Membership update: WSA Welcomes ABELAC and ADSA
WSA is pleased to announce that two esteemed organizations have joined our membership: The Alianza de Bebidas Espirituosas de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (ABELAC), a regional trade association representing the interests of the spirits sector in Latin America and the Caribbean The American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), a group of industry leaders in manufacturing, importing, […]
WSA joins Business at OECD (BIAC) as a Member of the Global Network
The WSA has joined Business at OECD as a member of the global network! BIAC is an international business body that connects the business community with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and its governments. It advocates for policies enabling the private sector to pursue sustainable economic development, and societal prosperity while also […]
Proof Positive: Building a Sustainable Future – Suntory Global Spirits
Proof Positive: taking bold steps, leaving light footprints Proof Positive is Suntory Global Spirits’ corporate sustainability initiative, their commitment to protect our resources for future generations. Click to explore Suntory’s commitments and progress on Water, Climate, Forest & Field, and Packaging: https://www.beamsuntory.com/en/proof-positive
ABELAC Holds Summit on Spirits Sector’s Economic and Cultural Contribution
The Alianza de Bebidas Espirituosas de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (ABELAC) Summit brought together industry leaders, to explore strategies to enhance the spirits sector’s role within a rapidly evolving global landscape. At the heart of the exchanges were topics ranging from responsibility, cultural preservation, and economic impact. Among the distinguished participants were Helen Medina, CEO of […]
Celebrating 30 Years of the WTO’s Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement
A Milestone for Global Trade & Industry Standards In November 2024, the WTO marked the 30th anniversary of the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) agreement, a regulatory framework that has played a critical role in shaping international trade standards. For the spirits industry, this agreement has been instrumental in ensuring regulatory transparency, reducing trade barriers, […]
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 […]