News & Views

June 30, 2026

Not all mānuka honey is created equal, and science now proves it. With U.S. mānuka honey sales up 52% last year, the market has grown faster than consumer understanding of what makes a product genuinely bioactive. New research confirms that authentic mānuka honey is defined by plant genetics, geographic origin, and multi-marker certification. None of…

June 29, 2026

New Zealand’s UMF™ mānuka honey continues to capture international attention, with leading global lifestyle publication Good Housekeeping recently highlighting the unique qualities that have made authentic mānuka honey one of the world’s most sought-after natural foods. The feature explores why mānuka honey stands apart from other honeys, pointing to its naturally occurring methylglyoxal (MGO) and…

June 18, 2026

UMF™ manuka honey is a natural, one-ingredient wellness product with growing clinical evidence for supporting digestive health. It’s more than 100 bioactive compounds provide antibacterial, antioxidant, and prebiotic properties, targeting harmful gut bacteria while protecting beneficial microbes, and showing promising results for conditions including GERD. Why Gut Health Has Become a Top Wellness Priority Digestive…

April 23, 2026

Not all honey has these benefits. Honey has been used for centuries as a natural food and remedy. But when it comes to health‑related benefits — particularly antibacterial activity — not all honey is the same. Mānuka honey is different. And understanding why it is different is essential to choosing a product that delivers the…

April 20, 2026

Check out the article from Martha Stewart: The Benefits of Manuka Honey—and Why It’s So Highly Prized Here’s the lowdown on this sweet stuff from Down Under. By Randi Gollin The Benefits of Manuka Honey—and Why It’s So Expensive

April 8, 2026

Recent advances in natural products research continue to underscore the unique scientific relevance of New Zealand mānuka honey, particularly in clinical and translational contexts. A 2026 systematic review published in Cureus examining the application of honey dressings in postoperative wounds, ulcers, and burns provides a timely synthesis of this evidence and reinforces why mānuka honey remains…

March 10, 2026

Mānuka honey is one of the most sought-after natural health foods in the world. But with so many jars labelled “mānuka” on the market, what is the best manuka honey? How can consumers know they are buying authentic, high-quality mānuka honey? The answer lies in UMF™ quality certification. If you want the best mānuka honey,…

January 29, 2026

Here at the UMF™ Honey Association we are often asked what the evolution of GLP-1 “weight loss” drugs mean for our New Zealand mānuka honey. GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wego, and Mounjaro are rapidly changing how millions of people manage weight and blood sugar. While these drugs can be effective, they also introduce new…