The European Federation of Origin Wines (EFOW) strongly regrets the United States' decision to impose an additional 20% tariff on EU wines. This decision marks a significant setback for the EU wine sector, jeopardising its largest export market in both value and volume.
EFOW, the European Federation of Origin Wines, welcomes the European Commission's prompt response to the recommendations adopted by the High Level Group (HLG) on Wine on 17 December 2024. EFOW expresses its gratitude to Commissioner Hansen for his leadership in delivering a dedicated wine package to respond to the urgent needs and priorities of the sector.
EFOW, the Brussels-based organisation representing Geographical Indication (GI) wines, has taken part in the European Commission’s public consultation on the list of products that could be subject to retaliatory measures in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium.
Introducing the GI SMART project: advancing sustainability through Geographical Indications. VITÆVINO: in defence of wine culture and conviviality Wine, Quality Food and Spirits Intergroup First Meeting in Strasbourg. INTERVIEW Commissioner Christophe Hansen, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food
EFOW, the European Federation of Origin Wines, warmly welcomes the renewal of the Wine, Spirits, and Quality Foodstuff Intergroup.
EFOW, the European Federation of Origin Wines (www.efow.eu) would like to thank the European Commission for the establishment of the High-Level Group (HLG) on wine and for its collaborative approach to addressing challenges in the wine sector.
Brussels, 11 September 2024 - EFOW, the European Federation of Origin Wines, the organisation representing Geographical Indication (GI) wines, presented its' proposals for a more competitive and resilient wine sector during the first meeting of the High-Level Group on Wine Policy set up by the European Commission.
Brussels, 20 March 2024 - During the last Wine Intergroup meeting of the current legislature, EFOW - the European Federation of Origin Wine - represented by its' Vice-President and Treasurer Mr. Maxime Toubart, presented its Manifesto for the June European elections. The Wine Intergroup meeting in the European Parliament took stock of the 2019-2024 legislature and set the stage for the next term. During the meeting, EFOW regretted that the von der Leyen Commission lost interest in Geographical Indication (GI) products. The Green Deal promoted a very restrictive understanding of sustainability, focusing on environmental and health issues and ignoring the economic and social pillars of agricultural production.
Brussels, 28 February 2024 – EFOW, the European Federation of Origin Wines (www.efow.eu), the Brussels-based organisation promoting and defending Geographical Indication (GI) wines, welcomes today's vote in the European Parliament's…
During EFOW's members General Assembly, Mr Riccardo Ricci Curbastro, PDO Franciacorta winemaker, President of Equalitas and Federdoc member, was unanimously re-elected as President of EFOW following the resignation of Mr Bernard Farges, PDO Bordeaux winemaker and President of the CNIV. Mr. Maxime Toubart, PDO Champagne winemaker, co-president of the CIVC and vice-president of CNAOC, becomes EFOW 's vice-president and treasurer. Mr. Gilberto Igrejas, president of the IVDP, and Mr. David Palacios Algarra, PDO Navarra winemaker and president of CECRV, are re-elected as EFOW vice-presidents.
