New Study confirms “Honey more effective than conventional cold medicines to treat sore throats, blocked noses, coughs and general congestion”. The healing powers of honey have now been confirmed in a scientific study which found it’s better than over-the-counter medicines for treating coughs and colds. Honey has been used as a remedy for coughs and …
It is well known by international research scientists who study the effect of the atmosphere on plants and animals that New Zealand’s location in the South Pacific represents a unique case study into the effects of having a seasonal hole in the ozone layer. The ozone layer acts as a natural filter in the atmosphere, …
Manuka honey, at even low dilutions, curbs the activity and growth of bacteria, prompting hopes of its use for urinary catheters, a British study says. 27 September 2016 Manuka honey has been shown to curb the activity and growth of bacteria at even low dilutions, according to British research. A Southampton University study says the …
In Recognition of Peter Molan We acknowledge the recent passing of Dr Peter Molan. Peter Molan was an inspiration to us – a gentle man who pioneered the science behind identifying and establishing the unique properties of Manuka Honey. The industry has lost a man of great talent, intelligence and vision. Peter passed away peacefully at …
This year’s Bee Aware Month, to be held in September, is all about making sure our Kiwi bees have plenty of food to keep them buzzing. Why? We need bees, more than you might think. Bees pollinate one third of the food we eat, and life would be a struggle without them. It’s a two-way street, …
Here is a response to a query received today from a customer based in China who was understandably confused about all the different grades of manuka honey that are available: Query: ”Hi: Can help me to explain – without plus Manuka honey; with Manuka honey blend, Manuka honey; Multifloral blend of different, thank you”. …
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The UMF Honey Association has been working with the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and other parties over recent months to determine criteria for the accurate labeling of Manuka honey. The purpose of this working group is to develop agreed guidelines for the labeling of genuine Manuka Honey, in order to provide consumers with assurances of …
Right now, billions of bees are dying. Already, there are nowhere near enough honeybees in Europe to pollinate the crops, and in California — the biggest food producer in the US — beekeepers are losing 40% of their bees each year. We’re in the middle of an environmental holocaust that threatens all of us, because without …
The UMF Honey Association is working on a project which will help to authenticate and verify the unique qualities of manuka honey so that the spate of fraudulent manuka honeys found in the UK, China and Australia can be identified and prevented in the future. The UMF Assocation’s chief executive talks about this new initiative …
The UMF Honey Association is working on a project which will help to authenticate and verify the unique qualities of manuka honey so that the spate of fraudulent manuka honeys found in the UK, China and Australia can be identified and prevented in the future. The UMF Assocation’s chief executive talks about this new initiative …