Unlike the 50+ MGO, the 1100+ MGO is often enjoyed for its powerful health benefits, medicinal support, and moments when you need the very best nature has to offer.

New Zealand has set strict standards to protect the integrity of Mānuka Honey (it’s liquid gold don’t forget). Every jar exported must meet one of two official definitions: Monofloral Mānuka Honey, made predominantly from the Mānuka flower, or Multifloral Mānuka Honey, which includes nectar from Mānuka along with other floral sources.To earn the name Mānuka Honey, each batch is rigorously tested against five scientific markers of authenticity. Only honey that meets these benchmarks can carry the name. Monofloral and Multifloral certification require different minimum levels for two of these five markers, ensuring clarity and accuracy in labeling.Want to dive deeper into the five markers and the exact standards for Monofloral and Multifloral Mānuka Honey? click here.

After three years of intensive research, New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) introduced the first official standard to define and regulate Mānuka Honey for global export. Until then, there was no single definition or government-approved test, leaving room for confusion. In December 2017, MPI announced a new science-based definition to authenticate genuine New Zealand Mānuka Honey. The standard took effect on February 5, 2018: all honey produced from that date forward must meet the criteria for either Monofloral or Multifloral Mānuka Honey to carry the name. Honey already in circulation before that date could still be sold, including in the U.S.Before this breakthrough, labeling rules existed but were limited. Terms like “active,” “total activity,” “antibacterial,” and “non-peroxide activity” were prohibited on jars packed in New Zealand. The new regulatory definition, however, marked a watershed moment for the Mānuka Honey industry.So when you’re enjoying your daily Mānuka Honey, packed with love right here in sunny New Zealand, you can rest easy knowing it’s the real golden deal. No fakes, no funny business… just genuine, gooey goodness the way nature intended. Always look for the FernMark or ‘Packed in New Zealand’ to let you know you’ve made the right choice.

The new regulatory definition represents a watershed moment for the Manuka honey industry. With these new standards, consumers can be more confident than ever that they are getting genuine New Zealand Manuka honey - as long as they are buying Manuka packed in New Zealand. Therefore, consumers should always look for the FernMark or ‘Packed in New Zealand’ on their Manuka Honey jars to ensure authenticity.

MGO (aka methylglyoxal) is the not-so-secret ingredient that makes Mānuka Honey way better than your average stuff. It’s the natural compound that gives Mānuka its powerful antimicrobial powers (basically, it’s the honey with muscles). When it comes to MGO ratings, the higher it goes, the stronger and more effective it is.

So how’s this better than the regular honey in your cupboard? Most honeys lean on hydrogen peroxide for their antibacterial mojo (but that fizzles out pretty fast). Mānuka, on the other hand, brings MGO to the fight. Translation: it lasts longer, works harder, and doesn’t quit when the going gets sticky.

At Wedderspoon, every jar of our Mānuka Honey is harvested, packed, and labeled right here in New Zealand (because being legit matters). Not to brag but we’re proud to be the first Mānuka Honey brand in the world to earn Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification and still the only facility certified for both Food Safety and Food Quality. Our Level 3 SQF certification, the highest possible, proves our commitment to meeting the toughest global food standards (and then raising the bar).We also carry the FernMark license, New Zealand’s official mark of authenticity. Think of it as a stamp of trust (proof that we’re the real deal) and our honey doesn’t just come from New Zealand, it represents New Zealand. It’s recognition of our role as a global ambassador of the New Zealand story, and a third-party guarantee that what’s in your jar is the real deal. 

Click here to check out our FernMark page!

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Canada - Wedderspoon.ca
UK - Wedderspoon UK
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