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About Mount Somers Honey
Mount Somers offers a wide range of honey varietals including Manuka (UMF 5+–25+), Clover, Rata, Kamahi, Manuka Drops, Throat Spray, and Snap Packs. Produced by Midlands Apiaries with a vertically integrated supply chain and independent lab validation, Mount Somers ensures consistent, traceable, and premium honey for consumers and FMCG buyers
As a leading producer of honey in Zealand, we take our high quality honey and create great brands for other businesses. But if you are looking for something a little easier and faster, we have a range of exceptional Retail Ready Brands, with a wide and flexible range of options, proven market performance, and an establish global presence, that you can take off the shelve to distribute to your market and customers.
Mount Somers is New Zealand's largest FMCG honey range providers, with delicious high quality Manuka Honey, Flavoured Honey, and New Zealand Native Honey. Make sure you get high quality, affordable and innovative honey that customers can love and trust. Offering a wide range of unique and quality honey to the New Zealand consumer, our honey is proudly sourced from some of the most unpolluted and isolated areas of New Zealand. We have dedicated ourselves to the art of producing New Zealand’s most beautiful and popular honeys for retail sale. It is this dedication that has allowed us to become a reliable brand of New Zealand honey.
Great Quality Honey
We take great pleasure in supplying some of the finest honey varieties of New Zealand that have exceptional taste and texture. Our flavoured honeys are crafted by master creamers producing the smoothest honey with superior texture, viscosity and crystal size, and exciting flavour palates.
Innovate New Flavours
We don’t want to be like everyone else, which is why we have developed expansive and innovative new honey flavours .We have gone further to challenge the honey industry providing innovative new products including our flavour sensations with our unique velvety 100% pure creamed clover with all natural flavours and extracts of zingy tangy fruits and dangerously indulgent desserts. This flavoured honey range delivers customer centred solutions, providing a range of taste options to suit individual consumers.
Available for Export and International Distribution
Our Mount Somers brand has an already established domestic market and we welcome enquiries from domestic retailers. If you are looking for a high quality New Zealand brand for your local market, please get in touch.
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Uses
Mount Somers Ready for Market
Mount Somers honey products are ideal for everyday enjoyment, wellness routines, culinary use, and gifting. The brand is a staple in New Zealand gift stores, local supermarkets, and general retailers, making it a trusted choice for both locals and visitors. These ready-to-sell products are suitable for global markets right off the shelf, with options to customise packaging or format to meet local market requirements.
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Sizes & Packaging
Wide Range of Mount Somers Products Currently Available in Market
We have a wide range of Retail Ready Manuka and non Manuka honey flexible to suit your needs. Minimum order quantities apply.
Other packaging may be available on request. Minimum order quantities apply.
Mount Somers Retail Ready Manuka Jars
Manuka UMF 5+ through to UMF 20+ available
Manuka 250g Jar
Manuka 500g Jar
Manuka 1kg Jar
Manuka Squeezy 335g
Mount Somers Retail Ready Single Serve Honey
Manuka Throat Spray
Manuka Snap Packs
Manuka Drops
Manuka & Lemon Drops
Mount Somers NZ Native Honey
Clover Honey 500g
Clover Honey 250g
Rata Honey 350g
Kamahi Honey 350g
Mount Somers Flavours
Honey & Lemon 350g
Honey & Ginger 350g
Honey & Lime 350g
Honey & Vanilla 350g
Technical Info
Bringing Mount Somers to your Customers
Retail Positioning & Market Fit
Everyday, high-quality Manuka honey at an accessible price point. Trusted by locals and international customers.
- Affordable high quality honey for daily use
- Smooth, velvety texture, great taste
- Strong brand heritage with 100+ years of beekeeping experience
Packaging & Retail Readiness
Square PET jars designed for secure shipping and leak-free handling. Ideal for supermarkets and gift stores.
- Non-leak plastic jars, retail-ready
- Easy stacking and transport-friendly
- Consistent quality in every batch
Export Performance & Supply Assurance
Reliable supply for domestic and international markets, with proven distribution channels.
- Exported to New Zealand, Japan, Australia, USA, Canada
- Vertically integrated supply chain ensures consistent availability
- Trusted brand with long-term retail partnerships
Certifications
New Zealand Origin
Toitu Net Carbon Zero Organisation Certified
SQF Level 3 Certified
HACCAP Certified
GMO Free Product
Halal Certified
Kosher Certified
Sedex Registered
GMP Certified
RMP Certified
FDA Registered
GACC Registered
Korea MFDS Registered
SES (Secure Export Scheme) Registered
Why us
Why Choose Mount Somers
Our vertically integrated supply chain ensures traceable, consistent, and premium-quality honey. Backed by research, independent laboratory testing, and advanced production technology, Midlands delivers Mount Somers products with safety, reliability, and exceptional flavour.
What we can help you with
- Wide range of Mount Somers honey varietals with consistent premium quality
- Fully traceable, vertically integrated supply chain
- Independent laboratory testing for safety, purity, and potency
- Carbon-zero, environmentally sustainable production
- Flexible packaging and serving options
- Reliable international export and logistics services
Why us
We've got your export and logistics covered.
Our experienced team is well-versed in managing exports and logistics, ensuring smooth delivery of products worldwide. From concept to delivery, we provide comprehensive support to meet your needs.
We're a member of Secure Exports Scheme (SES) — New Zealand’s Authorised Economic Operator programme. This allows for decreased wait times regarding Customs declarations, and we also get priority regarding trade disruptions — a key advantage when shipping bulk Marrowfat peas to markets in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
Welcome to our FAQ section, where we answer the most common questions about our products and their uses. From nutritional benefits to processing tips, we aim to provide clear, practical information to help you make informed decisions—whether you’re a food manufacturer, distributor, or ingredient buyer.
What is Mount Somers honey known for?
Mount Somers honey is a pure New Zealand honey with rich, robust floral notes. Its authenticity and flavour make it ideal for private label honey brands and wholesale honey suppliers.
How can Mount Somers honey be enjoyed?
Perfect on toast, in tea, or as a culinary ingredient, it suits both everyday use and gourmet applications. Its versatility is attractive for retail-ready honey products.
Still have questions?
Got more questions? We’re here to help. Whether it’s about product options, applications, or bulk supply, our team can provide the answers you need - quickly and reliably. Get in touch and let’s find the right solution for your business.
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Direct Contacts
Tasman Walker
BCom (Mktg) | BSc (Psy)
Honey Sales - Asia & Australia
Midlands Apiaries
+64 27 237 6318honey@midlands.co.nz
Hamish Finnie
BSc (Food Sc. & Hum. Nutr.)
Honey Sales - Greater China Region
Midlands Apiaries
+64 27 405 1273honey@midlands.co.nz
Nick Kerr
BCom (Hons)
Honey Sales - North America & Europe
Midlands Apiaries
+64 27 807 9849honey@midlands.co.nz
