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Beverage distributor Federal Merchants & Co has announced a change in leadership…

Entries have opened for the New World Beer & Cider Awards, offering brewers and cidermakers a chance at making the Top 30 list and receiving nationwide sales and promotion…

New Zealand wine writer John Saker has called for the creation of a National Wine Museum…

We’re winding up for the year here at Drinksbiz - ready to enjoy a summer break and welcome in 2024…

Iconic New Zealand festival Rhythm & Vines has announced a raft of partnerships with New Zealand and global drinks brands…

Frucor Suntory has announced the appointment of Brad Erceg as General Manager, New Zealand…

Award-winning winery Valli has opened a wine bar in New Zealand’s newest wine region, Waitaki…

Asahi Group Holdings has announced Amanda Sellers as the new Group CEO of Asahi Beverages, its Oceania business…

Australia’s family-owned winery Brown Brothers has been named as the most powerful brand in the Australian wine market…

Founder and CEO of EuroVintage, Nick Hern, has been made a Knight of the French Order of Agricultural Merit…

Motueka-based craft brewery Hop Federation has opened its new taproom in time for summer crowds in the region…

Hospitality NZ has launched a consumer-driven competition to find the best gastropubs around New Zealand…

Premium vineyard Tantalus Estate on Waiheke Island is up for sale by tender…

At the end of a grim year for beer, Michael Donaldson highlights some of the positives from our brewers…

Tequila (and its lesser-known sibling mezcal) are on the rise, as Sarah Miller explains…

Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur has some tips for your business going into 2024…

Family-owned wine business Guigal in France’s Rhône Valley shows that quality and quantity can go hand in hand, as Joelle Thomson explains…

Award-winning New Zealand single malt whisky distillery, Pōkeno Whisky, has appointed distributor Tickety-Boo Liquor to help build its presence across the domestic On-Trade market…

Industry body Hospitality NZ has welcomed news of an expanded Minister of Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, announced by the new coalition Government…