> OIV, the Scientific Bureau renewed
OIV – 3/07/2009 – Zagreb - In addition to the new President of the OIV, Yves Bénard (France), the Member states of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine proceeded with the election for 3-year terms of the Presidents of the Commissions and Sub-commissions. Those elected become members of the scientific bureau of the OIV and include as follows:
> Yves Bénard, elected President of the OIV
OIV – 3/07/2009 – Zagreb - The Member states of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) elected Yves Bénard (France) as President on the occasion of the 7th General Assembly, which was held in the capital of Croatia.
> Report of the world vitiviniculture situation in 2008
OIV – 29/06/09 - On 29 June 2009 in Zagreb (Croatia) the city hosting the XXXII World Congress of Vine and Wine, the Director General of the OIV, Mr Federico Castellucci acknowledged that the economic crisis likewise affected the world vitiviniculture sector, in the presence of the official representatives of the Member states of the OIV.
> III International Symposium of Malvasias, La Palma, Canary Island, Spain
OIV - 19/06/2009 - The 3rd International Symposium of Malvasias was held in la Palma, in the Canary Islands (Spain), from 26-30 May 2009, under the patronage of the OIV.
> Research scholarships 2009
OIV - 16/06/09 - For the third straight year, the OIV is announcing research scholarships to young researchers in the vitivinicultural sector. The subjects proposed shall be in line with the actions laid out in the Strategic Plan 2009-2012 of the OIV.
> Official visit of the Director General of the OIV to Croatia
OIV - 15/06/09 - « From 28 April to 1 May 2009, the Director General of the OIV, Federico Castellucci, went to Croatia, on the occasion of the 16th Vine and Agriculture Show of products from the Istria region– « Vinistra 2009 », which was held from 29 April and 2 May 2009, in Poreè (a city in the Istria region in Croatia).
> Official Visit of the Director General of the OIV to Morocco
OIV - 12/06/09 - From 21 to 24 April 2009, the Director General of the OIV, Federico Castellucci, went to Morocco on the occasion of the 2nd edition of the International Agriculture Show of Morocco (SIAGRIM), in Meknès ( a Moroccan vitivinicultural region).
> Translation in Arabic of 2nd edition of code of characteristics of Vitis varieties and species by Ing. Fethi Askri
OIV - 08/06/2009 - We owe the work of Arabic translation of the 2nd edition of Descriptive characteristics of Vitis varieties and species to the engineer Fethi Askri*.
> Visit of the Director General to Sweden
OIV – 05/06/09 - On 26 and 27 May 2009, the Director General of the OIV, Mr. Federico Castellucci, went to Stockholm (Sweden) accompanied by the Coordinator of the technical and scientific department of the OIV, Dr Jean-Claude Ruf, delegate of the OIV at the 5th “Tempranillos al mundo” competition.
> OIV press conference on Southern hemisphere countries
OIV - 25/05/2009 - A news conference on the vitivinicultural situation in the Southern hemisphere was held at the International Organisation of Vine and Wine headquarters on 25 May 2009.
> Europe: Obligation for labeling fining products pushed ahead to end of 2010
OIV – 25/05/2009 – The European Commission, following the opinion of the European Parliament, recently published a regulation which postpones the obligation for labelling potentially allergenic fining products used in wine making until 31 December 2010.
> Visit of the Director General to Spain
OIV - 20/05/2009 - The Director General of the OIV participated in the 5th FENAVIN 2009 and gave a presentation on the world vitiviniculture situation in 2009.
> OIV Press conference on world vitivinicultural trends in 2008
OIV – 07/04/2009 – A press conference was held at the headquarters of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine.
> Federico Castellucci, awarded the « Giuseppe Morsiani » gold plaque
OIV – 06/04/2009 – La plaque d’or « Giuseppe Morsiani » a été attribuée, le 4 avril 2009, à Federico Castellucci, Directeur Général de l’OIV, lors de Vinitaly 2009 – l’important salon de vins qui s’est déroulé entre les 2 et 6 avril 2009, à Vérone (Italie).
> State visit of the Director General of the OIV to Moscow
OIV - 06/01/09
- 12th International Competition of « Best wine and spirits of the year »
- Meeting with the agriculture authorities of the Federation of Russia
> The Director General of the OIV makes a state visit to Brazil
OIV – 06/01/2009 - In the beginning of November 2008, the Director General of the OIV, Mr. Federico Castellucci, accompanied by Mr. Victor Magalhaes, head of the statistics department of the OIV, made a state visit to Brazil on the occasion of the 4th International Brazilian Wine Competition (IV CIVB).
