The 2026 NZ Beverage Awards Finalists have been announced - Congratulations to all finalists

The 2026 NZ Beverage Awards Finalists have been announced - Congratulations to all finalists

Welcome to

The New Zealand Beverage Council

Our purpose is to help shape a thriving non-alcoholic beverage industry for Aotearoa.

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.

About Us

2026 NZ Beverage Awards Finalists

  • BEST BEVERAGE INNOVATION

    BEST BEVERAGE INNOVATION

    The Finalists are:

    • NODE Mango - HJ Distribution

    • Symbiota Daily FOCUS Berry Blush - Symbiota

    • TE-LED*Z Blue - TE-LEDOZ

    • Terps & Co Monday Mule - Terps & Co

    • Wildly Delicious Water Kefir - Mango, Passionfruit & Lime - A Wildly Delicious Life

    Best Beverage Innovation is decided entirely by the NZBC member vote.

    ‍Voting has now closed.

    Purchase your tickets to the Conference and Awards Dinner here.

  • BRAND OF THE YEAR

    BRAND OF THE YEAR

    BRAND OF THE YEAR — ESTABLISHED

    • Almighty - Almighty Beverages

    • ANTHEA - ANTHEA Botanic Drinks

    • Ārepa - Alphagen Holdings

    • Wai Mānuka - Wai Mānuka

    BRAND OF THE YEAR — EMERGING

    • Barrier Buzz - The Aotea Company

    • Mānuka Phuel - Mānuka Phuel

    • NODE - HJ Distribution

    • Nooncha - Nooncha

    • TE-LED*Z - TE-LEDOZ

    The two Brand of the Year categories are determined by 60% member vote and 40% independent judging.

    ‍Voting has now closed.

    Purchase your tickets to the Conference and Awards Dinner here.


  • EMERGING LEADER

    EMERGING LEADER

    EMERGING LEADER

    • Aaron Taylor - Co-founder, No Ugly Ltd

    • Georgia Dey - Quality and Technical Manager, Pure Bottling

    • Joe Harawira - CEO and Co-founder, Wai Mānuka

    Purchase your tickets to the Conference and Awards Dinner here.

New Members

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New Members 💧

A warm welcome to Almighty. Almighty is a New Zealand-owned beverage company on a mission to satisfy your thirst for life. From organic juices and flavoured sparkling waters to ready-to-drink matcha, Almighty creates better-for-you drinks designed for modern lifestyles. Founded in Wellington, Almighty has grown its reach across New Zealand, Australia and Singapore. Proudly B Corp certified, the team is focused on creating great-tasting drinks while building a more positive and sustainable future. 

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A warm welcome to Döhler. Döhler is a global producer and provider of natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the food and beverage industry. With a strong focus on innovation, Döhler works across a wide range of beverage applications, bringing together natural flavours, colours, health ingredients, fruit and vegetable ingredients, sweetening systems and tailored ingredient solutions to help bring new product ideas to life. Combining global expertise with market insights, science and product development capabilities, Döhler supports beverage businesses from initial concepts through to market-ready solutions.
We’re pleased to welcome Döhler to the New Zealand Beverage Council and look forward to having their expertise and experience as part of our growing member community.

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