Charlotte Cowan

1 week ago | foodandbeveragemedia.com.au | Charlotte Cowan

Now ‘s the time to leverage sports events in the on-premise, writes Charlotte Cowan. With rugby season in full swing, now is the time to leverage New Zealand’s massive sports culture to drive customers into your on-premise venue. There are, of course, many pubs dedicated to sports-loving fans but there is an opportunity for your less sports-centric venues to lean into sports culture. It might seem pretty simple – just change the channel on the TV or big screen and you’re pleasing customers.

1 week ago | theshout.co.nz | Charlotte Cowan

Lion has published its 2024 Sustainability Performance Update – showing substantial steps forward in its Force for Good strategy and highlighting the power of industry collaboration in driving sustainability progress. Lion New Zealand contributed a number of key highlights:Installed one of New Zealand’s largest rooftop solar arrays at The Pride brewery, generating 14.4% of its annual electricity needs.

1 week ago | theshout.co.nz | Charlotte Cowan

World Martini Day falls on the third Saturday in June each year and around the world martini lovers sip on this classic cocktail. It’s no secret what a martini is but in the simplest sense, it’s a cocktail made with gin and vermouth, garnished with an olive or lemon twist. A common variation uses vodka instead of gin as the cocktail’s base spirit. The exact origin of the martini is unclear.

1 week ago | theshout.co.nz | Charlotte Cowan

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. This week we speak to Dylan Firth, Executive Director of the Brewers Association of New Zealand. Can you describe your career and experience in the New Zealand brewing industry? “I’ve been in and out of the hospitality and tourism scene for over 15 years.

1 week ago | theshout.co.nz | Charlotte Cowan

NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) has responded to the NZ Police alcohol harm prevention action plan 2025 shared by Inspector Ian Paulin at the Hospitality NZ conference last week. Inspector Paulin spoke about the role of ‘off-licence’ sales in contributing to alcohol harm and the need for a targeted alcohol strategy.