Home is where the Honey is
The lush, green expanse at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. Our home and the stomping ground of our bees.
Just like Champagne can only come from the Champagne region, authentic Manuka honey can only come from New Zealand – and we’ve become famous for our endemic treasure. The native Manuka shrub (Leptospermum scoparium) is a special plant and naturally thrives here. The nectar of its tiny pink or white flowers feeds the bees that make our delicious, raw honey.
Manuka is one of the least intensive ways you can farm. What I love is that by selling Manuka, we’re able to support the return of pastured land into natural, regenerated land. By planting Manuka, the land can thrive like it used to
Rather than having hives of our own, we connect with the very best beekeepers to source the finest honey New Zealand has to offer. This means we can tap into every bountiful corner of the country – from Northland in the far north all the way down to the South Island’s Otago region.
Our partner beekeepers, also known as apiarists, are experts in their trade. We collaborate with these wonderful people because they share our commitment to sustainability and quality. To make sure you only get the best pot of gold, we test for the presence of agrichemicals and other impurities. Were Non-GMO & UMF certified, and meet a host of other environmental and purity accreditations. Every jar of our Manuka honey is traceable right back to the hive.
The People In The Hive
We wouldn’t be here if we weren’t completely obsessed with honey.
Queen Bee Manuka Inc. is a small but passionate team, led by Kylee, who’s driven by the power of natural wellness and the remarkable gifts New Zealand has to offer. While our base is in the U.S., we work closely with an incredible team overseas in the heart of New Zealand’s lush landscapes, where the purest Manuka honey is carefully harvested.
The journey started when Kylee, always devoted to health and natural living, saw the immense potential of New Zealand’s honey. In 2018, she stumbled upon the opportunity to start Queen Bee Manuka Inc. and knew it was her calling. Her years of working with wellness products, combined with a love for sustainable living, made the decision an easy one.
The Queen Bee Manuka journey is a continuation of a long legacy of exceptional beekeeping. The New Zealand team, steeped in generations of tradition, works with Kylee to ensure that the honey we share with the world is of the highest quality and sustainably sourced. They’ve been perfecting their craft for decades, passing down their expertise from one generation to the next.
Honey You Can Trust
As a pure natural food highly sought-after worldwide for its unique properties, New Zealand’s precious Manuka honey is subject to strict testing. But as the popularity of Manuka soars, so too do the fakes and low-quality imitators. It can be hard to tell the difference.
That’s why we’re clear about our credentials. Radical transparency is our motto.
You’ll be happy to know that:
Every jar of Manuka is traceable to the source. Just scan the QR code on the label to see the UMF™ certificate and find out exactly where in New Zealand it came from!
We love our people, so our supply chains are built on strong relationships. We look after our honey suppliers and make sure their values align with ours.
We’re strict when it comes to the quality and purity of your honey. Every pot is tested for agrichemicals and other impurities. We’re Non-GMO verified, members of the Detox Project, Glyphosate residue free, Kosher and Halal certified.
We want to look after our planet. We’re always looking for ways to reduce our environmental footprint, and are happy to say that approximately 95% of our packaging comes from recycled materials – with a commitment to improve wherever we can.
To find out more about our commitment to transparency and quality
