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Nelson Honey - the company. Nelson Honey was formed in 1973. Managing Director Philip Cropp is a fourth generation bee-keeper and so you could say he has honey in his blood. Nelson Honey and Marketing (NZ) Ltd is located 45 minutes south of Nelson in the beautiful Motupiko valley
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Nelson Honey - the company • Nelson Honey was formed in 1973. Managing Director Philip Cropp is a fourth generation bee-keeper and so you could say he has honey in his blood. • Nelson Honey and Marketing (NZ) Ltd is located 45 minutes south of Nelson in the beautiful Motupiko valley • Nelson Honey has in excess of 3000 hives located throughout the back-country areas of New Zealand’s South Island. • Nelson Honey is export approved and operates under a Risk Management Programme (RMP). Exports represent approximately 60% of total Nelson Honey sales and are growing.
Active Manuka Honey • It is well known that honey has antibacterial activity and that this activity varies tremendously from one honey to another. • Manuka honey has been found to contain additional antibacterial properties not found in other honey. The Manuka bush - Leptospermum scoparium is found exclusively in NZ and grows uncultivated in back-country areas. • Dr Peter Molan developed a method for testing the level (or potency) of the antibacterial properties present in each batch of honey. This method is used at the DHM laboratory in the North Island.
DHM Laboratory Certificate • DHM laboratory conduct “Activity test” using the method developed by Peter Molan at the University of Waikato in NZ. • The test measures the level of Non-Peroxide Activity present in the honey.
Active Manuka range • The Nelson Honey Active Manuka range includes the following products; • 1. Active Manuka 5+ 250g and 500g • 2. Active Manuka 12+ 250g and 500g • 3. Active Manuka 15+ 250g and 500g • 4. Active Manuka 12+ and Propolis 500g • “Many medical professionals are choosing to use active Manuka honey and are getting very good results with the treatment of wounds which have not been responding to standard treatment…” • Dr Peter Molan M.B.E
Certified Organic honey • Having a number of hives located in the remote back country of NZ’s South Island is ideal for producing Organic honey. Certified by ASURE (formerly known as AgriQuality). • In order to meet organic • standards, our honey is produced • under strict conditions • Honey is tested to ensure • it is free of contaminants
Certified Organic range The Nelson Honey Certified Organic range includes the following; 1. Certified Organic Manuka 12+ 500g 2. Certified Organic Honey dew 500g 3. Certified Organic West Coast (Rata/Kamahi)
Manuka and Berry-Fruit honey • This unique range combines antioxidant rich New Zealand berry-fruit with the well established antibacterial properties of Manuka honey 12+. • Antioxidant loaded Berry-fruit - antioxidantshave become popular for their possible role in slowing the aging process and preventing diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Research has shown that antioxidants help protect against the harmful effects of free radicals which are thought to cause cell damage. • Antibacterial Manuka honey - natures wonder! For thousands of years honey has been prized all over the world for its healing properties and sweet taste. Scientists have found that Manuka honey gathered exclusively in New Zealand contains an additional antibacterial component.
The Berry-Fruit honey range • Active Manuka honey and Blackcurrant - Blackcurrants are one of the richest sources of antioxidants, combined with Active Manuka 12+ • Active Manuka honey and Kiwifruit - this iconic New Zealand fruit is a great source of vitamin C, combined with Active Manuka 12+ • Active Manuka honey and Boysenberry - the boysenberry is a hybrid of the loganberry, raspberry and blackberry and is a good source of Vitamin C and fibre, combined with Active Manuka honey 12+ • Active Manuka honey and • Raspberry - raspberries are part of • the rose family and are a good • source of iron and folate, combined • with Active Manuka honey 12+
Pollen • Bee pollen is often referred to as “natures multi-vitamin”. Collected by honeybees from South Island bush country, bee pollen is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. • Studies in the United States (USDA 1992) compared bee pollen with other fruit and vege and found that bee pollen; • has twice the iron content of any other common food type • is higher in protein than most other foods • is an excellent source of calcium • is a good source of antioxidant vitamins A,C and E • and is an excellent source of Vitamin B • Available in 500mg capsules or loose on request.
Nectar Ease • Nectar Ease - combines the activity of two natural ingredients - Active Manuka honey and bee venom. Nectar Ease is especially beneficial in the treatment of arthritis and other joint related complaints. • Nectar Ease is available in a form to suit most tastes and lifestyles. These include; the original 500g honey jar, capsules and Nectar Balm for topical treatment. • Nectar Ease Plus - combines the same ingredients as Nectar Ease with Glucosamine Sulphate to improve muscle, cartilage and tendons.