New Wine Ambassador for Hawke’s Bay
Sydney-based sommelier Miroslava “Mimi” Mrazikova has been named as the first Hawke’s Bay Wine Ambassador. Hawke’s Bay Wine and Sommeliers Australia have announced Sydney-based…
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Zarraffa’s Expands Offerings in Cairns
AUSTRALIA | Zarraffa’s has continued to expand its brand across new regions of Queensland, opening a new drive-thru outlet in Cairns. The Cairns region…
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Kegs Become Major Industry Issue
Breweries across New Zealand have signalled fear over obtaining and dispatching kegs, impacting suppliers and hospitality operators. With an umbrella of uncertainty hanging over…
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Honour for Alex Coombs
Alex Coombs from Craggy Range is the 2026 Ormond Nurseries North Island Regional Young Viticulturist of the Year. In what was his third year…
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Delta Estate Takes home Gold at IWC
Delta Estate has won gold and three trophies at the International Wine Challenge for its highly acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc 2025. The Delta Estate Sauvignon…
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MONIN Cup Winner Crowned for 2026
Sandesh Thapa has been named the MONIN Cup 2026 New Zealand Champion and will now represent his country on the global stage. Innovation and…
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Scapegrace Wins Gold
Acclaimed Central Otago spirits label, Scapegrace Distilling Co., has struck gold at the 2026 World Drinks Awards in London. Scapegrace Distilling Co. has claimed…
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JO&JOE Launch Rooftop Coffee Rave
One Auckland cafe is set to host its first Rooftop Coffee Rave, complete with new brews, morning views, and a DJ spinning tracks. JO&JOE…
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OIV Highlight Wine Adaption to Trends
In its latest data, OIV said that tariffs, climate and consumer trends have driven sector adaptation for wine around the world. The International Organisation…
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Costa Coffee Embraces Classic Flavours
UK | Costa Coffee has turned up the flavour this summer with the launch of its first co-branded Ready-To-Drink product in Great Britain: the…
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Shift in Drink Selection
AUSTRALIA | A landmark 28-year analysis of Australian non-alcoholic drink sales has revealed major shifts in what Australians are choosing at the counter. The…
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Drink Victoria Program Gets Funding Boost
AUSTRALIA | The Independent Brewers Association has welcomed a commitment to fund the Drink Victoria program by the state government. The Victorian Government released…
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