News and Recipes

Half Marathon Fuel Guide: How to Carb Load and Fuel Race Day

How to carb load and fuel a half marathon — pre-race nutrition, race morning meals, and how many sports gels to take per hour. From Egmont Honey. 

Marathon Fuel Guide: How to Carb Load and Fuel Race Day

A complete marathon fuelling guide - how to carb load, what to eat race morning, and how many sports gels to take per hour. From Egmont Honey.

How to use Sports Gels: A Runner's Weekly Fuelling Guide

Learn how to use sports gels for every type of run - long runs, intervals, threshold and easy days - with a simple weekly fuelling plan from Egmont Honey.

What is a Sports Gel? A Beginner's Guide for Runners

New to sports gels? Here's what they are, why runners use them, and how to try one for the first time — without the jargon. From Egmont Honey. 

10 Years of Mānuka: A Conversation with our Founder & CEO, James Annabell

Ten years ago, Egmont Honey began with a single beehive and a simple idea. Today, that idea has grown into a globally recognised Mānuka honey brand - proudly rooted in Taranaki and found in homes ...

Egmont Honey's Christmas Gift Guide

Your go-to guide for sweet, thoughtful, and natural gifts this festive season. Whether you’re shopping for foodies, fitness lovers, wellness seekers or the friend who already “has everything” we’ve...

Yoghurt Granola Cups by @Nutrition.by.Kayla

The ultimate grab-and-go snack: a crunchy oat base, creamy yoghurt filling, and fresh fruit on top - sweetened naturally with Manuka Honey.Makes 10 cupsINGREDIENTS 2 cups oats (rolled + quick) 1 r...

Reb Cabbage, Lime & Peanut Slaw

This salad it quick and easy to prepare and looks and tastes beautiful! A rainbow on your plate! Serves: 4-6 Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time:  -   INGREDIENTS   350g red cabbage, finely shredded ...

Honey Mustard Chicken

This is a great weeknight dish and is delicious served on top of buttery mashed potato with a couple of sides of seasonal green vegetables for good measure!  Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook T...

What is MGO in Manuka Honey?

When you look at your jar of Manuka Honey, you will usually see a number rating such as 83+, 265+ or 1200+ at the front of the jar. But what do these numbers mean? MGO (or Methylglyoxal) is the nat...

Honey Baked Beans

You cannot compare home-made baked beans with their store-bought counterparts. As you are about to discover, when you make them yourself they are smoky, rich and contain far less sugar and salt. U...

Honey, Kumara, Silverbeet & Lentil Curry

This is a delicious curry that is easy to make and perfect for these wet, dreary winter days. Make a double-batch if you have extra mouths to feed.  Serves: 2-4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Tim...

Orange, Honey & Mustard Dressing

We think having a jar of this delicious dressing on hand will make getting your daily dose of nutritious veges that much easier. Quick and easy to prepare it will take your salad game to a whole n...

Cardamom Honey Coffee

Coffee and cardamom are a wonderful combination. The addition of the honey mellows the flavours out and we hope you enjoy this little recipe just as much as we did.    Serves: 2 Prep Time: 5 mi...

Lime & ZIngy Hot Honey Cashews

These lime and Zingy Hot Honey cashews are incredibly moreish and will possibly disappear quicker than it took you to make them! Great as lunchbox snacks.   Serves: Makes 2 cups Prep Time: 15 ...

Honey, Kawakawa & Orange Tea

We made this recipe and it was so delicious that everyone came back for seconds and we had to promptly whip up another pot! If you have an abundance of oranges over winter (from your own tree or a...

Honey, Orange & Rosemary Cake

This cake is simple yet elegant and tastes utterly delicious. The orange flavour and Egmont Honey work beautifully together and are set off with the addition of the rosemary in the syrup which is...

Hot Honey Beef Protein Bowls

We just had to try the viral Hot Honey Beef Protein bowls with our new Zingy Hot Honey. Not only does this recipe provide a serious protein hit, but it is also delicious, and we think might just b...

Anzac Biscuits

We have put a Egmont honey twist on the humble Anzac biscuit and added in cinnamon and mixed spiced to boot! We know we’ve broken the rules but we think you’ll love them.   Serves: Makes approx...

Egmont Honey Hot Cross Buns

There is nothing quite like a home-baked hot cross buns and ours are extra delicious drizzled with Egmont honey to glaze and studded with sultanas and mixed spice.    Serves: Makes 9  Prep Ti...

Honey Haloumi

This is a simple dish that contains a handful of easy-to-find ingredients, is quick to prepare and tastes utterly delicious. What’s not to like?!  Serves: Serves 4 as a side/starter  Prep Time...

Hot Honey Fried Chicken

We challenge anyone to resist the pull of fried chicken drizzled in our Egmont Honey x Culley's Zingy Hot Honey and dotted with creamy, spicy dipping sauce! You may need to make a double batch as i...

Zuchinni Pizza with a Hot Honey drizzle

Our hot honey is a fantastic condiment to have on hand. It is great in dressings, drizzled over meat, and like in this recipe used to finish off our zucchini pizza.     Serves: Makes 2 l...

Cinnamon Pistachio Rolls

There is nothing like a cinnamon scented bun eaten warm from the oven with a good cup of coffee and these cinnamon buns do not disappoint! Soft and pillowy, honey and cinnamon-spiked with a lovel...

Egmont Honey Homemade Irish Cream

Watch out as this stuff is silky-smooth and utterly delicious. Perfect served in a pretty glass over some ice. Share it with friends, they will love you for it!    Serves: Makes 1 large bottle ...

Egmont Honey Poached Peaches

These peaches are delicious on top of muesli or porridge or served as a dessert with a scoop of good quality vanilla bean ice cream or cream. We also turned the cooking liquid into a delicious syr...

Egmont Honey Lemongrass & Ginger Chicken Kebabs

These kebabs are utterly moreish and we think they might just become a staple on your dinner table. Make a double batch so that no one misses out!     Serves: Makes approx. 8 kebabs Prep Ti...

Egmont Honey Fermented Garlic

Make this Egmont Honey fermented garlic and over the winter months and enjoy its immune-boosting properties by taking a teaspoon a day or when you feel a cold coming on. It is also delicious used...

Egmont Honey Avocado Chocolate Mousse

This chocolate mousse is naturally sweetened with our UMF10+ Mānuka Honey. This silky smooth dessert is perfect for those who are dairy-free.     Serves: Serves 6  Prep Time:  10 minutes  Co...

Egmont Honey Glazed Ham

This orange, ginger and honey glazed ham recipe might just become your go-to. Not only does it look impressive, it is packed with flavour and warming spices to make it the perfect Christmas table c...

Egmont Honey, Strawberry & Chia Jam

This quick strawberry chia jam recipe uses honey as a healthier alternative to refined sugar, and is equally delicious on hot buttery toast as it is served with muesli or porridge.      Serves: Mak...