Alcohol Stats Need to Set the Record Straight
The Alcoholic Beverages Council said public debate about alcohol in New Zealand is sometimes dominated by outdated assumptions. “The latest evidence shows a far…
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Zero Alcohol Beer Available on Tap For First Time
DB Breweries has launched a New Zealand-first trial of zero alcohol beer on tap, with Heineken 0.0 now available on draught at two Auckland…
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Retaliation for Canceled Wine Export Licence
AUSTRALIA | Wine Australia has faced retaliation following its decision to cancel an export licence to protect the reputation of Australian Wines. Private Label…
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Australia’s On-Premise RTD Sales Soar To New Heights
AUSTRALIA | NielsenIQ has revealed sales of alcoholic Ready to Drink (RTD) beverages in Australia’s On-Premise have leapt by more than a third in…
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Whitehaven Wines Takes Centre Stage
A new act has begun in Marlborough, as Whitehaven Wines has become the naming-rights sponsor of the Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough. As a new act…
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Voting Down Tax Changes a “Lost Opportunity”
AUSTRALIA | Spirits & Cocktails Australia has called voting down proposed amendments to the alcohol tax in the Senate a lost opportunity. Spirits &…
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GALLO Acquires Four Roses Bourbon From Kirin Holdings
USA | GALLO announced that it has finalised an agreement with Kirin Holdings to acquire Four Roses Bourbon. The acquisition marked a pivotal moment…
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Important Trading Changes for Operators
The change to Easter trading rules has come through quickly, and for hospitality operators, the timing matters. A long weekend that has traditionally carried…
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Bill Has Third Reading Just Before Easter
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment Bill is set to have its third reading in Parliament, just before the Easter Holidays. On Wednesday,…
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A-EU FTA Brings Major Changes for Wine
AUSTRALIA | Agreements made between Australia and the European Union, A-EU FTA, are set to bring major changes for the local wine industry. Australian…
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New CEO for NZ Winegrowers
NZ Winegrowers has announced the appointment of Anishka Jelicich as its next Chief Executive Officer, commencing at the end of July 2026. Anishka Jelicic…
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Clubs NZ Push for Reduction on Draught Beer
Clubs New Zealand has joined industry calls for the Government to introduce a 50 percent reduction to excise tax on draught beer. Clubs New…
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