Comvita Wins UK Patent Appeal
Global natural health and beauty products company Comvita, has succeeded in its appeal against an earlier judgement by UK courts to rule one of its patents invalid. Comvita Wins UK Patent Appeal Read More →
NZ NATURAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY HITS $1BILLION
The world’s love of New Zealand’s natural products has driven the industry to new heights. A New Zealand Trade and Enterprise study has revealed that the New Zealand natural products industry has exceeded $1 billion in revenue… Natural products industry hits $1bn Read More →
NZ Natural Products Summit 2012
New Zealand’s natural products industry Summit will be held in Rotorua 21-23 March 2012. The NZ Natural Products Summit is the annual gathering of company owners and senior managers involved in the manufacture, marketing or supply of natural products including: nutraceuticals; complementary medicines; cosmeceuticals/nutricosmetics; skincare and perfumes; functional foods; and ingredients, services and retailers that support the industry. 21 March...
Comvita acquires Waikato Honey products business
Global natural health and beauty products company Comvita has acquired the Te Awamutu based apiary Waikato Honey Products to strengthen its supply of Manuka (Leptospernum) honey… Comvita acquires Waikato Honey Products business November 2011 Read More →
Award Winning Trifecta for Independent Researcher
New Zealand’s largest independent research institute Cawthron has scored the trifecta with another of its young scientists winning a prestigious international award to pursue research on shellfish aquaculture at one of the world’s leading shellfish research institutes in Spain. MR Young scientist to use international UNESCO fellowship to support research into shellfish aquaculture About Cawthron… http://www.naturalproductsnz.org/cawthron-institute/ Read More →
Natural New Zealand Skin Care Product wins Platinum Award
Niche New Zealand skin care brand, Dr. Wendy’s 100% Botanical Skin Care, has received accolades in the UK, winning a platinum award for its Balance Toner press release MJ health Platinum award Oct 2011 Read More →
Huge Programme of Research on Medical Uses of NZ honey launched
Medical researcher Professor Shaun Holt has announced what is believed to be the world’s largest programme of research on the medical uses of honey. Speaking at a meeting in the Beehive yesterday, Professor Holt said that honey had huge potential to treat many medical conditions… Media release – Huge Programme of Research on Medical Uses of NZ honey launched Read More →
Natural Products NZ Board member awarded Prime Minister’s Business Scholarship
NPNZ Board member and Comvita’s Chief Supply Chain Officer Dr Nevin Amos, has been awarded a Prime Minister’s Business Scholarship to study at the world-class French learning institution Insead, in Singapore… NPNZ Board member awarded Prime Minister’s business scholarship Read More →
NZ Industry Welcomes Introduction of Natural Health Products Bill
The New Zealand natural products industry welcomes the Natural Health Products Bill introduced to Parliament today. Michelle Palmer, Executive Director of Natural Products New Zealand says that the industry has worked together and with the Government on the development of the proposal for a NZ regulatory system for natural health products… Natural products industry welcomes introduction of Bill Read More →
Help save your sight with Vitamin C
New research indicates that Vitamin C may be critical to maintaining good eye health and could be protective for those at risk of glaucoma. The study done by Oregon Health & Science University indicates that Vitamin C may be needed for correct functioning of retinal cells. Help save your sight with Vitamin C Read More →