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International Beverage acquires Cardrona Distillery
Global drinks business International Beverage has acquired Cardrona Distillery, regarded as one of New Zealand’s pioneering premium spirits producers…
2023 Young Winemaker competitions underway
The 2023 Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year competitions are underway with events being held around the country…
Argentina’s Tres Monos wins Art of Hospo title in World’s 50 Best Bars
Tres Monos in Buenos Aires has been rated the single best bar hospitality experience in the world, winning Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023…
Indevin Group announces new CEO
Indevin Group, New Zealand's largest wine producer and exporter and owner of the Villa Maria brand, has announced that Silver Fern Farms CEO, Simon Limmer will replace Duncan McFarlane in early 2024…
Trophy for NZ’s Vicar’s Son at Australian Gin Awards
New Zealand boutique gin distiller The Vicar’s Son has won the Trophy for Best Contemporary Gin at the Australian Gin Awards 2023…
Entries open for 2023 Marlborough Wine Show
Three new trophies are on offer for this year’s Marlborough Wine Show, with entries for the regional event open until 20 September…
Tai Nelson wins Young Vit 2023
Tai Nelson from Soljans Estate in Kumeu, Auckland has won the title of New Zealand Young Viticulturist of the Year 2023…
Foley Wines opens The Runholder
Foley Wines is opening its new cellar door dining destination, The Runholder, as home to its wineries Te Kairanga and Martinborough Vineyard, and the Lighthouse Gin distillery…
Fifth “World’s Best” title for Cassels at World Beer Awards 2023
Christchurch’s Cassels Brewing Co is celebrating a fifth consecutive “World’s Best” title at the World Beer Awards 2023 in London after again claiming “World’s Best Milk Stout”…
Industry slams passing of Alcohol Amendment Bill
Major industry groups have expressed their shock and dismay at the passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill…
New wine partnership for Constellation Brands and EuroVintage
Constellation Brands has announced a partnership with EuroVintage as part of its strategic goals for Kim Crawford and a selection of international wines within the New Zealand market…
Tuatara moves exclusively to cans
Kāpiti-based brewery Tuatara is making the switch to cans in a move it says will meet Kiwi craft preferences…
Crimson Badger Brewing joins Federal Merchants & Co.
Queenstown-based Crimson Badger Brewing is now distributed across New Zealand by Federal Merchants & Co…
Entry reminder for NZIWS
Entries for the New Zealand International Wine Show are open until Friday 1 September…
Winners in 2023 NZ Beer Awards
The winners in the 2023 New Zealand Beer Awards have been announced, with Warkworth brewery 8-Wired named Overall Champion…
International award for Scapegrace single malt whisky
Scapegrace Distilling Co. has been awarded a Master Medal for its Single Malt Fortitude V Whisky at the 2023 Global Spirit Whisky Masters…
Beam Suntory and Frucor Suntory launch Suntory Oceania
Beam Suntory and Frucor Suntory have announced a new AU$3B multi-beverage partnership across the premium spirits and non-alcohol segments in both Australia and New Zealand, called Suntory Oceania.
Broken Shed Vodka fastest growing in U.S. for third year
New Zealand premium vodka Broken Shed Vodka is celebrating news that it is the fastest growing vodka brand in the U.S. for the third year in a row…
NZ Venue Co buys Morningside hospo spots
New Zealand Venue Co has purchased The Morningside Tavern and neighbouring event space, Glasshouse in Auckland…
Law change to help venues ahead of Rugby World Cup
Hospitality New Zealand has welcomed legislation allowing venues to extend trading hours without having to apply for a special licence so patrons can watch live televised Rugby World Cup matches…