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Free AF expands into UK
Kiwi alcohol-free drinks brand Free AF has expanded into the UK through supermarket giant Morrisons…
Govt says alcohol reforms aimed at “fairness and practicality”
The Government is proposing alcohol reforms that it says focus on restoring fairness and practicality without compromising public safety…
No/low alc drinks in focus for APAC consumers
Consumers across the Asia Pacific are increasingly seeking no and low alternatives to their favourite drinks in the On-Premise, according to new research from CGA by NIQ…
Tickety-Boo Liquor to distribute Lyre’s
Tickety-Boo Liquor is taking over distribution of Lyre's Non-Alcoholic range across New Zealand, effective from June 1…
Brandhouse buys Ecology & Co.
Drinks company Brandhouse has bought New Zealand alcohol-free spirit brand Ecology & Co…
Free AF joins the line-up at Coachella
Free AF is making its debut at world-renowned festival Coachella in partnership with LA-based non-alcoholic retailer The New Bar…
New CEO for Suntory Oceania
Suntory Oceania has announced Dai Minato as the new CEO of Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania, effective from April 2025…
Suntory Oceania appoints NZ Licensed Sales Director
Suntory Oceania has appointed Jared Chamberlain to the role of New Zealand Licensed Sales Director…
Free AF teams up with Khloe and Kris
New Zealand premium alcohol-free drinks company Free AF has teamed up with world-famous influencers Khloe Kardashian and Kris Jenner…
Karma Drinks teams up with Melanoma NZ
Karma Drinks is partnering with Melanoma NZ to help raise funds through sales of a special limited edition Lemmy Lemonade…
Best wishes from the Drinksbiz team
We’re winding up for the year here at Drinksbiz - ready to enjoy a summer break and welcome in 2024…
Brad Erceg to head Frucor Suntory in NZ
Frucor Suntory has announced the appointment of Brad Erceg as General Manager, New Zealand…
David Guetta new global brand ambassador for Lyre’s
Superstar DJ and music producer David Guetta is to become the new global brand ambassador for non-alcoholic spirits brand Lyre’s...
Fever-Tree announces first NZ leadership role
Premium mixer company Fever-Tree has announced its first leadership appointment in New Zealand…
NZABC survey shows rise in low alc drinking
An annual survey of New Zealanders’ drinking habits has found that more than half of those surveyed tried a low alcohol drink in 2022 – up 9% on the previous year…
Cheers to summer and here’s to 2023
The Drinksbiz team is winding up for the year and getting ready to raise a glass to 2023…
Phoenix Organics extends support of Sustainable Coastlines
Phoenix Organics has signed a three-year gold sponsor partnership with Sustainable Coastlines, extending the drinks company’s work with the environmental group…
NZ’s first permanent alcohol-free bottle shop opens
Alcohol-free drinks brand AF is opening a permanent non-alcoholic bottle store in Ponsonby, following the success of its pop-up venture earlier this year…
Karma Drinks scores in B Corp top 5% globally
Karma Drinks has announced that it has achieved B Corp certification, with the highest score in New Zealand and placing in B Corp’s top 5% of companies globally…
AF Drinks opens NZ’s first alcohol-free bottle store
Alcohol-free drinks brand AF Drinks has opened the country’s first alcohol-free bottle shop in central Auckland…