C&I 2015 now open for exhibitor bookings
The 2015 Convenience & Impulse Convention & Expo is Australia’s industry showcase for retailers and suppliers in the route, convenience and impulse channels.
Barker’s of Geraldine toasts its success
As it celebrates 45 years on the farm, jam maker Barker’s of Geraldine is toasting its success with a trio of top business awards.
US brewery launches a 99-pack
It turns out that everything is bigger in Texas, including the packs of beer. Austin Beerworks became (probably) the first brewery in the world to sell a 99-pack of their beer. Forget about four-packs, six-packs, dozens or even a slab (for our Australian neighbours).
Tourism New Zealand and New Zealand Winegrowers partner up
Tourism New Zealand and New Zealand Winegrowers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly promote New Zealand as a visitor destination and premium wine producer internationally.
DB launches new grapefruit beer
DB has launched a new DB Export Citrus flavour. The brewery states the DB Export Citrus Grapefruit beer (2%) is “a taste revelation which includes DB Export quality beer and 100% natural grapefruit juice, for a refreshing taste with a hint of bitterness.” They add the beer has been made with no additives and preservatives.
Wine and design combine for WOW factor
To celebrate their continued support of World of WearableArt (WOW), Brancott Estate is releasing four limited edition bottles in the lead up to the 2014 World of WearableArt Awards Show season.
Veritas buys Nosh
Veritas Investments, which owns the Mad Butcher franchise business, has entered into a conditional agreement to buy gourmet retail chain Nosh Food Market for an undisclosed sum.
Sealord appoints new CEO
Sealord Group has appointed experienced food industry leader Steve Yung as the company’s next CEO. Canadian born Yung has most recently been Managing Director of McCain Foods Australia/New Zealand and took up his new role, based in Auckland in August.
NZ consumers are less upbeat
Consumers remain positive, though less upbeat. The ANZ-Roy Morgan New Zealand Consumer Confidence Index eased to 125.5 in August, down 7 points on the month prior and reversing lifts in sentiment over the preceding two months.
Cottonsoft goods help raise $4,450 for charity
Toilet tissue and paper towel manufacturer Cottonsoft and awareness and advocacy organization Beat Bowel Cancer Aotearoa (BBCA) are proving a good match.
NZ Coffee Awards teams up with Hospitality Business magazine
We are proud to announce that the 2014 Huhtamaki NZ Coffee Awards has selected Hospitality Business as its media partner for this year’s event.
Calling all seriously good bartenders!
The 2014 edition of the MONIN Cup Cocktail competition is now officially open and your best and brightest bartenders are invited to be a part of it!