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.

Heineken

Rule‑Breaking Brewer – Heineken Slammed by African Regulator and European Court

In the first four months of 2025, Heineken has already been caught flouting competition laws in two major jurisdictions – fined ...

Diageo

Diageo Markets Alcohol as Empowerment for Women

A recent LinkedIn article titled “Embracing the Forties: Redefining Identity for Ageing Women” highlights a concerning strategy by ...

Diageo

Conflict of Interest: Why KBL Shouldn’t Train Law Enforcement

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), owned by Diageo, recently partnered with the Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK) to train over ...

Diageo, Heineken

Alcohol Industry in Kenya – Hypocrisy Exposed as ABAK Fights Environmental Legislation

The Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK), representing some of the world’s largest alcohol companies, is now fighting proposed ...

Exposing Alcohol Industry Penetration of Governments in 24 Jurisdictions Around the World

As part of the International Alcohol Control Study, researchers from 24 jurisdictions assessed alcohol industry penetration and government ...

Diageo, Heineken

Illegal Alcohol Sponsorship at Nairobi Marathon Targets Youth, Undermines Health

The upcoming Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, a celebrated community event that promotes health and fitness, is being undermined by the ...

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 ...

Kenya: Alcohol Giant Diageo Faces Severe Fines For Disobeying Supreme Court Order

Bia Tosha Distributors Ltd alleges that EABL and Diageo engaged in anti-competitive practices by refusing to give back beer distributorship ...

Kenya: Government Increases Tax Receipt from Beer Giant

The Kenyan government has reduced the tax exemption for the low-end beer brand Senator, owned by East African Breweries Plc (EABL). As the ...

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