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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…
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…