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 Oct 6 '25 Diageo
Diageo Exploits Youth Employment Crisis to Rebrand Itself as a “Development Partner” in South Africa

When South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, appeared alongside Diageo South Africa, ...

Misconduct Report Nov 15 '24
How and Why Big Wine is Sabotaging Sober October

October has become known for the challenge “Sober October” – a month to stay alcohol-free. But the wine industry has ...

Misconduct Report Oct 2 '24 Diageo, Heineken, Pernod Ricard
Exposing the Alcohol Industry’s Misleading Economic Claims in South Africa

The Drinks Federation of South Africa, which counts major players like Diageo, Heineken, and Pernod Ricard among its members, recently ...

Misconduct Report Sep 9 '24
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 ...

Misconduct Report Apr 24 '23 AB InBev
Beer Giant Exposed: AB InBev’s ESG Agenda Aims to Rebuild Brand Image 

Beer giant AB InBev’s Environment, Social and Governance Agenda (ESG) report for the year 2021 reflects that AB InBev has taken ...

Misconduct Report Mar 21 '23 Heineken
Heineken Takes Over Competitor in Aggressive Push for African Markets

Heineken has finalised its move to acquire the controlling shares of African brewer Distell Group Holdings Limited. Heineken’s plans ...

Misconduct Report Nov 30 '22
South Africa: Link Between Alcohol and Rising Crime Rate 

Crime rates in South Africa have increased in this quarter compared to the previous quarter. The chairperson of the portfolio committee on ...

Misconduct Report Nov 25 '22
Special Feature for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

On the occasion of November 25 being the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, this week’s Special Feature ...

Misconduct Report Nov 2 '22
South Africa Plans to Improve Alcohol Law

The Liquor Amendment Bill of 2016 has been on hold since 2018. The Bill includes WHO-recommended alcohol policy improvements to prevent and ...