Shaken by the emergence of independent farms, New Zealand’s largest hop supplier is rebranding and reasserting its market dominance.
New Zealand
NZ’s Hop Federation brewery sells to Kono brands
The popular Hop Federation brewery has been sold to the Māori-owned food and drinks company Kono.
Industry support for NZ Ale Trail
New Zealand’s fledgling Ale Trail is getting high profile exposure in the country’s biggest city thanks to a “whole of industry” support initiative.
Juice Cinda a winner despite online haters
New Zealand’s Double Vision Brewery took a daring dive into politics with a Jacinda Ardern-themed beer and despite online haters and lost customers, the brewery is taking a double dip.
New Zealand’s Funk Estate rescued
Popular New Zealand brewery Funk Estate will live on after distributor Brandhouse bought the brand as part of the liquidation process.
Urbanaut’s novelty blender series turns serious
Urbanaut’s “novelty” blender series of paired 250ml cans is fast becoming serious business with Australian supermarket Coles taking a large export order.
Being local keeping New Zealand brewers alive
A huge push to ‘buy local’ in post-lockdown New Zealand is benefitting brewers which have invested in being part of their local community.
NZ brewers emerge from lockdown with valuable lessons
As restrictions end in New Zealand, Michael Donaldson speaks to brewers to find what they have learned through the crisis, and what they will continue to do post-lockdown