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Stop GMO

Say NO to GMO

Genetically Modified Organisms in New Zealand -The Coalition Government's plan Genetic modification is an assault on nature. The introduction of GMOs (genetically modified organisms)  into ...

Certified Glyphosate-Free New Zealand Honey

TranzAlpine Honey has been proudly certified organic by BioGro NZ since 1993. Our honey is certified GMO-free, glyphosate-free, Vegetarian society-approved, Halal-certified and USDA and FDA-certified ...

TranzAlpine Honey Buzzes into BioFach 2024: A Sweet Affair in Germany

Exciting news! TranzAlpine Honey is abuzz with anticipation as we gear up for BioFach 2024, the world's premier organic fair in Germany. Visit us at ...
Climate change

Our commitment to Climate change mitigation

TranzAlpine Honey is the #1 Organic Honey Producer in New Zealand. Our complete supply chain, production transparency and extensive certification list demonstrate our ongoing commitment ...

How Organic Beekeeping is part of the Food Security Solution

Organic farming includes everything from agriculture to apiculture. The stringent criteria for the certified practice of organic farming in New Zealand not only supports climate ...

The Adventure of the Organic Honey Harvest

Being certified organic is not only a lifelong commitment, it is also a huge adventure. To be certified organic in New Zealand, you have to ...
New Zealand story award

We’re a FINALIST in the 2023 New Zealand International Business Awards.

September 2023 TranzAlpine Honey is honoured to have been selected as a finalist in one of New Zealand's most prestigious awards for export businesses,  the ...

The Regenerative Agriculture Project: TranzAlpine Honey and Mt Whitnow Station

In 2017, Yuriy, the MD of TranzAlpine Honey and owner of Mt Whitnow Station in North Canterbury, Donald Williamson, decided to trial 60 of the ...
Squeezable honey range

Introducing the NEW squeezy premium organic honey range

Introducing the new premium organic squeezable honey range from New Zealand’s #1 Organic Honey Brand, TranzAlpine Honey. Now you can squeeze your favourite organic honey ...

TranzAlpine Honey celebrates 30 years of organic certification

TranzAlpine Honey is a 5th generation-family bee-keeping business that has been producing honey in Mid Canterbury since 1910. This year we are humbled to celebrate ...

TranzAlpine Honey wins Brand of the Year 2023

TranzAlpine Honey is honoured to have won Organic Brand of the Year 2023. This accolade is deeply special to us as it coincides with our ...
Organic NZ

2023 Product of the Year

We are absolutely delighted to have one of our organic honey fusions nominated for the product of the year in the Organic New Zealand Peoples ...

TranzAlpine Honey creates a buzz at the 2023 Natural Products Expo, Expo West in the US

This March, the TranzAlpine Organics team were so proud to present our certified organic honey fusions range at the 2023 Natural Products Expo, Expo West ...

Recovering from illness – how to bounce back to health

If you have recently recovered from a nasty bout of flu, covid or allergies, your body is going to need some time to recover before ...
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A Sore Throat and your Immune System

A sore, scratchy or itchy throat is one of the first signs of a cold or flu and is a well-known Covid symptom. Sore throats ...

TranzAlpine Honey wins Gold and Silver at the 2022 Inspire + NZ Artisan Awards

The Inspire+ NZ Artisan Awards is the biggest competition for artisanal producers in New Zealand. This year they received a record number of entries. “Product ...
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The TranzAlpine Honey Organic Loyalty Club

This summer we have sweetened the deal at TranzAlpine Honey with a new organic loyalty club and optimised payment options in our store. Introducing the ...
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The TranzAlpine Organic Honey Journey

TranzAlpine Honey is an award-winning family business, and we have been keeping bees since 1910. We celebrated 110 years of beekeeping in 2020, have been ...
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Everything you need to know about Kāmahi Honey

Kāmahi honey is the most amazing, underrated native New Zealand honey. It has a delicious, indulgent floral, nutty flavour that pairs perfectly with cheeses like ...
TranzAlpine Honey – Honey Guide organic honey

What is the difference between raw and pure honey?

Raw honey is unpasteurised, unfiltered and has bypassed the pollen filtration process. Certified organic raw honey contains a high concentration of antioxidant minerals, vitamins, and ...
Organic Bush honey collection

Bees Choice – Native Organic New Zealand Bush Honey

New Zealand native Bush Honey is one of the most popular everyday table honey and is highly unique in nature.  Each season, our bees visit ...

Giving Plastic Waste a Second Chance

At TranzAlpine Honey, we are constantly innovating and exploring new ways of doing things. The conservation of our environment and our natural pollinators is always ...

What Grade of Mānuka Honey is Best?

Mānuka Honey is a rare New Zealand honey coveted by honey lovers around the world. It comes from the nectar of the native New Zealand ...
Organic Kanuka honey is high activity

The Rise of Kānuka Honey

Manuka honey is the coveted honey that New Zealand is famous for. It is known for its extraordinary health properties and medicinal benefits.   But research ...
Organic honey pancakes with ginger

Give Your Body a Boost with Organic White Clover Honey Infused with Ginger

Organic health and wellbeing is a top priority for us at TranzAlpine Honey and we know it is for you too, as the demand for ...
Tranzalpine honey beekeeper working with hives in the west coast

What is Methylglyoxal?

