New ice cream has 5% alcohol
A US company has invented wine-infused ice-cream, reports The Age. Mercer’s wine-infused ice cream actually contains up to 5% alcohol by volume, setting it apart from the ‘wine-flavoured’ ice cream already on the market.
Santa’s gift for retailers: record-breaking sales
New Zealanders opened their wallets more than ever over the 2014 festive season with a record breaking $404.3 million spent through the Paymark network on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.
Sneak peek: New Zealand International Convention Centre
Skycity Entertainment Group has released a flythrough video of the new facility.
Wanaka Beerworks vows to “move on” after spill
Early in November, all the taps at Wanaka Beerworks were turned on and 95% of their beer flooded ankle deep into the brewery and neighbouring businesses.
Corporate heavyweight joins Craggy Range Winery
Craggy Range has announced that Rob Fyfe is joining the award winning winery in a newly created position of strategic advisor reporting to the board and CEO.
US big beer brands take a hit
New sales figures make sobering reading for the producers of some of America’s biggest beers. Data from Beer Marketer’s Insights show seven major brands that have lost significant sales (at least 20%) between 2013 and 2008.
Fyfe Joins Craggy Range
Craggy Range today announces that Icebreaker CEO Rob Fyfe is joining the award winning winery in a newly created position of strategic advisor reporting to the board and CEO Michael Wilding.
NZ consumer confidence – good cheer
Consumer sentiment is back on the ascent, according to the latest Roy Morgan research. The broad-based nature of it is encouraging as we enter the peak Christmas trading period.
FMCG INDUSTRY LEADERS FORUM – FEBRUARY 2015 EDITION
FMCG Business is stepping out strongly with its first issue of the year. Published in February, this special edition will include the inaugural 2015 Annual Industry Leaders Forum, with the sole aim of helping make 2015 the best year for everyone, industry wide.
Kiwis loyal to local businesses this Christmas
Despite being keen online shoppers, most New Zealanders are still looking to do the bulk of their Christmas shopping with local retailers this year.
Online Farmers Market – a revolution in food shopping
Edesia Market was recently opened by New Zealander Craig Hopkins. Hopkins was based in the Mediterranean as a Super Yacht Captain for 20 years, working alongside top chefs provisioning boats for some of the world’s most wealthy and discerning clients.
Coloured COKE cans hit NZ
Coca-Cola New Zealand has announced the launch of its 2014/2015 summer campaign, #COLOURYOURSUMMERNZ, by introducing a colourful new range of limited edition 300ml Coke and Coke Zero cans to the New Zealand market.