Gather By Manuka Honey Blog

Why PET is the Superior Choice Over Glass for Packaging Manuka Honey

Amber PET (polyethylene terephthalate) containers offer several advantages over traditional amber glass for packaging Manuka honey: Recyclability and Environmental Impact: PET is widely recycled...

What is a Medicinal Manuka Honey Forest™

Medicinal Manuka Honey Forests™ (MHFs) are transforming sustainable Manuka honey production by planting with biodiverse Australian native Manuka plants and bee fodder plants and trees. This farming...

Australian Manuka Honey and New Zealand Manuka Honey: What's the Difference

Australian Manuka honey, is known for its exceptional antibacterial properties and stands out due to its high Methylglyoxal (MGO) content. This distinctive quality is attributed to Australia's rich...

Manuka Honey Benefits Sexually

Is Manuka Honey an Aphrodisiac? Manuka Honey Benefits Sexually: Aphrodisiac Qualities: Known for boosting libido and sexual performance. Nutritional Richness: High in antioxidants, vitamins (like ...

Why is Manuka Honey so Expensive?

Manuka honey is known for its unique medicinal properties, including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and healing benefits. Its rarity, labor-intensive harvesting, and strict quality controls contr...

Manuka Honey vs Raw Honey - What’s the difference?

Find out what the difference is between Manuka and Raw honey, each with distinct health benefits and flavours. This article delves into their origins, medicinal properties, and nutritional content,...

Do Manuka Trees Grow In Australia?

While Manuka honey is often linked to New Zealand, it's also produced in Australia from "Jellybush" trees on the East Coast. It discusses how the nectar from these trees varies by location and tree...

Gather By's Innovative Solution To The Australian Varroa Mite Challenge

Australia Transitions to Management Stage in Varroa Mite Emergency Response  Last week, the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) officially announced that Australia has transitioned from eradi...

What is 'MGO' in Manuka Honey?

MGO in Manuka honey refers to methylglyoxal, the key compound that gives the honey its antibacterial strength, derived from the nectar of the Australian Manuka tree. The concentration of MGO determ...

Ask Matt, our Founder - Why Gather By?

    What drove you to found Gather By? What were the problems you were seeking to solve?    I started Gather By to try to help fix some of the big issues around climate change and our food s...