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All the feels
Want to create an effective ad campaign? Get emotional, advises Kane Stanford....
What’s in a name?
Pervinder Davies looks at what to know about New Zealand’s legal framework for emerging beverage categories...
Cool trend for summer
Ice cream and alcohol are the hottest pairing in the UK right now, says Sarah Miller…
Town and country
From the regions to the cities – great beers are making their mark right across the country, says Michael Donaldson...
Testing times
Joelle Thomson joins the judging panel at this year’s New World Wine Awards and finds an impressive array…
Young Vit and Young Winemaker for 2025 announced
New Zealand’s top Young Viticulturist and Young Winemaker have been named after rigorous nationwide competitions…
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…
New World’s Top 25 Beers & Ciders announced
Some of Aotearoa’s boldest, smallest and most inventive brewers have claimed spots in the 2025 New World Beer & Cider Awards Top 25…
Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction set to mark $5m milestone
This year’s Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction is set to mark an historic milestone: $5 million raised for Cranford Hospice since the event first launched in 1991…
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…
Trophy results spotlight Kiwis at NZ Spirits Awards
New Zealand distilleries have shone against their international counterparts in the 2025 New Zealand Spirits Awards, beating global brands in more than half of the spirits categories…
Pōkeno Whisky scores top honour at World Whisky Masters
Pōkeno Whisky has been awarded a Master and two Gold medals at The World Whisky Masters 2025…
Lion becomes Certified B Corporation
Lion has announced it has become a Certified B Corporation (B Corp)…
Cable Bay joins Negociants NZ portfolio
Negociants New Zealand has announced that Cable Bay Vineyards has joined its national distribution portfolio…
Winners in 2025 NZ Beer Awards revealed
New Zealand’s best beers and breweries have been announced at the New Zealand Beer Awards 2025…
Hospo NZ warns surcharge ban may shift costs
Hospitality NZ supports a ban on surcharges on card payments but cautions the move could result in increased costs being absorbed by hospitality businesses…
Reefton Distilling seeks investment to boost whisky
Reefton Distilling Co. is seeking to raise up to NZD$2m for scaling its Moonlight Creek whisky production…
Medal winners in 2025 NZ Spirits Awards
Medallists in the 2025 NZ Spirits Awards have been announced, with more than 400 entries assessed...
World-first NZ study could cut chemical use in wine sector
A world-first genome study underway in Canterbury could help cut use of chemical sprays in the wine industry by as much as 80%…
NZ Cider Festival back for 10th year
The New Zealand Cider Festival is marking its 10th anniversary at this year’s event in Nelson…