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Excise taxation based on beverage strength can promote the production and consumption of lower-strength alcohol beverages and help reduce the harmful use of alcohol. In this new op-ed published in ESTADÃO, Márcio Maciel, Executive President of SINDICERV - Sindicato Nacional da Indústria da Cerveja, and WBA President and CEO Justin Kissinger explain why this type of evidence-based policymaking is global best practice. https://lnkd.in/etUHhypJ

There’s nothing like a beer! Beer typically has the lowest alcohol by volume in the category, and our industry’s investment in lower- and no-alcohol options gives consumers even more choices to moderate their consumption. Learn how these innovations can help improve global #publichealth in this Devex op-ed by WBA President and CEO Justin Kissinger. bit.ly/WBAop-ed

#DYK the total global economic impact of the #beer industry was more than $550 billion in 2019? Learn more about the industry’s tremendous economic impact in communities around the world. https://lnkd.in/e6FuKq3y

(Eng bellow) Tive a honra de escrever esse artigo com meu amigo Justin Kissinger reforçando a importância de construirmos #políticaspúblicas baseadas em #evidências, especialmente quando estamos falando no combate ao consumo nocivo de #álcool. #Tributação progressiva por teor alcóolico é o padrão ouro mundial para esse tipo de #regulação. Não se deixem enganar. A Câmara dos Deputados deu um passo importantíssimo nessa direção. Cabe ao Senado fazer os ajustes finos para o Brasil ter uma das melhores políticas públicas mundiais para o combate ao consumo nocivo de álcool. Brindemos a isso! ________ I had the honor of writing this article with my friend Justin Kissinger reinforcing the importance of building #evidence-based #publicpolicies, especially when we're talking about combating harmful drinking. Progressive #taxation by alcohol content is world the gold standard for this type of #regulation. Don't be fooled. The House of Representatives has taken a very important step in this direction. It is up to the Senate to make the fine-tunings for Brazil to have one of the best public policies in the world to combat harmful alcohol consumption. Cheers!

Brewers are making major investments in new equipment, processes, and marketing to develop and promote lower- and no-alcohol beer, and more consumers are choosing these options as their drink of choice for summer celebrations. Maggie Timoney, CEO of HEINEKEN USA, explains the growing trend. https://lnkd.in/eVZYqCFk

Beer, a naturally low-alcohol beverage, is the drink of choice for many when spending time with family and friends. Learn why investing in lower- and no-alcohol options will help the industry meet #publichealth goals from WBA member Christian Wulff Søndergaard of Carlsberg Group.

South Africa is the largest beer producer in Africa, and beer is the country’s most popular alcohol beverage. In this Q&A, Charlene Louw, the new Beer Association of South Africa CEO, outlines her top priorities, including support of #moderation, #publichealth goals, and policies that foster industry growth and wellbeing.

In our recent Devex op-ed, WBA President and CEO Justin Kissinger emphasizes why evidence-based policies that nudge consumers towards lower-alcohol options can help improve global #publichealth. #SDG #SDGs #alcoholpolicy #NCDs #moderation

Beer’s rich history dates back thousands of years, with communities across the world using local ingredients to brew their own unique flavors. Check out how this brewer used yeast from around 850 B.C. to recreate a blend that ancient Egyptians may have savored.

Our industry is committed to reducing the harmful use of alcohol. While beer is already a low-alcohol choice, our investment and innovation in lower- and no-alcohol options promote responsible consumption and create an unprecedented opportunity to align business with #publichealth objectives. Learn more: buff.ly/3JQ4t4L #SDG #SDGs #alcoholpolicy