Upcoming Events
NZFIN Food and Beverage Accelerator
NZFIN Food and Beverage Accelerator
When: Register now
How: On Line Application
In May 2024, NZFIN Food and Beverage Accelerator was launched and designed to drive the profitable growth of small Food and Beverage businesses. The NZFIN accelerator is a very affordable three-month program of in-depth training, personalised coaching, and access to an expert network and a supportive community – Participants create a profitable growth plan and are provided with all the tools needed for success in making the plan happen. After two successful programmes in 2024, the next intake of SMEs for the accelerator will be on 3rd February 2025.
Webinar with Hilary Souter - Advertising Standards Authority
Webinar with Hilary Souter - Advertising Standards Authority
NZBC Christmas Gathering
Christmas Gathering
When: Wednesday 11th December, 2024 - 6PM to 8PM
Where: Auckland Business Chamber, Events Centre - Level 3 - 90 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland
Cost: Complimentary to members (Member Only Event)
In partnership with the Auckland Business Chamber, we are thrilled that we can offer this newly refurbished venue to the New Zealand Beverage Council, providing the ideal backdrop to celebrate the end of the year.
This event will also allow us to honour a select few outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions and some who continue to do so, to the industry. These special recognitions will be revealed on the night.
Lee Marshall from Hunter Campbell will present insights from the Mood of the CFO, 2024 report and will be available throughout the evening for discussions with members.
This is a complimentary event for our members, offering a relaxed setting for networking and drinks as we wrap up the year and look forward to what 2025 has on offer.
We would like to extend our gratitude to our sponsors, Hunter Campbell.
Starting your Supermarket Journey – navigating an increasingly complex landscape
Starting your Supermarket Journey – navigating an increasingly complex landscape
When: Thursday 14th November 9.30am to 11.30am
Where: The FoodBowl, 28 Verissimo Drive, Auckland Airport
Cost: Early Bird $125 +GST and fees (until October 18th). Standard ticket $150 +GST and fees.
This workshop is aimed at startups and SMEs who are planning to work with supermarkets in FMCG, or those who are just starting to get their products into stores. This is the ideal workshop if you want to gain a better understanding of the structure of the market, routes to market, and what you can do to increase your chances of successfully presenting your products for sale on retail shelves.
Starting your Supermarket Journey – navigating an increasingly complex landscape
ABCL/ICBA APAC Webinar - Insights into Plastics, Australian Packaging Regulatory Reform & Chemicals of Concern
ABCL/ICBA APAC Webinar - Insights into Plastics, Australian Packaging Regulatory Reform & Chemicals of Concern
When: Wednesday 16th October 3.00pm to 4.00pm
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
Cost: Free to NZBC members
The Australian Beverages Council has kindly extended an invitation to our members for this important event.
ABCL/ICBA APAC Webinar - Insights into Plastics, Australian Packaging Regulatory Reform & Chemicals of Concern
With media focus intensifying around plastics, PFAS and BPA it is important to have an understanding of the current status of packaging regulatory reform and ongoing discussions into regulating chemicals of concern on a state, federal, and international level.
Join us on for a deep dive into the current reform landscape, and get insights on what to expect from different consultations and programs currently on the go, and how you can have your voices heard both individually and through the ABCL and ICBA-APAC
Not able to make it? Feel free to forward this invitation to a member of your team.
Warm regards,
Geoff Parker - CEO
Australian Beverages Council Ltd
2024 Annual Beverage Conference
Conference 2024
Registration is open!
Registration is now open for the 2024 Conference to be held 16 - 17 October, at Tote on Ascot, Ellerslie Events Centre.
This year's conference will start with Welcome Drinks the night before, and this is a chance to get together informally before the conference.
The one day conference will commence with registration at 8.30am, formalities at 9am, and conclude at 5.30pm on Thursday 17 October. The Annual General Meeting and pre dinner drinks will follow from 5.30pm at the outstanding "Winning Post" bar overlooking the racecourse. The day will conclude with a dinner and entertainment.
Pricing is as below. To note all prices are GST inclusive.
If you are a company and looking to register three or more attendees then there is a reduction of $50.00pp. Please email info@nzbeveragecouncil.org.nz should you wish to take advantage of this special offer.
