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Electric forklifts to help cut DB’s carbon emissions
DB Breweries has rolled out a new fleet of electric forklifts as part of its goal to achieve a zero carbon footprint in its operations by 2030
Indevin signs conditional agreement to buy Villa Maria
Wine company Indevin has signed a conditional agreement to buy Villa Maria.
New global Slow Wine Coalition launches
International movement Slow Food has launched a new global network designed to unite people from across the world of wine.
Hospitality in safe hands as Barcats expands to help sector
New Zealand’s fastest growing hospitality platform, Barcats, continues to experience an incredible growth rate, gaining a number of high-profile new investors and sponsors amid the COVID pandemic.
Keep the fun in festivals
Following the cancellation of Hamilton’s Great Kiwi Beer Festival 2022 over licensing conditions, alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur looks at what to consider when organising an event...
See you again, Clivée
Joelle Thomson says a fond ‘au revoir’ as one of the wine industry’s leading lights steps back…
Spotlight on whisky rules
As distilleries around the world push the boundaries with their spirits, it’s forcing debate in the Northern Hemisphere around what defines whisky, as Dominic Roskrow explains…
A tale of two breweries
As Garage Project and Parrotdog mark 10 years in business, Michael Donaldson reflects on how their very different beginnings have become their strengths…
Tripadvisor names Queenstown wine tour as world’s best
Queenstown-based Altitude Tours has been named the Top Wine Experience in the world by travel website Tripadvisor.
Baylands triumphs in WCIPA 2021
Baylands Brewery has won the 14th annual Malthouse West Coast IPA Challenge to take the coveted Golden Gumboots.
Elemental fires up new Navy Strength gin
The Marlborough distillery behind the gin named the best in New Zealand has launched a new Navy Strength version, complete with a live gunpowder test.
Best in Show for Tohu Chardonnay at Decanter World Wine Awards
Nelson’s Tohu Wines has won a Best in Show award at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards - the only New Zealand winery to do so in 2021.
New liquor retail brand in West Akld the first in 50 years
Liquorland and The Trusts in West Auckland have announced a partnership that marks a change to 50 years of liquor retail in the area
Lion launches Speight’s Summit Zero lager
Lion has launched Speight’s Summit Zero lager, the first zero alcohol beer under the Speight’s brand.
East Imperial lists on London Stock Exchange
New Zealand-based premium mixer brand East Imperial has listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Bellini introduces two new bar stars
Bellini Bar at Hilton Auckland introduces two new team members and brings back its popular Mixology Masterclasses.
NZ Cider Festival shifts to Hawke’s Bay for 2021
The New Zealand Cider Festival will this year be held in the North Island for the first time as part of Hawke’s Bay’s signature culinary festival F.A.W.C!.
Pals launches 0% RTD
Kiwi RTD brand Pals is adding a limited edition, zero-alcohol flavour to its range in time for Dry July and is making its first foray into grocery.
Kiwi distillers shine at NZ Spirits Awards 2021
New Zealand distillers have beaten some of the biggest global spirits names to top Trophies at the NZ Spirits Awards 2021.
New World Wine Awards underway for 2021
The New World Wine Awards are underway for 2021 with entries closing early July and judging to take place in Marlborough later that month.