Dylan Firth
Dylan Firth is the executive director of the Brewers Association of New Zealand, where he focuses on market trends and the evolving landscape of the beer industry. Firth highlights the increasing diversity and health consciousness among consumers, noting a marked rise in the demand for low-carb and zero-alcohol options. He discusses the challenges of exporting these products and emphasizes the need for breweries to stay attuned to international trends in order to thrive.
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Dylan Firth is the executive director of the Brewers Association of New Zealand and commented on the decline in beer consumption.
Kiwis turn away from beer and wine as alcohol consumption hits all-time low
New Zealand· 2026-02-25
Dylan Firth, the Brewers Association executive director, told the Herald that relief was set to be extended to $400,000 a year.
Air NZ and battle of the beers: Airline says it will try stock Aussie lounges with Kiwi brewsNew Zealand· 2025-11-05
Dylan Firth, deputy chair of the NZ Alcohol Beverages Council, said this measure was the best proxy for how much alcohol is consumed.
We’re drinking less, and violent crime is dropping. New data shows how strongly the two are related.New Zealand· 2025-10-05
Dylan Firth is the executive director of the Brewers Association of New Zealand and discussed the changing market for beers.
Bottle-O, Liquor Centre owner posts lower revenue, flat profit as alcohol consumption declinesNew Zealand· 2025-10-03Dylan Firth, Brewers Association executive director, last month said industry members had a range of views about the proposed acquisition.
Brewing industry: Watchdog delay puts a cork in Kegstar’s bid to buy Konvoy kegs for nowNew Zealand· 2025-09-28Dylan Firth, Brewers Association executive director, said Kegstar and Konvoy both had a presence at the national beer awards last weekend.
Brewing industry shake-up: Kegstar wants clearance to acquire Konvoy kegs, watchdog outlines key issuesNew Zealand· 2025-08-05
Brewers Association executive director Dylan Firth said beers over 5% ABV make up only 11% of all sold in New Zealand in the year to March.
Auckland supermarkets and liquor stores under fire for selling ‘mega strong’ beersNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
Dylan Firth is the executive director of the Brewers Association of New Zealand, discussing the market's shift towards healthier beer options.
Low-carb wars: How the big breweries are tapping into the diet marketNew Zealand· 2025-02-12
