Paris, 13 February 2024 — The global federation for wine and spirits, FIVS, Presidential Council announced this week the appointment of Julie Hesketh-Laird as the new CEO. The body represents 75% of the...
By Bennett Caplan I am pleased to introduce my colleague, Bennett Caplan, head of secretariat for FIVS, which is essentially the international equivalent of WineAmerica. FIVS represents producers and associations...
For the first time in three years, WineAmerica representatives recently met with Congressional Representatives from around the country to discuss the wine industry’s legislative priorities. Last held in...
Grape Growers and Winemakers Try to Decide Who Bears the Cost of Smoke Damage: Since the West Coast of the U.S. has experienced numerous wildfire events in recent years, growers and wineries are trying...
Paris, 15 March 2022— FIVS – An association representing 75% of the global wine trade – announced today that Charles Jefferson and Ignacio Sánchez Recarte have been named as interim Co-Presidents,...
Constellation Invests in Donae Burston’s La Fête du Rosé: The North American drinks giant deal for a piece of the growing Provence rosé brand is Constellation's first in a new commitment to invest $100...
Paris, 12 May 2021 — FIVS is pleased to announce the launch of its improved FIVS Assure online database, containing exemplary social responsibility initiatives and good practices by the wine, spirits,...
Twenty-One Women Told The New York Times That They Have Been Sexually Harassed, Manipulated or Assaulted by Male Master Sommeliers: The Court of Master Sommeliers confers high honors, but many women candidates...
Paris, France: Tuesday, 27 October 2020: A leading voice for the global alcohol beverage industry, FIVS launched the publication of FIVS & the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Walking...
Caymus Winery Owner Chuck Wagner Sues California Over Tasting Room Closures: Napa veteran calls it unfair that wineries serving food can open tasting rooms while others - including all Napa wineries -...
