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CCEP and Bacardi partner for premium spirits distribution
Bacardi has entered into a new agreement with CCEP in New Zealand for the distribution of its premium spirits portfolio…
New Sales Director at DB
DB has announced the appointment of Talia Tuhakaraina as Sales Director…
Marchfest expands with new format for 2026
Nelson beer festival Marchfest has unveiled a new format for 2026, offering a wider range of beers to festival goers…
First Coca-Cola RTD launches in NZ
Coca-Cola Oceania and its bottling partner Coca-Cola Europacific Partners have launched New Zealand’s very first alcoholic ready-to-drink made with Coca-Cola…
Suntory Oceania launches in NZ
Suntory has officially launched its new multi-beverage business in New Zealand…
Terra Sancta celebrates rare 100-point score
Bannockburn winery Terra Sancta is celebrating a 100-point score from international wine critic James Suckling…
Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series back for 2026
New Zealand bartenders are invited to enter the Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series…
New structure, leadership at CoLab
CoLab Wine Merchants has announced a leadership transition alongside a new national structure…
Tuatara launches high-tech taproom at Brewtown
DB has launched a New Zealand-first taproom experience with Tuatara that offers instant consumer feedback, and uses data insights and AI to elevate customer service…
Estrella Damm now at Premium Liquor
Premium Liquor Co. Ltd. is now the official distributor of Estrella Damm beer in New Zealand…
Europe’s 50 Best Bars to debut in 2026
50 Best is to launch the inaugural list of Europe’s 50 Best Bars in 2026…
DNA Brewing rescues Hop Federation
Blenheim’s DNA Brewing Ltd has acquired Hop Federation, saving the craft brew brand from closure…
Free AF expands into UK
Kiwi alcohol-free drinks brand Free AF has expanded into the UK through supermarket giant Morrisons…
Wineries honoured at NZ International Business Awards
Two wine companies have won big at the New Zealand International Business Awards…
Indevin boosts partnership with NZOC
Indevin Group has become an Official Commercial Partner of the New Zealand Olympic Committee(NZOC)…
A-List celeb’s Kiwi bubbles flute sparks online frenzy
Kiwi drinkware company Huski is bracing for a surge in global demand after an A-list celeb was spotted with its product…
New data shows Kiwis favouring lower ABV beers
New Statistics New Zealand data shows Kiwis are still enjoying beer – but are increasingly choosing lower ABV options…
Kiwi wines toast spots in Wine Spectator Top 100
Five New Zealand wines have been named in the prestigious Wine Spectator magazine Top 100 list for 2025…
IWSR forecasts global beverage alcohol to drop
Global beverage alcohol volume is set to decline further in 2025 than expected, according to an update from IWSR...
Marlborough Chardonnay named Champion Wine for 2025
Rapaura Springs Bouldevines Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 has been crowned Champion Wine at this year’s Marlborough Wine Show…