Mānuka
Why Mānuka Honey Matters Now: Key Takeaways from Nutrition News Update 2026
October 7, 2026
By the UMF Honey Association In short: More than 3.5 million U.S. households now buy mānuka honey, up by about 1.5 million since 2022. Its benefits come from the synergy of 70+ natural bioactive compounds, not MGO alone. The evidence is strongest for wound care and symptom soothing, with emerging human research in gut health….
Antibacterial
Why Scientists Are Looking Beyond Mānuka Honey’s Antibacterial Reputation
September 14, 2026
For decades, mānuka honey has been best known for its remarkable antibacterial properties. Much of this reputation stems from methylglyoxal (MGO), a naturally occurring compound found at uniquely high levels in authentic mānuka honey. Yet according to researchers working in the field, the most exciting discoveries may still lie ahead. As scientists investigate how food…
Mānuka
Mānuka Honey Isn’t (Primarily) a Sweetener, it’s a Functional Supplement Backed by 40+ Years of Research
August 7, 2026
UMF™ certified mānuka honey is a functional food with a body of research spanning gut health, inflammation, immunity, wound healing, and upper respiratory support. Unlike table sugar, agave, maple syrup or regular honey, it contains 2,300+ identified compounds, including over 50 with measurable bioactivity, and is used at a specific dose (UMF 10+ for therapeutic…
Mānuka
Authentic Mānuka Honey: What the Science Says About Origin, Certification, and Quality
June 30, 2026
Not all mānuka honey is created equal, and science now proves it. With U.S. mānuka honey sales up 52% last year, the market has grown faster than consumer understanding of what makes a product genuinely bioactive. New research confirms that authentic mānuka honey is defined by plant genetics, geographic origin, and multi-marker certification. None of…
Health Benefit
New Zealand Mānuka Honey Gains Global Recognition for Its Unique Benefits
June 29, 2026
New Zealand’s UMF™ mānuka honey continues to capture international attention, with leading global lifestyle publication Good Housekeeping recently highlighting the unique qualities that have made authentic mānuka honey one of the world’s most sought-after natural foods. The feature explores why mānuka honey stands apart from other honeys, pointing to its naturally occurring methylglyoxal (MGO) and…
Gut health
Manuka Honey and Gut Health: What the Science Says
June 18, 2026
UMF™ manuka honey is a natural, one-ingredient wellness product with growing clinical evidence for supporting digestive health. It’s more than 100 bioactive compounds provide antibacterial, antioxidant, and prebiotic properties, targeting harmful gut bacteria while protecting beneficial microbes, and showing promising results for conditions including GERD. Why Gut Health Has Become a Top Wellness Priority Digestive…
Why Mānuka Honey Is Different
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…
Mānuka
Martha Stewart: The Benefits of Manuka Honey
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