Methylglyoxal or MGO is the potent, unique compound that is responsible for the many powerful health benefits found in Manuka honey. Testing MGO levels are ...
Organic Kanuka honey

What is Arabinogalactan protein?

Arabinogalactan protein or AGP is a bioactive protein found in the cell walls of plants. It is the active ingredient found in abundance in New ...
Manuka honey

All About Organic Manuka Honey

TranzAlpine Honey is a New Zealand, family-run business. Our mission is to produce organic honey just as nature intended - raw, pure and authentic. Our ...
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What is so special about Manuka honey?

Manuka honey is a rare honey that is entirely unique to New Zealand. It has long been celebrated for its extraordinary healing properties and is ...

Protect and Defend your Health with Organic Honey

While the new normal has us all masked up on high alert for viruses and diseases, we often wait until we start to feel sick ...
Organic Manuka lozenges with blackcurrant

The Brilliance of Blackcurrants

When people talk about superfoods, they talk about things like organic manuka honey, blueberries and elderflower. But you hardly ever hear about the brilliance of ...

What is Propolis?

Propolis is a rich resinous substance made by bees to repair, protect and sterilise their hives. They use propolis to repair honeycombs and cracks in ...
Organic bees

What are Bioflavonoids?

Bioflavonoids naturally occurring compounds found in many fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits, and can even be found in tea, dark chocolate and wine. Bioflavonoids ...
Organic honey

What are Antimicrobial Agents?

Antimicrobial agents are naturally occurring substances found in things like plants and organic honey that can kill or slow the spread of microorganisms such as ...
Organic chest syrup with Manuka honey and propolis

Organic Honey Home Remedies

A change in season can put us at risk of unwelcome coughs and colds. Honey is a time-honoured cough and cold remedy and may even ...

TranzAlpine Honey wins the ANZ Business of the Year Award for Excellence in Export 2022.

TranzAlpine Honey is absolutely delighted and very proud to announce that we received the ANZ Business of the Year Award for Excellence in Export 2022. ...
TranzAlpineHoney Immune Boost Subscription Pack products

Organic Cold and Flu Protection

No matter where you live when winter arrives with its short days and cold weather, so do coughs, colds and sore throats. While the new ...
#KeHEHoliday

TranzAlpine to attend KeHE’s Award-Winning 2022 Holiday Tradeshow

Chicago, June 2022 #KeHEHoliday TranzAlpine Organics Limited, the largest New Zealand Organic honey producer, today announced that the company will be attending KeHE Distributor’s hybrid, ...

Organic Manuka Honey, Raisin and Rolled Oat Cookies

Cookies. Just the smell of them as they are ready to come out of the oven is like comfort food alone. But nothing beats that ...

Organic Manuka Honey Roasted Nuts

What could be better than the delicious crunch of warm toasted nuts? Smothering them in TranzAlpine Organic Manuka Honey of course! The sticky sweetness and ...
Manuka honey

What is Manuka Honey?

Manuka honey is a unique honey made by honey bees from the nectar of the New Zealand Manuka tree. The special qualities of Manuka honey come from the Manuka flower nectar.  Manuka blossom International scientific research has shown Manuka honey ...

Turmeric Honey Roasted Carrots

Sweet, garlicky and buttery, with a hint of spicy turmeric, these roasted carrots make a quick, easy, and delicious side dish. The best part is ...

Sparkling Ginger Honey Lemonade

This sparkling ginger honey lemonade is like a tangy, spicy and sweet mix with an invigorating flavour of ginger beer. Lemonade with a twist! To ...

Loukoumades With Organic Manuka Honey

Gluten and dairy-free Greek Doughnut Recipe with Walnuts and Organic Manuka Honey. Loukoumades is the Greek version of a doughnut, it is a sugar-free recipe ...
Rata tree New Zealand

Organic Rata honey

One of New Zealand’s best organic honeys. Our organic Rata is one of several species of Rata found in New Zealand. Anyone who has seen ...
Clover honey

Organic White Clover honey

Organic White clover honey is the most versatile, creamy honey with a light taste of clover. Our bees have collected nectar from the white clover ...
Organic propolis spray

Organic Propolis and Manuka Honey Throat Spray

Fast relief and protection Tranzalpine Honey Organic Propolis Throat Spray reduces inflammation and stimulates the immune system, helps with respiratory health and viral, bacterial or ...
Manuka recipe with salmon

MANUKA GLAZED SALMON

Did you know that Manuka honey is delicious in savoury dishes? Try out our Salmone con Miele di Manuka recipe Ingredients:1/2 salmon, filleted3 tablespoons @tranzalpinehoneynz Manuka honey2 ...
Organic honey subscriptions

TranzAlpine Honey Subscriptions Have Arrived!

