Wholesale & Trade Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Western Honey Supplies Trade Portal. As Australia’s leading specialist in bulk honey distribution, we provide high-volume honey supplies for food manufacturers, hospitality groups and retail stockists. Below are the answers to the most common enquiries regarding our wholesale operations, logistics and product specifications.

About Western Honey Supplies

Who is Western Honey Supplies?

Western Honey Supplies is a proudly family-owned and operated Western Australian business, founded by the Spurge family. With a passion for beekeeping that spans generations, we are committed to producing premium Western Australian honey and beeswax while building long-term relationships based on quality, integrity and reliable service.

Today, the Spurge family proudly supplies premium bulk honey and natural beeswax to manufacturers, distributors and exporters throughout Australia and international markets.

Western Honey Supplies supplies premium Western Australian honey and natural beeswax for commercial manufacturing and industrial applications.

Our core products include:

  • Bulk Raw Western Australian honey (including certified organic)
  • Bulk Raw beeswax (including certified organic)

Western Honey Supplies is a business-to-business (B2B) supplier of premium Western Australian honey and beeswax.

We work exclusively with commercial customers across Australia and international markets, including:

  • Food manufacturers
  • Cosmetic and skincare manufacturers
  • Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies
  • Candle manufacturers
  • Soap manufacturers
  • Honey packers
  • Contract manufacturers
  • Exporters
  • Wholesale distributors
  • Industrial manufacturers

Our focus is on building long-term supply partnerships with businesses that require reliable access to premium Western Australian honey and beeswax.

Western Honey Supplies operates exclusively as a business-to-business (B2B) supplier and does not have a retail shop or showroom open to the public.

Our premises are a commercial production and distribution facility, and access is available by appointment only. If you are an existing customer or would like to discuss your bulk honey or beeswax requirements, please contact our team to arrange a suitable time to visit.

We do not offer over-the-counter sales or retail purchases from our premises.

Product Quality

Why choose Western Australian honey?

Western Australian honey is recognised worldwide for its purity, distinctive native floral sources and exceptional quality. Produced from some of the world’s most unique eucalyptus forests, it offers flavours and characteristics that cannot be replicated elsewhere.

At Western Honey Supplies, we source honey from carefully managed apiary sites across Western Australia, supplying manufacturers with premium raw honey backed by rigorous quality systems, traceability and dependable commercial supply.

Our honey is harvested from carefully selected apiary sites throughout Western Australia.

We source honey from native forests and natural landscapes renowned for producing distinctive floral varieties including Jarrah, Marri, Karri, Yate, Blackbutt, York Gum, Wildflower and other seasonal Western Australian honeys.

Availability of individual floral varieties depends on seasonal flowering conditions and annual harvests.

Yes. Our honey is supplied in its natural raw form and is carefully handled to preserve its natural flavour, aroma and beneficial characteristics.

Following extraction, the honey is gently filtered to remove naturally occurring hive debris such as wax particles and bee material. It is not unnecessarily heated or over-processed, allowing it to retain the quality and characteristics expected of premium Western Australian honey.

Our minimal processing approach ensures the honey is clean, consistent and suitable for commercial food manufacturing while maintaining its natural integrity.

 Yes. Product quality and consistency are an important part of our supply process.

Our honey is laboratory tested as required to verify key quality parameters and ensure it meets customer specifications and applicable Australian food standards. Testing may include moisture content, floral identification and other analytical testing depending on the product and customer requirements.

Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and other supporting documentation can be provided for many products upon request. If your business requires specific testing or product specifications, our team can discuss your quality assurance requirements prior to supply.

Total Activity (TA) is a measure of the naturally occurring antibacterial activity found in certain honeys, particularly Western Australian Jarrah honey. The TA rating is determined through independent laboratory testing and provides an objective indication of the honey’s antibacterial activity.

Western Honey Supplies can supply laboratory-tested TA-rated Jarrah honey, with specific TA grades available subject to seasonal availability. Certificates of Analysis (COAs) can be provided upon request for qualifying batches.

As TA is a naturally occurring characteristic, activity levels vary between harvests depending on factors such as floral source, seasonal conditions and location. Every batch intended for TA sale is laboratory tested to verify its rating, providing manufacturers, exporters and commercial buyers with confidence in product quality and consistency.

Yes. Our certified organic honey and beeswax are certified through Organic Food Chain (OFC), one of Australia’s leading organic certification bodies.

Certification provides customers with confidence that products have been produced, handled and processed in accordance with recognised organic standards.

Certified organic products are available subject to seasonal supply.

Yes. Western Honey Supplies operates under a HACCP-based food safety system to help ensure consistent product quality, traceability and food safety throughout our production processes.

