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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.

GREAT SCOTT – Allan Scott Family Winemakers celebrate 25 years

This year, acclaimed Marlborough winemaker Allan Scott celebrates the 25th vintage at his namesake Blenheim-based vineyard. Allan Scott Family Winemakers released its first humble blend in 1990, and today creates multiple varieties with heavy demand for their wines in over 12 countries worldwide.

Business meets human service with five million cups of tea

As a long-time supporter of the palliative care organization, Dilmah has donated tea requirements to every Hospice in New Zealand since 1997, ensuring that those who rely on the service, together with their families, friends, visitors, Hospice staff and volunteers, can share comfort over a cup of tea.

Wine industry planning for the future

More than 500 grape growers, winemakers, and industry leaders have converged in Blenheim to attend the annual New Zealand Winegrowers Romeo Bragato National Conference. The conference is held at the Marlborough Convention Centre from 27-29 August.

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