Nepra Foods Inc. Announces Exclusive North American Distribution Agreement for Award-Winning Naki Manuka Honey
Nepra Foods Inc. (OTCQB:NPRFF) has secured an exclusive North American distribution agreement with Naki New Zealand for their award-winning UMF-certified Manuka honey products, effective Q4 2025. The North American Manuka honey market, currently valued at $207 million, is projected to reach $393 million by 2035, growing at 6% annually.
Naki New Zealand, a family-owned producer, operates vertically integrated groves in the Taranaki region and has received multiple international awards, including Gold at the 2023 Paris Honey Awards. The partnership aligns with Nepra's strategy to diversify into direct-from-source supply chains and expand into consumer-facing verticals.
Nepra Foods Inc. (OTCQB:NPRFF) ha assicurato un accordo di distribuzione esclusivo per l’America del Nord con Naki New Zealand per i loro premiati mieli di Manuka certificati UMF, valido a partire dal quarto trimestre del 2025. Il mercato nordamericano del miele di Manuka, attualmente valutato 207 milioni di dollari, è previsto crescere a 393 milioni di dollari entro il 2035, con una crescita annua del 6%.
Naki New Zealand, produttore a conduzione familiare, opera piantagioni integrate verticalmente nella regione di Taranaki e ha ricevuto numerosi premi internazionali, tra cui l’oro ai Paris Honey Awards 2023. La partnership è in linea con la strategia di Nepra di diversificare nelle catene di fornitura dirette dalla fonte ed espandersi in verticale verso i consumatori.
Nepra Foods Inc. (OTCQB:NPRFF) ha asegurado un acuerdo de distribución exclusivo para América del Norte con Naki New Zealand para sus premiados productos de miel de Manuka certificados UMF, con efecto en el cuarto trimestre de 2025. El mercado nordamericano de miel de Manuka, actualmente valorado en $207 millones, se proyecta que alcance $393 millones para 2035, con un crecimiento anual del 6%.
Naki New Zealand, un productor familiar, opera plantaciones verticalmente integradas en la región de Taranaki y ha recibido múltiples premios internacionales, incluyendo Oro en los Paris Honey Awards 2023. La asociación se alinea con la estrategia de Nepra de diversificarse hacia cadenas de suministro directas desde la fuente y expandirse hacia verticales orientadas al consumidor.
Nepra Foods Inc. (OTCQB:NPRFF)가 UMF 인증 Manuka 꿀 제품으로 North American 독점 유통 계약을 Naki New Zealand와 체결하여 2025년 4분기부터 효력을 발휘합니다. 현재 2억 700만 달러로 평가되는 North American Manuka 꿀 시장은 2035년까지 3억 9천3백만 달러에 이를 것으로 전망되며 연간 6% 성장합니다.
Naki New Zealand은 가족 소유의 생산자로, 타라나키 지역에서 수직적으로 통합된 재배지를 운영하며 2023 파리 허니 어워드에서 금상을 포함해 다수의 국제상을 수상했습니다. 이 파트너십은 원 source에서의 공급망 다각화와 소비자 대상 수직적 사업 확장을 추구하려는 Nepra의 전략과 일치합니다.
Nepra Foods Inc. (OTCQB:NPRFF) a obtenu un accord exclusif de distribution en Amérique du Nord avec Naki New Zealand pour leurs produits de miel de Manuka certifiés UMF primés, effectif au quatrième trimestre 2025. Le marché nord-américain du miel de Manuka, actuellement évalué à 207 millions de dollars, devrait atteindre 393 millions de dollars d’ici 2035, avec une croissance annuelle de 6%.
Naki New Zealand, producteur familial, exploite des vergers intégrés verticalement dans la région de Taranaki et a reçu de multiples prix internationaux, dont l’or aux Paris Honey Awards 2023. Le partenariat s’inscrit dans la stratégie de Nepra consistant à se diversifier dans les chaînes d’approvisionnement directes depuis la source et à s’étendre vers des verticales orientées consommateurs.
Nepra Foods Inc. (OTCQB:NPRFF) hat eine exklusive Vertriebsvereinbarung mit Naki New Zealand für Nordamerika getroffen, für deren mit UMF-zertifizierten Manuka-Honig ausgezeichnete Produkte, wirksam ab dem vierten Quartal 2025. Der nordamerikanische Manuka-Honig-Markt, derzeit auf 207 Millionen USD bewertet, soll bis 2035 auf 393 Millionen USD wachsen, mit einer jährlichen Steigerung von 6%.
Naki New Zealand, ein familiengeführter Produzent, betreibt vertikal integrierte Plantagen in der Region Taranaki und hat mehrere internationale Auszeichnungen erhalten, darunter Gold bei den Paris Honey Awards 2023. Die Partnerschaft steht im Einklang mit Nepras Strategie, in direkte von der Quelle ausgehende Lieferketten zu diversifizieren und in verbraucherorientierte Verticals zu expandieren.
