Wine, Health and Changing Regulations

Description

As recently highlighted by Professors Mukamal and Rimm: “It’s hard to escape the message these days that every sip of wine, every swig of beer is bad for your health. The truth, however, is far more nuanced.”

Yet, we continue to see sweeping statements saying that alcohol in any amount is dangerous, in both the media and policy debates.

While the wine sector is committed to supporting the elimination of the harmful use of alcohol, and while the scientific consensus is supportive of moderate drinking, there is an increasing concern in the wine community that wine may cease to be considered a cultural product, to be seen as just another alcohol.

The issue will be on the agenda of multilateral organizations and governments in the coming years. How can the wine community defend the legitimate place of wine, while continuing to promote a culture of moderation?

Main questions to be addressed: 

• How is the context around wine and health changing? Why? Could wine lose its license to operate?  

• How is the changing regulatory landscape impacting our industry?

• How can we continue to foster a culture where moderate consumption is understood and valued by the trade, consumers and governments alike?

• What is our individual and collective responsibility and possible courses of action?

Join us for a crucial conversation on the future of our industry. 

Format: 

Panel conversation moderated by Pauline Vicard, Executive Director of Areni Global. Each panelist will have 20 minutes to present their argument, followed by a Q&A with the audience. 

Panellists (Updated 14 Oct): 

Felicity Carter, Editorial Director, Areni Global 

Sydney Nash, Director of Public Affairs, the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) 

Marie Museux, Responsible Drinking & Marketing Manager, Global Public Affairs, Moët Hennessy and Treasurer, Wine in Moderation 

Closing remarks: Julian Gore-Booth, Director, Institute of Masters of Wine 

This event is accessible to members of Areni and members of the Institute of Masters of Wine. To express your interest in joining this conversation, contact hello@areni.global.