Welcome to the Family
Real Honey. Real Science. Real Results.
At Forest Fresh, we believe you deserve more than just honey that tastes good, you deserve honey that does good.
Every jar we pack is backed by over 120 years of Western Australian beekeeping and five generations of family experience in producing and packing honey. From hive to jar, our goal is simple
To supply consumers worldwide with nature’s most powerful active honey and a range of healthy functional infusions.
What Makes WA Honey So Special?
Nature’s Oldest Forests
Nature’s Oldest Forests
Around 45 million years of isolation has allowed Australia’s flora to evolve entirely on its own. Today, Western Australia’s Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) and Marri (Corymbia calophylla) forests stand among the world’s oldest temperate ecosystems. Their trees, some 400+ years old, thrive in mineral-rich soils and harsh climates, producing the bioactive phytochemicals that play the role in giving our honeys their exceptional, world leading anti-microbial strengths
Dual-Activity, Naturally
Dual-Activity, Naturally
Western Australia’s eucalypts produce nectar that’s naturally dual-active, containing both bee-derived enzymes and plant-based antimicrobial compounds, the perfect balance for genuine active honey. When bees add the enzyme glucose oxidase to the nectar, it forms hydrogen peroxide and gluconic acid.
What this means?
Powerful natural antiseptics that form the first layer of defence.
The second comes from plant-derived phytochemicals and organic acids, which remain stable and effective even after the peroxide breaks down. Together, these two mechanisms create honey with strong antimicrobial strength, longer-lasting, and proven to provide antimicrobial support.
Polyphenolic Compounds
Polyphenolic Compounds
While Manuka honeys rely on a single compound (MGO) to deliver activity, Jarrah and Marri honeys from Western Australia are naturally rich in a wider spectrum of active compounds, including phenolic acids (gallic, syringic, protocatechuic, cinnamic, and p-hydroxybenzoic acids), flavonoids (catechins, epicatechins, taxifolin, luteolin, and hesperitin), and other bioactives such as kojic acid and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) that together deliver broad-spectrum, more balanced bioactivity.
This combination of polyphenolic compounds is the reason our honey is loved by over 10,000+ customers across the globe.
Pure. Raw. Natural
Pure. Raw. Natural
Western Australia’s forests are among the most isolated on Earth, far removed from commercial farming and industrial activity. This separation keeps the region pesticide-free and disease-free, with no exposure to threats such as Varroa mites or Foulbrood. The result is nectar collected from clean, untouched ecosystems. Each batch of Forest Fresh honey is minimally filtered and unpasteurised, preserving its natural enzymes, prebiotic sugars, and micro-nutrients exactly as they occur in the hive, a true reflection of one of the world’s purest honey environments.
The History of the Fewster Family in WA Beekeeping
Fewster Family: The largest independent family of commercial beekeepers and packers in Western Australia, trusted by consumers worldwide, for generations.
John Fewster
In 1916, John Fewster began beekeeping with his brother Robert on the family farm in Muchea, laying the foundation for a multi-generational legacy in Western Australian honey.
DOB 23 Dec 1866
DOD 11 March 1943
Jim Fewster
Jim, along with his brothers Nelson, Norman, and Arthur, carried the beekeeping tradition forward. Today, five descendants of the brothers remain active in the honey industry.
DOB 23 Dec 1866
DOD 11 March 1943
Alan Fewster
Alan dedicated his working life to beekeeping, continuing the family tradition until his retirement
DOB 26 Jan 1935
Mike Fewster
Mike grew up working hives on the family farm before pursuing studies in geosciences. His scientific expertise now underpins Forest Fresh Honeys focus on research, quality screening, and bioactive honey validation.
DOB 6 Jan 1960
Matt Fewster
Fifth generation of the Fewster family, Matt is not a beekeeper himself but plays a central role in advancing Western Australian honey exports. His focus is on developing value-added agri-food products and brands for international markets.
DOB 13 Oct 1996
Pure, Natural, Sustainable The Way Nature Intended.
I’m Matt, part of the largest collective of independent family of commercial beekeepers and packers in Western Australia. Forest Fresh isn’t just this generations story, it’s a family-run brand built on more than 100 years of heritage, carried forward by a new generation and a young, passionate team dedicated to supplying honey at different TA grades to assist with support modern day health needs.
We’re here to validate, test, and educate, so you can understand the real power of bioactive Western Australian honey. Our story began over a century ago, when my great-great-grandfather tended hives in Western Australia’s native forests. Today, my father Mike Fewster, a scientist with a background in geosciences, leads our research and testing programs, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of purity and proven activity.
At Forest Fresh, we don’t just pack jars, we create natural products with purpose and develop industry first scientifically backed guarantees. From our award-winning Jarrah TA50+ to our Crystallisation-Free Guarantee™ and new functional honey infusions, everything we produce is backed by science, driven by transparency, and supported by a dedicated team that believes in doing things right.
We’re proud to be a family business with a modern approach, blending heritage, innovation, and integrity to deliver products that are genuinely good for you.
Welcome to the Forest Fresh family.
We’re glad you’re here.
