Honey from New Zealand brings aroma to 8th CIIE-Xinhua

An exhibitor offers honey sample to a visitor at the booth of a New Zealand honey brand at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, on Nov. 6, 2025. Manuka honey is a signature variety of New Zealand honey. Its nectar plant, the Manuka tree, is a unique species that is only found in a few countries in the Southern Hemisphere, most notably in North Island of New Zealand. The uniqueness of this honey lies in its highly nutritious contents and very limited annual yield.

Many New Zealand companies brought the Manuka honey to the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE). These enterprises are "old friends" of this international event and have been continuously introducing various Manuka honey and related products to the Chinese market. (Xinhua/Liu Jiaqi)

An exhibitor shows a honey product at the booth of a New Zealand honey brand at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, on Nov. 6, 2025. Manuka honey is a signature variety of New Zealand honey. Its nectar plant, the Manuka tree, is a unique species that is only found in a few countries in the Southern Hemisphere, most notably in North Island of New Zealand. The uniqueness of this honey lies in its highly nutritious contents and very limited annual yield.

A visitor (R) talks with an exhibitor at the booth of a New Zealand honey brand at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, on Nov. 6, 2025. Manuka honey is a signature variety of New Zealand honey. Its nectar plant, the Manuka tree, is a unique species that is only found in a few countries in the Southern Hemisphere, most notably in North Island of New Zealand. The uniqueness of this honey lies in its highly nutritious contents and very limited annual yield.

Exhibitors conduct a live streaming event at the booth of a New Zealand honey brand at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, on Nov. 6, 2025. Manuka honey is a signature variety of New Zealand honey. Its nectar plant, the Manuka tree, is a unique species that is only found in a few countries in the Southern Hemisphere, most notably in North Island of New Zealand. The uniqueness of this honey lies in its highly nutritious contents and very limited annual yield.

An exhibitor serves honey samples to visitors at the booth of a New Zealand honey brand at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, on Nov. 6, 2025. Manuka honey is a signature variety of New Zealand honey. Its nectar plant, the Manuka tree, is a unique species that is only found in a few countries in the Southern Hemisphere, most notably in North Island of New Zealand. The uniqueness of this honey lies in its highly nutritious contents and very limited annual yield.

An exhibitor displays honey products at the booth of a New Zealand honey brand at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, on Nov. 6, 2025. Manuka honey is a signature variety of New Zealand honey. Its nectar plant, the Manuka tree, is a unique species that is only found in a few countries in the Southern Hemisphere, most notably in North Island of New Zealand. The uniqueness of this honey lies in its highly nutritious contents and very limited annual yield.

A visitor (L) tastes honey lozenges at the booth of a New Zealand honey brand at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, on Nov. 6, 2025. Manuka honey is a signature variety of New Zealand honey. Its nectar plant, the Manuka tree, is a unique species that is only found in a few countries in the Southern Hemisphere, most notably in North Island of New Zealand. The uniqueness of this honey lies in its highly nutritious contents and very limited annual yield.

An exhibitor in beekeeper outfit is pictured at the booth of a New Zealand honey brand at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, on Nov. 6, 2025. Manuka honey is a signature variety of New Zealand honey. Its nectar plant, the Manuka tree, is a unique species that is only found in a few countries in the Southern Hemisphere, most notably in North Island of New Zealand. The uniqueness of this honey lies in its highly nutritious contents and very limited annual yield.

An exhibitor (R) introduces honey products to a visitor at the booth of New Zealand honey brand at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, on Nov. 6, 2025. Manuka honey is a signature variety of New Zealand honey. Its nectar plant, the Manuka tree, is a unique species that is only found in a few countries in the Southern Hemisphere, most notably in North Island of New Zealand. The uniqueness of this honey lies in its highly nutritious contents and very limited annual yield.

Staff members work on an assembly line at a honey producing enterprise in North Island, New Zealand, on Oct. 29, 2025. Manuka honey is a signature variety of New Zealand honey. Its nectar plant, the Manuka tree, is a unique species that is only found in a few countries in the Southern Hemisphere, most notably in North Island of New Zealand. The uniqueness of this honey lies in its highly nutritious contents and very limited annual yield.

A staff member checks the health status of the queen bees at a honey production enterprise in North Island, New Zealand, on Oct. 29, 2025. Manuka honey is a signature variety of New Zealand honey. Its nectar plant, the Manuka tree, is a unique species that is only found in a few countries in the Southern Hemisphere, most notably in North Island of New Zealand. The uniqueness of this honey lies in its highly nutritious contents and very limited annual yield.

A staff member of a honey producing enterprise inspects beehives in North Island, New Zealand, in August of 2025. Manuka honey is a signature variety of New Zealand honey. Its nectar plant, the Manuka tree, is a unique species that is only found in a few countries in the Southern Hemisphere, most notably in North Island of New Zealand. The uniqueness of this honey lies in its highly nutritious contents and very limited annual yield.

A staff member works on an assembly line at a honey producing enterprise in North Island, New Zealand, on Oct. 29, 2025. Manuka honey is a signature variety of New Zealand honey. Its nectar plant, the Manuka tree, is a unique species that is only found in a few countries in the Southern Hemisphere, most notably in North Island of New Zealand. The uniqueness of this honey lies in its highly nutritious contents and very limited annual yield.