High cost on Pernod exit from Gisborne wine
January 27th, 2012

High cost on Pernod exit from Gisborne wine

French company, Pernod Ricard’s decision to exit the Gisborne wine growing region has cost the company almost NZ$100 million.

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Keith’s Take: Changing the beer map
November 15th, 2011

Keith’s Take: Changing the beer map

The decision by Independent Liquor to actively pursue the draught beer trade could be the next significant step on the steady change in New Zealand culture from European outpost to Pacific participant. The possibility that Independent could make that great Pacific beer brand Asahi a feature of our cafés and bars is one that supporters of our Pacific identity are salivating over.

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Asahi plan to break up NZ brewery duopoly
November 14th, 2011

Asahi plan to break up NZ brewery duopoly

Independent Liquor, the Japanese-owned New Zealand liquor business has announced its plans to take on the corporate brewery duopoly that dominates draught beer sales around the country.

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Japan and Netherlands big world cup winners
October 17th, 2011

Japan and Netherlands big world cup winners

The Netherlands did not even make the tournament, and Japan exited at the conclusion of the first round, but players from both countries may be the biggest beneficiaries of the Rugby World Cup.

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September 16th, 2011

Recall of Aussie craft beer

Three different batches of Australia’s Little Creatures beer have been recalled by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).

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Win and loss for reformed Foster’s
August 24th, 2011

Win and loss for reformed Foster’s

The brewery arm of Foster’s Group, Carlton United Brewers, yesterday contributed a loss to the company’s declared net loss of Aus$89 million.

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Lion launches support campaign for quake-affected Cantabrians
August 22nd, 2011

Lion launches support campaign for quake-affected Cantabrians

One year on from the first in a series of major earthquakes to hit Christchurch, Lion wants Cantabrians to know that Kiwis still care, and are still willing to support them through this rough time.

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August 19th, 2011

Japanese invasion expands

The Japanese corporate takeover of New Zealand’s liquor industry is almost complete, with the purchase of Independent Liquor from its investment company owners, by Japanese brewer Asahi.

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Lions for Christchurch: Lion launches support campaign for quake-affected Cantabrians
August 18th, 2011

Lions for Christchurch: Lion launches support campaign for quake-affected Cantabrians

One year on from the first in a series of major earthquakes to hit Christchurch, Lion wants Cantabrians to know that Kiwis still care, and are still willing to support them through this rough time.

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Lion suffers first half drop
August 8th, 2011

Lion suffers first half drop

Trans-Tasman brewer Lion has announced a fall in sales and profits for the first half of the current financial year.

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Number eight wire sets standard in beer awards
August 5th, 2011

Number eight wire sets standard in beer awards

The small Marlborough brewery, boasting a Danish brewer, 8 Wired Brewing, has been declared Champion New Zealand Brewer at the Sutton Group Brewers Guild of New Zealand Awards judged this week in Wellington.

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Kiwi becomes president of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling
August 2nd, 2011

Kiwi becomes president of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling

The Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD), the internationally renowned brewing and distilling organisation based in London with around 4000 members worldwide, has announced the appointment of a New Zealander as the President.

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