The brand reimagines elderberry and immunity supplements using raw Manuka honey as a bioactive delivery system

LOS ANGELES, CA - January 15, 2026 - Manukora, the New Zealand-based producer of high-grade raw Manuka honey known for its purity and potency, today announced the launch of Bioactive Blends, a new line of functional Manuka honey designed to support daily immunity and wellness - without pills, powders, or complex routines.

Two years in development, Bioactive Blends reflects Manukora's belief that honey itself can function as a powerful delivery system for active wellness compounds. Rather than treating Manuka honey as a flavor or sweetener, the brand positions it as the core technology: a naturally bioactive, whole-food carrier for concentrated botanicals.

The first release in the line, Immunity + Defense, combines MGO 850+ raw Manuka honey, a patented 64:1 elderberry extract, and 10:1 echinacea into a streamlined, four-ingredient formula designed to deliver immune support in a whole-food format for everyday use.

Unlike most immunity products that prioritize efficacy first at the expense of taste, Immunity + Defense was intentionally developed as a sensory experience. The blend features a smooth, berry-forward flavor with subtle herbal notes and a cooling mint finish. It can be taken by the spoonful, stirred into warm beverages like tea, or incorporated into food as part of a daily ritual.

Immunity + Defense features a patented, water-extracted 64:1 elderberry concentrate sourced from Austrian elderberries, delivering more than double the active compounds of leading elderberry syrups. Raw Manuka honey's naturally occurring bioactives help support absorption and bioavailability, while the formula contains no fillers, flavors, glycerin, binders, or gummies.

Bioactive Blends launches in on-the-go stick packs, as well as the brand's newly introduced glass jar format, designed to integrate seamlessly into daily routines at home or while traveling. The line will debut exclusively at Fresh Thyme Market locations across the Midwest, and will also be available online and on Amazon alongside the brand's core Manuka honey offerings.

For more information, visit the company website and follow @manukorahoney on Instagram.

About Manukora:

Manukora is a New Zealand–based Manuka honey company dedicated to delivering the purest, most potent honey available. By controlling every step of the process - from hive to home - Manukora ensures full traceability, independently verified MGO levels, and uncompromising quality. The brand is committed to sustainable sourcing and believes in honey as a powerful whole-food foundation for modern wellness.

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