Mariefields Certified Organic Raw Rainforest Honey 500g
Raw organic honey from a rainforest apiary in Tyalgum, Northern Rivers. Produced on a farm that has used no chemicals or insecticides for over 30 years.
Mariefields is a family farmstay in Tyalgum in the hinterland behind the Gold Coast, operating as a fully organic farm since the early 1990s. The honey comes from hives placed in their pristine rainforest and in the adjacent national park, where the bees forage on rainforest trees and wildflowers that have never been exposed to synthetic chemicals or agricultural sprays.
The result is a raw, unfiltered honey with the complex, layered flavour that comes from diverse rainforest flora rather than a single crop source. Rainforest honey varies batch to batch depending on what's flowering - that variation is part of what makes it interesting. The colour ranges from golden amber to dark amber, and the flavour is rich, slightly earthy, and deeply complex.
The 500g jar is the everyday size, right for a household using honey regularly across breakfast, baking, and cooking.
Why people love it
- Certified organic, from a farm with no chemicals or insecticides for 30+ years
- Raw and unfiltered, retaining natural pollen and enzymes
- Sourced from rainforest and national park hives in Tyalgum, Northern Rivers NSW
- Multi-flora rainforest honey with complex, layered flavour
- Small batch production from a family-run farmstay apiary
- 500g glass jar
- Certification: [CERTIFIER NAME REQUIRED BEFORE PUBLISHING, e.g. ACO or NASAA Certified Organic]
How to enjoy it
- Drizzled over yoghurt, porridge, granola, or fresh fruit
- Spread on sourdough toast with butter or nut butter
- Stirred into warm water with lemon as a morning drink
- Added to salad dressings, marinades, and glazes
- Used in baking as a natural sweetener in cakes, slices, and biscuits
- On a cheese board alongside strong aged cheeses
- Straight off the spoon - rainforest honey is good enough to eat on its own
Storage
Store at room temperature, out of direct sunlight. Raw honey may crystallise over time - this is a natural process and a sign of real, unprocessed honey. To return to liquid, place the sealed jar in a bowl of warm water and stir gently. Do not microwave or heat above 40°C.
Ingredients
100% raw certified organic rainforest honey.
No additives. No preservatives. Unpasteurised.
Not suitable for children under 12 months of age.
Country of origin: Product of Australia (Tyalgum, Northern Rivers NSW).
About Mariefields
Mariefields is a family-owned organic farmstay in Tyalgum in the Northern Rivers hinterland, operating for over 30 years without chemicals or insecticides on the land. The apiary produces raw honey from hives placed in their rainforest and the adjacent national park. Their honey has been recognised as Gold Star quality and is produced in small batches direct from the farm.
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 Mariefields, and the Grow the Growers project. We stock Mariefields because their farm is in our backyard, their practices are the real thing, and the honey speaks for itself.
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.
