Federation des Exportateurs de Vin et Spiritueux de France

France's wine, spirits exports rise again in 2018 - figures

14 Feb 2019

Exports of wine and spirits from France hit yet another high last year, according to figures released this week.

France boosts H1 wine and spirits exports as US, UK lead growth

13 Sep 2018

France's first-half wine and spirits exports increased 4% in value over the same period last year, new figures show.

French wine and spirits exports hit yet another high in 2017 - figures

21 Feb 2018

Wine and spirits exports from France registered their third consecutive record year in 2017, according to data released last week.

French wines, spirits exports jump in H1 2017 - figures

8 Sep 2017

Sales of French wines and spirits to exports rose by low double-digits in the first six months of 2017, according to figures released this week.

Cognac drives French wines and spirits to another export record - figures

10 Feb 2017

France’s wine and spirits exports registered a second consecutive record year in 2016, according to data released this week.

French wine falls, spirits rise in H1 exports - figures

21 Sep 2016

The exports of spirits and of still wine from France headed in opposite directions in the first six months of this year, according to recently-released figures.

French wine, spirits exports continue decline - figures

13 Feb 2015

Wine and spirits exports from France have posted their second consecutive year of decline, according to latest figures.

FRANCE: Wine, spirits exports slip 7% in H1 - figures

9 Sep 2014

Export sales of French wine and spirits fell by 7.3% in the first half of this year, according to latest figures.

FRANCE: Asia drives French wine and spirits exports in 2011

14 Feb 2012

French wine and spirits exports rose by 10.5% in value and 2.4% in volume in 2011, mainly thanks to Cognac and Bordeaux wine demand in Asia, according to trade body FEVS.

FRANCE: Wines and spirits export body names new general secretary

19 Feb 2010

France’s wines and spirits federation, the Fédération des Exportateurs de Vins et Spiritueux (FEVS), has named a new general secretary.

FRANCE: China recognises Cognac geographical indication

22 Dec 2009

China has given official recognition to Cognac’s geographical indication - marking a first for a European product and guaranteeing better protection against counterfeiting for the French beverage in the country.

FRANCE: Nine-month wine and spirits exports fall

30 Nov 2009

French wine exports for the first nine months of 2009 fell 11% in volume and 24% in value, according to the latest quarterly figures from industry body Fédération des Exportateurs de Vins et Spiritueux (FEVS).

Insight - Courvoisier cautious on Cognac recovery talk

9 Nov 2009

Courvoisier, the Cognac arm of Beam Global Spirits & Wine, remains cautious on talk of an economic recovery in its key US market, but the group is increasingly upbeat about the UK, Russia and Asia.

UK: Liqueurs de France acquires Bielle rum distribution rights

30 Sep 2009

Esher-based spirits importer, Liqueurs de France has acquired UK distribution rights for French West Indies rum producer Bielle from Marie-Galante.

FRANCE/US: Côtes du Rhône region debuts US ad campaign

11 Sep 2009

Inter-Rhône has lined up a consumer advertising campaign for the region's wine in the US.

FRANCE: Champagne to curb capacity amid falling sales

1 Sep 2009

Champagne's ruling council will this week restrict the amount of Champagne allowed onto the market, as new figures suggest export sales have plummeted in the first half of 2009.

FRANCE: Vranken-Pommery Monopole sales drop, losses deepen

1 Sep 2009

Champagne house Vranken-Pommery Monopole has reported heavier losses in the first half of 2009, but sales outperformed some of its rivals in the sector.

just the round-up - The week in drinks

28 Aug 2009

The top ten stories published on just-drinks this week:

FRANCE: Wine, spirits exports tumble in H1

28 Aug 2009

French wine and spirits exports slid 25% by value in the first half of 2009, trade body Fédération des Exportateurs de Vins et Spiritueux (FEVS) has said.

Focus - Alcohol sales in developed markets hit hardest by downturn

10 Jul 2009

As drinks companies look desperately for the elusive ‘green shoots’ of economic recovery, Spiros Malandrakis of Euromonitor International examines the varying impact the downturn has had across regional alcoholic drinks markets.

FRANCE: Laurent-Perrier defends price rises amid sales slide

5 Jun 2009

Laurent-Perrier, which this week reported full-year sales down 27%, has defended its decision to raise prices for its Champagne as many of its key markets faced recession.

just the round-up - The week in drinks

5 Jun 2009

The top ten stories published on just-drinks this week:

FRANCE: Wine companies offered credit lifeline

4 Jun 2009

The French Treasury has signed a deal with the country's wine and spirits trade bodies FEVS and AGEV to help struggling wine firms gain access to credit.

FRANCE: Wine, spirits exports to slide in '09

4 Jun 2009

French wines and spirits exports will fall 20% in value this year, trade body Fédération des Exportateurs de Vins et Spiritueux (FEVS) has said.

FRANCE: Wine and spirits exports down in 2008

20 Feb 2009

French wine and spirits exports declined last year, damaged by a marked slowdown in the final quarter, according to trade body the Fédération des Exportateurs de Vins et Spiritueux (FEVS).

NZ: New Zealand wine exports leap in 2008

3 Feb 2009

New Zealand wine exports jumped by almost 20% last year, driven by gains in key markets led by neighbouring rival Australia.

FRANCE: Winemakers far from festive as exports plunge

23 Dec 2008

French wine faces a bleak 2009 after exports fell by 15% in volume and 12% in value in October, the industry's export body has warned.

FRANCE: Wine, spirits exports down in 2008 - FEVS

22 Oct 2008

Exports of French wines dropped by almost 10% in volume in the first eight months of the year, according to industry body, the Fédération des Exportateurs de Vins et Spiritueux (FEVS).

FRANCE: Drinks makers get government export boost

20 Oct 2008

French drinks producers are to benefit from a revitalised government effort to promote their products abroad, authorities have said.

FRANCE: Credit crisis hitting wine exports - FEVS

14 Oct 2008

Growth in emerging markets will not compensate for losses in the UK and US in 2009, the French wine and sprits export federation has warned.