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On 6 and 7 May, the second annual meeting of the project “Development of sustainable solutions for viticulture through multi-stakeholder innovation aimed at genetic improvement for integrated pest management (GrapeBreed4IPM)” took place at the Moët & Chandon Champagne premises in the iconic town of Épernay (France). The meeting brought together

The transition towards more sustainable viticulture is gaining momentum across Europe. Fungus resistant grape varieties known as PIWI are increasingly seen as a promising pathway to reduce the use of chemical plant protection products while maintaining vineyard productivity and wine quality. Within the GrapeBreed4IPM project, a Design Thinking Workshop in

As part of the GrapeBreed4IPM project, research teams across Europe are exploring strategies to strengthen the perception and market acceptance of wines produced from fungus resistant grape varieties known as PIWI. These varieties contribute significantly to more sustainable viticulture by reducing the need for chemical plant protection products. On 6

As part of the GrapeBreed4IPM project, work is progressing across Europe to explore strategies that can improve the perception and market acceptance of wines made from fungus resistant grape varieties known as PIWI. These varieties play an important role in advancing sustainable viticulture by significantly reducing the need for chemical

How can fungus resistant grape varieties become a stronger part of the European wine market? This question was at the centre of a Design Thinking Workshop held in Austria as part of the GrapeBreed4IPM project. Experts from viticulture, research and the wine sector came together to exchange experiences and develop