HOGO Biggest Challenge to Hospo with Omicron
HOGO or the hassle of going-out looks to be the biggest challenge in the upcoming Omicron wave. According to Brad Olsen, Infometrics Principal Economist…
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A Sad Day for the Kiwi Wine Industry
The Babich family is mourning the passing of Joe Babich, New Zealand wine industry pioneer, who passed away on 13 January 2022 after a…
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Everything’s Coming Up Rosé for Waitangi Day
Falling on Saturday 5 February, New Zealand Rosé Day is just in time to kick off Waitangi weekend in style and celebrate this country’s premium pinks which have soared in popularity with Kiwis….
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New Head Office for Lion NZ
Lion New Zealand has opened the doors to its new head office in the stunning 6 Green Star building at 136 Fanshawe Street. “This…
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Lower Hutt Heats up for Summer Refresher Drink Challenge
The Cool As Summer Refresher Drink Challenge, into its seventh year, will see 17 hospitality operators including cafes, restaurants, bars, and a bakery in…
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Kiwi Drinking Habits are Changing
New research into New Zealanders’ beer buying habits, published by industry group the Brewers Association of New Zealand, shows a huge rise in the…
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Meet the Distiller: Elemental Distillers
Ben Leggett, Elemental Distillers’ director and head distiller, was born and raised in Marlborough but spent over a decade working with spirits in the…
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Grape to Glass – Grasshopper Rock
Despite never thinking he would end up in the wine industry, Phil Hanford established Grasshopper Rock Winery 20 years ago. “I never had any…
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Kiwi Wine has Wings: NZ Wine in High Demand at Home and Overseas
International demand for New Zealand wine shows no sign of slowing, with export value reaching $599 million in the first quarter of the new…
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There’s a Lot in That Cup
Are Kiwis paying too much for a cup of coffee? No, they’re probably not paying enough. When you take the time to consider what…
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Kiwis are drinking better than ever
If you thought the pressures of a global pandemic were influencing how we drink, you’d be right. But did you know that Kiwis are…
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New Zealand Spirits Come of Age
Kiwi’s palates are evolving. The cheerio with tomato sauce has evolved into porcini with crème fraiche, Gordon’s gin into New Zealand’s own double gold…
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