Australian honey producers have won a five-year trademark battle in Britain amid a long-running dispute with New Zealand over who can claim the term “manuka honey”.

New Zealand has been trying to block Australia from using the term in overseas markets, arguing it's a Maori word. 

Chairman of the Australian Manuka Association Paul Callander, told 6PR Mornings while it's a positive outcome, the battle has been costly. 

"It's been funded primarily by the industry and its members, and a dedicated team of people that saw we had to fight this group legitimately," Mr Callander said. 

Australian honey producers have won a five-year trademark battle in Britain amid a long-running dispute with New Zealand over who can claim the term “manuka honey”.
New Zealand has been trying to block Australia from using the term in overseas markets, arguing it's a Maori word. 
Chairman of the Australian Manuka Association Paul Callander, told 6PR Mornings while it's a positive outcome, the battle has been costly. 
"It's been funded primarily by the industry and its members, and a dedicated team of people that saw we had to fight this group legitimately," Mr Callander said.

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