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Under OIV patronage, the AIDV European Section conference is taking place (26–28 March). OIV DG John Barker highlighted the Organisation’s global role and engagement with international & EU legal frameworks. #OIV #WineLaw #EU

You may consult the symposium programme here: piwi-international.org/wp-content/upl…

The OIV granted its patronage to the International PIWI Symposium 2026 in Merzhausen 🇩🇪, bringing together experts to advance disease-resistant grape varieties 🗓️23-24 March 2026 Via video message DG John Barker highlighted the key role of PIWIs for a sustainable future.

On International Women’s Day 2026, discover the message from the President of the OIV on this year’s theme: “Give to Gain.” #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #WomenInVineandWine

Global grape juice exports have grown by 80% in 20 years! Exports reached EUR 866M in 2024. This week OIV and the International Fruit & Vegetable Juice Association (IFU) met in Dijon to explore cooperation on: analytical methods for grape juice; data sharing & sector monitoring

Deadline extended: 12 March!

L’OIV a fait de la reconnaissance de la contribution culturelle de la vigne et du vin un point important de son PS 2025-2029. Les travaux sont en cours dans le groupe d’experts « Culture, Education, Patrimoine » pour la définition du patrimoine culturel de la vigne et du vin

John Barker, DG de l’OIV, a ouvert le colloque « Le Vin peut-il exister sans Culture ? » à La Cité du Vin de Bordeaux. Ce colloque, sous le patronage de l’OIV, visait à analyser le rôle de la culture dans la viticulture et à repenser la place du vin dans des sociétés en mutation.

The OIV is recruiting! We are looking for a Regulatory & Administrative Officer to support the Deputy Director General & assist with the revision of OIV Internal Rules. 📍Dijon, France 📅 Deadline: 20 March 2026 #OIV #jobs #legal #Winesector ➡️ Apply: oiv.int/press/job-oppo…

🍷The OIV is launching a global survey for wineries on fermentation & stabilisation temperatures to estimate potential energy savings. Responses are fully anonymous (aggregated analysis only). 📅 Deadline: March 1, 2026 👉forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

💻 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 – 𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 The OIV has launched a call for tenders for the selection of an IT service provider to ensure the migration, hosting, maintenance, and support of its website and digital platforms. ➡️ oiv.int/press/call-ten…

The OIV announces the five research projects awarded OIV grants in 2025, addressing key challenges facing the global vitivinicultural sector, from sustainability and climate change to technological innovation and value-chain resilience. Read here: oiv.int/press/oiv-gran…

The OIV sadly announces the passing of Jan Booysen, a visionary who shaped South African and global viticulture. He served as an OIV expert and technical advisor, was a presidential candidate in 2012, and received the OIV Merit Award in 2017.

The OIV is committed to a resilient & responsible sector, deeply connected to society. By collaborating, sharing knowledge, & focusing on science and sustainability, we can shape the future of the vine & wine sector. Wishing you a year of collaboration, progress, & shared success

The OIV extends warm wishes to all members & partners. This year presents both challenges & opportunities for the global vine & wine sector. Climate change, changing consumption patterns, & economic uncertainty are challenges but also pathways to innovation & renewal.

A look back at 2025 📄 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟒 𝐎𝐈𝐕 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 at its 23rd General Assembly, held in Chisinau, Moldova, during the 46th World Congress of Vine and Wine: buff.ly/adCYpv8 📷 Wine of Moldova

#oiv #viticulture #winemaking #winesector #sustainableviticulture #waterfootprint #sustainability #genomictechniques #planthealth #flavescencedoree #deminimis #energyefficiency #winescience #microbialbiodiversity #oivcollectiveexpertise

• 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: impact of alcoholic fermentation • Importance of 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 in a context of sustainable viticulture 🌐 Find them on our website: buff.ly/6JhFLVt

A look back at 2025 📄 In 2025, the OIV published several 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Take the timereview them: • Review of methodologies used to calculate the 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