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'Years to recover': Beer industry's $300m Covid hangover

NZIER report outlines that the market is now.

Steinlager goes carbon neutral

The move is believed to be the first within the brewing industry.

Kiwi drinks start-up inks major distribution deal

Auckland-based firm's stockists will double to 2000 stores on both sides of Tasman.

Small Business: Lockdown meant boom time for this beer subscription firm

Daniel Phillips talks enabling brewers to stand out in a crowded market.

Kiwi booze giant Lion set to axe 30 NZ jobs

The job losses are understood to affect sales roles.

Heineken's big brand shopping spree

Dutch brewing giant is growing its stable of brands and growing its business Downunder.

Why winemakers and brewers are experimenting with seltzers

It started with White Claw, now almost every drinks company is jumping on board.

Popular brewery rises from the ashes

Matakana's Sawmill Brewery, which was decimated by fire last year, is to reopen.

Letters: Local fuel prices a puzzle

Government needs to determine whether the big oil companies are in genuine competition.

30 days in the wilderness for a special home brew

Zachary Byrne spent 30 days in the Tararua Forest Park for a special brewing experiment.

Brewing giant Lion acquires Auckland iced tea brand

Lion acquires Teza as it moves away from a sole focus on alcohol.

Beer and Cider Awards kick off in capital

Judges cannot spit out the beer but only end up drinking about two pints per day.

Growth in craft beer almost trebles in five years

The volume of high-strength beer rose for the fifth year in the row.

NZ's beer industry now worth $2.3 billion

New Zealand has the equivalent of 4.6 breweries for every 100,000 people.

Wakachangi started as a joke, now it sells 10,000 cases a week

Comedian Leigh Hart talks about why he started his own beer brand.

No-alcohol beer is having its moment

Beer - minus the usual alcohol - is picking up in popularity.