Case library

Cases of alcohol industry misconduct from around the world exposing the predatory practices.

A library of all the unethical methods of Big Alcohol – aggressive lobbying, unethical marketing, sabotaging of rules and institutions and much more, all in one place.

AB InBev

“Smart Drinking” or Smart Marketing? AB InBev’s Campaign Distracts from Alcohol Harm

AB InBev, the world’s largest beer producer, has been using “moderation” campaigns in Colombia, promoting “smart drinking” ...

Young woman playing games on her mobile phone Heineken

Targeting Youth: Heineken’s  Driving Game Masks a Bigger Marketing Strategy

Heineken’s latest marketing effort, disguised as a “safe driving” mobile game, raises serious concerns about its intentions to engage ...

Children watching tv Diageo

Children Exposed to Alcohol Ads by Diageo on Family-Friendly Shows

Diageo, the global alcohol giant behind brands like Smirnoff, Gordon’s Gin, Johnny Walker, and Baileys, has come under fire for exposing ...

San Miguel

San Miguel’s Expanding Market Power: The Hidden Risks to Alcohol Policy in the Philippines

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) continues to solidify its position as a dominant force in the Philippine market, not only through its alcohol ...

Special Feature: Understanding FASD Burden and Solutions

Alcohol exposure to the unborn or newborn child is one of the clearest examples of the second-hand harm caused by alcohol. The problem is ...

Diageo

How Diageo Uses Corporate Social Responsibility to Shape Market Influence in Africa

Diageo’s recent agricultural initiative in Africa exemplifies how alcohol companies use corporate social responsibility (CSR) to position ...

Diageo

Unpacking the Harmful Marketing Tactics of Diageo’s Campaign in Uganda

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), owned by Diageo, recently launched its “Laga Swagga” campaign, offering over 1 billion ...

Heineken

Heineken’s Rock in Rio Sponsorship: Promoting Alcohol under the Guise of Sustainability

Heineken’s sponsorship of Rock in Rio 2024 for the sixth consecutive year is problematic, primarily due to its potential influence on ...

AB InBev

Undermining Health: The Controversy Over Alcohol Sponsorship in the 2024 Olympic Games

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris marked a controversial moment in sports sponsorship with AB InBev, a major alcohol producer, becoming a ...

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