USA now largest export market for NZ wine
The USA has overtaken Australia to become New Zealand wine’s largest export market by value according to the 2015 Annual Report of New Zealand Winegrowers.
Winemakers take a walk on the wild side
Stoneleigh harnessed the wonder of nature when winemaker Jamie Marfell showcased the new Stoneleigh Wild Valley range of wild-fermented wines from a unique tipi amongst the Kelmarna gardens setting recently.
Entries open for 2015 Air New Zealand Wine Awards
Entries are open for the 2015 Air New Zealand Wine Awards, a competition which celebrates excellence in New Zealand winemaking and is widely considered to be the country’s most prestigious wine competition.
Iconic bottle still sexy at 100
Coca-Cola South Pacific has announced a new campaign to celebrate 100 years of the iconic Coca-Cola Contour bottle, with a major marketing push hitting New Zealand in August.
Gourmet NZ pies sail across the ditch
The first of a large consignment of New Zealand-made pies from top selling gourmet pie brand I Love Pies is sailing across to Australia in a 40 foot long container.
BioGro introduces new organic service
BioGro Ltd, New Zealand’s leading organic certifier, has introduced a new Initial Contact Meeting service to help make it easier for anyone looking to ‘go organic.’
Coveted chocolate milk brand expands
It’s official. The popular Lewis Road Creamery Fresh Chocolate Milk will be hitting South Island stores from September 2, together with two new flavours developed with two other great Kiwi brands.
Health & Beauty: New launches from L’Oreal
Two new products in the L’Oreal Revitalift range will be arriving in stores in September.
Two decades of rewarding excellence
New Zealand beef and lamb connoisseurs are celebrating a big milestone this year. For the 20th time, culinary trained professionals are assessing beef and lamb dishes across the country for the annual Beef and Lamb Excellence Awards.
Coca-Cola Amatil and Beam Suntory announce new partnership
Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) and Beam Suntory have announced a new distribution partnership in New Zealand that builds on their strengthened relationship in Australia.
Wins across the board for Villa Maria
Villa Maria has received the Champion Producer of the Show, two varietal trophies and 12 gold medals across several wine varietal categories and vintages at The Spiegelau International Wine Competition 2015.
We have 10 lucky winners!
Speight’s recently ran a nationwide competition, in which 10 lucky Kiwis won an epic dream shed. Anyone who entered the competition had to have a bunch of mates willing to help them build the shed.