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.

Misconduct Report Sep 24 '25
Profit Before Health: Big Alcohol’s Grip on the U.N. NCD Process

The new U.N. political declaration on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) could have been a turning point for global health. Instead, ...

Misconduct Report Feb 25 '25 Brouwerij De Halve Maan
Submitted case: Brewing Misinformation – Belgian Charity Event Promotes Alcohol as a Social Fix

“Every year, the Belgian public broadcaster VRT organizes a campaign called The Warmest Week, which raises funds for projects ...

Misconduct Report Nov 22 '22
Belgium: Federal Government Set to Adopt Watered-Down Alcohol Action Plan After Alcohol Industry Interference

The Federal government of Belgium has agreed on an Alcohol Action Plan. The proposed plan is set to be approved at the inter-ministerial ...

Misconduct Report May 3 '22 AB InBev, Carlsberg, Heineken
Carlsberg, Heineken, AB InBev Slow To Exit Russia Fearing Profit Losses

Big Alcohol giants Carlsberg and Heineken both announced in early April that they will exit Russia. Recently, AB InBev also announced plans ...

Misconduct Report Jun 20 '20 AB InBev, Carlsberg, Heineken
Big Alcohol Bets on Free Beer After COVID-19 Lockdowns

Big Alcohol’s latest strategies to protect and promote their profits include schemes of pre-bought beer and free beer vouchers as ...

Misconduct Report Sep 17 '19 AB InBev
EU Investigates AB InBev for New Tax Scheme

AB InBev NV is among 39 corporations targeted by fresh European Union investigations into Belgian tax schemes after an earlier order to ...

Misconduct Report May 17 '19
Week #20 Global Alcohol Policy Round-Up

WORLDWIDE WEEKLY ALCOHOL POLICY, SCIENCE HIGHLIGHTS Welcome to our weekly carefully curated alcohol policy news, latest science updates and ...

Misconduct Report May 13 '19 AB InBev
EU: AB InBev Fined For Trade Violations

The European Commission has fined beer giant AB InBev for trade violations. The world’s largest beer maker was fined €200.4 million ...

Misconduct Report Apr 21 '19
Belgium: Alcohol Advertising Self-Regulation Continues

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