The Shout NZ

23/01/2024

Current head, Aidin Dennis, has made the decision to step down after 19 years as CEO at Federal Merchants & Co., overseeing and being instrumental in the growth of the business. See the full story: https://hubs.ly/Q02h8zcq0

Current head, Aidin Dennis, has made the decision to step down after 19 years as CEO.

22/01/2024

Lauren Mentjox, Corporate Affairs Director at DB Breweries reflects on 2023 and shares her insights for the year ahead. See the full story: https://hubs.ly/Q02h8ypY0

As the New Zealand liquor industry continues to rebuild after COVID-19, we asked executives to reflect on 2023 and share their insights for the year ahead.

21/01/2024

CGA by NIQ has released its latest Pulse+ report, exploring consumers’ behaviour and visitation to the on-premise over the past month. See a snapshot of its findings: https://hubs.li/Q02h0jWw0

CGA by NIQ has released its latest Pulse+ report, exploring consumers' behaviour and visitation to the on-premise over the past month.

19/01/2024

See our picks for the top beer, wine and spirits fests happening around the country this January and February: https://hubs.li/Q02h0g4X0

Our picks for the top beer, wine and spirits fests happening around the country this January and February.

19/01/2024

Technological developments are now pointing to a promising, if highly technical and hotly contested, solution: artificial intelligence. See the full story: https://hubs.li/Q02g_JwN0

Robotic advancements are creating sustainable solutions in the vineyard and opening the possibility of organic farming at a larger scale.

18/01/2024

Writer and editor of the monthly subscription wine newsletter Te Whenua, John Saker, has called for the creation of a National Wine Museum. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02gShPH0

Writer and editor of the monthly subscription wine newsletter Te Whenua, John Saker, has called for the creation of a National Wine Museum.

17/01/2024

As the New Zealand liquor industry continues to rebuild after COVID-19, we asked executives to reflect on 2023 and share their insights for the year ahead. James Philips, Client Solutions Director ANZ, CGA by NielsenIQ shares his insights: https://hubs.li/Q02gKhH40

NielsenIQ

As the New Zealand liquor industry continues to rebuild after COVID-19, we asked executives to reflect on 2023 and share their insights for the year ahead.

16/01/2024

The official beer of the games will be the alcohol-free Corona Cero, highlighting AB InBev and the International Olympic Committee’s shared commitment to responsible consumption. See the full story: https://hubs.li/Q02gxl-B0

15/01/2024

Calling all breweries and cideries! Don't miss the chance to earn a winning spot in the awards’ Top 30 beers and ciders list, and the opportunity to be named the Supreme Winner. See how to enter: https://hubs.li/Q02gmTDW0

Up for grabs is the chance to earn a winning spot in the awards’ Top 30 beers and ciders list, and the opportunity to be named the Supreme Winner.

24/12/2023

Thank you all for your support of brand new website this year, we admire and respect the innovation, tenacity and and resilience of everyone in the New Zealand liquor industry and we are excited to see what 2024 brings. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Shout NZ. 🎄

Thank you all for your support of brand new website this year – check out some of our favourite stories of 2023!

22/12/2023

Valli owners Grant Taylor and Nicole Schofield have been growing grapes and making wine in Gibbston, Bannockburn, Bendigo and Waitaki for a quarter of a century, but Valli Wine Bar in Kurow is their first public face.
See more: https://hubs.li/Q02dy64Z0

VALLI Wine Bar winebar

Valli Wine Bar is now open in Kurow.

18/12/2023

Bragato Research Institute, which drives New Zealand’s grape and wine research, innovation and extension has welcomed three new Directors to the BRI Board; Emma Taylor, James Dicey, and Greg Mann.
See the full story: https://hubs.li/Q02df4Jw0

Bragato Research Institute has welcomed three new Directors to the BRI Board; Emma Taylor, James Dicey, and Greg Mann.

16/12/2023

Wellington brewery, Panhead Custom Ales, has developed a vending machine that operates via electric guitar and is strictly controlled by the musical abilities of the user. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02d7Cp70

Filled with a selection of Panhead Custom ales, the only way to ‘pay’ for a beer is by slaying a guitar riff.

15/12/2023

As the New Zealand liquor industry continues to rebuild after COVID-19, we asked executives to reflect on 2023 and share their insights for the year ahead. First up is Philip Gregan of New Zealand Winegrowers.
See more: https://hubs.li/Q02d7DG50

New Zealand Wine

As the New Zealand liquor industry continues to rebuild, we asked executives to reflect on 2023 and share their insights for the year ahead.

13/12/2023

Asahi Group Holdings has announced that Amanda Sellers has been appointed as Group CEO of Asahi Beverages, the overall operator of the Oceania Business. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02cWlL10

11/12/2023

Gastropubs throughout New Zealand are encouraged to enter the awards, and public votes will determine the Top 50 list.
See how to enter: https://hubs.li/Q02cB9hz0

Hospitality New Zealand

The Top 50 list sets out to celebrate and showcase the very best of the premium pubs in the country.

09/12/2023

The closure is due to a sudden medical event experienced by head chef Tāne Malcolm who, with partner Caroline Rose, has been with the winery for almost 20 years. Full story: https://hubs.li/Q02csyFP0

08/12/2023

Bacardi Limited has released its fifth annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report, delving into the themes that are transforming flavour preferences, drink formats, and cocktail experiences in the coming year.
See more: https://hubs.li/Q02cslvG0

Bacardi Limited has released its fifth annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report.

07/12/2023

Smirnoff’s new initiative aims to tackle feelings of disconnection and isolation around the world, bringing local communities together through activities, partnerships and events that lean into local culture and passion-points, such as music, sport and dance. See more: https://hubs.li/Q02cgXKh0

06/12/2023

Kiwi beer importer and distributor, Beertique NZ, has gone into liquidation following 11 years in business. See the full story: https://hubs.li/Q02c5L5B0

Beertique NZ has been declared insolvent after 11 years in business.

05/12/2023

Congratulations to New Zealand’s Honoka Kawashima who has won the Monin Coffee Creativity Cup Asia-Pacific final for 2023! See the full story: https://hubs.li/Q02bXDMp0

MONIN

30/11/2023

Want to know what beverage trends will emerge in the coming year? The “2023 Future of Drink” report from Datassential features all the top sippable beverages you’ll see in 2024, including these 12 “mega-trends”.
See them here: https://hubs.li/Q02bs8Tw0

The "2023 Future of Drink" report from Datassential features all the top sippable beverages you’ll see in 2024.

29/11/2023

New Zealand single malt whisky distillery, Pōkeno Whisky, has appointed liquor distributor Tickety-Boo Liquor to help build its presence across the domestic on-trade market.

See the full story: https://hubs.li/Q02bjCj_0

Tickety-Boo will distribute Pōkeno’s full range of single malt whiskies.

28/11/2023

Partnering with New Zealand’s only Master Sommelier, Cameron Douglas, the annual ranking will recognise the very best, working sommeliers in each country.

The annual ranking will recognise the very best, working sommeliers in the country.

25/11/2023

A huge congrats to Marlborough wine producer, Lawson's Dry Hills who took home a sustainability award at the New Zealand International Business Awards this week.

See more: https://hubs.li/Q029W4D00

Lawson’s Dry Hills excelled. with two major sustainability awards.

24/11/2023

The low-calorie, low-impact on the body, and sober driver solutions have been driving the low-alcohol and zero-alcohol cateogry. Discover Low-Alcohol and Zero-Alcohol Wines that have been expertly rated by Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas: https://hubs.li/Q029W5wR0

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