Image: Supplied via NZHA Christchurch-based health supplements company has been fined $377,000 after "reckless" marketing suggested royal jelly products came from New Zealand, when in fact they were sourced in China. New Zealand Health Food Company Ltd sold royal jelly health supplements under three of its brands – New Zealand Health Food, Manuka South, and Kiwi Natural Health – with product labels and marketing which gave the impression they were made with local ingredients. Labels for a New Zealand Health Food royal jelly jar of 365 capsules featured two bees on a honeycomb in front of pasture and mountain scenery. The company's Manuka South brand, which is largely made up of manuka honey products, also came under scrutiny with its royal jelly range. The mistake came, he said, when the marketing manager at the time included the royal jelly alongside other manuka honey products.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 03, 2021 23:03 UTC