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A member of the Biosota family at the hives with the 2026 London Honey Awards Platinum trophy

INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNING

The best Manuka honey? Ask the judges

Named Best Luxury Manuka Honey in Australia in 2024 and 2026, and medalled at the London International Honey Awards three years in a row. Every result below links to the organiser's own listing, with what the judges looked for and what they said.

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Australian Organic Industry Awards Winner 2026 medalWinner, Australian Organic Awards 2026
London International Honey Awards 2026 Platinum medalPlatinum, London Honey Awards 2026
Nourish Food & Drink Awards 2026 badge3 Stars, Nourish Awards 2026
Clean + Conscious Awards 2026 Gold Winner badgeGold + Editor's Choice, Clean + Conscious 2026

AT A GLANCE

  • 2026 Winner, Emerging Certified Organic Business of the Year, at the Australian Organic Industry Awards.
  • 2026 Platinum at the London International Honey Awards, for our MGO 2200+, our third medal there in three years.
  • 2026 3 Stars (Nourish Exceptional) at the UK Nourish Awards, for our Certified Organic MGO 1200+ Gift Box.
  • 2026 Gold + Editor's Choice at the Clean + Conscious Awards, for our Certified Organic MGO 1200+.
  • 2026 Winner, Best Luxury Manuka Honey in Australia, at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards.
  • 2026 Winner, Wellbeing, at the TREX Awards, for our Certified Organic MGO 1200+ Gift Box.
Three generations of the Biosota beekeeping family at the hives

Our 2026 awards

Each award is run by an independent organiser. Use “See the official result” to check any of them yourself.

Australian Organic Industry Awards Winner 2026 medal

WINNER · 2026

Australian Organic Industry Awards

Winner: Emerging Certified Organic Business of the Year.

Highly Commended: Certified Organic Food Product of the Year, for our MGO 1200+.

About this award

Judged by: a panel including Craig Young of Austrade, Anne Gabriel of the Marine Stewardship Council and Chris Young of the National Farmers' Federation.

London International Honey Awards 2026 Platinum medal

PLATINUM · 2026

London International Honey Awards

Category: Quality

Winning product: MGO 2200+

About this award

Judged on: appearance, aroma, texture, flavour, mouth-feel and overall enjoyment. Samples are tasted blind, with no packaging or brand.

Judged by: a jury panel of international judges.

Platinum is the top tier, for scores of 95.5 to 100 out of 100.

Manuka honey dripping from a dipper into a jar
Nourish Food & Drink Awards 2026 badge

3 STARS · 2026

Nourish Awards (UK)

3 Stars, Nourish Exceptional (Functional Food & Snacks): Certified Organic MGO 1200+ Gift Box.

2 Stars, Nourish Excellence (Children's Food, Snacks & Drinks): Manuka Honey Straws MGO 1200+.

About this award

Judged on: nutritional profile, ingredient quality, taste and texture, innovation and overall product quality.

Judged by: an independent panel of nutritionists and nutritional therapists, including BANT Registered Nutritionist Clarissa Lenherr and nutritionist and cookbook author Jenny Tschiesche.

560 products from 20 countries were judged in 2026. 3 Stars is the top level, for scores of 90% and above.

“A luxurious and high potency certified organic Manuka honey that delivers exceptional quality and taste.”
Nourish Awards judges (a panel of nutritionists and nutritional therapists), on our Certified Organic MGO 1200+ Gift Box, scored 92%
What the judges praised: The judges praised the honey for its amazing quality, lovely taste, and rich, complex flavour alongside its luxurious texture. They appreciated that it is a certified organic single-ingredient product featuring an exceptionally high MGO rating and minimal processing to preserve its natural bioactives. Additional highlights included the ethical beekeeping practices, chemical-free environments, and the stunning presentation in Miron violet glass housed within an elegant gift box.
Summary of the judges' feedback, from our 2026 Nourish Awards press release
“An exceptional, ultra high strength organic honey that offers a wonderfully reassuring and convenient option for on the go.”
Nourish Awards judges, on our Manuka Honey Straws MGO 1200+
Clean + Conscious Awards 2026 Gold Winner badge

GOLD + EDITOR'S CHOICE · 2026

Clean + Conscious Awards

Category: Best Immune Booster 2026

Winning product: Certified Organic MGO 1200+

About this award

Judged on: ingredients or materials, sustainability, ethical practices and social impact. Each product is evaluated over four weeks.

Judged by: an expert panel of 90 reviewers from Australia and New Zealand.

Now in its eighth year.

