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NZBC membership is open to companies involved in the non-alcoholic beverage sector.

We exist to represent and advocate on behalf of the manufacturers and suppliers of New Zealand’s juice, carbonated soft drink, bottled water and flavoured-dairy brands. We are committed to advancing our members' interests and delivering good value for money. Our members represent 75 percent of the non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages sold at retail level in New Zealand.

Members range from large multinational brands, local New Zealand producers, to those companies that provide a wide range of goods and services to those companies. We are committed to providing our members with a strong and united voice so as to create an environment in which our members thrive, provides consumers with choice, which will ultimately result in a stronger New Zealand Beverage Industry.

Membership Categories

The New Zealand Beverage Council’s strength comes from its unity, and our subscription fees have been calculated to ensure that companies of all sizes are able to join. Fees are based on a company (or individual’s) turnover as it relates to non-alcohol beverage turnover. The Council provides two levels of membership:

Manufacturer Subscription

Membership in the Manufacturer category is available to any person or company engaged in the manufacture, bottling, importation or distribution of non-alcoholic cold beverages (excluding non-flavoured milk).

Annual subscription fees are based on turnover (as it relates to the non-alcohol beverage sector).

Supplier Subscription

Membership in the Supplier category is available to those companies and individuals who provide packaging, ingredients and other services to the industry. This includes companies involved with the provision of financial, legal and other consulting services to the industry.

Annual subscription fees are based on turnover (as it relates to the non-alcohol beverage sector).

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Member Benefits

As a Member of the NZBC you will receive:

  • A dedicated resource working on your behalf

  • Strong representation to both central and local government

  • Support of our Technical Advisory Group

  • Promotion of your business on the NZBC website

  • Membership newsletter

  • Access to the NZBC logo for use

  • Regular industry insights and research

  • Exclusive networking opportunities

  • Ongoing communications and media relations support

  • Discounted attendance to the NZBC Conference and other events

Apply Now:

Please fill in this form (indicating the membership category required) together with your company profile, logo and /or background information for approval by the Executive.

An invoice will be issued following application approval.

We welcome those companies and individuals who are committed to the future of New Zealand’s beverage industry and agree to abide by our Code of Practice.

Membership as a Manufacturer or a Supplier is as per the Incorporated rules and regulations for the Council as per the following:

  1. Membership in the Manufacturer category is available to any person or company engaged in the manufacturer, bottling, importation or distribution of non-alcoholic cold beverages (excluding flavoured milk)

  2. Membership in the Supplier category is available to those companies and individuals who provide packaging, ingredients, and other services to the industry. This includes companies involved with the provision of financial, legal and other consulting services to the industry.