Health Benefit
What Do Consumers Want From Mānuka Honey This Cold and Flu Season? (And What the Science Says)
October 20, 2026
Key takeaways Consumers expect throat soothing and immune support from mānuka honey: According to new Kantar research, top benefits consumers expect from mānuka honey include soothing the throat (47%), immune support (47%), anti-inflammatory support (43%), and gut health (40%). Honey is a well-established throat soother. Honey’s thick texture coats irritated tissue and acts as a…
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Wholegrain Chicken Wraps with UMF™ Mānuka Honey-Mustard Dressing
October 16, 2026
These wholegrain chicken wraps are packed with tender chicken, crunchy red cabbage, fresh rocket, crisp apple and sharp cheddar cheese. A tangy dressing made with UMF™ mānuka honey, Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar brings all the flavours together. Perfect for a quick, flavourful lunch or an easy weeknight meal, this chicken wrap recipe is…
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Pumpkin Spice UMF™ Mānuka Honey Energy Balls
October 16, 2026
These pumpkin spice energy balls are an easy, no-bake snack made with pecans, dates, rolled oats, coconut and UMF™ mānuka honey. Naturally sweetened with dates and a touch of honey, they’re perfect for lunchboxes, afternoon snacks or a convenient bite on the go. Ingredients 1 cup pecans (105 g) ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut ¼…
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New Zealand Breakfast Parfait with Greek Yoghurt, Kiwifruit and UMF™ Mānuka Honey
October 16, 2026
Start your day with this fresh and delicious New Zealand breakfast parfait. Creamy Greek yoghurt is layered with sweet UMF™ mānuka honey, fresh green kiwifruit and a crunchy toasted nut and seed topping. It’s a simple breakfast or snack that brings together classic New Zealand flavours and textures. Ingredients For the parfaits 1 cup plain…
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Why Mānuka Honey Matters Now: Key Takeaways from Nutrition News Update 2026
October 7, 2026
By the UMF Honey Association In short: More than 3.5 million U.S. households now buy mānuka honey, up by about 1.5 million since 2022. Its benefits come from the synergy of 70+ natural bioactive compounds, not MGO alone. The evidence is strongest for wound care and symptom soothing, with emerging human research in gut health….
Antibacterial
Why Scientists Are Looking Beyond Mānuka Honey’s Antibacterial Reputation
September 14, 2026
For decades, mānuka honey has been best known for its remarkable antibacterial properties. Much of this reputation stems from methylglyoxal (MGO), a naturally occurring compound found at uniquely high levels in authentic mānuka honey. Yet according to researchers working in the field, the most exciting discoveries may still lie ahead. As scientists investigate how food…
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Mānuka Honey Isn’t (Primarily) a Sweetener, it’s a Functional Supplement Backed by 40+ Years of Research
August 7, 2026
UMF™ certified mānuka honey is a functional food with a body of research spanning gut health, inflammation, immunity, wound healing, and upper respiratory support. Unlike table sugar, agave, maple syrup or regular honey, it contains 2,300+ identified compounds, including over 50 with measurable bioactivity, and is used at a specific dose (UMF 10+ for therapeutic…
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Authentic Mānuka Honey: What the Science Says About Origin, Certification, and Quality
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…
