Young Viticulturist of the Year Returns
Young viticulturists across the country are preparing for the 2026 Young Viticulturist of the Year programme, now in its 21st year. As autumn settles…
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Talent Shines at Brewers Cup Championship
The best of New Zealand’s coffee creatives showcased their skills at the NZSCA Aotearoa Brewers Cup Championships. This past weekend, the New Zealand coffee…
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NZ & India FTA Set to Benefit Local Wine
New Zealand signing an FTA with India has been viewed as a positive step for the local wine industry and export opportunities. New Zealand Winegrowers…
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Wellington Brewery wins Gold
Wellington brewery, Garage Project, has won New Zealand’s first-ever gold medal at the World Beer Cup. The World Beer Cup, the world’s most prestigious…
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Kegstar Declined Clearance by ComCom
Kegstar has been refused clearance to acquire assets from Konvoy New Zealand, as ruled by the Commerce Commission. The Commerce Commission has declined to…
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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The Alcoholic Beverages Council said public debate about alcohol in New Zealand is sometimes dominated by outdated assumptions.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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