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.
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 […]
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 […]
Pisco Chile joins the World Spirits Alliance
The new membership is an important step in the category’s internationalisation strategy of the this elite group of global spirits producers. Brussels/Santiago de Chile, 11 May 2023 – The Association of Producers of Pisco Chile A.G. has joined the World Spirits Alliance (WSA), the global association of distillers and producers of spirit drinks. Including the […]
WSA launches its very first economic footprint brochure
The World Spirits Alliance (WSA) represents spirits producers from across the globe at the international level. Our members represent producers of products such as Baiju from China, Tequila from Mexico, Brazilian Cachaça, Indian-made foreign liquor, Cognac and internationally traded whiskies like Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey and American Whiskeys such as Bourbon, to name but a […]
Countering illicit alcohol trade worldwide
26% of alcohol consumption is illicit, with serious consequences for consumers – including health risks stemming from the consumption of unsafe products, governments – with an estimated loss in fiscal revenues of at least US $8.9 billion per year – and for legitimate businesses. The World Spirits Alliance’s roadmap on illicit alcohol examines the issue […]
WSA joins TRACIT Alliance Network Partner
The WSA is joining the TRACIT Alliance Network Partners, which forms an integral, international network of business organizations with reason to defend markets against illicit and unfair trade. Collectively, they demonstrate a powerful, transnational business voice that stands with TRACIT against illicit trade and its negative impacts on society and economy. The principal objectives of the network […]