> OIV Press conference on initial results of the 2008 harvest
OIV – 27/11/2008 – A press conference was held on Thursday, 27 November 2008 at the headquarters of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine.
> Australian wine researchers first to crack the code
OIV – 13/10/2008 - In a world first, scientists at the Australian Wine Research Institute have cracked the genetic code of a wine yeast. The breakthrough paves the way for development of improved wine yeast – a key ingredient in winemaking.
> The social costs of alcohol abuse in Australia estimated to be over $15 billion
OIV – 07/10/2008 - A report related to the avoidable costs of alcohol abuse in Australia and the potential benefits of effective policies to reduce the social costs of alcohol has been published by the Department of Health and Ageing of Australian Government.
> OIV attended the 31st session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
OIV – 08/08/2008 - From 30 June to 4 July 2008, Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), a joint body of the United Nations Organisation for Food and Agriculture (FAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), held its 31st session in Geneva (Switzerland). On this occasion, the representative of the OIV presented a report on the framework of the relationship between OIV and the Codex Alimentarius, to the delegations of the member countries of Codex Alimentarius. This presentation provided a summary of work currently undertaken by the OIV as well as the resolutions adopted by the 6th General Assembly of the OIV.
> Impact on the media from the OIV news conference on countries of the Southern hemisphere
OIV - 31/07/2008 - Mr. Federico Castellucci, Director General of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, presented statistical data on the countries of the Southern hemisphere at the press conference of the OIV on 4 June 2008. This data was used by the press, particularly by specialised publications, which gave rise to a large number of articles on an international and on a domestic level.
> 5th world wine producer becomes 44th member state of the OIV
OIV – 29/07/2008 – Argentina deposited its instrument of ratification of the Agreement of 3 April 2001 with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the establishment of the OIV. This official procedure, endorsed by the President of the Republic, Ms Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, concludes an accession procedure for Argentina which adopted the decree 26.385 approving this international treaty.
> Summary of Resolutions adopted by the 6th GA of the OIV
OIV – 20/06/2008 – The Member states of the OIV met on 20 June 2008 in Verona (Italy) on the occasion of the 6th General Assembly of the OIV and adopted several resolutions detailed in following attached summary form.
> Federico Castellucci, re-elected Director General of the OIV
Verona (Italy) – 20/06/2008 – The Member states of the OIV reappointed Federico Castellucci as Director General of the OIV for the 2009-2013 office term.
> The OIV honours four recognised and respected Members
Verona (Italy) – 20/06/2008 – Based on the decision of the Scientific and Technical Committee, the OIV bequeathed the OIV Merit Award to four recognised and respected members who have made contributions to the activities and the outreach of the Organisation over the last years.
> MARIO FREGONI, OIV Grand Prix
Verona (Italy) – 20/06/2008 - The General Assembly of the OIV honoured the works of Professor Mario Fregoni for the world vine and wine community and bequeathed him the Grand OIV prize in Verona on 20 June 2008.
> Winners of the 2008 OIV Award
Verona (Italy) – 18/06/08 – The Award jury of the O.I.V. has rewarded the best written works with a scientific input, original (new and personal input of ideas), pertinent and with an international scope for the vine and wine sector over the past 78 years. These works are evaluated by a panel of specialists (university professors, journalists, scientists, historians) in viticulture, oenology, vitivinicultural economy, wine and health, history, literature and fine arts.
> Report on the world vitiviniculture situation in 2007
OIV – 16/06/2008 – The Director General, Mr. Federico Castellucci presented a report on the world vitiviniculture situation in 2007 at the OIV Congress in Verona (Italy) in the presence of Mr. Luca Zaia, the Italian Minister of Agriculture and representatives of 43 Member states of the Organisation.
> Reform of the wine sector in Europe – New CMO wine
OIV – 12/06/08 – Council Regulation (EC) No.479/2008 of 29 April 2008 introducing the common organisation of the vitivinicultural market was finally published in the European Union Official Journal of 06/06/2008. This text modifies regulations (EC) No.1493/1999, (EC) No.1782/2003, (EC) No.1290/2005 and (EC) No.3/2008, and repeals regulations (EC) No.2392/86 and (EC) No.1493/1999.
