French Wine Solutions & Technologies Days

French–Hungarian Wine Industry Event and One-to-One B2B Meetings

Thursday, 5 November 2026

Budapest – National Council of Wine Communities (HNT)
1119 Budapest, Fehérvári út 84/A

Etyek – Haraszthy Winery
2091 Etyek, Vincellér utca 44

Discover the Latest French Winemaking Technologies Through One-to-One B2B Meetings!

Are you looking for innovative technological solutions, new equipment or reliable international partners for your winery?

The French-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organising this event to foster direct, targeted business connections between Hungarian wine industry professionals and innovative French technology providers, equipment manufacturers and service companies.

Hungarian wineries, winegrowers and distributors of viticulture and winemaking machinery and equipment will have the opportunity to discover French companies' solutions through pre-arranged, tailor-made B2B meetings.

Participating French Companies

• Dargaud & Jaeglé – Technological solutions for viticulture and winemaking.
• Costral – Bottling, filling and packaging equipment for wineries and beverage producers.
• SAS Michael Paetzold – Specialist in winemaking and oenological technologies and services, including filtration, clarification, oxygen management and other winemaking solutions.
• XT-Vision – Developer of industrial camera and machine vision-based quality control systems, including automated inspection of fill levels, capping, labelling and other product defects.
• Groupe Chalvignac – French manufacturer of equipment for the wine and spirits industries, specialising in stainless steel tanks, distillation equipment and thermal processing systems.

Programme

Morning – Industry Presentations and B2B Meetings

Venue: National Council of Wine Communities (HNT), Budapest

The morning programme will feature short industry and market presentations, followed by pre-arranged, tailor-made B2B meetings between Hungarian and French participants.

Participation in the morning programme is free of charge for Hungarian companies, subject to prior registration.

Afternoon – Winery Tour, Wine Tasting and Wine-Pairing Dinner

Venue: Haraszthy Winery, Etyek

Following the morning programme, participants are expected to arrive at Haraszthy Winery at approximately 1:30–2:00 PM, where Hungarian and French professionals can continue networking in a more informal setting.

The afternoon programme includes a guided winery tour, wine tasting, dinner with wine pairings and informal networking opportunities.

The afternoon programme is optional and subject to a participation fee.

Guided Winery Tour and Wine Tasting

Discover the art of winemaking through a tasting of five outstanding Haraszthy wines.

The tour begins at the reception area and continues through the production facilities, where visitors can explore the winery's equipment. Participants will then visit the bottling area, the atmospheric Knights' Hall and the wine cellar.

The five wines will be accompanied by a selection of traditional homemade cold cuts and salami, freshly baked bread and mineral water.

Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.

Dinner Menu

Starter – Charcuterie
Selection of Mangalica cold cuts, served with cheese and fresh bread.

Main Course – Argentinian Grill Platter
Tenderloin, picanha, tira de asado, BBQ ribs, chicken thighs and chorizo, accompanied by grilled vegetables and steak potatoes.

Dessert – Chocolate Lava Cake
Served with forest berries.

Beverage Package and Participation Fees

Unlimited Beverage Package Including Wines

• Homemade lemonade
• Coca-Cola products: Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Kinley Tonic and Kinley Ginger Ale
• Filtered still and sparkling water
• Coffee and tea
• Three Haraszthy wines, such as Sir Irsa, Pinot Noir Rosé and Haraszthy Fantastico Malbec
• Öreghegy Brut

Afternoon Programme – Pricing

Why Attend?

• Discover innovative French technologies and solutions for the wine industry.
• Meet potential suppliers and technology partners directly.
• Take part in pre-arranged B2B meetings tailored to your business needs.
• Build valuable French–Hungarian professional connections.
• Attend the morning industry programme free of charge.

Registration and Further Information

Participation in the B2B programme is free of charge for Hungarian companies, but advance registration is required.

When registering, please indicate which French companies you would like to meet in person.

Online REGSITRATION FORM
 

Further information:
Adrienn Freund
Trade Manager / AgroTech Project Coordinator
French-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Additional notes:

The objective is clear: through modernisation and technological innovation, Hungarian wineries can strengthen their position in the market.

To support this development, a total budget of HUF 2,900 billion has been allocated to agricultural development until 2027, with an 80% national co-financing rate. Of this amount, HUF 10.8 billion is specifically earmarked for technological development in the wine industry, under sectoral support measures financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund as part of the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan.

These subsidies will notably support the purchase of new winemaking equipment for grape processing, wine production, packaging and material handling.

In the face of climate-related challenges, such as the acceleration of processing requirements caused by rising temperatures, these investments are becoming increasingly essential. For example, the processing of mechanically harvested grapes, which previously took approximately two and a half months, must now be completed within just one month.

Particular attention is also being given to the production of low-alcohol and alcohol-free wines, as well as to supporting innovative initiatives aimed at improving environmental sustainability. These priorities are designed to ensure the long-term competitiveness of Hungarian wineries while responding to evolving consumer expectations.

With more than 12,000 producers cultivating approximately 55,000 hectares, Hungary's wine industry is predominantly characterised by small, fragmented vineyards. Winemaking methods often remain traditional, and the adoption of modern technologies could improve both wine quality and consistency.

France, Hungary's second-largest supplier by value of wine presses, crushers and winemaking machinery, after Italy, has an opportunity to strengthen its market position by introducing new equipment and technological solutions.

Furthermore, current trends such as organic, biodynamic and natural wines are gaining popularity. The adoption of these practices, which requires new technologies, could help attract environmentally conscious consumers and open up new market opportunities.

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