Environmental sustainability, social responsibility, trade facilitation and consumer matters were the topics covered in the three-day conference, with attendance from six of the seven continents and all segments of the alcohol beverage industry.
The FIVS Spring Conference was held at the Royal Windsor Hotel and policy-oriented discussions were led by representatives from Argentina, Australia, Chile, the European Commission, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America.
At the conference Prof. Christmann informed the participants about “OIV Activities in the Area of Sustainability & Future Directions”. She explained the work of the new OIV Expert group ENVIRO to representatives coming from OIV-Member States but also Non-member States.
FIVS Members elected Ignacio Sánchez Recarte, Secretary General, Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins, as a new Vice-President of the Federation at its 71st General Assembly.