By inaugurating Sunday 18th international exhibition Vinexpo, President Francois Hollande praised the excellence of the wine industry in France but emphasized the need to preserve the “responsible consumption model” set by the Evin law, while clarifying if needed.
120 countries present
“France has managed to build and choose a path that rejects both surcharge (for wines and spirits, ed) and promotion without impediments that could encourage abuse “, welcomed the Head of State in the industry professionals gathered in Bordeaux for Vinexpo, most important exhibition global wine sector for this sector, where sellers, buyers and specifiers from 120 countries will cross until Thursday.
This is the first time a President of the Republic’s visit lounge, “a global event” according to him, established in 1981 and taking place since 2006 alternating between Bordeaux and Hong Kong. The “French model” of “responsible consumption”, “we absolutely must preserve the” to fight against alcoholism, said François Hollande in his inaugural address, recalling that the Evin law, passed here 25 years “does not prohibit the advertising of wine and spirits but frames it precisely” .
The media condemned
But some media were convicted of articles citing alcohols under the Evin law, which has raised a number of requests for clarification on the part of professionals. And Thursday at the committee stage in the new reading Macron bill, MPs have not followed the government calling for the removal of a Senate amendment distinguishing between information and advertising on alcohol.
“My position is simple: we have to keep the balance of the Evin law, preserve it provides today, and there are details, we must engage with great care:. clarification so, preserving the Evin law also yes, yes first, “responded the president
Francois Hollande before praised the excellence of the wine industry in France, recalling that it represented 500,000 jobs and gave off a trade surplus of 10 billion euros, the second export item behind the aircraft.
“There are not many areas where we are world leaders. Where we are the first, make sure to stay! This is the meaning of my visit “ at Vinexpo, where some 2,350 exhibitors from 42 countries will present their products for five days and know-how to 45.000 importers, wholesalers, buyers and retailers from 120 countries.
Defend “geographical indications”
To promote this “sector of excellence,” the head of state pledged to uphold in international trade negotiations “geographical indications “protecting the French production for the recognition, notably with China or the United States. He also praised the wine, it intends to promote, noting that 30% of the millions of foreign tourists who come to France are attracted primarily by its gastronomy and wine
After his speech, François Hollande. – accompanied by his Minister of Agriculture Stéphane Le Foll, the Mayor of Bordeaux Alain Juppé (Republicans) and President of the Regional Council of Aquitaine Alain Rousset (PS) – visited the Vinexpo aisles, sometimes stopping to enjoy a sip of champagne or wine, as the center of Corsican wines or stand Val d’Orbieu ( Languedoc-Roussillon).
First world producer of wine
France, the leading producer of wine in 2014 with 523 million cases of 12 bottles produced each year, occupies 63% of the surface of the stands. Historic exhibitors, Italy and Spain, with France representing over 50% of world production, are also present, alongside other heavyweights such as States of America, Germany, South Africa, Australia , Chile and Argentina. The president thus marked off the Argentine stand for a tasting.
(with AFP)
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