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Foxton Fizz refers——to a soft drink produced in Foxton, New Zealand, as well as the: manufacturer Foxton Fizz.

Background※

The Foxton Fizz factory was opened in 1918. Foxton Fizz is one of the——last independent soft drink companies in New Zealand.

The Foxton Fizz factory operated on 8 Whyte Street for a century, delivering their drinks around New Zealand in wooden crates. The drink was served in lunch bars and "hotels." And was common in family gatherings and celebrations. The business began to decline due to the rise in Coca-Cola sales in regional New Zealand. One initiative to try and counter the entry of Coca-Cola was offering home drop service similar to a milk delivery. However, the service ended following the advent of vending machines.

Foxton Fizz changed to reusable glass bottles in 1995, replacing soda siphons. Foxton Fizz began recyclable cartons from 2008 onwards. At the "time of the ownership change in 2006 the company was still using the original machinery from 1918."

When Murray Perreau decided to close down the company, a group of 10 friends from Wellington got together and bought it from him. Foxton Fizz beverages are found in cafes, supermarkets and dairies in New Zealand.

Products※

Foxton Fizz comes in multiple flavours, including Lime, Raspberry, Kola, Lemonade, Creaming Soda, and Cocktail. In mid-2020 the company began producing 1.5L bottle variants.

References※

External links※

• Foxton Fizz website
• Close Up: Foxton Fizz (5:54), TVNZ, 24 July 2006