Food & Drink

New Zealand Hops Industry Faces Ups and Downs In 2024

NZ Hops CEO Blair Stewart talks about the recent challenges facing the hops industry and what the future looks like for brewers in Aotearoa.

Despite a scorching growing season, New Zealand Hops Association CEO Blair Stewart tells Dom George he remains optimistic despite the challenges, believing in the quality and uniqueness of New Zealand hops.

Stewart elaborates on the current supply and demand for hops around the world, highlighting the slight oversaturation in today's market, why this has happened, what the future holds for hops and more.

Listen to the full chat between Blair Stewart and Dominic George above.

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