Field notes from 16 years in the global honey trade.
Practical reading for buyers, NPD teams and regulatory managers, written from the warehouse floor rather than the marketing department.
Manuka honey MGO grades: a technical guide for manufacturers
How methylglyoxal levels behave across MGO 100+ through MGO 800+ — and which grade fits cosmetic, ingredient and wound-care formulations.
MGO vs UMF: which Manuka grading scale should be on your label?
Two scales, one honey. A practical guide for buyers and NPD teams choosing between MGO and UMF for retail and ingredient applications.
Exporting honey to the EU: what the veterinary health certificate actually requires
Post-Brexit honey shipments from GB to the EU need an Export Health Certificate. Here's what that means in practice — and how we handle it.
Moisture, HMF and shelf life: the three numbers that decide your honey's future
Honey is hygroscopic, sensitive to heat, and slowly changes over time. The three lab numbers that predict whether your stock will still be on-spec next year.
Manuka honey benefits: an evidence-led review for buyers and formulators
What the peer-reviewed literature actually says about Manuka honey's antibacterial, wound-healing and oral-health benefits.
What is medical grade Manuka honey — and how is it different from the jar in the supermarket?
Medical grade Manuka is not just high MGO. It's a specific spec covering sterility, traceability and documentation. Here's what separates it from retail.
Manuka honey vs Medihoney: a buyer's guide to medical-grade options
Medihoney is a branded medical Manuka product. For buyers sourcing the underlying material for private label or wound-care formulation, here's the landscape.