2022 beverage trends: summer options, supporting local and bold flavours to ‘sip and savour’
14 January 2022 Our summer continues to embrace the prettiness of pink and vibrant seasonal flavours as Kiwis imbibe their rosé, gin, beer and cider, says the NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC). “This summer [...]
Tips for safe and social New Year’s celebrations
30 December 2021 New Year’s celebrations should be a fun, social time with family and friends – whether you're enjoying beer and bangers at a BBQ, wine and wiener schnitzel at your local restaurant, [...]
Survey shows fewer Kiwis drinking alcohol and harmful drinking declines as ‘old dogs’ learn new tricks
1 December 2021 Data in the newly released New Zealand Health Survey 2020/21 shows the number of New Zealanders who consumed alcohol in the past year has declined by 3.1% and is at its [...]
Social acceptance of No/Low drinks sees boom in zero-alcohol beers
12 November 2021 The NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) says a turning point in Kiwi’s attitudes toward balance and moderation has seen no- and low-alcohol drinks become more socially acceptable, as evidenced by the [...]