أبرمت شركة Nepra Foods Inc. (OTCQB:NPRFF) اتفاق توزيع حصري في أمريكا الشمالية مع Naki New Zealand لمنتجات عسل المانوكا المعتمدة UMF الحائزة على جوائز، ساري المفعول ابتداءً من الربع الرابع من عام 2025. سوق عسل المانوكا في أمريكا الشمالية، الذي يقدر حالياً بـ 207 ملايين دولار، من المتوقع أن يصل إلى 393 مليون دولار بحلول 2035، بمعدل نمو سنوي قدره 6%.
Naki New Zealand، منتج عائلي، يدير مزارع رأسية التكامل في منطقة تاراناکي وقد حصل على عدة جوائز دولية، بما في ذلك الذهب في Paris Honey Awards 2023. تتماشى الشراكة مع استراتيجية Nepra لتنويع سلاسل التوريد المباشرة من المصدر والتوسع في قطاعات رأسية موجهة للمستهلك.
Nepra Foods Inc. (OTCQB:NPRFF) 已与 Naki New Zealand 达成独家北美分销协议，针对其获奖UMF认证的Manuka蜂蜜产品，自2025年第四季度起生效。北美Manuka蜂蜜市场目前估值为2.07亿美元，预计到2035年将达到3.93亿美元，年增率为6%。
Naki New Zealand，一家家族经营的生产商，在塔拉纳基地区运营垂直整合的种植园，已获得包括2023年巴黎蜂蜜奖在内的多项国际奖项。这一伙伴关系符合 Nepra 将供应链直接从源头分散化并向消费者导向的垂直业务扩张的战略。
- Entry into premium Manuka honey market with projected $186 million addressable opportunity
- Exclusive North American distribution rights for award-winning Manuka honey products
- Access to vertically integrated supply chain with lab-verified traceability
- Partnership provides entry into resilient consumer-facing vertical to reduce volatility
- Premium pricing of Manuka honey may limit market penetration
- Limited supply due to remote locations and short bloom season could affect scalability
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 23, 2025 / Nepra Foods Inc. (CSE:NPRA)(OTCQB:NPRFF)(FSE:2P6) ("Nepra" or the "Company"), a pioneer in specialty and allergen-free food innovations driving healthier futures, announces an exclusive agreement between Nepra Foods Ltd. and Naki New Zealand, a premier family-owned producer of Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) certified Manuka honey. This strategic partnership positions Nepra as the sole North American distributor and sales team for Naki's Manuka honey products starting in Q4 2025. Further contract details remain confidential.
Market Research Future's report "The North American Manuka Honey Market Overview" notes the market, is valued at USD 207 million in 2025, is projected to reach USD 393 million by 2035 - delivering a USD 186 million addressable opportunity at a
Naki's vertical integration as the owner-operator of groves in the Taranaki region ensures end-to-end control-from wild pollination to jar-delivering lab-verified traceability. This quality and potency of Manuka honey typically commands higher pricing premiums over conventional honey due to the limited supply from remote locations, purity testing, and short bloom season. E-commerce platforms open new doors for Nepra to educate and drive growth through marketing and social media campaigns about the benefits of Manuka honey. "Pairing Naki's award-proven source strength with Nepra's resources can lead to quality returns," said William Hogan, CEO of Nepra Foods.
Naki New Zealand is a globally renowned supplier-it's Taranaki-rooted UMF-certified Manuka honey that's hive-traceable, mirrors Nepra's sustainability ethos for a greener tomorrow. Naki has been awarded Gold at the 2023 Paris Honey Awards for UMF 20+ Manuka Honey, Gold at the 2021 London Honey Awards for UMF 20+ and UMF 15+ Manuka Honey, and Silver at the 2021 London International Honey Awards for UMF 12+ Manuka Honey.
About Naki New Zealand
Naki New Zealand is a family-run artisan producer of pure, award-winning Manuka honey from New Zealand's Taranaki region, prioritizing unadulterated quality and sustainability. For more, visit www.nakinewzealand.com.
About Nepra Foods Inc.
Nepra Foods is a specialty food company focused on innovative and proprietary allergen and gluten-free food ingredient technologies. The company supports food manufacturers globally with formulations, ingredients, and technical support to produce the next generation of healthy, nutritious foods. For more information on the company, visit www.neprafoods.com.
†Garvit Vyas, North America Manuka Honey Market Research Report. (Pune: Market Research Future, 2025), https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/north-america-manuka-honey-market-46400.
††Refer to https://www.umf.org.nz/research/ for supporting information on the health benefits
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