Definition: Independent Winegrowers of France (VIF)

The Independent Winegrowers of France movement is now a recognised trade union. Its members, spread across all French wine-growing regions, form departmental and regional federations that give the movement strength and reinforce its identity. The Confederation, based in Paris, is their national representative body, and as such, the Steering Committee supports their demands and represents them at trade union level. At the same time, it proposes and implements joint promotional and communication initiatives. The Independent Winegrowers of France also develop services for their members, organise a congress and manage a club of partner companies.