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Comment: Please remove all inline external links, these are not allowed. Convert to inline citations instead, which are preferred or in some cases required; see WP:REFB for advice. DoubleGrazing (talk) 04:56, 1 October 2026 (UTC)

Comment: In preparing this draft, I disclose that AI assistance was used as follows: I used ChatGPT as a drafting and research-assistance tool. It helped me organize information from publicly available sources and format citations. I independently reviewed the cited sources and revised the draft to ensure that factual claims are supported by reliable published sources and that the article uses neutral, encyclopedic language. Jcesarh24 (talk) 04:09, 1 October 2026 (UTC)

Manuka Doctor is a New Zealand company specialising in mānuka honey, skincare and other products derived from bee products. The company states that its origins date to 1909 and that it operates a vertically integrated supply chain in New Zealand. Its products are sold in New Zealand and international markets."About Manuka Doctor". Manuka Doctor. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

History

According to the company, Manuka Doctor's origins can be traced to 1909. The company describes itself as a privately owned New Zealand business and says that it operates an integrated model covering beekeeping, honey production, packing and distribution."About Manuka Doctor". Manuka Doctor. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

Manuka Doctor (UK) Limited was incorporated in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2011. Its registered office is in London and its registered business activities include the wholesale of food and cosmetics and the retail sale of food through specialised stores and the internet."MANUKA DOCTOR (UK) LIMITED". Companies House. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

Matthew James Pringle has been a director of Manuka Doctor (UK) Limited since October 2012. Companies House records him as the company's person with significant control, with ownership of at least 75% of shares and voting rights through a trust."MANUKA DOCTOR (UK) LIMITED: Officers". Companies House. Retrieved 1 October 2026."MANUKA DOCTOR (UK) LIMITED: Persons with significant control". Companies House. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

Products and operations

Manuka Doctor's products include mānuka honey with different methylglyoxal (MGO) ratings, skincare products and products containing bee-derived ingredients. The company states that its honey is harvested and packed in New Zealand and independently tested to meet New Zealand government standards for mānuka honey intended for export."About Manuka Doctor". Manuka Doctor. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

In 2011, Manuka Doctor launched a skincare range incorporating purified bee venom and mānuka honey."About Manuka Doctor". Manuka Doctor. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

Manuka Doctor expanded its operations in the United Kingdom in 2019 through the acquisition of Picklecoombe House, a honey and apple cider vinegar brand based in Hinckley, Leicestershire. The acquisition included the brand, its product range and a production and packing facility.Wolfe, Jane (17 May 2019). "Manuka Doctor buys UK honey brand". Natural Products Online. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

In 2021, the Australian Financial Review reported that Honey New Zealand (International), the company associated with Manuka Doctor, generated approximately NZ$60 million in annual revenue and that around three-quarters of its sales came from the United Kingdom and Europe."Sweet dreams: Goldman Sachs finds buyers for Honey New Zealand". Australian Financial Review. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

The company has sold its products through health and wellness retailers in New Zealand and overseas. In 2016, the company said that its products were available in approximately 12,000 stores worldwide."Kourtney Kardashian Signs on as Ambassador for Manuka Doctor". WWD. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

Brand partnerships

In April 2016, Manuka Doctor announced Kourtney Kardashian as its global brand ambassador as part of a two-year partnership. The campaign included retail, digital, social media and public-relations activities in international markets."Manuka Doctor Announces Kourtney Kardashian as Global Brand Ambassador". PR Newswire. 12 April 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

The partnership included the launch of a Manuka Doctor skincare collection through Holland & Barrett stores in the United Kingdom. Kardashian also appeared in promotional activities for the brand, including a campaign in New York City."Kourtney Kardashian and Manuka Doctor Celebrate Partnership". WWD. 20 October 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

Manuka Pharm

Manuka Pharm is a related brand specialising in mānuka honey and other bee-derived products. The brand states that its honey is packed in New Zealand and independently tested against New Zealand government export standards."Manuka Honey". Manuka Pharm. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

Manuka Pharm holds a FernMark licence under the New Zealand government's FernMark programme, which identifies products and businesses associated with New Zealand."Mānuka Pharm – a great product born of New Zealand". New Zealand Story. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

