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Wednesday 02 September 2026

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2026 NZ Beverage Awards finalists line up 2nd September 2026 /

2026 NZ Beverage Awards finalists line up

The finalists for the 2026 NZ Beverage Awards have been announced, as New Zealand’s non-alcoholic beverage industry awards return for the first time since 2016.


NZBC’s Beverage Awards return after 10-year hiatus 9th July 2026 /

NZBC’s Beverage Awards return after 10-year hiatus

Returning after 10 years, the Beverage Awards are officially open for entries from the New Zealand non-alcoholic beverage sector.


Registrations open for NZBC conference 5th June 2025 /

Registrations open for NZBC conference

Registrations are open for this year’s New Zealand Beverage Council conference, to be held in Auckland in October.


“There has been a fundamental change in the appetite for automation” – Extolla 21st October 2024 /

“There has been a fundamental change in the appetite for automation” – Extolla

Extolla boss Peter Kendall says low productivity, high labour costs and high real estate values are driving the change.


October date for NZBC conference 2024 16th July 2024

October date for NZBC conference 2024

The New Zealand Beverage Council 2024 Conference to be held 16 – 17 October at Tote on Ascot, Ellerslie Events Centre.


Brand, taste, price ranked – the view from Karma, Ārepa, Coke and Pure Bottling 19th June 2023

Brand, taste, price ranked – the view from Karma, Ārepa, Coke and Pure Bottling

When it comes to F&B, what is the most important – brand, taste or price? Four beverage experts including Karma’s Chris Morrison give their views.


Industry readies for NZBC conference 13th June 2023 /

Industry readies for NZBC conference

New Zealand’s drinks industry is converging on Auckland on Thursday for the annual New Zealand Beverage Council conference.