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Why Marlborough is looking to up its game 7 Jun 2017

This month, wine commentator Chris Losh heads to Marlborough in New Zealand, to see how some folk in the wine region are trying to make its wine less 'meh' and more ... more.

Interview - Te Pa Family Vineyards owner 29 Jul 2014

The owner of Te Pa Family Vineyards, Haysley MacDonald, and his head wine maker, Liam McElhinney, have been making waves in New Zealand with their fresh approach to wine making. This month, just-drinks met them during a trip to London to hear how their agricultural backgrounds have shaped the business and why consolidation in Marlborough will only go so far.

just the Facts - New Zealand's Wine Harvest 2012 18 Jun 2012

Late last week, New Zealand Winegrowers released details of this year's wine harvest in the country. Here's a closer look at some of the numbers.

Comment - Pernod Ricard calls time on Lindauer 18 Oct 2010

Pernod Ricard has been shunting Lindauer towards the exit door for some time, so a move to Lion Nathan and Indevin should not be surprising.

Industry endorses NZ alcohol law reforms 26 Aug 2010

A raft of measures aimed at combating alcohol abuse was unveiled by the New Zealand government on Monday (23 August). While industry representatives have broadly welcomed the reforms, Ben Cooper writes, public health campaigners have criticised the Government for not going far enough.

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Coca-Cola Co rolls out Coca-Cola No Sugar to NZ 8 Jun 2017

The Coca-Cola Co has lined up the launch of a new sugar-free Coke in the New Zealand market. 

Jackson Estate completes Pinot Noir winery in NZ 6 Jun 2017

New Zealand wine producer Jackson Estate has opened a Pinot Noir production plant in Marlborough on the country's South Island.

Treasury to offload two NZ vineyards 4 Apr 2017

Treasury Wine Estates is looking to divest two vineyards in New Zealand, marking its exit from the country's North Island.

Heineken's DB Breweries buys craft Tuatara Brewing 1 Feb 2017

Heineken's New Zealand unit DB Breweries has purchased the country's Tuatara Brewing Co. 

Yealands Wine Group names new CEO  23 Jan 2017

New Zealand wine company Yealands has appointed Adrian Garforth MW to the role of CEO. 

Kirin's Lion defends Lance Armstrong hire 22 Dec 2016

Kirin's Australasian subsidiary, Lion, has said its decision to use disgraced former cyclist Lance Armstrong in a marketing campaign was to "highlight that actions have consequences".

CCA unveils US$36m New Zealand juice plant 30 Sep 2016

Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has doubled its juice manufacturing capacity in New Zealand with the opening of a new NZD50m (US$36.4m) plant.

Pernod Ricard gives Brancott Estate global revamp 14 Sep 2016

Pernod Ricard has unveiled a global packaging update for its New Zealand wine brand, Brancott Estate.

NZ wine exports hit double-figure rise in 2015 23 Aug 2016

New Zealand’s wine industry grew its exports last year by 10%, according to recent figures, with a similar increase forecast for 2017.

Family of Twelve appoints new chair 11 Aug 2016

New Zealand wine group Family of Twelve has appointed Judy Finn to the role of chairperson.