Celebrating 2024 Successes in the Spirits Industry: Key Takeaways from the WSA Academy Webinar
In February 2025, WSA launched its inaugural session of the WSA Academy with the #CelebrateSpirits webinar. WSA members convened to share highlights of industry achievements and success stories from their markets in 2024. Speakers from Asia Pacific International Spirits & Wines Alliance (APISWA), IBRAC – Instituto Brasileiro da Cachaça, Alianza de Bebidas Espirituosas de Latinoamérica […]
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.
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 […]