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News 28 March 2025

Despite some progress, the wine package fails to support the development of family-run artisanal micro and SMEs in the wine sector

The European Commission has just unveiled its proposed reform of EU wine policy, known as the “wine package”. A disappointing text for CEVI (European Confederation of Independent Winegrowers), which had actively submitted proposals to strengthen the resilience of Independent Winegrowers’ businesses and support their performance on the market.

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News 17 December 2024

High-Level Group on Wine – The European Independent Winegrowers Welcome HLG Recommendations but Call for Key Improvements

CEVI acknowledges the recommendations of the High-Level Group on the future of the wine sector. However, it highlights the need for more ambitious proposals regarding the EU’s trade policy, promotion, and wine tourism, and calls for better consideration of the needs of micro and SMEs that are the cornerstone of the Independent Winegrowers’ model.

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