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Manuka honey and sport: natural fuel from the morning spoonful to the finish line

From Novak Djokovic's morning spoonful to a boxing training camp, athletes have long reached for honey. Here is why Manuka is valued in sport, how to use it, and what the science actually says.

22 June 2026

Gold again: Haddrell's wins at the 2026 London International Honey Awards

Judged blind by an international panel, Haddrell's of Cambridge has taken Gold at the 2026 London International Honey Awards — fresh proof of single-origin New Zealand Manuka done right.

14 June 2026

A spoonful of calm: Manuka honey as a summer soothing ritual

Pollen in the air, warm dry days, long journeys. Many people reach for a soothing spoonful of Manuka honey — a quiet, comforting summer ritual.

12 June 2026

Manuka honey in your summer skincare routine

Honey has been part of beauty rituals for centuries. Here are gentle, at-home ways to fold a certified UMF/MGO Manuka honey into your summer self-care.

01 June 2026

Five everyday ways to enjoy Manuka honey

Single-origin Manuka is a premium finishing honey, valued for its rich, malty flavour. Here are five easy ways to enjoy it every day — and one quality tip worth knowing.

19 May 2026

UMF vs MGO: the two Manuka grading systems, explained

Two numbers, one jar. UMF and MGO are the two ways Manuka potency is graded — and once you know what each measures, the label stops being a riddle.

05 May 2026

100% New Zealand. 0% syrup. The new EU honey rules just caught up with us.

Brussels just exposed what vague honey labels were hiding: roughly half of imported honey is suspected of fraud. Single-origin Manuka was already ahead.

26 April 2026

Best Manuka Honey in Europe: Award-Winning UMF 25+ Earns Platinum at London Honey Awards 2025

Haddrell's UMF 25+ manuka honey has earned the Platinum Quality Award at the London International Honey Awards 2025 — the highest honour in honey judging. Discover why this award-winning manuka honey, available at Manuka Europe, is considered among the best in the world.

09 April 2026

The Remarkable Story of the Manuka Tree

Known to the Maori as a taonga (treasure), the manuka tree has shaped New Zealand's landscape and culture for centuries. Learn about this remarkable pioneer species — from Captain Cook's tea tree to the source of the world's most prized honey.

02 April 2026

Why Millions of Manuka Trees Are Being Planted in New Zealand

Over 2.4 million manuka trees have been planted in New Zealand's largest reforestation project. Discover how this ambitious conservation effort is restoring native forests, protecting endangered kiwi birds, and producing some of the world's finest manuka honey.

26 March 2026