Kenny Hofsteede of Egmont Honey, accepts the silver award the company won for its product packaging, at the Apiculture New Zealand national honey competition. Taranaki honey companies were named among the country's sweetest in the recent Apiculture New Zealand National Honey Competition. Raul Mateas-Orban, of Tarata Honey, won a gold medal in the medium creamed honey class, while Egmont Honey was awarded gold for its medium liquid or clear honey, and a silver for its product packaging. Supplied Bryce Herbert of Tangarakau Gold Ltd won a bronze award for his floral manuka honey in the recent Apiculture New Zealand National Honey Competition. READ MORE:* Timaru's 100% Pure New Zealand Honey supreme winner in National Honey Competition* Mānuka honey not routinely tested for added substances despite fears of corrupt producers* Raw passion for bees and honey drives natural businessThe 2021 Supreme Award winner was Jarved Allan of 100% Pure New Zealand Honey, based in Timaru.

Source: Stuff July 08, 2021 02:26 UTC