Member Standard Price
$675.00
Non Member Standard Price
$775.00
Dinner only
$175.00
Speakers
Our speaker programme is complete and we are pleased to announce some
of the following speakers that will be presenting.
Henry Russell
Economist, ANZ
Sam Borgfeldt, Director
Beverage and Food Gurus Limited
Kate Gooch and Irina Sweeney
Circana
Introducing our Motivational Speaker
Kevin Bigger
"The best motivational speaker in New Zealand"
From his unique background in business consulting, ultra-endurance adventures and TV presenting Kevin delivers powerful, battle-tested tools and techniques that will make our 2024 conference delegates much more effective in setting and achieving their own exceptional goals, during these challenging economic times.
Kevin will speak to our members on resilience and high performance.
Thank you to our Platinum sponsor
Thank you to our Gold sponsors
Food and Consumer Law – Regulatory Update and Trends
Food and Consumer Law – Regulatory Update and Trends
When: Wednesday 9th October 9.00am to 11.00am
Where: The FoodBowl, 28 Verissimo Drive, Auckland Airport
Cost: Early Bird $125 +GST and fees (until October 4th). Standard ticket $150 +GST and fees.
This workshop is perfect for Food Professionals who need to better understand advertising and food and beverage law compliance across Australia and New Zealand. The event will be hosted by The FoodBowl and presented by Ciska de Rijk from Essence Compliance.
Food and Consumer Law – Regulatory Update and Trends | New Zealand Food Innovation Network
Container Return Scheme Update
Container Return Scheme Update
On behalf of the NZBC, hashtag#ClarkeTruscott, will be presenting an update on the hashtag#ContainerReturnScheme (CRS) via webinar on 5th September, NZT 10.00am. Clarke will be supported by hashtag#ShannonDohertyAndall, Sustainability Manager for the hashtag#AustralianBeveragesCouncil (ABCL), This webinar will provide a learning platform to people new and familiar to this subject and it will also refresh our current industry position with the CRS.
Clarke is a leading expert in container return scheme design and operations. He has been active in policy discussions on the design of a potential New Zealand scheme since 2017 and has previously represented the NZBC in the formal scheme co-design process.
Shannon has been the Australian Beverages Council’s Sustainability Manager for three years. In this role she assists members of all sizes meet their environmental and sustainability goals. She also assists them navigating Australia’s various container deposit schemes. Prior to joining ABCL Shannon worked on sustainable packaging products for the food, drink, and pharmaceutical industries.
Low Temperature Pasteurisation Treatments for Beverages and other liquids Workshop
Low Temperature Pasteurisation Treatments for Beverages and other liquids
Workshop: Low Temperature Pasteurisation Treatments for Beverages and other liquids
Where: The FoodBowl, 28 Verrisimo Drive, Mangere, Auckland
Date: Thursday 15th August 2024
Time: 9.00am to 12.30pm
There have been multiple recent advances in the development of innovative low temperature pasteurisation techniques for liquids and beverages that improve quality and energy efficiencies, maximise nutrition and help with innovation. In this workshop we will cover the theory and practice of various non-thermal pasteurisation technologies. This workshop is ideal for food industry professionals looking to gain an insight into the opportunities and benefits provided by these technologies. The FoodBowl is grateful for the support of The New Zealand Beverage Council and Hiperbaric.
May 2024 Economic Update
May 2024 Economic Update
ABOUT
The NZBC is pleased to bring you this exclusive 2024 NZ economic update thanks to our partners ANZ, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise and The FoodBowl.
The economy has slowed significantly, and the labour market is weakening, but inflation hasn’t yet been beaten. The RBNZ faces challenging trade-offs in meeting its mandate.
Join ANZ Economist Henry Russell for a discussion on the outlook for the economy and enjoy the networking opportunites with members of our thriving industry.
This not to be missed event is complimentary for members and the NZBC will be providing drinks and nibbles for a catch up at the venue following the economic update.
DATE
Thursday 23 May 2024 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (UTC+12)
LOCATION
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
Level 6, 139 Quay Street, Auckland 1010
Henry Russell joined ANZ in 2023 from the New Zealand Treasury, where he contributed to the Treasury’s macroeconomic forecasts and research. At ANZ, Henry leads the banks labour market and inflation research.
