Gold and Silver Awards for Rare Manuka Honey

July 2023 Update: The True Honey Co. MGO 2050+ (34+ UMF)  - Once the World’s Highest Grade Manuka Honey

In 2023, The True Honey Co. made global headlines with the release of its remarkable MGO 2050+ (34+ UMF) Manuka Honey  - setting a new benchmark for purity, potency, and prestige. This rare and luxury Manuka honey offering marked a defining moment in the world of premium New Zealand honey.

This wasn’t their first world-class release. Back in 2019, The True Honey Co. introduced its now-iconic Rare Harvest Manuka Honey - an extremely limited edition that claimed Gold and Silver at the National Honey Competition. Each collectible honey jar was hand-numbered, sealed with native timber, and presented with a bespoke brass-handled honey drizzler. It was, and still is,  a masterpiece of high-end honey craftsmanship.

But as any true honey connoisseur knows, it’s what’s inside that counts. The 2017 Rare Harvest shattered records as the highest Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) ever tested, independently certified at an astonishing 1,700+ MGO (31+ UMF). Sourced from a single remote Manuka block in New Zealand’s pristine wilderness, this ultra-premium Manuka honey was the result of rare natural conditions and expert care -  a true boutique honey creation.

“The UMFHA can confirm that the Manuka Honey sample submitted by The True Honey Co. has generated the highest ever recorded UMF test result,” said UMF Honey Association spokesperson John Rawcliffe. “The levels of key signature markers found in this product are exceptional.”

As founder Jim McMillan puts it, quality like this doesn’t happen by chance. “We stand behind every drop. It all comes down to full control from hive to jar — and the genuine care of our bees. Because healthy bees make exceptional honey.”

What's Next for Luxury Honey?

Since launching the record-breaking 2050+ Rare Harvest, The True Honey Co. has continued to innovate — recently unveiling an even higher-grade Manuka honey that raises the bar for the entire industry. If you’re passionate about exclusive honey and want to be among the first to know about the next release, sign up to our newsletter and stay in the loop.

In the Meantime…

While the 2050+ Rare Harvest is currently out of stock due to overwhelming global demand, there’s no need to miss out on high-performance Manuka honey. Our Manuka South UMF 35+ is available now — one of the highest grades on the market and an excellent choice for those seeking rare, high-potency honey with powerful natural benefits.