Beverage and Food Gurus present and share the first event of its kind for New Zealand beverage innovators.
Taste up to 30 of the latest non-alcoholic products from overseas markets such as the USA in a curated technical tasting by the Beverage and Food Gurus team.
The day will involve an in-depth look into what ingredients, formulations, flavours and claims are driving beverage innovation
Drinks will include the best examples from all of the key growth/innovative categories - Protein, Functional, Satiety/ GLP-1, Nootropics, 0% and Hydration and more
A great way to experience and taste a wide variety of innovative products right in the heart of Auckland
Agenda broken into two sessions pre and post lunch and tastings grouped by category.
Discuss and share the trends behind them with industry experts and peers.
Hear about the latest trends from industry thought leaders.
Enjoy the Innovation Degustation experience in a contemporary environment at The Annex in Wynyard Quarter.
A limited number of full drink sample packs available to be purchased with ticket to share with your teams. These will include one unit of each beverage tasted on the day. Price includes courier to an address in NZ, sent after event.

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Early Bird Ticket $399 + GST, booked before 31 January 2026

Standard Ticket $499 + GST, booked after 31 January 2026

Drink sample pack $350 + GST (note only available with purchase of an event ticket)

Innovation Degustation - Beverages

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