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NZ Cider Day to debut on March 8
The The Fruit Wine & Cider Makers Association of NZ has announced that the first NZ Cider Day is to be held on Saturday 8 March, 2025…
Wine pioneer Peter Babich passes away at 92
The Babich family is mourning the passing of Peter Babich, a respected leader in the New Zealand wine industry, who has passed away aged 92…
NZ’s Top 50 Gastropubs for 2025 revealed
The results are in for the second annual Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards…
Suntory Oceania appoints NZ Licensed Sales Director
Suntory Oceania has appointed Jared Chamberlain to the role of New Zealand Licensed Sales Director…
Monkey Shoulder reveals its new-look bottle
Whisky brand Monkey Shoulder has updated its bottle with a fresh new look that includes a new label and a lighter bottle…
New report spotlights local brewing industry
A new report provides a comprehensive overview of the New Zealand brewing sector’s impact on the economy, tourism, and regional communities…
Thirsty Camel now Campari NZ
Distributor Thirsty Camel NZ Ltd, a majority-owned joint venture, has changed its name to Campari New Zealand Ltd, a fully-owned in-market company of Campari Group…
Lawson’s Dry Hills celebrates B Corp Certification
Lawson’s Dry Hills has announced it is now B Corp Certified, in time for the release of its 2024 wines…
Hospitality NZ welcomes visitor visa change
Hospitality New Zealand is welcoming visitor visa changes allowing tourists to work remotely while visiting New Zealand...
New Minister for Hospitality and Tourism
The hospitality and tourism sectors have a new Minister following Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Cabinet reshuffle…
Breweries gear up for Marchfest 2025
Nelson’s local and regional brewers are preparing to debut brand new beers at the 18th annual Marchfest…
NZ white wine the UK’s festive pick
New Zealand white wine showed strong performance in the UK over the festive season…
Moa Brewing partners with Venues Ōtautahi
Marlborough-based Moa Brewing Co. has been named the preferred pourage partner in a four-year deal with Venues Ōtautahi…
Entries open for Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series 2025
Jameson has announced the return of its annual Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series competition…
Free AF teams up with Khloe and Kris
New Zealand premium alcohol-free drinks company Free AF has teamed up with world-famous influencers Khloe Kardashian and Kris Jenner…
Hopes high for NZ’s premium spirits in 2025
Spirits NZ says that despite a tough 2024 for the local spirits industry, there are encouraging signs for premium spirits…
Drinksbiz changes for 2025
From 2025, Drinksbiz is shifting from six issues a year to five and adjusting the magazine’s cover dates…
Invivo sales up, positive forecast for 2025
Invivo has shared its FY2024 results and outlined plans for FY2025, with figures showing its strengthening presence in key international markets…
Suntory Oceania CEO to retire in 2025
Suntory Oceania has announced that Darren Fullerton, CEO of Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania, will retire in 2025…
DB stops, collaborates with Vanilla Ice
DB has teamed up with rapper Vanilla Ice on an Export Ultra campaign to help stop beers exploding in freezers this summer…