“The flavour of this manuka honey is incredible, the balance of sweetness and bitterness really speaks to how potent it is. You can tell this is a high-grade, high-MGO honey just from the taste alone… It’s the kind of honey you definitely would want to have on hand during winter. What impressed me about Biosota is the independent lab testing for MGO levels, seeing that feels rare in the honey category and gives real credibility to the potency claims on the label. I also love their genuine care for bee welfare, with sustainable harvesting practices that always leave enough honey for the colony to thrive. The violet glass jars are a really lovely, well-thought-out touch too.”
Laura McNee, Naturopath + Recipe Creator, Clean + Conscious 2026 expert panel
“This product absolutely ‘WOWED’ me from the minute I opened the box. The packaging was so luxe and gorgeous and felt like something you could gift. The actual honey is delicious and you can see from every element what a high quality product this is. What impressed me most about Biosota is the depth of care and responsibility that runs through every part of the business. From protecting bee health and harvesting certified organic Manuka honey in pristine Australian environments, to rigorous third-party testing and complete supply chain transparency, there is a genuine commitment to quality and integrity. I also appreciate their thoughtful sustainability initiatives, including renewable energy, recyclable packaging, and practices that prioritise long-term ecosystem health over short-term gains. Beyond the product itself, their ongoing support of cancer research, mental health initiatives, environmental causes, and community fundraising demonstrates a business that is actively giving back and creating positive impact well beyond the honey jar.”
Shan Cooper, Health + Wellness Coach, Clean + Conscious 2026 expert panel
“Loved the purity and smoothness of this honey… The packaging was also excellent, and the way it was presented was exceptional. Loved that the honey is organic and single origin. Also love that it’s packaged in Miron glass bottles.”
Arjun Sudhir, Beauty Writer, Clean + Conscious 2026 expert panel
Luxury Lifestyle Awards, Biosota Organics, Winner 2026, Best Luxury Manuka Honey, Australia

WINNER · 2026

Luxury Lifestyle Awards

Category: Best Luxury Manuka Honey in Australia

Winning product: MGO 2200+

About this award

We also won this category in 2024.

“Biosota Organics Pty Ltd represents a disciplined and research-grounded approach to luxury food production.”
Alexander Chetchikov, President, World Luxury Chamber of Commerce
TREX Awards 2026 Winner badge, Travel Retail Exclusive AwardsTREX Awards 2026 Gold Award badge, Travel Retail Exclusive Awards

WINNER AND GOLD · 2026

TREX Awards (Travel Retail Exclusive)

Winner, Wellbeing: Certified Organic MGO 1200+ Gift Box, made with Heinemann, Lotte Duty Free and Azzurra One.

Gold, Brand and Retailer Collaboration: Year of the Snake MGO 1717+ Gift Box, made with Heinemann.

About this award

Judged on: products and collaborations that give travellers unique value, made only for airport and duty free stores.

Judged by: the TREX Judging Panel of The Moodie Davitt Report.

“…a brilliant and refined luxury gift, presented with all the panache and elegance you would expect of, say, a Louis Vuitton or Dior.”
TREX Judging Panel, on our Certified Organic MGO 1200+ Gift Box
Spooning Biosota Manuka honey from a jar beside a cup of tea

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Earlier awards

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Independent judges and our customers keep saying so. In 2026 alone, Biosota was named Emerging Certified Organic Business of the Year at the Australian Organic Industry Awards, won Platinum at the London International Honey Awards for the second year running, earned 3 Stars at the UK Nourish Awards, took Gold and Editor's Choice at the Clean + Conscious Awards, and was named Best Luxury Manuka Honey in Australia at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards. We have the highest MGO grade in the world. We are an Australian Certified Organic producer and manufacturer (ACO cert. no. 12528), audited annually, our honey is certified AMHA Authentic, and every batch is independently tested for MGO strength and purity at bottling: see our Certifications page. And our customers agree: read over 500 verified 5-star reviews from loyal, returning customers.

Each award is run by an independent organiser with its own judging panel. We link to each organiser's result so you can check it yourself.

Each award above names the winning product. Here they are by honey:

  • MGO 2200+: Platinum at the London International Honey Awards in 2026 and 2025, and Best Luxury Manuka Honey in Australia at the 2026 Luxury Lifestyle Awards.
  • Certified Organic MGO 1200+: Gold and Editor's Choice at the 2026 Clean + Conscious Awards. It was also Highly Commended at the 2026 Australian Organic Industry Awards, after being a finalist in 2025.
  • Certified Organic MGO 1200+ Gift Box: Winner of the Wellbeing category at the 2026 TREX Awards, and 3 Stars (Nourish Exceptional) at the 2026 Nourish Awards.
  • Manuka Honey Straws MGO 1200+: 2 Stars (Nourish Excellence) at the 2026 Nourish Awards.
  • Year of the Snake MGO 1717+ Gift Box: Gold for Brand and Retailer Collaboration at the 2026 TREX Awards.
  • MGO 2100+: Winner of Fine Food and Gold for Wellbeing at the 2025 TREX Awards, and Gold at the 2024 London International Honey Awards.

Biosota itself was named Emerging Certified Organic Business of the Year at the 2026 Australian Organic Industry Awards.

See our Certifications page for our organic certification, lab testing and the certificate for every MGO strength.

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