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The New Zealand Beverage Council

We are the industry association for New Zealand’s non‑alcoholic beverage sector.

We represent the manufacturers, brand owners and suppliers behind New Zealand’s juice, carbonated soft drink, flavoured‑dairy and bottled water products. Our role is to advocate for a strong, responsible and future‑focused beverage industry.

Our membership is diverse, from large multinational brands to local New Zealand producers, as well as the companies that provide essential goods and services across the beverage ecosystem. Together, we work to strengthen the sector’s collective voice, support best practice, and help shape a thriving non‑alcoholic beverage industry for Aotearoa.

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Updates

Notification Circular 385-26 -24 March 2026

This Notification Circular includes notices that are required to be given to the public, submitters and appropriate government agencies, under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act). See the latest important information here.

2026 FSANZ Stakeholder Forum
“Strong foundations, future ready: Celebrating 30 years of joint food systems”

Limited early bird registrations now available
Food Standards Australia New Zealand will host its biennial Stakeholder Forum at Queensland Parliament, Brisbane, on Wednesday 17 June 2026. This milestone event brings together experts and leaders from across the food system to share insights, explore emerging issues and reflect on 3 decades of collaboration.

‍ Notification Circular 387-26 - 31 March 2026

FSANZ has abandoned the following proposal:
P1058 - Nutrition labelling about added sugars.

On 23 March 2026, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) closed Proposal P1058. This followed an assessment that found requiring added sugars to be listed separately in the Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) was unlikely to deliver a clear public health benefit and could impose substantial costs across the food system.
The reasons for the decision to abandon are available in the P1058 Abandonment report. ‍ ‍

New members

Welcome MycoTechnology, Inc. Established in 2013 and based outside Denver, Colorado, MycoTechnology, Inc. harnesses the power of nature to create breakthrough solutions for a healthier world. Using advanced fermentation technology, they deliver value-added ingredients derived from fungi for better tasting, healthier and sustainable food. Visit their website here

We welcome Massey University College of Sciences to the NZBC. Massey University College of Sciences supports innovation in the food and beverage sector with pilot processing facilities, consumer and sensory science, research and consultancy, and analytical services. For more information, please get in touch with Al Baxter on a.baxter@massey.ac.nz