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Auckland independent brewer Behemoth seeks $3m capital for expansion

Auckland brewing company expands brewing under contract, export business.

Half-million loss for luxury hotel in seven-month wait for liquor licence

'It's a luxury lodge, if there is no alcohol, no dinner, we can't run [events] at all.'

Kiwi drinks firm Pals strikes deal for major music festivals

Popular drinks company says the deal means more than "just can sales".

Three parties oppose new $50m supermarket liquor sale

Herne Bay has many other liquor outlets, but also schools and parks, opponents say.

Exclusive: 501's liquor licence bid declined despite Leo Molloy's support

"I am trying to give Moses a second chance," says Molloy.

Noise, drunken antics: Residents air concerns in liquor licence fight

But Hide's owner says he has no plans to become a "tavern".

Lion ramps up investment in coffee brand Havana

Beverage giant Lion invests $2 million for Auckland roastery.

Why beer, wine and spirits are set to become more expensive

Beer, wine and spirits are set to face price hikes as inflation continues to bite.

Grape shortage: 'Worst in at least a decade' says Pernod Ricard boss

Bryan Fry says winemaker is working through industry-wide supply issues.

Japanese beverage giant buys Kiwi coffee business

Japanese beverage giant said to have paid seven times Allpress' sales value.

Asahi Beverages buys Kiwi coffee firm Allpress Espresso

The moves comes as the alcoholic beverage company grows its non-alcoholic portfolio.

Wine price warning: Smaller vintage could add 20% to a bottle

Villa Maria says its grape harvest is down almost 30 per cent this year.

Competitors and watchdog question no-rules Uber booze delivery

Uber Eats has come under fire for its on-demand delivery of alcohol.

Auckland craft beer brewer Epic opens taproom

Epic Brewing is expanding at a time when there are few new openings.

'Year of hell': West Coast Brewery owner forced to sell over closed border

Stuck in Toronto, a Canadian entrepreneur is selling his Westport brewery.

Help hospo by scrapping tax on kegged beer, brewers ask Govt

The Brewers Association has asked the government to halve the excise tax on kegged beer.