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Riding the gin wave
In her first column for Drinksbiz, Sarah Miller reflects on how gin has changed her life and what’s next for the juggernaut spirit…
NY bartender wins top title in World’s 50 Best Bars
GN Chan, co-founder of Double Chicken Please in New York, has been named the winner of Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2023…
CCEP NZ site achieves carbon neutral certification
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners New Zealand’s (CCEP) water bottling facility in Putāruru has become one of six CCEP sites globally to achieve internationally recognised PAS2060** carbon neutral certification…
Crystal balls and craft beer
It’s been a rollercoaster few months for craft beer - Michael Donaldson explains how breweries can learn from all that’s happened and shift the dial…
Are you a fit and proper person?
Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur looks at suitability for holding an alcohol licence…
Alena Kamper wins 2023 North Island Young Winemaker
Alena Kamper from Sacred Hill in Hawke’s Bay has won the title of 2023 Tonnellerie de Mercurey North Island Young Winemaker of the Year…
International Beverage acquires Cardrona Distillery
Global drinks business International Beverage has acquired Cardrona Distillery, regarded as one of New Zealand’s pioneering premium spirits producers…
2023 Young Winemaker competitions underway
The 2023 Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year competitions are underway with events being held around the country…
Argentina’s Tres Monos wins Art of Hospo title in World’s 50 Best Bars
Tres Monos in Buenos Aires has been rated the single best bar hospitality experience in the world, winning Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023…
Indevin Group announces new CEO
Indevin Group, New Zealand's largest wine producer and exporter and owner of the Villa Maria brand, has announced that Silver Fern Farms CEO, Simon Limmer will replace Duncan McFarlane in early 2024…
Trophy for NZ’s Vicar’s Son at Australian Gin Awards
New Zealand boutique gin distiller The Vicar’s Son has won the Trophy for Best Contemporary Gin at the Australian Gin Awards 2023…
Entries open for 2023 Marlborough Wine Show
Three new trophies are on offer for this year’s Marlborough Wine Show, with entries for the regional event open until 20 September…
Tai Nelson wins Young Vit 2023
Tai Nelson from Soljans Estate in Kumeu, Auckland has won the title of New Zealand Young Viticulturist of the Year 2023…
Foley Wines opens The Runholder
Foley Wines is opening its new cellar door dining destination, The Runholder, as home to its wineries Te Kairanga and Martinborough Vineyard, and the Lighthouse Gin distillery…
Fifth “World’s Best” title for Cassels at World Beer Awards 2023
Christchurch’s Cassels Brewing Co is celebrating a fifth consecutive “World’s Best” title at the World Beer Awards 2023 in London after again claiming “World’s Best Milk Stout”…
Industry slams passing of Alcohol Amendment Bill
Major industry groups have expressed their shock and dismay at the passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill…
Federal Merchants shifts distribution to Mainfreight
Federal Merchants & Co. has announced it is moving to Mainfreight as its new national distribution partner…
New wine partnership for Constellation Brands and EuroVintage
Constellation Brands has announced a partnership with EuroVintage as part of its strategic goals for Kim Crawford and a selection of international wines within the New Zealand market…
Tuatara moves exclusively to cans
Kāpiti-based brewery Tuatara is making the switch to cans in a move it says will meet Kiwi craft preferences…