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What is MGO, UMF, and NPA?
1.- What is MGO (Methylglyoxal)? Methylglyoxal is a naturally occurring organic compound found in varying concentrations in Manuka honey. It is commonly abbreviated as either M... Read More
New Zealand vs. Australian Manuka Honey - What Is the Difference?
Authentic Manuka honey, with its roots deep in the heart of New Zealand, has taken the global stage by storm, thanks to its unparalleled health benefits. Its international fame,... Read More
Manuka Honey Aids Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
Can Manuka honey help manage ulcerative colitis? How effective is it? These are some of the questions you might be asking yourself, and we understand. Living with ulcerative co... Read More
The ULTIMATE Manuka Honey Buyer’s Guide!
“When buying Mānuka honey, how do I know I’m getting the real thing and paying a fair price?” We often get this question, and the truth is that not all Manuka honey is created e... Read More
What is Manuka Honey? + [6 Incredible Benefits]
For centuries, people have harvested the sweet nectar of nature’s busiest member of the insect family. Between honey’s taste and numerous health benefits, you really can’t go wr... Read More
14 Mind Blowing Uses of Manuka Honey!
Manuka honey is well recognized by those in the nutrition, health, and wellness field for its wide range of amazing benefits! From improving oral hygiene to bolstering gut healt... Read More
Manuka Honey Research for Cystic Fibrosis
About 40,000 children and adults live with cystic fibrosis in the United States, and approximately 105,000 people have been diagnosed with CF across 94 countries. [1] In this ar... Read More
Can Dogs Have Honey? Everything You Need to Know
Humans have been consuming honey for thousands of centuries. But can dogs enjoy it too? Can they enjoy the vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K, along with minerals such as zinc, iron,... Read More
Is Honey Good for GERD, Acid Reflux, and Barrett's Esophagus?
Acid reflux, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Barrett’s Esophagus are connected and interrelated conditions. Acid reflux is the occasional regurgitation of stomach co... Read More
The Most Common Asked Questions About Manuka Honey (Answered!)
Do you have questions about Manuka honey? You can find answers to the most common asked questions here. Please send us your questions here, if yours doesn’t get answered. 1. Wha... Read More
Manuka Honey and Wound Care: How and Why It Works
Honey has been used as a wound healing agent for thousands of years, with mention in some of the oldest books in history: the Qur’an and the Bible. Early civilizations like anci... Read More
Does Manuka Honey Boost Immune Support?
Honey is a precious food that has been used for many centuries. More than 5,500 years ago, it was used to preserve the dead, heal wounds, treat baldness, coughs, sore throats an... Read More
Manuka Honey vs. Regular Honey: 10 Key Differences That Might Surprise You
Our natural world is incredibly diverse, with different climates and regions producing plants unlike any other. The history of beekeeping in different parts of the world goes ba... Read More
Does Manuka Honey Contain Propolis?
Honey is a popular food that can be traced back to 8,000 years ago. [1] It was traditionally used by Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese, and Romans as a wound-healing agent and a cure f... Read More
Can Manuka Honey Help With a Respiratory Infection?
As we spend more time indoors during the fall and winter, respiratory infections become more common due to low humidity and increased contact. While these infections are inconve... Read More
What Does Manuka Honey Blend Mean?
There are numerous brands of Manuka honey available in the market today. At a single store you can encounter the terms “Monofloral Manuka”, “Manuka”, “Multi-floral Manuka” or “M... Read More
Manuka Honey for Cold & Flu Season, & COVID-19
With seasonal temperatures starting to dip and the uncertainty of how COVID-19 will continue to affect us all, it’s time to prepare for the cold and flu season. There are lots ... Read More
Does Honey Go Bad?
Did you know that the oldest honey in the world is 3,000 years old? Archeologists discovered it in 2015 in the tomb of the deceased Pharoah, King Tut. The honey is believed to ... Read More
Manuka Honey To Treat Dry Eye Syndrome and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
What Is Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)? Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a condition in which there is a deficiency in the quality or quantity of tears. ... Read More
Why Are Manuka Honey's Flavonoids & Polyphenols Beneficial?
Honey is widely known for its therapeutic and nutritional value and is generally used in managing sore throat symptoms, healing wounds, treating skin rashes, and as a natural s... Read More
Antibacterial Properties of Manuka Honey
Manuka honey has long been revered as nature’s “ointment” and “superfood” for its vast array of health and wellness properties. While the mechanisms behind its therapeutic effec... Read More
Does Cancer Hate Manuka Honey?
Imitating our title from the 2016 book by Marla Uspenski, “Cancer Hates Tea”, we aspire in this article to provide a medical/scientific guide for the research that has been con... Read More
Manuka Honey’s Oral Health Benefits: Powerful Properties for Mouth and Dental Care
The Role of Manuka Honey for Oral Health Manuka honey is one of nature’s strongest healers and has served historically as a remedy to a variety of ailments. This all-natural su... Read More
Can You Have Manuka Honey While Pregnant? - What You Need to Know
Can You Have Manuka Honey While Pregnant? Pregnancy can come with a multitude of emotions. Some women may experience sadness, excitement, overflowing feelings of love, anxiety,... Read More
How Honey Bees Communicate
In the world of honey bees, communication is key. A honey bee's life is filled with complicated tasks that require teamwork, coordination and proper execution in order to surv... Read More
Manuka Honey for Pets!
