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DB Breweries has released its annual sustainability report, highlighting the organisation’s commitment to brewing a better world for Kiwis into the future. While driving a safe and healthy drinking culture in New Zealand remains a key priority for the organisation, 2016 saw DB achieve success in a number of areas, particularly regarding reducing its environmental footprint and contributing to the decarbonisation of the global economy. “We continue to aspire to be New Zealand’s most sustainable producer of alcohol and one of New Zealand’s most sustainable businesses,” said Andy Routley, managing director. “An area that I am extremely proud of is
our continual focus to improve our environmental performance, and in 2016 we exceeded our targets for water consumption, waste to landfill and greenhouse gas emissions.” While the organisation’s 2016 environmental milestones are impressive, the focus on both societal and economic impacts have remained a high priority. DB continues its search for a long-term innovative partnership in responsible consumption. The 2016 StudentCard partnership was extremely successful in targeting tertiary students with the important message of enjoying responsibly to have a Summer to Remember. However, engaging in an enduring partnership remains a priority for DB.
A SIGNIFICANT STEP FORWARD New Zealand Winegrowers CEO, Philip Gregan, has signed the Government-Industry Agreement (GIA) deed for biosecurity readiness and response on behalf of the wine industry. “Signing the GIA deed secures the wine industry a seat around the table when decisions are being made on biosecurity issues”, said Gregan. “Making decisions in partnership with government provides the opportunity to influence how the wine industry is impacted in the event of a biosecurity response and ensures we deliver the best outcomes for our
members.” “This is a significant step forward in helping to ensure the sustainability of the wine industry”.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REINFORCE WINE REPUTATION
Buy admission tickets online now and save up to 42%: www.anuga.com/tickets New Zealand wine and spirit makers will soon be able to register their geographical indications, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean has told New Zealand Winegrowers. “A key contributor to the reputation of New Zealand wine is the industry’s use of geographical indications – that is regional names like Marlborough or Central Otago. Legislation to enable the wine industry to formally register their geographical indications in New Zealand is on track to come into force in late July,” said Dean. “Registering regional names for our wine and spirits will reinforce the qualities and
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reputation of these products. It will also make it easier for exporters to promote and protect their wine and spirits in some overseas markets. Although the base legislation has been in place since 2006, it has never been enforced. This new move was welcomed by the Central Otago Winegrowers Association. “For a region that has established such a strong and positive brand reputation in a relatively short space of time, the ability to formally recognise and protect the [Central Otago] brand name is a significant milestone for the wine industry,” said general manager Glenys Coughlan.