Sharing

from hive to jar

Bees returning to the hive in afternoon light

Sharing the bees' work with the world, one jar at a time.

At Genesis Honey Co. we celebrate the extraordinary honey bee — a tireless craftsman of one of nature's most remarkable foods. We are a family-founded company from Mount Maunganui, in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty.

A siblings' journey from the Pacific Islands to New Zealand's pristine wilderness

Genesis Honey Co was founded by siblings Mishelle Chand and Steven Chand, whose journey began in the Fiji Islands, where they developed a deep appreciation for nature and the vital role of pollinators.

In 2013 the siblings moved to New Zealand, serving communities across New Zealand and the South Pacific. We fell in love with this land — its pristine landscapes and the extraordinary care that goes into producing genuine Mānuka honey.

Our mission became clear: to share genuinely pure, single-origin, sustainably harvested New Zealand Mānuka honey — independently tested, so nobody has to take our word for anything.

"Being based in New Zealand allows me to ensure that every jar we send out represents true authenticity and uncompromising quality — not just sweetness, but the real deal."

— Mishelle Chand, co-founder

"I'm our product's biggest fan — I stand behind every jar we produce. We respect nature and honour the guardians of this land."

Steven Chand, co-founder of Genesis Honey Co — Steven Chand, co-founder

One origin

We do one thing: single-origin Mānuka honey. Not blended across regions or seasons — each jar comes from an identified harvest, tested as its own batch and packed under New Zealand's export regulations.

Open by default

Every jar we sell carries a batch code that traces back to its harvest, its laboratory test result and its packing run. That level of openness is unusual in honey. We think it should be the standard.

How we source and test

Bees returning to the hive in afternoon light Shop the honey