Our Quality Assurance program is certified through B-QUAL Australia, the Australian honey bee industry’s nationally recognised quality assurance and biosecurity program. B-QUAL incorporates HACCP principles and supports best practice in food safety, traceability, hive management and product integrity.

Our food safety and quality systems provide confidence to manufacturers, exporters and commercial customers that our honey and beeswax are produced and handled to recognised industry standards.

Consistency is essential for commercial manufacturing.

We work closely with our beekeeping operations and maintain quality management processes throughout harvesting, processing and storage to provide a dependable supply of premium Western Australian honey and beeswax.

However, as a natural product, some variation in colour, flavour and aroma is expected between seasons and floral sources.

Commercial Supply

Why partner with Western Honey Supplies?

Western Honey Supplies is committed to being a dependable supply partner for commercial businesses.

We offer:

  • Premium Western Australian honey and beeswax
  • Reliable commercial supply
  • Bulk quantities to support production requirements
  • Consistent product quality
  • Batch traceability
  • Export capability
  • Long-term supply relationships
  • Responsive customer service

Whether you require regular bulk honey deliveries or pallet quantities of beeswax, we work closely with our customers to provide a consistent and dependable supply of premium Western Australian products.

Yes. Pricing is based on a range of factors including product type, order volume, packaging requirements and delivery location.

For customers with ongoing supply requirements, we can discuss volume-based pricing and long-term supply arrangements.

Please contact our sales team for a tailored quotation.

The minimum order quantity for bulk honey is 300 kg.

Honey is supplied in:

  • Food-grade Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)
  • Food-grade pails by request

We work with manufacturers and commercial customers requiring reliable bulk honey supply rather than retail quantities.

No. Western Honey Supplies does not offer retail packing, contract packing or private label services.

Our expertise is in producing and supplying premium bulk honey and beeswax to businesses that undertake their own manufacturing, packing or further processing.

Our beeswax is supplied as natural beeswax blocks in pallet quantities.

A standard pallet contains approximately 700 kg of beeswax blocks, making it suitable for manufacturers and commercial users with ongoing production requirements.

Yes. Western Honey Supplies supplies customers throughout Australia and selected international markets. We can work with customers and freight providers to facilitate export shipments and provide supporting documentation where required. Please contact our team to discuss your destination and specific requirements.

Product & Provenance

Where is Western Honey Supplies honey sourced?

Our honey is sourced from a network of trusted apiarists who adhere to the highest standards of hive management and biosecurity. With a primary focus on the pristine wilderness of Western Australia, we specialise in 100% pure Australian honey.

We provide raw, cold-filtered honey. Unlike commercial supermarket honey, our wholesale supply is never ultra-filtered or heat-treated at high temperatures. This ensures the natural enzymes, pollen, and distinct Western Australian floral profiles remain intact.

Our core range includes West Australian Jarrah, Karri, Marri (Red Gum) and Wildflower. Please contact our trade desk for current nectar flow reports and laboratory-certified TA (Total Activity) ratings for medicinal grades.

Ordering & Wholesale Logistics

What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for wholesale?

As a dedicated trade supplier, our MOQs are designed for business efficiency. Our minimum order starts at a single carton for retail-ready jars, or 15kg for bulk pails. For industrial manufacturing, we scale up to 1,000kg IBCs.

Yes. We provide a competitive, tiered pricing structure based on volume. We can offer contract pricing for long-term manufacturing partners to ensure price stability against seasonal fluctuations.

To access wholesale pricing, please use our Enquiry Form to contact our Perth-based sales team. Once your ABN is verified, we will provide you with our current wholesale price list and credit application terms.

Packaging & Shipping

What bulk packaging sizes are available?

We supply bulk pails in a range of sizes, or 1,400‑kilogram IBCs for high‑volume production. The minimum order is 300 kilograms, with a packing fee added only when pails or specialist handling are required.

  • Food Service: 3kg and 5kg pails.
  • Industrial/Manufacturing: 15kg pails, 28kg tins, and 1,000kg IBCs.

We ship nationwide from our Western Australian distribution centre.

  • Perth Metro: 1 to 2 business days.
  • Regional WA: 3 to 5 business days.
  • Interstate (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide): 5 to 7 business days via our freight partners.

Western Honey Supplies is for B2B and bulk trade enquiries. For premium, small-batch Australian honey delivered directly to your home, please visit our consumer-facing brand: Heirloom Honey Co.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Is your honey laboratory tested?

Every batch of honey destined for Western Honey Supplies undergoes rigorous quality control. We provide Certificates of Analysis (CoA) upon request, covering moisture content, HMF levels and antimicrobial activity (for Jarrah and medicinal grades).

We operate under strict food safety protocols. Our supply chain is fully traceable, ensuring that every drop of honey meets Australian food standard codes and export-grade requirements.

Need further assistance?

Our trade team is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (AWST).