News & Views

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…

December 12, 2025

The UMF™ Honey Association is pleased to announce the release of Mānuka Mastery for Nutrition Professionals, a comprehensive new educational course designed to deepen understanding of authentic New Zealand Mānuka honey, designed for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and others interested in learning more about the world’s most remarkable honey. This 60-minute recorded course brings together…

November 26, 2025

New Zealand’s Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium) is a plant as iconic as the honey it produces. Known for its medicinal properties, Mānuka honey owes its potency to the unique flowering pattern of the plant. But what exactly influences this crucial process? Let’s explore the factors that shape the blooming cycle of the Mānuka flower and its…

November 3, 2025

On World Mānuka Honey Day, November 3, 2025, the UMF Honey Association is sharing with everyone how to choose authentic New  Zealand Mānuka honey, how to use it responsibly for wellness and how people can find out more about what makes this amazing natural health product sought after in more than sixty countries. UMF™-certified Mānuka honey…