How does Watson & Son differ from other NZ Manuka Honey companies?
A. Watson & Son are the largest single producer of Manuka Honey in New Zealand. They operate over 15,000 hives across the country, unlike other big companies who buy all of their honey from various other apiaries. Every step in the production chain has been carefully considered to ensure the honey is of the highest standard. Watson & Son select each of their hive sites to make sure the honeybees will only draw from the very best Manuka forest areas. Once chosen, each site is then government registered and identified with a GPS locator. The Watson & Son hive management system guarantees that all hives are constructed with appropriate materials and their foundations are all considered, along with pest and disease management. Watson & Son is in a unique position where they can manage every stage in the production of their Manuka honey, to ensure full traceability back to the hive. Watson & Son honey is consistently young, fresh, top-quality honey. Owned and operated by Maori (New Zealand’
