International Wine Journalists' Association; see FIJEV.
The "Federation Internationale des Journalistes et Ecrivains des Vins et Spiritueux" was founded in Paris (France) in 1989 with the aim of promoting contact between wine journalists worldwide. This includes linking and supporting contacts between members as well as publishers, newspapers and magazines, recognition by producers, publishers and retailers, organising press presentations, safeguarding freedom of expression, organising study trips...
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