The New Zealand Beverage Council (NZBC) has announced their one-day conference for 2023.
While the venue is yet to be confirmed, the event will be held in Auckland on the 15th of June, with networking drinks set to take place the evening prior, on the 14th of June.
Crucial ‘fizz’ ingredient CO2 is experiencing significant shortages, which has had the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) forecasting price increases of an estimated 1000 percent.
Price inflations have occurred as a direct result of the Marsden Closure. However, the New Zealand Beverage council has confirmed they are investigating what these predicated price increases are based on.
Official statements from the government indicate a continued effort to facilitate those affected by the domestic shortage of CO2, despite the institution's lack of regulatory power in the product's market.
The conference will aim to address issues regarding CO2 and the ongoing impacts caused to the industry due to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Another topic of discussion will be the links between sugar replacement, erythritol, and the increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and death.
The serious subject matter set to be discussed will be a crucial moment for those across the industry to ask questions and exchange information and ideas on addressing how to solve these issues.
