Welcome to

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.

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 Murdoch Food & Beverage, a subsidiary of Foodstuffs South Island, specialising in manufacturing and packing a variety of food and beverage products for the retail and food service markets. Contact Nathan Hide by email.

We welcome Ingredients Plus who are a leading and independent distributor in the Asia-Pacific Region across key strategic markets. They specialise in providing advanced & innovative ingredients PLUS much more. Representing more than 20 key global manufacturers and thousands of products, their passion is to supply customers with complete solutions. They provide market trends, technical knowledge, regulatory support, samples, formulation know-how and novel insights that give you the winning edge. For more information visit their website here

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