19th May 2022 Apiculture NZ / HoneyBuilding a better future for bees is the focus of this year’s World Bee Day on Friday 20 May, says Apiculture New Zealand.
12th May 2022 Comvita / HoneyComvita has reported an unaudited EBITDA of $23.9m – around 93% of FY21 full year actuals – in a market update on its performance for the 10 months to the end of April.
22nd April 2022 Apiculture NZ / HoneyApiculture New Zealand has successfully secured funding from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund, for a two-year project that will help identify how sector can achieve sustainable growth.
4th April 2022 Awards / HoneyManuka honey manufacturer Wilderness Valley was the People’s Choice winner at the Westpac Auckland Business Awards 2021 south and east region.
17th March 2022 Biosecurity / HoneyBiosecurity New Zealand’s annual Winter Colony Loss survey shows 13.6% of hives were lost in 2021, up 2.3% on the previous year because of growth in varroa mite and related complications.
2nd March 2022 Honey / Me TodayMe Today Group has called a special meeting for Friday 18 March to seek approval from shareholders for a $6m placement of additional share capital.
24th February 2022 Comvita / HoneyThe company says it wants to consolidate ownership of the mānuka honey sector to generate operating leverage and drive “higher category standards”.
16th February 2022 Acquisitions / HoneyThe investor expands its new mānuka honey platform with the addition of a second business.
4th February 2022 HoneyNew Zealand’s honey sector is appealing a UK Intellectual Property Office decision that declined a manuka honey trademark application.
3rd December 2021 Honey / MPINew Zealand’s national honey production in the 2020-21 season was down 24% on the previous season to 20,500 tonnes, according to the Ministry for Primary Industries.
29th November 2021 Honey / Me TodayThe healthcare and wellness company turns to shareholders to stump up funds because of “cashflow pressure” following its King Honey acquisition.
17th November 2021 Comvita / HoneyMānuka honey company Comvita said it recorded record sales in line with its forecasts for November’s Singles Day or 11:11 – the world’s biggest shopping event and key event in its focus growth market of China.
19th October 2021 Honey / Zealandia HoneyIs it food or is it art? Either way, a jar of Mars ZH21 could be yours for a cool $8,888.
12th October 2021 Comvita / HoneyComvita has reported its first quarter EBITDA improved by 10.6% compared with Q1 last year.
30th September 2021 Honey / ResearchNew research that has found how mānuka flowers create the Unique Mānuka Factor in honey could help New Zealand producers.
24th September 2021 HoneyThe healthcare and wellness company says sales of King Honey product will be “considerably less” than expected.
16th September 2021 Comvita / HoneyComvita has released its annual report and its full of insight about how the company sees its operations and markets, including an extensive Q&A with board chair Brett Hewlett and chief executive David Banfield.
7th September 2021 Comvita / HoneyDeveloping a skincare brand means the honey company can promote the benefits of both mānuka and propolis to raise awareness in the US.
2nd September 2021 Comvita / HoneyManuka honey supplier Comvita says it will acquire up to 350,000 of its shares, which are currently trading at about $3.65.
26th August 2021 Comvita / HoneyA turnaround is taking hold at the honey company, which is focussed on growth in the world’s two biggest honey markets, China and the US.
5th July 2021 HoneyHoney exports are on track to rise 13% to $480m in 2020-21 according to MPI’s latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries.
29th June 2021 Awards / HoneyTimaru-based Jarved Allan of 100% Pure New Zealand Honey took home the supreme award at Apiculture New Zealand’s National Honey Competition.
28th June 2021 Comvita / HoneyIt’s back to basics for the honey company, which the CEO says had become overly complex and ‘disconnected from consumers’.
28th June 2021 Acquisitions / HoneyMe Today shareholders have approved the $36m purchase of King Honey with an overwhelming 99.99% vote in favour.
14th June 2021 HoneyNew Zealand honey company Manawa Honey has won the grand prize at the 10th Black Jar Contest.
11th June 2021 HoneyMe Today announces opening of a $3.75m offer to retail investors as part of its plan to raise up to $15.75m to part-fun its $36m purchase of King Honey.
3rd June 2021 Comvita / HoneyManuka honey company Comvita’s in-house honey testing laboratory has been awarded accreditation under the International Accreditation New Zealand Laboratory Accreditation Programme.
3rd June 2021 Honey / Me TodayMe Today’s proposed $15.75m capital raise which will part fund its $36m purchase of King Honey from Sky co-founder Terry Jarvis has won support from wholesale investors.
1st June 2021 Acquisitions / HoneyHealthcare company Me Today has expanded its existing lifestyle, health and wellness businesses with the $36m purchase of manuka honey producer King Honey from Sky TV co-founder Terry Jarvis.
25th May 2021 Apiculture NZ / HoneyThe 2021 Apiculture New Zealand Conference will see hundreds of beekeepers and others from the industry gather in Rotorua next month after the event was scuppered by Covid-19 last year.
24th May 2021 Comvita / HoneyEight senior staffers have accessed Comvita’s new share purchase and loan scheme which has seen the company grant loans totalling $2.28m .
29th April 2021 HoneyThe Environmental Protection Authority is calling for information on the use of the herbicide glyphosate in New Zealand in a move that could have ramifications for New Zealand $490m honey MORE »
14th April 2021 Comvita / HoneyManuka honey company Comvita has revised its earnings forecast up on the back of strong growth in China and the US.
12th April 2021 Apiculture NZ / HoneyWinter loss rates of bee colonies in New Zealand has continued to rise, with deaths increasing for the sixth year in a row.
8th April 2021 Honey / ResearchResearchers have observed myrtle rust infection on mānuka seed capsules.
31st March 2021 Egmont Honey / HoneyManuka honey business Egmont Honey is launching a new health supplement range in Australia with major retailer Coles.
5th March 2021 Honey / ResearchScientists from Plant & Food Research have demonstrated the concept of designing mixed species native plantings to optimise bee and non-bee crop pollinators.
26th February 2021 Comvita / HoneyThe honey company took “radical” steps to recover from a $13m interim loss.
22nd February 2021 Honey / MPIOngoing strong demand and expansion into new markets could see another successful year for NZ honey exports.
26th November 2020 HoneyMānuka honey company Comvita says it reported strong sales in the online shopping event.
27th October 2020 Comvita / HoneyComvita has reported “strong” results in its first quarter, posting double-digit revenue growth.
22nd September 2020 HoneyA new study into mānuka leaves could help maximise the production of high-grade honey.
