Frequently Asked Questions

Where is your organic honey sourced?

Our organic honey is primarily sourced from the coastal ranges of Northern New South Wales and south-west Western Australia. Certified Organic beehives are often placed in National parks, State forests and wild forest reserves with naturally occurring native flora.
Our organic honey is primarily sourced from the coastal ranges of Northern New South Wales and south-west Western Australia. Certified Organic beehives are often placed in National parks, State forests and wild forest reserves with naturally occurring native flora.

How can I be sure your honey is ‘Certified Organic’?

Sourced from pristine Australian landscapes, all our organic honey is independently certified organic by Australian Certified Organic (ACO), the local independent certifying body for organic products. The ACO audit our Company to ensure the Australian organic standard for honey is complied with. Organic certification specifies the source of the nectar, foraging area, apiary management, honey-extracting process,... Read more
Sourced from pristine Australian landscapes, all our organic honey is independently certified organic by Australian Certified Organic (ACO), the local independent certifying body for organic products. The ACO audit our Company to ensure the Australian organic standard for honey is complied with. Organic certification specifies the source of the nectar, foraging area, apiary management, honey-extracting process, transportation, processing temperature and packaging materials. Barnes Naturals works with the ACO to ensure all of these aspects meet Organic Certification standards with regular audits.

What’s the difference between ‘Organic’ and ‘Certified Organic’?

The term organic can refer to products produced in natural environments. However, when you pick up a ‘Certified Organic’ product you can be sure the product contains produce that has been audited by an independent third party that guarantees the integrity and purity of the product, and ensures it complies with global Certified Organic standards.... Read more
The term organic can refer to products produced in natural environments. However, when you pick up a ‘Certified Organic’ product you can be sure the product contains produce that has been audited by an independent third party that guarantees the integrity and purity of the product, and ensures it complies with global Certified Organic standards. In Australia, the governing body we are audited by is Australian Certified Organic (ACO). For our honey to be labelled as certified organic, it must be sourced solely from organic certified beekeepers and packaged according to organic standards.

Who owns Barnes Naturals?

Barnes Natural is a premium, heritage health food brand owned by Hive + Wellness Australia.
Barnes Natural is a premium, heritage health food brand owned by Hive + Wellness Australia.

Do you use imported ingredients?

Our Apple Cider Vinegar, honey, Manuka honey and Jarrah honey are sourced from Australia or New Zealand. We prefer to use spices and herbs grown in their natural regions, such as organic turmeric root powder that grows abundantly in India or organic ginger root and organic garlic from China where they grow natively. We source... Read more
Our Apple Cider Vinegar, honey, Manuka honey and Jarrah honey are sourced from Australia or New Zealand. We prefer to use spices and herbs grown in their natural regions, such as organic turmeric root powder that grows abundantly in India or organic ginger root and organic garlic from China where they grow natively. We source naturally and responsibly grown, which means some of our spices and herbs may not necessarily be organic, but are extremely potent because they have been grown in their natural habitat.
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