WSA to Host Earth Day Experential Event in NYC, in Partnership with Suntory & BCIU
In celebration of Earth Day 2025, the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) and the World Spirits Alliance (WSA) in collaboration with Suntory Global Spirits, will host an engaging experiential event to showcase the hospitality and entertainment industries’ commitment to environmental sustainability and the preservation of our planet. This Earth Day event will provide a […]
WSA teaming up with BCIU and TRACIT on Illicit Trade at the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings
Illicit trade is a growing global threat. It undermines economies, fuels organized crime, and often puts lives at risk. Its impact varies across regions, but the damage is widespread – lost tax revenue, weakened institutions, and harm to legitimate businesses. In sectors like pharmaceuticals and spirits, the risks go beyond economics. Fake medicines and counterfeit […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]