Global Beverage Trade and Company Overviews
New Zealand has a strong and growing beverage industry that continues to attract investment
OVERVIEW
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
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The number of beverage processing firms in New Zealand has grown
over the past decade, driven by wine and beer
New Zealand has a large and robust beverage products industry with
a range of participants of varying sizes
KEY METRICS
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New Zealand's beverage industry is led by predominantly beer and
soft drink focused firms, with a strong second tier of dedicated wine
producers
- The majority of the large beverage firms have foreign investment; the
smaller wineries are predominantly privately owned
INVESTMENT
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Employment in beverage processing in New Zealand is growing,
though slowly, as firms seek productivity gains
Beverage processing is spread across the country, though Auckland
and Marlborough stand out for absolute size
- Employment growth rates vary by region
- The wine industry is the major employer in the beverages section,
accounting for half of all employees
- However, at a firm level two of the three largest employers are
primarily soft drink manufacturers
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The New Zealand beverage industry has attracted international
investment from a wide range of sources
Global firms investment in New Zealand firms is historical; however,
new firms continue to invest in the sector
More than $400m of acquisitions occurred over the last 18 months;
global companies investing in innovative local craft and wineries
looking to grow volumes
Companies are investing in both land and plant to support strong
growth in premium wines and craft beer
- Beverage firms are also investing in new and improved marketing
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New leadership continues to enter the industry or be promoted from
within
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