Sustainability practices reported by our New Zealand supplier
Our New Zealand Mānuka honey comes from Kinloch Honey in New Zealand. The information below summarises practices reported by our supplier and links to its own sustainability page.
Solar-powered processing
Our supplier reports that its honey-processing plant is fully solar powered.
Mānuka planting
The supplier describes Mānuka planting programmes intended to support regeneration and help minimise soil erosion.
Vehicles, recycling and reuse
Where possible, the supplier says it uses electric and energy-efficient vehicles, including a solar-powered forklift. It also reports recycling a significant proportion of its waste and continuing to look for ways to reuse materials.
Ruatiti pest control
At Ruatiti, the supplier says bait stations and traps are monitored to control rats, stoats, ferrets and possums.