De la reconnaissance à la valorisation : renforcer les groupements de producteurs d’IG dans toute l’UE
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EFOW is a Brussels-based organisation representing wines with an Appellation of Origin and Geographical Indication from the European Union.
newsletter june 2026
EU PROJECT | Horizon Europe 2024-2028
GI SMART is a four-year research project designed to provide evidence-based recommendations to enhance the role of Geographical Indications (GIs) in fostering sustainable territorial development and achieving the objectives of the EU Farm to Fork strategy.
AREPO, EFOW and oriGIn EU have published their report on the outcomes of the Geographical Indications Conference: a producers’ vision for the EU Action Plan on GIs & the launch of the GI SMART community platform, held in Brussels on 25-26 June 2025.
As business associations representing companies with significant operations and investments across the European Union, we call on Members of the European Parliament to support the two legislative proposals implementing the EU’s commitments under the Turnberry agreement.
At a time of significant uncertainty for businesses and investors, swift adoption of these proposals is essential to provide greater predictability and stability in transatlantic trade relations and to reduce the risk of escalation.
The Turnberry agreement is not the end of the conversation, but its timely implementation is a necessary step towards preserving a stable framework for EU-US trade. We therefore urge the European Parliament to approve the proposals without delay.
A vote in favour of these proposals is a vote for stability, predictability and legal certainty for businesses relying on transatlantic trade.
BUSINESS CALLS FOR STABILITY AND PREDICTABILITY IN EU-US TRADE RELATIONS
CONFERENCE 25 & 26 June 2025
EU GI stakeholders unite in Brussels to shape the future of Geographical Indications
The European GI community gathered in Brussels on 25 and 26 June for a major conference that brought together more than 200 stakeholders – producers, European and national policymakers, regional authorities and researchers – from across the EU. Organised by oriGIn EU, EFOW, and AREPO, in the framework of the GI SMART project, the event provided a platform for vibrant discussions on the current state and future prospects of Geographical Indications (GIs) in the EU.
Press Release | EFOW welcomes the Greek Wine Federation as new member
The European Federation of Origin Wines (EFOW) is pleased to announce that the Greek Wine Federation has joined the organisation...
Read MorePress Release | EFOW: Europe cannot afford a world without wine
European Food Forum (EFF) debate "A World Without Wine: What is at Stake for Europe?", hosted in the European Parliament...
Read MorePress Release | Wine package: EFOW welcomes the positive agreement reached in trilogue
EFOW welcomes the outcome of the political trilogue on the wine package and expresses its sincere gratitude to the European...
Read MorePress Release | EFOW welcomes Deutscher Weinbauverband e.V. (DWV) as new member
The European Federation of Origin Wines (EFOW) is pleased to announce that the Deutscher Weinbauverband e.V. (DWV) has joined as...
Read MoreEFOW welcomes AGRI committee’s adoption of the Herranz Garcia report and negotiating mandate
The European Federation of Origin Wines (EFOW), representing wines with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI),...
Read MoreEFOW focuses its activities
on policy areas that have
a direct impact
on the wine appellation sector.
Agriculture and wine regulations, in particular:
- Wine production and labelling regulations
- Quality policy
- Future of the CAP
- Sustainability
Promotion programmes in the EU and in third countries
Trade negotiations:
- Bilateral and regional agreements
- WTO negotiations, in particular regarding geographical indications protection
Internal market rules affecting the wine sector:
- Free movement of goods
- Fiscal and customs issues
Social aspects of wine relating to the positive impact of a moderate wine consumption
FOLLOW EFOW | NEWSLETTER JUNE 2026
An uphill administrative battle - Selling wine into another EU Member State today involves a series of successive administrative steps linked to excise duties. Three-way interview: Ophélie Lapie-Lamiable, Gerhard Brauer, José Antonio Pellicer. Interview Mr David Boublil - Head of Unit – Behavioural Taxation and Other Indirect Taxes, DG Taxation and...
Read MoreFOLLOW EFOW | Newsletter February 2026
Wine Package: what are the concrete impacts for Geographical Indication wines from 2026? INTERVIEW with Ms. Esther Herranz García, Member...
Read MoreFOLLOW EFOW | Newsletter February 2025
Introducing the GI SMART project: advancing sustainability through Geographical Indications. VITÆVINO: in defence of wine culture and conviviality Wine, Quality...
Read MoreRiccardo Ricci Curbastro unanimously re-elected President of EFOW
During EFOW's members General Assembly, Mr Riccardo Ricci Curbastro, PDO Franciacorta winemaker, President of Equalitas and Federdoc member, was unanimously...
Read MoreGI review : EFOW welcomes the vote of the AGRI committee
Brussels, 11 December 2023 – EFOW, the European Federation of Origin Wines (www.efow.eu), the Brussels-based organisation promoting and defending Geographical...
Read MoreAdditional study of the European Commission on the Regulation on the sustainable use of plant protection products (SUR): The European wine sector voices concern for its future
5 July 2023 – Following the publication by the European Commission of its “additional study” on the SUR Regulation, the...
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“Because origin matters”
Publications
EFOW (the European Federation of Origin Wines) and DWV (the German Winegrowers’ Association) together with MEPs Paolo De Castro (S&D), Alvaro Amaro (EPP), Irène Tolleret (RE), Adrian Vazquez Lazara (RE) and Claude Gruffat (Greens) organised a seminar in Strasbourg to exchange on the revision of Geographical Indications (GI). On that occasion, Arcadia International experts presented to participantsEFOW and DWV’s study on sustainability in wine appellations (annexes).
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Confédération Nationale des Producteurs de Vins et Eaux-De-Vie de Vin à Appellations d’Origine Contrôlée

