Property dream not over for woman who wins $500,000 bach
10 May, 2021 12:44 AM
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Grace Glover with her prize and representatives of the campaign. Photo / Supplied
Bay of Plenty Times
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Tauranga s newest resident has a $500,000 start on the local property ladder thanks to a chance win in one of the country s largest promotions.
The Long White Win a Bach campaign from Asahi Beverages is thought to offer the largest single cash prize outside of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission, and provided a contribution of $500,000 towards a holiday home.
Research shows holiday home ownership remains unattainable for most New Zealanders - with only 15 per cent of families owning a bach.
Asahi acquires Allpress, maintains all full-time roles
April 30, 2021 10:41
Japanese beverage company Asahi has completed the acquisition of Allpress in its first venture into the coffee market.
CEO of Asahi Beverages Group, Robert Iervasi, said: “Asahi Beverages and Allpress are a great fit. We’ve been impressed by their premium branding, commitment to flavour, quality customer service and track record of growth – attributes that Asahi Beverages shares.”
The coffee outlet was founded by Michael Allpress in 1986, and now distributes more than 1,500 tonnes of coffee beans annually worldwide. Allpress said: “It’s been an amazing journey but after 30 years the time is right for the business to go to the next level. The expertise, craftsmanship and relationship-based culture it has developed mean it’s very well-placed to take this next step. I can’t wait to see what’s next for the business and the team.”
Press Release – Asahi
Kiwi premium fresh coffee business Allpress is set to continue its global expansion after being purchased by Oceania’s leading beverages company Asahi Beverages.
The move will accelerate the growth of the homegrown success story, which will remain headquartered in Auckland. The purchase also marks Asahi Beverages’ entry into New Zealand’s $200 million fresh coffee market as it expands its portfolio to meet the needs of more consumers as well as strengthening its offering to cafes, restaurants, licensed venues, and grocery stores.
Allpress was founded in Auckland in 1989 by coffee pioneer Michael Allpress with just one coffee cart in Victoria Park. It has since expanded into Australia, Japan, Singapore, and the UK and now employs more than 240 people, including nearly 100 across New Zealand.
Michael Allpress to stay on as company ‘ambassador’.
Iconic Auckland-based coffee company Allpress Espresso is to be acquired by Asahi Beverages and run as a standalone business, the Japanese drinks company’s first inroad into coffee.
The deal, for an undisclosed amount, will see Allpress remain headquartered in Auckland, where it was launched by Michael Allpress and his coffee cart in 1989.
Allpress will remain as ‘ambassador’ for the brand, which has expanded into Australia, Japan, Singapore and the UK and now employs more than 240 people, 100 of those locally.
Allpress’s main business is selling roasted coffee beans to cafés and restaurants and it has about 5% of the Australian
Friday, 30 April 2021, 9:06 am
Kiwi premium fresh coffee business
Allpress is set to continue its global expansion after being
purchased by Oceania’s leading beverages company Asahi
Beverages.
The move will accelerate the growth of the
homegrown success story, which will remain headquartered in
Auckland. The purchase also marks Asahi Beverages’ entry
into New Zealand’s $200 million fresh coffee market as it
expands its portfolio to meet the needs of more consumers as
well as strengthening its offering to cafes, restaurants,
licensed venues, and grocery stores.
Allpress was
founded in Auckland in 1989 by coffee pioneer Michael
Allpress with just one coffee cart in Victoria Park. It has