The Shout NZ

05/12/2025

Kiwi alcohol-free drinks brand, Free AF, is expanding into the UK this December, launching its range of alcohol-free cocktails nationwide through supermarket chain, Morrisons. Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03W_56z0

The expansion will see Free AF become the first New Zealand alcohol-free producer to secure UK supermarket distribution.

04/12/2025

Blenheim’s DNA Brewery & Taproom has purchased Hop Federation, previously owned by Kono NZ after the Motueka brewery was closed in October. Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03WNxWJ0

The Motueka brewery was closed in October after a strategic review from Kono, which purchased the brand in 2020.

03/12/2025

MONIN's new Yuletide in Bloom is a vibrant red and green festive drink that brings together the best of summer and holiday cheer in one delicious glass. Featuring MONIN Strawberry Purée, Rose Syrup, and Lychee Syrup, this colourful creation is the ultimate festive sip—bright, playful, and full of flavour.

Get the recipe: https://www.theshout.co.nz/seasonal-sparkle-served-by-the-glass/

02/12/2025

We dive into Western Australia’s oldest wine region, the Swan Valley, situated just 25 minutes from Perth’s CBD looking into the region's history and some of our top wine picks.

Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03Wnj9_0

Just 25 minutes from Perth’s CBD, you’ll find Western Australia’s oldest wine region: the Swan Valley.

01/12/2025

Indevin Group has announced it is an Official Commercial Partner of the New Zealand Olympic Committee. Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03WcVjX0

This builds on Indevin's previous relationship with the NZOC as Official Wine Supplier.

30/11/2025

A rare piece of royal history is up for grabs at auction: a magnum of Dom Pérignon 1961 crafted exclusively for the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.

Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03W52Bt0

The Champagne will go under the hammer at the Danish auction house, Bruun Rasmussen, on December 11.

29/11/2025

Flavorman has released its 2026 Beverage Trends Forecast, predicting the flavours and innovations that will shape the industry for the upcoming year.

Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q03W51sy0

Flavorman’s Beverage Architects identify several key shifts expected to influence product development in the year ahead.

28/11/2025

Dunedin sommelier and new wine-bar owner, Jacqueline Jubel, has been named the 2025 Visa New Zealand Hospitality Scholarship winner.

Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03W54pn0

The scholarship was launched in 2023 by Visa in partnership with the Wellington Culinary Events Trust.

27/11/2025

New data shows that while total beer available for consumption has fallen to its lowest point in more than a decade, the decline is now stabilising and Kiwis are increasingly choosing beers with lower alcohol-by-volume.

Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03W0zSm0

The most significant change is a major shift away from higher-strength beers and a rapid rise in moderate-strength and lower-ABV options.

26/11/2025

We speak to Allan Pollard, CEO of The Trusts as part of our Q&A series, as we check in with executives in the New Zealand liquor industry to gain insights into their companies, the industry as a whole and what we can expect in the future.

Read the full Q&A: https://hubs.li/Q03VVNPt0

In our Q&A series, we ask executives in the New Zealand liquor industry for insights into their companies, the industry as a whole and what we can expect in the future.

25/11/2025

A multimillion-dollar Waiheke Island vineyard estate once used as a Cold War bolthole by one of the world’s wealthiest families is attracting interest from Hollywood buyers ahead of its international market launch.

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The 4.95 hectare property on the shores of Oakura Bay includes two private islands.

23/11/2025

With a key focus on innovation, Suntory Oceania is set to launch in New Zealand on 1 January 2026, with orders open from 15 December.

Read more about Suntory Oceania's NZ launch: https://www.theshout.co.nz/sponsored_content/suntory-oceanias-bold-innovation-ahead-of-nz-launch/

Suntory Oceania is gearing up for its official launch in New Zealand on January 1, 2026, marking a major milestone in the region’s beverage landscape. With orders opening from December 15 for deliveries from early January, the business is entering its final countdown.