BIOSOTA Organics’ Certified Organic Manuka Honey MGO 1200+ Wins Gold at 2026 Nourish Awards

Australia’s ultra-high-strength organic Manuka honey recognised as “Exceptional” by independent UK nutrition professionals, with Manuka Honey Straws also receiving Silver

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA — 11 September 2026 - Australian Manuka honey producer BIOSOTA Organics is celebrating two major wins at the 2026 Nourish Awards, with its Certified Organic Manuka Honey MGO 1200+ Gift Box awarded Gold — 3 Stars, Exceptional - in the Functional Food & Snacks category, while its Manuka Honey Straws MGO 1200+ received Silver - 2 Stars, Excellent - in the Children’s Food, Snacks & Drinks category.

The Gold-winning Certified Organic Manuka Honey MGO 1200+ achieved an impressive 92% score, with Nourish Awards judges describing it as:

“A luxurious and high potency certified organic Manuka honey that delivers exceptional quality and taste.”

The judges specifically praised the honey’s amazing quality, lovely taste, rich and complex flavour and luxurious texture, alongside its status as a certified organic, single-ingredient product with an exceptionally high MGO rating. They also recognised its minimal processing, ethical beekeeping practices and chemical-free environments, as well as its premium presentation in Miron violet glass and an elegant gift box.

The recognition is particularly significant for BIOSOTA Organics as the Nourish Awards are designed to assess products on their nutritional and formulation merits rather than simply their branding or marketing. The awards are judged by qualified, practising nutrition professionals, with Food & Drink entries assessed across nutritional profile, ingredient quality, taste and texture, innovation and overall product quality.

Recognition for MGO 1200+ Manuka Honey Straws

BIOSOTA Organics’ MGO 1200+ Manuka Honey Straws also achieved Silver - 2 Stars, Excellent - with a score of 80% in the Children’s Food, Snacks & Drinks category.

The Nourish judges described the straws as:

“An exceptional, ultra high strength organic honey that offers a wonderfully reassuring and convenient option for on the go.”

Judges highlighted the product’s exceptionally high MGO strength and UMF 25+ rating, as well as its taste and usefulness. They particularly valued the single-use straw format for travel and convenience and noted that the packaging is PFA-free.

Independent recognition for organic, high-strength Manuka honey

Founded in 2017, the Nourish Awards are an independent evaluation programme covering health food and drink, clean supplements and beauty and skincare. Unlike consumer-voted awards or retail programmes, products are evaluated by qualified nutrition professionals, with the assessment going beyond front-of-pack claims to examine the product’s ingredients, formulation and nutritional profile.

Nourish awards three levels of recognition: Nourish Recommended (1 star), Nourish Excellence (2 stars) and Nourish Exceptional (3 stars). The Exceptional level is described by Nourish as its highest standard, reserved for products demonstrating genuine innovation and outstanding nutritional quality.

For BIOSOTA Organics, the recognition provides independent validation of its focus on producing high-strength, certified organic Manuka honey with minimal processing, while making some of the world’s highest-grade Manuka honey available in both premium gift and convenient on-the-go formats.

Andrey Zubko, Founder of BIOSOTA Organics, said:

“We created MGO 1200+ to showcase what is possible when you combine exceptionally high-strength Manuka honey with certified organic production and a commitment to minimal processing. To have independent nutrition professionals recognise both the quality of the honey itself and the convenience of our straw format is incredibly meaningful for our team. It reinforces our belief that consumers should be able to access genuinely exceptional Manuka honey without compromising on organic standards, provenance or quality.”

The dual recognition follows growing international recognition for BIOSOTA Organics’ premium Manuka honey range, with the company continuing to build awareness of certified organic, high-MGO Manuka honey in Australia and international markets.

BIOSOTA Organics’ Certified Organic Manuka Honey MGO 1200+ is available in premium gift-box and convenient straw formats through BIOSOTA Organics.

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Notes to editors

About BIOSOTA Organics
BIOSOTA Organics is an Australian producer of premium certified organic Manuka honey, specialising in high-strength Manuka honey with exceptionally high MGO levels. The company is committed to organic certification, responsible beekeeping and minimally processed Manuka honey that preserves the honey’s naturally occurring bioactive compounds.

About the Nourish Awards®
Founded in 2017, the Nourish Awards® is an independent health product evaluation programme covering Food & Drink, Supplements and Beauty & Skincare. Products are evaluated by qualified, practising nutrition professionals rather than through public voting or retail judging. In 2026, the UK programme evaluated 560 products from 20 countries.

BIOSOTA Organics 2026 Nourish Awards recognition:

• GOLD — 3 Stars, Exceptional — 92%
  Certified Organic Manuka Honey MGO 1200+ Gift Box
  Functional Food & Snacks
• SILVER — 2 Stars, Excellent — 80%
  Manuka Honey Straws MGO 1200+
  Children’s Food, Snacks & Drinks

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