01 / DEFINE
Understand the application
We establish what the honey is being bought for—bulk ingredient, private label, OEM/product development, distribution, food and beverage, wellness or another commercial application.
THE COMMERCIAL PROCESS
How we
source.
We start with the specification, not a generic product list. Your application, market, grade, volume, format and documentation requirements shape the sourcing brief.
SPECIFICATION FIRST
From commercial requirement to a clear supply brief.
The objective is simple: turn an ambiguous request for “mānuka honey” into a defined commercial requirement that can be evaluated against New Zealand product, testing, documentation and destination-market considerations.
02 / SPECIFY
Set the product parameters
Grade, MGO or other requested specification, volume, format, pack requirements and timing are captured before supply options are assessed.
03 / MARKET
Consider the destination
Destination market matters. Export requirements can vary by country, so the commercial brief records the intended market and relevant documentation needs.
04 / QUALIFY
Review supply fit
We use our private supply relationships and internal qualification process to identify supply options that fit the brief. Supplier identities and commercial relationships remain confidential.
05 / DOCUMENT
Check the evidence
Where relevant, the process considers batch testing, certificates of analysis, export documentation and other information required to support the intended transaction.
06 / RECOMMEND
Move toward a commercial proposal
Once the requirement is sufficiently defined, we can discuss the appropriate product format, documentation path, timing and commercial next steps.
READY TO START
Build the brief in a few minutes.
Use the Sourcing Engine to tell us what you need. It structures the commercial requirement before it reaches our team.
Regulatory context: New Zealand MPI states that export requirements for honey and bee products depend on New Zealand requirements and the destination market. Exporters are responsible for meeting applicable requirements and keeping the required records. See MPI export guidance →