Marie Cundari is Senior Director of New World Wines in the Ontario Liquor Control Board, one of the world’s largest buyers and retailers of alcoholic beverages. In the lead up to a visit to New Zealand in February, as a guest of New Zealand Winegrowers, she shares some insights into the strategic position of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

The growing trend for authentic and sustainable purchases aligns well with New Zealand wine. According to new research released by New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) in its third wave of Brand Health Tracking, the trend has generally increased in importance for all markets measured by IWSR.

What an exciting year lies ahead, kicking off with high impact in mid-February, when we welcome our hosted guests for Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025 in Ōtautahi, Christchurch.

Northland Field Days organisers are giving a big shout out to exhibitors who have signed up for the three-day event later this month.

OPINION: Recent progress in methods for gene manipulations suggests exciting new possibilities in medicine and agriculture, but significant risks remain and a lot could go wrong.

OPINION: All models are wrong.

OPINION: Pre-Parliament, I was involved with the International Dairy Federation. I attended firstly business meetings at the annual conference, then later, board meetings as a sitting board member.

Gisborne's record hot dry summer weather has produced rewards for one of the country's largest commercial growers based in the region - Leaderbrand.

New Zealand’s apple and pear industry has surpassed $1 billion in orchard gate returns (OGR) for the first time.

Marlborough Wine & Food Festival