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 […]