spiritsEUROPE fourth implementation report on the sectoral commitments submitted in the framework of the EU code of conduct for responsible business and marketing
2025 Report on the EU Code of Conduct: Delivering on responsible business and marketing spiritsEUROPE published its fourth report under the EU Code of Conduct, highlighting progress on digital consumer information and responsible drinking. By early 2025, over 3,000 e-labels had been launched via U-Label, exceeding targets ahead of schedule. Responsible drinking campaigns are now […]
Boosting Synergies Across Europe. Responsible Drinking Initiatives Annual Impact Report 2025
2025 Responsible Drinking Initiatives Report: A whole-of-society approach to reducing harmful drinking spiritsEUROPE published its 2025 Responsible Drinking Initiatives Report in May, highlighting how the sector continues to support the UN’s goal of reducing harmful drinking by 2030. In 2024, 98 campaigns across 25 countries reached over 80 million people. WHO data shows alcohol-attributable deaths […]
The Road to 2030: Industry-led action to reduce harmful drinking in Asia-Pacific
APISWA published its 2025 report on how the alcohol industry is contributing to the WHO’s target of reducing harmful drinking by 20% by 2030. The report highlights progress across APAC, including national education campaigns, drink-driving prevention programmes, underage drinking safeguards, and efforts to tackle unrecorded alcohol. Initiatives like “Wrong Side of the Road” and “Smashed” […]
WSA CEO, Helen Medina, Op-Ed on Euractiv – The Future of Spirits: A Toast to Balancing Growth and Responsibility
WSA CEO, Helen Medina, publishes an op-ed on Euractiv, entitled: The Future of Spirits: A Toast to Balancing Growth and Responsibility. Link to the full original op-ed piece can be found here or downloaded in PDF.
2025 High-Level Meeting on noncommunicable diseases: Alcohol and health trends by country based on WHO data
IARD published a report beginning of 2025 on countries’ progress on reaching the UN’s goal of reducing harmful drinking by 2030. This report is set to inform UN member states on alcohol and health trends by country based on the WHO’s latest data in view of the UN High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) in […]
Capturing High Quality Tourism In Southeast Asia – THE IMPACT OF PREMIUM F&B EXPERIENCES ON DESTINATION CHOICE
Southeast Asian tourism is shifting towards “quality tourism,” prioritizing immersive experiences over visitor numbers to boost economic benefits while minimizing environmental and social impacts. A study by Oxford Economics and APISWA surveyed 1,800 tourists from five major markets, revealing that premium food and beverage (F&B) experiences significantly influence destination choice. Travelers are willing to pay […]
World Spirits Alliance Welcomes Three New Members: Strengthening Global Collaboration in the Spirits Industry
The World Spirits Alliance (WSA) confirmed and welcomed three prestigious members to its global network at its annual meeting in Geneva last week: Mast-Jägermeister SE, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), and The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA). Helen Medina, CEO of the WSA, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mast-Jägermeister SE, the Kentucky Distillers’ […]
Spirits Industry Powers Global Economy with US$730 Billion GDP Contribution
Geneva, 10 July 2024 – The World Spirits Alliance (WSA) has today launched a groundbreaking study that highlights the enormous economic impact of the global spirits industry. Conducted by Oxford Economics and the IWSR, the WSA Global Economic Impact Study reveals for the first time the sector’s crucial role in driving economic growth, generating significant tax […]
Spirits: Global Economic Impact Study 2024
The report highlights the spirit industry’s total global impact – its direct, indirect, and induced economic activity – and how these correspond to in terms of contributions to global GDP, tax revenue and jobs. Many different sectors ranging from manufacturing, logistics, hospitality and retail benefit from the economic activity which the distilled spirits industry generates. […]
Helen S. Medina joins the World Spirits Alliance as inaugural Chief Executive Officer
Please join us in welcoming Helen S. Medina as our inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the World Spirits Alliance (WSA). With over 15 years of experience in global public policy processes, Helen brings a wealth of expertise to lead our organization toward its purpose, vision, mission, and strategic priorities. As a multicultural professional with a […]