ΣΕΑΟΠ - Press Releases

10.02.2023

European craft distillers call for fair regulation and adequate support for SMEs

European craft distillers are calling on the EU and national Governments to support their efforts to grow and become...more

04.01.2023

23rd Thessaloniki International Wine and Spirits Competition 14 - 16 February 2023.

The «THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION» will be held in Thessaloniki, on February 14th – 16th, 2023more

01.12.2022

spiritsEUROPE welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) τα Απόβλητα Συσκευασίας (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation - PPWR)

spiritsEUROPE welcomes the change of legal instrument from a Directive to Regulation to safeguard the Internal Market;...more

13.07.2022

The Spirits Sector in Greece: Contribution to the economy and prospects

The effects on the spirts sector of the continuous crises after 2009 and the potential impact of the adjustment of...more

29.04.2022

Annual Report on Responsible Drinking Initiatives (RDIs) published

Brussels, 29 April 2022 – Today, spiritsEUROPE, the European association representing distillers and producers of...more

15.04.2022

Public consultation of European Commission on excise duty of alcohol and alcoholic beverages

On Monday, 11/4/2022 the European Commission announced the EU Public Consultation, on the evaluation & possible...more

04.04.2022

22nd Thessaloniki International Wine and Spirits Competition (10-12 May 2022)

The next THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION will be held in Thessaloniki, on May 10th – 12th, 2022.more

31.03.2022

Commission strengthens geographical indications to preserve high quality and reinforce protection

Today, the European Commission adopted its proposal to review the geographical indications (GIs) system for wine,...more

09.03.2022

Implementation guidelines to the spirit drinks regulation

The European Commission published the implementation guidelines to the spirit drinks regulationmore

21.02.2022

International Competition of Spirits “Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles”

“Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles” has become THE international event rewarding spirits from across...more

26.11.2021

Premiumisation & brand elevation

Premiumisation describes the broad trend of consumers ‘trading up’ and choosing more premium products in the quest for...more

18.11.2021

Report underscores sector’s massive tax contributions and beneficial spill-over effects on agriculture, hospitality & tourism

The spirits sector supports around 1.2 million jobs in the EU, the UK, Norway and Switzerland (=EU+), according to a...more

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European craft distillers call for fair regulation and adequate support for SMEs

23rd Thessaloniki International Wine and Spirits Competition 14 - 16 February 2023.

spiritsEUROPE welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) τα Απόβλητα Συσκευασίας (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation - PPWR)

The Spirits Sector in Greece: Contribution to the economy and prospects

Annual Report on Responsible Drinking Initiatives (RDIs) published

Public consultation of European Commission on excise duty of alcohol and alcoholic beverages

22nd Thessaloniki International Wine and Spirits Competition (10-12 May 2022)

Commission strengthens geographical indications to preserve high quality and reinforce protection

Implementation guidelines to the spirit drinks regulation

International Competition of Spirits “Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles”

Premiumisation & brand elevation

Report underscores sector’s massive tax contributions and beneficial spill-over effects on agriculture, hospitality & tourism

Greek Spirits and Distillates

Ouzo

Tsipouro/ Tsikoudia

Tentura

Masticha of Chios

Kitro of Naxos

Koum Kouat