Regulatory dispute

In 2014, the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries disputed the use of the names "Manuka Doctor" and "Manuka Pharm" on honey products, arguing that the names constituted implied health claims under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The dispute concerned the use of the names in connection with food products and their export from New Zealand."NZ Honey fights MPI over alleged health claims on Manuka Doctor, Manuka Pharm branding". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

The High Court of New Zealand initially ruled against Honey New Zealand (International) Limited, finding that the names constituted implied health claims. Honey New Zealand appealed in relation to the "Manuka Doctor" mark. In 2016, the Court of Appeal overturned the High Court decision concerning that mark and found that the words "Manuka Doctor" did not constitute a health or therapeutic claim."Judgments under the Food Act". Ministry for Primary Industries. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

The dispute concerning "Manuka Pharm" was not pursued on appeal."New Zealand: Court decides MANUKA DOCTOR is not a health claim". Davies Collison Cave. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

Trademark dispute

Manuka Doctor Limited was involved in a separate trademark dispute concerning the proposed registration of "MANUKA MEDIC", a mark used for mānuka-based skincare and related products. The company opposed the application on the basis that the mark was similar to its "MANUKA DOCTOR" trademark. The Assistant Commissioner of Trade Marks and the High Court both rejected the opposition."Manuka Doctor Ltd v Hill [2025] NZCA 516" (PDF). New Zealand Law Society. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

In October 2025, the Court of Appeal of New Zealand dismissed Manuka Doctor's appeal. The court allowed the "MANUKA MEDIC" trademark to proceed to registration."Manuka Doctor Ltd v Hill [2025] NZCA 516" (PDF). New Zealand Law Society. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

Sponsorships and partnerships

Manuka Doctor has been involved in sponsorships of sporting and community organisations in New Zealand.

The company has been associated with the New Zealand Olympic Committee and has promoted itself as a honey partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team."Olympics". Manuka Doctor. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

Manuka Doctor has also sponsored the New Zealand Open golf tournament. In February 2025, the company announced an extended sponsorship agreement and introduced a promotional installation known as the Manuka Doctor Hive at Millbrook Resort."Manuka Doctor Re-Commits to New Zealand Open with Long-Term Sponsorship". Scoop. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

The company has also held naming rights for a tennis facility in Auckland, which became known as the Manuka Doctor Arena."The global DJ, her wealthy Kiwi Manuka Doctor boyfriend and his secret". The New Zealand Herald. 13 March 2026. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

Manuka Doctor has also sponsored New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker. In 2025, the company temporarily removed Parker's endorsement following reports concerning an adverse drug-test result before subsequently restoring it."Joseph Parker denies wrongdoing after adverse drug test result". The New Zealand Herald. 15 November 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

In 2021, Manuka Doctor was the principal sponsor of a forest playground project at Victoria Avenue School in Remuera, Auckland. The project included an amphitheatre, climbing structures, native planting and water-play facilities."Victoria Avenue School, Remuera – Forest Project". Smith Architects NZ. 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

Ownership and legal proceedings

Manuka Doctor is privately owned and has been associated with New Zealand businessman Matthew Pringle, who is listed as a director and person with significant control of Manuka Doctor (UK) Limited."MANUKA DOCTOR (UK) LIMITED: Officers". Companies House. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

In 2026, Pringle attracted media attention in connection with family-court proceedings in England involving Australian DJ and NERVO member Liv Nervo, with whom he has a daughter. The proceedings were reported by National Business Review and legal publications."Manuka Doctor owner named in domestic abuse claims". National Business Review. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 1 October 2026."Bad behaviour must relate to proceedings, holds Court of Appeal". New Law Journal. 18 March 2026. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

The case, Pringle v Nervo, reached the Court of Appeal of England and Wales in 2026 in relation to an order concerning legal costs. The court overturned an earlier order requiring Pringle to pay 75% of Nervo's legal costs."Bad behaviour must relate to proceedings, holds Court of Appeal". New Law Journal. 18 March 2026. Retrieved 1 October 2026.

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