Tagged: manuka

Mānuka honey: who really owns the name and the knowledge - Guest Work

Guest Author • Nov 07, 2018 •

• manuka,
• manuka honey,
• Maori,
• trademark

Jessica C Lai, Victoria University of Wellington Adulterated honey and fake mānuka honey have repeatedly made headlines in recent years. The arguments around adulterated honey are relatively simple. These honeys are diluted with cheaper syrups and their lack of authenticity is unquestionable. The discourse around mānuka honey is different, as there are serious questions about what … Read More

The Manuka honey fight is one we have to have - Guest Work

Guest Author • May 30, 2017 •

• agriculture,
• food,
• Geographical Indications,
• honey,
• manuka,
• trade

By William van Caenegem, Professor of Law, Bond University The current row about the certification of Manuka honey, and whether it is a distinctly New Zealand product, is just the latest dispute involving Geographical Indications (GIs). These are markers that products have special qualities due to their origins in a specific region, like Champagne. There is … Read More