Foxton Fizz
Foxton Fizz is the name of a soda drink produced in Foxton, New Zealand.
Background
Foxton Fizz was established in the year of 1918.[1] In the year of 1936, Foxton Fizz was able to deliver to local schools during the depression daily. It is 94 years old and one of the last independent soda companies in New Zealand.[2]
Information
The drink now comes in multiple flavours, including lime, raspberry, kola, lemonade, creaming soda, cocktail, tonic, ginger ale and soda water. In the year of 2006, plastic bottles were phased out, which left the company with their glass bottle only.
Extra
An experimental short film, Fizz Factory was shot at the factory in late 2006. The film features a soundtrack that includes excerpts of music by German minimalist composer Hans Otte.
See also
References
- ^ McKinnon, Malcolm (21 February 2007). "Manawatū and Horowhenua: Foxton Fizz". Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry of Culture and Heritage, New Zealand. ISBN 0-478-18451-4. Retrieved 13 March 2007.
- ^ "History of Foxton Fizz". Foxton Fizz. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
External links
- Foxton Fizz website
- Close Up: Foxton Fizz (5:54), TVNZ, 24 July 2006
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