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New $13m Akl warehouse for Suntory Oceania
Suntory Oceania has unveiled a new $13 million warehouse at its Auckland manufacturing site…
Hancocks partners with Casella Family Brands
Hancocks Family Merchants and Australia’s Casella Family Brands have announced a new partnership in New Zealand…
Lion partners with OpenAI
Lion is partnering with OpenAI to bring artificial intelligence at scale into the alcohol and beverage sector…
Peckham’s acquires Capital Cider Co.
Lois and Jody Scott, owners of Peckham’s Cidery & Orchard in Upper Moutere, have acquired Nelson cidery Capital Cider Co…
Lion completes $7.2M project at Speight’s with 3MW electric boiler
Lion has commissioned a 3MW electric boiler at Speight's Brewery completing a $7.2 million emissions project…
Rule change for hospo trading in time for Easter
New rules around Easter trading for hospitality venues will come into effect just in time for the long weekend…
Anishka Jelicich new CEO at NZ Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers has appointed Anishka Jelicich as its next Chief Executive Officer…
Brewers and hospo call for 50% cut to draught beer excise
Hospitality NZ, the Brewers Guild, and the Brewers Association are urging the Government to introduce a 50% reduction in excise tax on draught beer sold for on-premise consumption…
Second Hospitality Summit held at Parliament
Hospitality industry leaders and Government representatives gathered at Parliament this week for the 2026 Hospitality Summit…
New CEO for Reefton Distilling Co.
Reefton Distilling Co. has announced a leadership transition, with the former Pics Peanut Butter CFO taking over the CEO role…
Global hospo experts to headline HNZ26
Two international hospitality experts are among the keynote speakers confirmed for HNZ26...
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…
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 Commercial Director for Pernod Ricard NZ
Pernod Ricard New Zealand has appointed Natasha Callister as its new Commercial Director, commencing 20 April 2026…
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…
Suntory Oceania launches in NZ
Suntory has officially launched its new multi-beverage business in New Zealand…
DNA Brewing rescues Hop Federation
Blenheim’s DNA Brewing Ltd has acquired Hop Federation, saving the craft brew brand from closure…