NEW ZEALAND ORIGIN GUARANTEED
What is the FernMark Licence?
The FernMark Licence Programme is New Zealand's official country-of-origin accreditation. Administered on behalf of the New Zealand Government, it identifies businesses that have been independently assessed and approved to represent genuine New Zealand origin.
For Mt Lyford Honey, it provides customers with confidence that eligible products carrying the FernMark Licence are authentically connected to New Zealand.
Our FernMark Licence
Our FernMark Licence authorises the use of the FernMark Licence on approved Mt Lyford Honey products.
When you see the FernMark Licence on our packaged honey, you can be confident they meet the programme's requirements for genuine New Zealand origin.
From the High Country of New Zealand
Every harvest begins in the remote alpine landscapes of North Canterbury, where our bees forage among native forests and seasonal wildflowers.
Our honey is harvested, extracted and packed in New Zealand while preserving the distinctive flavours of the high country.
This connection to place is central to both our honey and our FernMark Licence.
A Guide to the FernMark® Licencing.
Answers to common questions about the FernMark Licence and what it means for you.
The FernMark® Licence is New Zealand's official country of origin programme. It helps consumers identify products and businesses that have been independently assessed and approved to represent genuine New Zealand origin. Administered by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), the FernMark is recognised around the world as a trusted symbol of authenticity.
The FernMark Licence is administered by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), the New Zealand Government's international business development agency. Businesses must meet strict eligibility requirements before they are permitted to display the FernMark on approved products.
Mt Lyford Honey is proudly licensed because our approved honey products meet the programme's requirements for genuine New Zealand origin. Every harvest comes from our beehives located in the remote alpine landscapes of North Canterbury, where our bees forage among native forests, mountain valleys and wild flowering plants unique to New Zealand.
Not directly. The FernMark Licence verifies genuine New Zealand origin and confirms that approved products meet the programme's licensing requirements. Honey quality is determined through careful beekeeping, responsible harvesting, laboratory testing and the standards maintained by the producer.
No. Many New Zealand honey producers choose not to participate in the FernMark programme. Displaying the FernMark means the business has successfully applied for, and maintained, a licence through New Zealand Trade and Enterprise for approved products.
All our packaged honey is covered by the FernMark Licence. When you see the FernMark displayed alongside an eligible Mt Lyford Honey product, it signifies that product has been approved for use under our FernMark Licence.
A "Made in New Zealand" statement is a general origin claim made by a business. The FernMark Licence is an independently administered programme operated by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Businesses must qualify and maintain their licence before displaying the official FernMark on approved products.
The landscape, climate and native flora all influence the character of honey. Knowing where honey comes from provides confidence in its provenance and allows consumers to better understand the unique environment in which it was produced. For Mt Lyford Honey, that means the remote alpine landscapes of North Canterbury, New Zealand.
For approved Mt Lyford Honey products, the FernMark confirms they meet the programme's requirements for genuine New Zealand origin. Combined with our commitment to harvesting and packing in New Zealand, it provides customers with confidence in the provenance of their honey.
Experience Genuine New Zealand Honey
Discover artisan honey harvested in the remote alpine landscapes of Mt Lyford.
