Friday Hut Market Honey Active MGO 550+ 160g
Raw active Jellybush honey, independently tested and certified at MGO 550+ by the University of the Sunshine Coast. Made by a Northern Rivers roadside apiary.
Friday Hut Market is a small honey producer based in the hinterland behind Byron Bay, started as a roadside experiment in supporting bees and their keepers. Their Active Honey is produced by bees foraging from Jellybush (Leptospermum) - a native Australian plant from the same botanical family as the New Zealand Manuka tree. Jellybush honey is tested and rated using the same MGO (methylglyoxal) system used for Manuka honey, with each batch independently assessed for potency and authenticity.
This batch is certified at MGO 550+ by the University of the Sunshine Coast - one of Australia's recognised testing authorities for active honey. The honey is thick, slow-pouring, and deeply flavoured with the rich, slightly earthy character of Leptospermum nectar.
Friday Hut Market is one of a small number of Northern Rivers producers. Stocked at Santos because the product is local, independently tested, and exactly the kind of small-batch apiary operation Santos exists to support.
Why people love it
- Active Jellybush honey from native Australian Leptospermum plants
- Independently tested and certified at MGO 550+ by the University of the Sunshine Coast
- Raw and unprocessed - thick, slow-pouring, deeply flavoured
- Produced by a small Northern Rivers roadside apiary
- No additives, no blending, no pasteurisation
- Each batch independently certified for potency and authenticity
How to enjoy it
- A teaspoon stirred into warm water with fresh lemon
- Drizzled over Greek yoghurt, porridge, or sliced fruit
- Spread on sourdough with butter
- On cheese boards with strong aged or soft cheeses
- Straight off the spoon
Storage
Store at room temperature, out of direct sunlight. Like all raw honey, this may naturally crystallise over time - this is a sign of authenticity, not spoilage. To return to liquid, stand the sealed jar in a bowl of warm water and stir gently. Never microwave or heat above 40°C.
Ingredients
100% raw Australian Jellybush honey (Leptospermum spp.).
No additives. No preservatives. Raw and unpasteurised.
Not suitable for children under 12 months of age.
Country of origin: Product of Australia (Northern Rivers, NSW).
Testing and certification: MGO 550+ certified by the University of the Sunshine Coast.
About Friday Hut Market
Friday Hut Market is a Northern Rivers honey producer that began as a roadside experiment in selling pure raw honey to support local bees and their keepers. Their range covers raw wildflower honey and active Jellybush honey, alongside beeswax candles and bars. Small scale, independent, and genuinely local.
Why Santos Organics
Santos has been the Northern Rivers' organic food shop since 1978. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, every purchase supports our work in community food systems, supporting local producers like Friday Hut Market, and the Grow the Growers project. We stock Friday Hut Market because they're local, transparent about their testing, and represent exactly the kind of small Northern Rivers producer the Santos shelves were built for.
Santos Organics is not your average grocery store; it's a not-for-profit social enterprise and environmental charity. Since 1978, we've pioneered the organic wholefood movement. Our stores serve as community hubs where people connect with our team and fellow community members, sharing a journey toward optimal health and wellness. The palpable sense of community forms part of the social and cultural fabric of the Byron Shire and Northern Rivers. Employing over 70 passionate locals, we support hundreds of local farmers, makers, and artisans, promoting the local economy, building community resilience, and strengthening the local food system. Approximately 75% of the food on our shelves is locally grown, produced, or supplied, nurturing interconnectedness and supporting those passionate about clean, wholesome food and sustainable living.
Santos Organics makes conscious shopping easy by sourcing the best organic food and natural lifestyle products. We invest in ethics research through a dedicated Ethics Specialist position, ensuring our products meet rigorous standards before reaching our shelves. Our Care Check process aligns products with our social impact and environmental goals, providing customers with confidence in their purchases. Our commitment to ethical product procurement extends to partnerships with local farmers through initiatives like the Grow the Growers Project. This project helps local farmers establish pathways to the organic retail market, making fresh, locally grown organic food more available and affordable. By incorporating supply agreements and mutual marketing support, we foster connections between customers and the farmers behind their food.
Santos Organics significantly impacts the local community and economy. Over the last three years, our investments in local employment, goods from local suppliers and distributors, rent, and hiring local tradespeople have retained over $26 million within the Northern Rivers. In the past year alone, $5.3 million was circulated back into the local economy through these efforts, supporting over 100 Northern Rivers-based suppliers and distributors. This investment sustains our community's vitality and unique culture. Employing over 70 local team members ensures money stays within the local economy, enhancing opportunities for community interaction and support. Our local suppliers share our vision of promoting creative, sustainable, and healthy product development, strengthening the reputation of the Byron Bay region as a hub for innovation and sustainability.
