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Friday 26 June 2026

AF Drinks

HNZ26: Non-drinkers are the industry’s next growth opportunity – AF’s Lisa King 26th June 2026 /

HNZ26: Non-drinkers are the industry’s next growth opportunity – AF’s Lisa King

Non-drinkers present major opportunity for hospitality sector, says AF founder


AF Drinks secures Coachella partnership 14th April 2025 /

AF Drinks secures Coachella partnership

New Zealand alcohol-free beverage brand AF Drinks, known as Free AF in the US, is debuting at the world-renowned Coachella festival, in partnership with LA-based non-alcoholic retailer The New Bar.


AF adds Target, Walmart in US milestone 1st May 2024

AF adds Target, Walmart in US milestone

On the back of new US distribution and strong performance at home, AF expects to triple its revenue to become a $10m brand.


Lisa King’s Curious AF store ram-raided 22nd February 2024

Lisa King’s Curious AF store ram-raided

Lisa King’s Auckland alcohol-free liquor store Curious AF was ram-raided on Monday night.


“There’s a big gap in the US…  we have a window to get in” – Lisa King on the purpose behind AF Drinks’ Pernod deal 20th July 2023 /

“There’s a big gap in the US… we have a window to get in” – Lisa King on the purpose behind AF Drinks’ Pernod deal

How the small Kiwi venture landed the backing of the world’s number two producer of wines and spirits, and how it will help drive growth.


Pernod Ricard backs AF Drinks, supports US drive 15th June 2023

Pernod Ricard backs AF Drinks, supports US drive

Lisa King’s AF Drinks is starting an “exciting new chapter” after attracting the attention of global drinks giant Pernod Ricard.


AF Drinks goes permanent in Ponsonby 14th November 2022 /

AF Drinks goes permanent in Ponsonby

Lisa King’s alcohol free drinks company is opening New Zealand’s first permanent alcohol-free bottle shop in Auckland this month.


AF Drinks grows non-alc footprint online and IRL 17th October 2022 /

AF Drinks grows non-alc footprint online and IRL

Following the popularity of its Dry July pop-up, Lisa King’s alcohol-free beverage business is now importing other brands and has plans for a permanent store.


Curious AF Bottle Shop pop-up opening 22nd June 2022 /

Curious AF Bottle Shop pop-up opening

Entrepreneur and founder of Eat My Lunch and AF Drinks, Lisa King, is opening New Zealand’s first-ever alcohol-free bottle shop in Central Auckland.


AF Drinks partners with BATS Theatre 5th May 2022 /

AF Drinks partners with BATS Theatre

AF Drinks is the new corporate partner of Wellington’s BATS Theatre.


“Beverage is a hard game” – AF Drinks’ Lisa King 6th October 2021 /

“Beverage is a hard game” – AF Drinks’ Lisa King

The business founder on expanding into export, building a global brand, and whether she’d ever sell her non-alcoholic drinks firm to an alcohol company.


AF Drinks takes flight with Air NZ for Dry July 6th July 2021 /

AF Drinks takes flight with Air NZ for Dry July

Lisa King’s non-alcoholic drinks company AF Drinks has teamed up with Air New Zealand for Dry July.