WSA Addresses UN Tax Committee on Alcohol Taxation at 29th Session
Shaping Balanced & Effective Taxation Policies In October 2024, the UN Tax Committee convened in Geneva to discuss international tax policies, including recommendations on alcohol taxation. Given the growing focus on health-driven tax measures, this session was a crucial opportunity to ensure a fair and evidence-based approach to alcohol excise policies. Representing the WSA, Helen Medina, […]
WSA Meets with the Group of Latin America and the Caribbean at the WTO
In October 2024, WSA had the privilege of joining a meeting of the Group of Latin America and the Caribbean (GRULAC) at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva. We thank Ambassador Alexander Gabriel Yánez Deleuze of Venezuela and the GRULAC delegates for their warm welcome and for convening this timely discussion on the economic, […]
Membership Update: South African Liquor Brand owners Association (SALBA) Joins the Alliance
A warm welcome to WSA’s newest member: South African Liquor Brand owners Association (SALBA)! We are looking forward to working together on common advocacy areas and topics in the spirits industry. SALBA is a non-profit organisation, established in September 2005, whose sole objective is to represent its members, who are manufacturers and distributors of liquor […]
WSA Reiterates Industry Joint Commitment on UN SDGs to Permanent Reps to the UN
Together with the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) and the World Brewing Alliance, the World Spirits Alliance on behalf of its members, have sent a letter to the Permanent Representatives to the UN in New York and Geneva, to reiterate our joint commitment to achieving the UN’s 2030 goals on tackling the harmful use […]
WSA Speaks on Wine & Spirits Sector Development alongside G7 Agricultural Ministerial Meeting in Italy
Advocating for Sustainable Growth & Responsible Policies In September 2024, WSA Member Campari Group and Federvini hosted an event alongside the G7 Italian Agricultural Ministerial Meetings in Siracusa, Italy – providing a platform for the wine and spirits industry to engage directly with G7 agricultural leaders. For the first time, industry representatives gathered to discuss […]
WSA Members Showcase Rum Products in WTO Joint-Rum Initiative
Celebrating Craftsmanship & Economic Impact in the Spirits Industry In September 2024, WSA members proudly took part in the Joint-Rum Initaitive (RJI) cocktail reception, an event celebrating the rich heritage and craftsmanship of rum production, organised by the WTO alongside the Public Forum in September 2024. This exclusive tasting featured some of the finest rums […]
WSA at the WTO Public Forum; Discussions on ‘Zero for Zero’ Spirits Tariff
In September 2024, the World Trade Organization hosted its annual Public Forum – the organization’s largest outreach event focused on the future of global trade. As part of the programme, the World Spirits Alliance (WSA) participated in a panel discussion: “From Zero to Hero: How Sectoral ‘Zero for Zero’ Spirits Tariff Deals Support Inclusive and […]
WSA Members Meet for Annual Event in Geneva, July 2024
WSA welcomed its members to Geneva for its Annual Meeting, in the summer of 2024, with the event being held at the President Wilson Hotel. The event brought together industry leaders, trade associations, and representatives from the diplomatic corps for insightful discussions on the future of the global spirits sector. This year’s meeting focused on […]
WSA Publishes Report on Global Economic Contribution of Spirits Sector
WSA is proud to present the first-ever comprehensive Global Economic Impact Study by Oxford Economics and IWSR, highlighting the significant contributions of the spirits industry to the global economy! In 2022, our industry added an impressive US$730 billion to global GDP, supported 36 million jobs worldwide (equivalent to the entire UK workforce) and generated US$390 […]
WSA Addresses Challenge of Illicit Alcohol Trade at WTO Panel
In May 2024, The WSA participated in a high-level panel hosted by the World Trade Organization on “Illicit Trade in Food and Food Fraud”. This timely event brought together global stakeholders to examine how illicit trade threatens food safety, public health, and the global economy — including the growing threat posed by illicit alcohol. The […]