> Meeting with the Director General of the OIV and the Ambassador of Montenegro
OIV - 10/06/08 - Montenegro became the 43rd Member state of the OIV on 7 March 2007. The Director General of the OIV, Mr. Federico Castellucci, received Ms Pejanovic-Djurisic, Ambassador of Montenegro on 10 June 2008.
> OIV press conference on Southern hemisphere countries
OIV - 04/06/2008 - A news conference on the vitivinicultural situation in the Southern hemisphere was held at the International Organisation of Vine and Wine headquarters on 4 June 2008.
> 61st World Health Assembly
OIV – 03/06/2008 – The 61st World Health Assembly, which comprised of 2704 participants from 190 nations, was held from 19 to 24 May in Geneva. Issues regarding various threats to public health were raised and several resolutions were adopted.
> The Director General of the OIV visit to Cyprus
OIV-16/05/2008-The Director General of the OIV, Mr Federico Castellucci visited Cyprus in order to participate in the 3rd Cyprus Wine Competition which took place between the 10th to the 13th of April 2008, in Pafos (in Cyprus).
> « Varieties of Autochthonous Vines of Calabria » Symposium
OIV – 10/05/2008 – The « Varieties of Autochthonous Vines of Calabria » Symposium was held on 10 May 2008 in Cirò (KR in Italy) under the patronage of the OIV and the responsibility of Professor Mario Fregoni with the warm welcome of the EuVite association and the wine company, Librandi.
> PROFESSOR NICOLAÏ PAVLENKO HAS PASSED AWAY
OIV – 27/03/2008 - The OIV is very sad to announce the passing away of Pr. Nicolaï Pavlenko at age 70. He was the President of the International Office of Vine and Wine from 1988 to 1991, after being an expert of the OIV for over fifteen years and President of the « Wine Technology » Expert group with the USSR.
> OIV Press Conference on world vitivinicultural trends in 2007
OIV – 26/03/2008 - Presentation of the State of the Vitiviniculture World Market report showing the world vitivinicultural situation in 2007 drawn up based on statistical data provided by the Member states of the Organisation.
> The Director General of the OIV visit to Slovakia
Mr. Federico Castellucci, the Director General of the OIV, made an official visit to Slovakia from 3 to 6 February 2008, upon the initiative of and organised by His Excellency, Mr Frantisek Lipka, former ambassador of Slovakia in Belgium and Luxemburg.
> The Director General of the OIV visit to the World Health Organisation head quarters (WHO)
OIV – 25/02/2008 – The department of mental health of the WHO General Secretariat in Geneva organised a consultation meeting on statistical data on spirituous beverages which the OIV was invited, based on the statistical data it draws up on the vitivinicultural sector. Certain representatives of offices and statistical institutes in addition to representatives of associations of beer and spirits industries attended the meeting.
> The WHO proposes strategies to reduce the harmful use of alcohol by 2010
OIV – 28/01/2008 – 34 member states of the Executive Committee of the World Health Organisation (WHO) met this week in Geneva and drafted a resolution to be submitted for adoption of the 61st World Health Assembly in 2008, based on the report of the WHO secretariat.
> Wine Festival of Porto
OIV- 14/01/2008 – On the occasion of the Porto Wine Festival, from 11 to 15 November 2007, upon the invitation of the Municipal Chamber of Porto, Mr. Castellucci, Director General of the OIV, participated in the International Conference « Dialogue between the New World and the Old World: International cooperation in the wine sector » within the framework of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
> OIV Street in Moldavia
OIV- 14/01/2008 – The government of Moldavia invited Mr Castellucci, Director General of the OIV, to participate along side the Moldavian Prime Minister, Mr. Vasile Petru Tarlev, from 24 to 29 October 2007 in a news conference on the issue of vitiviniculture and to partake, upon the initiative of Mr. Mihail Maciuca, Director of the State Entreprise Quality Wines Complex « Milestii Mici », in an exceptional ribbon cutting ceremony for the naming of “OIV Street”; demonstrating the commitment of Moldavia to be involved in the international vitivinicultural sector.
> VINANDINO – 8th Edition
OIV- 14/01/2008 - Mr. Castellucci, Director General of the OIV, and Mr. Hayes, President of the OIV, went to Argentina from 23 November to 3 December 2007 for the 8th Edition of the VINANDINO International Wine Competition.
> Passing away of Professor Michel Feuillat
OIV – 07/01/2008 The OIV was very saddened to hear about the passing away of Professor Michel Feuillat at age 70.
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