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Steinlager Ultra Low Carb recall over alc-free label mix-up
Lion has announced a recall of around 2,500 cases of Steinlager Ultra Low Carb 24-packs…
It’s only a small change… until it isn’t
Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Davies looks at what to know when varying your alcohol licence…
Better make it beer
Michael Donaldson examines the popularity of “better for you” beers...
Pinot Noir through the ages
Joelle Thomson tastes her way through Pinot Noir history at a very special event in Martinborough...
A very English drop
Sarah Miller finds there is dogged determination among those in England’s whisky industry...
Kiwi wine chosen for World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection
One New Zealand wine has made the list for the third edition of World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection…
Beer consumption falls to record low
New data fshows a sustained downward trend in overall alcohol consumption, with beer hitting a new low…
2026 NZ Spirits Awards on the way
The key dates for this year’s New Zealand Spirits Awards have been announced…
Entries open for 2026 LION Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence
The LION Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence has opened for 2026 entries…
Vinarchy appoints MD for Aus/NZ
Vinarchy has appointed Nicole Battistessa as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand…
Mission Estate appoints new CEO
Mission Estate Winery has announced the appointment of Michael Wentworth as its new Chief Executive…
New NZ hop variety set for commercial launch
A new New Zealand hop variety is tipped to make a splash here and overseas when it comes to market in the next few months…
New Commercial Director for Pernod Ricard NZ
Pernod Ricard New Zealand has appointed Natasha Callister as its new Commercial Director, commencing 20 April 2026…
Tickets released for SBNZ27
Tickets are now available for Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 (SBNZ27)…
Entries open for AIBA 2026
Entries have opened for the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA)…
First time at Wine Paris for NZ Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers will be exhibiting at Wine Paris for the first time in early February…
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…

