From Humble Beginnings
In 1976, Graham Cammell embarked on his honey business by filling his very first jar using a hand-operated packing machine in the basement of his family home. Throughout that initial year, Graham's focus was on serving the local market.
Since then, Cammell's Honey has experienced significant growth and currently supplies a diverse range of industries in New Zealand, including tourism, hospitality, and multiple food manufacturers. The company has even expanded its reach to international markets, successfully exporting to over 10 countries.
As our honey gained popularity and the business continued to flourish, we express our gratitude to Graham for making the decision to upgrade the outdated hand-operated packing machine!
With the business expanding rapidly, it soon became evident that the basement was no longer adequate. Consequently, a dedicated facility known as the Honey-House was constructed in Mangere. The wholesale shop quickly gained favor among locals, prompting regular expansions of the premises to accommodate the growing business. Presently, we operate from a purpose-built facility located in Clevedon.
A Family Business
As a family-owned and operated venture, Cammell's Honey is strengthened by the combined skills and know-how of Graham, his two sons, a son-in-law, and a dedicated grandson, all well-versed in the world of bees and honey.
Our Honey
We pride ourselves on supplying a range of premium New Zealand honeys; including the world-famous Manuka.
In order to supply varieties from across New Zealand's distinctive honey-producing regions, we rely on a network of experienced beekeepers - many of whom have been in beekeeping for longer than we have.
The Cammell's Honey Logo
The Cammell's Honey logo is a depiction of a beehive, or more specifically a skep. A skep was one of the first types of hives to be used in Europe - and is a common symbol for a beehive.
For us, it is a symbol of the tradition of beekeeping and our commitment to producing quality bee products.