Comvita
Comvita is a New Zealand company founded in 1974 by Claude Stratford and Alan Bougen.
Comvita is a New Zealand company founded in 1974 by Claude Stratford and Alan Bougen. It is based in Paengaroa and is known for mānuka honey sold with a UMF grade; the company says it has over 30,000 hives.
The honey range is UMF Mānuka Honey, sold by UMF grade, and multifloral mānuka honey. The company says each UMF mānuka honey is traceable from the hive to the shelf.
Why this matters to you: UMF is a grade mark printed on the jar and the producer says each batch can be traced to its source, so check the grade and origin against the label.
Facts
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Year founded | 1974 |
| Region | Paengaroa |
| House range | UMF Mānuka Honey, Multifloral Mānuka Honey |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Comvita and where is it from?
Comvita is a New Zealand company founded in 1974 by Claude Stratford and Alan Bougen.
What honeys does Comvita offer?
The honey range is UMF Mānuka Honey, sold by UMF grade, and multifloral mānuka honey. The company says each UMF mānuka honey is traceable from the hive to the shelf.
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ℹ️ Honey is mostly sugars: about 82 g per 100 g. Do not give honey to babies under 1 year old because of the risk of infant botulism.