Supercharge your family’s wellness all year round with a premium honey subscription from TranzAlpine Honey. Our new hassle-free monthly subscription service now delivers the finest ...
Organic honey by TranzAlpine

SIMPLE, SUSTAINABLE and NATURAL ORGANIC HONEY

New Zealand certified organic honey is one of natures finest superfoods in its purest form. When you buy TranzAlpine Honey, it is guaranteed to be ...
TranzAlpine - KeHE Elevate™ Program

TranzAlpine Honey – A Trusted KeHE Elevate™ Supplier

In November 2020, TranzAlpine Honey joined KeHE as a trusted certified organic honey supplier. The first and currently the only New Zealand organic honey supplier ...

TranzAlpine Honey Joins KeHE’s elevate™ Program in the US

As consumer demand for sustainable, organic, GMO and chemical-free food products grows exponentially around the world, the market for ethical and environmentally friendly products continues ...
Organic Manuka lozenges with blackcurrant

TranzAlpine Honey Organic Manuka Honey Lozenges MG400+ with Blackcurrant Launch Release

A brand new product, using age-old ways to battle seasonal coughs and colds. Product Name Organic Manuka Honey Lozenges MG400+ with Blackcurrant Packet Information Certified ...
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110 Years of Organic Honey – The Mid-Canterbury Honey Family Supplying the World

Nestled in the wild and rugged regions of the pristine South Island in New Zealand you will find the worlds most coveted honey and the ...
Organic honey with turmeric

Turmeric infused honey

The perfect excuse to stop and let turmeric take charge. Organic honey with Turmeric is the latest addition to TranzAlpineHoney’s Organic Fusions range. This organic ...
Vegetarian logo

TranzAlpineHoney is approved by the Vegetarian Society

We’re thrilled to announce that TranzAlpineHoney 100% New Zealand Certified Organic Honey has been approved by the Vegetarian Society. Our Organic Manuka, Rata, Clover, Bush, ...
Organic honey with cacao recipes

Sweetly indulgent. Vanilla buckwheat waffles with organic honey & cacao.

These gluten-free buckwheat waffles are fluffy and tender with the delicate touch of vanilla. Waffles are especially delicious when served with organic honey and cacao. ...

What are the superior benefits of Organic Kanuka honey?

Crafted by the worker bees at TranzAlpineHoney, Organic Kanuka honey is a wonderful anti-ageing ingredient because it contains very special compounds called arabinogalactans (AGP’s); and ...
Organic honey pancakes with ginger

Healthy spiced pumpkin oatmeal pancakes with ginger honey

Nothing says "morning" like homemade pancakes for breakfast. These warming spiced pumpkin oatmeal pancakes are probably the healthiest pancake recipe! Making them is easier than ...
Lavender honey recipe

Quick and easy lavender lemon honey bliss balls. GF, refined sugar-free recipe.

Keep calm and stay healthy with these seriously delicious bliss balls. They are flavourful, moist, chewy and packed with healthy ingredients such as TranzAlpineHoney organic ...
Organic fusion collection

Organic Fusions Honey. How can you make honey any better?

We know you love organic New Zealand honey. We’ve taken the best of our organic New Zealand white clover honey and combined it with some ...

Discover your favorite organic honey at the biggest New Zealand Agricultural Show 2019

This year we are excited to be part of the oldest and largest Agricultural Show in New Zealand. It has been taking place in Christchurch ...
100% recycled plastic

Your favourite organic New Zealand honey is going even further to help protect the environment

Your favourite organic New Zealand honey is going even further to help protect the environment. We know that you love the environment and choose organic, ...
Bee movie

Producing one of the most beautiful organic honey in the world

Each jar of our Organic honey is produced with love and care for our bees, nature and customers in mind! We had fun putting this ...
Organic Kanuka honey

Is Kanuka honey next super-food?

The rise of the next super-honey. We’d like to introduce you to another New Zealand honey which offers a bit more than just a natural ...
25 years organic

Celebrating 25 years of TranzAlpineHoney organic certification

In 2018 we've celebrated 25 years of being BioGro NZ™ certified organic honey.  But we’re not jumping on the organic band-wagon.  Actually, we’ve been living ...
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The TranzAlpineHoney website has had a face-lift.

Dear honey-lover, We think you’ll love our new website. You’ll find it clearer and easier to find the products and information you want. Here’s how ...
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Manuka Honey: MGO Ratings & the New Zealand Government’s Science Definition

Every jar of TranzAlpine Manuka honey is labelled with numbers which show the strength of its MG content and confirm it is genuine Manuka Honey. ...
TranzAlpine Manuka honey

Why organic honey is better for you, the bees and our land

This week we chat with Yuriy Soshnikov, Managing Director of TranzAlpineHoney New Zealand. Based in the South Island of New Zealand TranzAlpineHoney is a family-run ...
Organic chest syrup with Manuka honey and propolis

TranzAlpineHoney Organic Throat and Chest Syrup Launch Release

A brand new product, using age-old ways to battle seasonal coughs and colds. Product title TranzAlpineHoney Organic throat and chest syrup. Packet information Organic throat ...
Organic Kanuka honey is high activity

Organic Goodness in Every Drop

Celebrating 25 years of TranzAlpineHoney organic certification.  In 2018 we’re celebrating 25 years of being BioGro NZ™ certified organic honey.  But we’re not jumping on the ...