We love our furry friends, and we always want the best for them! We buy them the best food, keep them groomed, and take them out to socialize. No wonder we call them fur babies... Read More
Bee-Coming a Beekeeper!
First, you should determine what kind of beekeeper you want to become. Do you want to grow a business, enjoy beekeeping as a fun hobby, or want to develop your skills and expa... Read More
Manuka Honey’s Benefits for Digestive Health!
When it comes to protecting and improving your Digestive System, Manuka honey excels with its unique healing properties and probiotic activity. Manuka honey is created when bee... Read More
Top Manuka Honey Skin Care Benefits and DIY Manuka Honey Face Mask Recipes!
Manuka honey can be a close friend and play a vital role in your skin’s overall health and beauty regime. Whether it’s reducing symptoms of skin irritation, treating acne, heal... Read More
Manuka Honey Ages Like Fine Wine
Did you know that Manuka honey is similar to a fine wine? It takes months for Manuka honey to develop its full bioactivity strength. While all honey possesses antibacterial prop... Read More
Commuting to New Zealand
I guess you could say that I have a bit of an unusual “commute” to work. Typically, I make a trip to New Zealand to work with my Operations Team four times per year, spending m... Read More
New Zealand Quality, Protection and Assurance
New Zealand prides itself on its commitment and adherence to a range of measures to protect the quality, integrity and purity of its honey, and continually meets strict governme... Read More
A Sensory Experience
Sourced from hives located in diverse landscapes from mountain highlands to low-lying pastures, New Zealand’s wide spectrum of honey flavors and textures reflects the diversity... Read More
Caring for Nature's Gifts
Drawing on the perfection of nature, New Zealand is a producer of exceptional honey products that stand out on the world stage in terms of flavor, wellness, and sustainability. ... Read More
Customer Testimonial — Native Honey
We recently launched our newest product - Native New Zealand Honey. We think this honey tastes amazing, and we're starting to get feedback sharing our excitement. "Mike, Thank ... Read More
We've got great news! 🥳
We're very excited to announce our New Zealand Native Honey! It's our first "Native" honey (not a Manuka honey). This harvest offering is a limited production honey produced by... Read More
New Zealand COVID Shutdown
In late March, the New Zealand government acted quickly and decisively declaring a National State of Emergency. New Zealand went into alert level 4 – total shutdown almost immed... Read More
Good health is at your fingertips
“The greatest medicine of all is to teach people how not to need it.”-Hippocrates, Ancient Greek Physician This quote by Hippocrates is what guides today’s communication. A s... Read More
Do honeybees sleep? Of course they sleep!
Have you heard that honeybees never sleep? It seems to be a notion that is perpetuated by word of mouth. Researchers say otherwise. It just goes to prove that you can’t belie... Read More
COVID-19 and Manuka Honey
These are scary and uncertain times, and we're feeling it right along with you. We want to share important information in the hope that you find it helpful. As always, if you ha... Read More
Bees & Trees Sponsors Local New Zealand Sheepdog Trial Club
Bees & Trees is a small, family-owned business. At the heart of our business we do things a certain way. Not only do we do our best to bring you the highest quality Manuka... Read More
Mānuka honey from the back blocks of South Taranaki
Bees & Trees Founder, Mike Everly, was interviewed recently by the New Zealand publication "Stuff." This article tells the story of how Mike started Bees & Trees Honey,... Read More
Manuka is Flowering in New Zealand
The 2020 Manuka honey season is officially starting in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. Bees & Trees founder, Mike Everly, has been in New Zealand since early December. ... Read More
An Inside Look At How The Biggest Cause of the Honeybee Decline Was Discovered
This fascinating article, linked below, explains the process of how Dr. Samuel Ramsey, a leading researcher in the field of honeybee health with a focus on parasitic mites, disc... Read More
Post-Surgical Manuka Honey ‘Sandwiches’ Help Fight Superbug Infections
In this article in Science Focus, the home of BBC Science Focus Magazine, scientists have used tiny layers of Manuka honey in surgical mesh to fight post-operative infections ... Read More
Bees & Trees Receives the New Zealand Fernmark License
Bees & Trees is proud to announce that we have been granted a license under the New Zealand FernMark program. Consumers around the globe want to know that when they buy a p... Read More
Consumer Question - Proof of Authenticity
Consumer:Hi - I am very interested in trying your Manuka Honey, but I have some reservations about verifying its identity and the exact location where the honey was collected. ... Read More
“Fight the Mite” Honeybee Research Project
Bees and Trees cares about the health of the honeybee population worldwide, very much. And luckily, so do a lot of other people. To help do our part, we are launching a progra... Read More
Did you know bees can count?
Did you know bees can count? They even understand the concept of zero, but their math skills have limits. Previously, scientists thought bees could only count to four, but new r... Read More
Mike Everly Attends Apimondia Conference
Bees and Trees Founder Mike Everly, his wife Shannon, and head NZ beekeeper Raul Orban-Mateas are in Montreal for the 46th Apimondia (International Federation of Beekeepers’ Ass... Read More
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